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Tempeh vs. Wheat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Tempeh and Wheat

  • Tempeh has more Vitamin B2, however, Wheat is richer in Selenium, Manganese, Phosphorus, Vitamin B1, Zinc, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B6, Magnesium, and Vitamin B5.
  • Wheat covers your daily Selenium needs 163% more than Tempeh.
  • Wheat has 3 times less Vitamin B2 than Tempeh. Tempeh has 0.358mg of Vitamin B2, while Wheat has 0.121mg.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Tempeh and Wheat, durum.

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Mineral Comparison

Mineral comparison score is based on the number of minerals by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Tempeh
2
:
Contains more Calcium +226.5%
Contains more Iron +30.4%
Contains more Magnesium +77.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +91%
Contains less Sodium -77.8%
Contains more Zinc +264.9%
Contains more Manganese +131.7%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Equal in Potassium - 431
Equal in Copper - 0.553
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 34% 102% 58% 114% 37% 2% 32% 187% 170% 0%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 11% 132% 103% 218% 39% 1% 114% 185% 393% 488%
Contains more Calcium +226.5%
Contains more Iron +30.4%
Contains more Magnesium +77.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +91%
Contains less Sodium -77.8%
Contains more Zinc +264.9%
Contains more Manganese +131.7%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Equal in Potassium - 431
Equal in Copper - 0.553

Vitamin Comparison

Vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Tempeh
2
:
Contains more Vitamin B2 +195.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +437.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +155.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +236.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +94.9%
Contains more Folate +79.2%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 0% 20% 83% 50% 17% 50% 18% 10% 0%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 0% 105% 28% 127% 57% 97% 33% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +195.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +437.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +155.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +236.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +94.9%
Contains more Folate +79.2%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Tempeh
3
:
Contains more Protein +48.3%
Contains more Fats +337.2%
Contains more Water +445.2%
Contains more Carbs +831%
Equal in Other - 1.78
20% 11% 8% 60%
Protein: 20.29 g
Fats: 10.8 g
Carbs: 7.64 g
Water: 59.65 g
Other: 1.62 g
14% 2% 71% 11% 2%
Protein: 13.68 g
Fats: 2.47 g
Carbs: 71.13 g
Water: 10.94 g
Other: 1.78 g
Contains more Protein +48.3%
Contains more Fats +337.2%
Contains more Water +445.2%
Contains more Carbs +831%
Equal in Other - 1.78

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Tempeh
2
:
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +831.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +339.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -82.1%
25% 32% 43%
Saturated Fat: 2.539 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.205 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.3 g
26% 19% 55%
Saturated Fat: 0.454 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.344 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.978 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +831.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +339.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -82.1%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Tempeh Wheat
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Sugar Equal
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Tempeh Wheat Opinion
Net carbs 7.64g 71.13g Wheat
Protein 20.29g 13.68g Tempeh
Fats 10.8g 2.47g Tempeh
Carbs 7.64g 71.13g Wheat
Calories 192kcal 339kcal Wheat
Calcium 111mg 34mg Tempeh
Iron 2.7mg 3.52mg Wheat
Magnesium 81mg 144mg Wheat
Phosphorus 266mg 508mg Wheat
Potassium 412mg 431mg Wheat
Sodium 9mg 2mg Wheat
Zinc 1.14mg 4.16mg Wheat
Copper 0.56mg 0.553mg Tempeh
Manganese 1.3mg 3.012mg Wheat
Selenium 0µg 89.4µg Wheat
Vitamin B1 0.078mg 0.419mg Wheat
Vitamin B2 0.358mg 0.121mg Tempeh
Vitamin B3 2.64mg 6.738mg Wheat
Vitamin B5 0.278mg 0.935mg Wheat
Vitamin B6 0.215mg 0.419mg Wheat
Folate 24µg 43µg Wheat
Vitamin B12 0.08µg 0µg Tempeh
Tryptophan 0.194mg 0.176mg Tempeh
Threonine 0.796mg 0.366mg Tempeh
Isoleucine 0.88mg 0.533mg Tempeh
Leucine 1.43mg 0.934mg Tempeh
Lysine 0.908mg 0.303mg Tempeh
Methionine 0.175mg 0.221mg Wheat
Phenylalanine 0.893mg 0.681mg Tempeh
Valine 0.92mg 0.594mg Tempeh
Histidine 0.466mg 0.322mg Tempeh
Saturated Fat 2.539g 0.454g Wheat
Monounsaturated Fat 3.205g 0.344g Tempeh
Polyunsaturated fat 4.3g 0.978g Tempeh

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Tempeh Wheat
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

Vitamins & Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score

The summary scores indicate the extent to which this food can fulfill your daily vitamin and mineral requirements if you consume 3 servings, consisting of 100 grams of each (an approximation of 3 serving sizes).
Vitamins Daily Need Coverage Score
20%
Tempeh
37%
Wheat
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
73%
Tempeh
168%
Wheat

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Wheat
Wheat contains less Sodium (difference - 7mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Wheat
Wheat is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.085g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Wheat
Wheat is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tempeh
Tempeh is lower in glycemic index (difference - 35)
Which food is cheaper?
Tempeh
Tempeh is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

References

All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.

  1. Tempeh - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174272/nutrients
  2. Wheat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169721/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.