Tempeh vs. Wheat gluten — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between Tempeh and Wheat gluten?
- Tempeh is richer in Copper, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B3, Magnesium, Potassium, and Vitamin B1, yet Wheat gluten is richer in Selenium, and Iron.
- Wheat gluten's daily need coverage for Selenium is 72% higher.
- Wheat gluten contains less Saturated Fat.
We used Tempeh and Vital wheat gluten types in this comparison.
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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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +224% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +312% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +207.7% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +34.1% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -69% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +∞% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +27.9% |
| Contains more IronIron | +92.6% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +∞% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
20.29 g
Fats:
10.8 g
Carbs:
7.64 g
Water:
59.65 g
Other:
1.62 g
Protein:
75.16 g
Fats:
1.85 g
Carbs:
13.79 g
Water:
8.2 g
Other:
1 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +483.8% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +627.4% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +62% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +270.4% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +80.5% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
2.539 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
3.205 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
4.3 g
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
0.272 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
0.156 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.81 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +1954.5% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +430.9% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -89.3% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 192kcal | 370kcal |
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| Protein | 20.29g | 75.16g |
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| Fats | 10.8g | 1.85g |
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| Net carbs | 7.64g | 13.19g |
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| Carbs | 7.64g | 13.79g |
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| Magnesium | 81mg | 25mg |
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| Calcium | 111mg | 142mg |
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| Potassium | 412mg | 100mg |
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| Iron | 2.7mg | 5.2mg |
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| Fiber | 0.6g |
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| Copper | 0.56mg | 0.182mg |
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| Zinc | 1.14mg | 0.85mg |
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| Phosphorus | 266mg | 260mg |
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| Sodium | 9mg | 29mg |
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| Manganese | 1.3mg |
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| Selenium | 0µg | 39.7µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.078mg | 0mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.358mg | 0mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 2.64mg | 0mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.278mg | 0mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.215mg | 0mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.08µg | 0µg |
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| Folate | 24µg | 0µg |
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| Saturated Fat | 2.539g | 0.272g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 3.205g | 0.156g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 4.3g | 0.81g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.194mg |
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| Threonine | 0.796mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.88mg |
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| Leucine | 1.43mg |
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| Lysine | 0.908mg |
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| Methionine | 0.175mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.893mg |
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| Valine | 0.92mg |
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| Histidine | 0.466mg |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
19%
0%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
73%
68%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Wheat gluten is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.267g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tempeh is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tempeh contains less Sodium (difference - 20mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tempeh is lower in glycemic index (difference - 49)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Tempeh is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.