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Tempeh vs. Khorasan wheat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between tempeh and khorasan wheat

  • Tempeh has more vitamin B2; however, khorasan wheat has more selenium, manganese, vitamin B1, vitamin B3, zinc, phosphorus, vitamin B5, and iron.
  • Khorasan wheat's daily need coverage for selenium is 148% more.
  • Tempeh has 13 times more saturated fat than khorasan wheat. Tempeh has 2.539g of saturated fat, while khorasan wheat has 0.196g.
  • Khorasan wheat has a higher glycemic index than tempeh.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Tempeh and Wheat, KAMUT khorasan, uncooked.

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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
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 58% 33% 36% 101% 187% 31% 114% 1.2% 170% 0%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 93% 6.6% 36% 141% 169% 100% 156% 0.65% 357% 445%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +404.5%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +60.5%
Contains more IronIron +39.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +222.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +36.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -44.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +110.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
~equal in Potassium ~403mg
~equal in Copper ~0.506mg

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
3
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 0% 0% 0% 20% 83% 50% 17% 50% 10% 0% 18% 0%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 0.33% 12% 0% 142% 42% 120% 57% 60% 0% 4.5% 0% 14%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +94.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +625.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +141.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +241.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +20.5%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Tempeh
3
20% 11% 8% 60%
Protein: 20.29 g
Fats: 10.8 g
Carbs: 7.64 g
Water: 59.65 g
Other: 1.62 g
15% 2% 71% 11% 2%
Protein: 14.54 g
Fats: 2.13 g
Carbs: 70.58 g
Water: 11.07 g
Other: 1.68 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +39.5%
Contains more FatsFats +407%
Contains more WaterWater +438.8%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +823.8%
~equal in Other ~1.68g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Tempeh
2
25% 32% 43%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.539 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 3.205 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 4.3 g
19% 21% 60%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.196 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.213 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.621 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +1404.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +592.4%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -92.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Tempeh Khorasan wheat DV% diff.
Selenium 0µg 81.5µg 148%
Manganese 1.3mg 2.735mg 62%
Fiber 11.1g 44%
Vitamin B1 0.078mg 0.566mg 41%
Polyunsaturated fat 4.3g 0.621g 25%
Zinc 1.14mg 3.68mg 23%
Vitamin B3 2.64mg 6.375mg 23%
Starch 52.41g 22%
Carbs 7.64g 70.58g 21%
Phosphorus 266mg 364mg 14%
Iron 2.7mg 3.77mg 13%
Vitamin B5 0.278mg 0.949mg 13%
Vitamin B2 0.358mg 0.184mg 13%
Fats 10.8g 2.13g 13%
Magnesium 81mg 130mg 12%
Protein 20.29g 14.54g 12%
Saturated fat 2.539g 0.196g 11%
Calcium 111mg 22mg 9%
Monounsaturated fat 3.205g 0.213g 7%
Calories 192kcal 337kcal 7%
Folate 24µg 6%
Copper 0.56mg 0.506mg 6%
Choline 25.8mg 5%
Vitamin E 0.61mg 4%
Vitamin B6 0.215mg 0.259mg 3%
Vitamin B12 0.08µg 3%
Vitamin K 1.8µg 2%
Net carbs 7.64g 59.48g N/A
Potassium 412mg 403mg 0%
Sugar 7.84g N/A
Sodium 9mg 5mg 0%
Vitamin A 0µg 1µg 0%
Trans fat 0g 0.005g N/A
Tryptophan 0.194mg 0.13mg 0%
Threonine 0.796mg 0.442mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.88mg 0.566mg 0%
Leucine 1.43mg 1.112mg 0%
Lysine 0.908mg 0.416mg 0%
Methionine 0.175mg 0.251mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.893mg 0.772mg 0%
Valine 0.92mg 0.687mg 0%
Histidine 0.466mg 0.379mg 0%
Fructose 0.11g 0%
Omega-3 - ALA 0.048g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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

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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%
Tempeh
35%
Khorasan wheat
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
73%
Tempeh
150%
Khorasan wheat

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tempeh
Tempeh is lower in Sugar (difference - 7.84g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tempeh
Tempeh is lower in glycemic index (difference - 25)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Khorasan wheat
Khorasan wheat contains less Sodium (difference - 4mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Khorasan wheat
Khorasan wheat is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.343g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Khorasan wheat
Khorasan wheat 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.

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. Khorasan wheat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169743/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.