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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.

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% 0.6% 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 Opinion
Calories 192kcal 337kcal Khorasan wheat
Protein 20.29g 14.54g Tempeh
Fats 10.8g 2.13g Tempeh
Net carbs 7.64g 59.48g Khorasan wheat
Carbs 7.64g 70.58g Khorasan wheat
Magnesium 81mg 130mg Khorasan wheat
Calcium 111mg 22mg Tempeh
Potassium 412mg 403mg Tempeh
Iron 2.7mg 3.77mg Khorasan wheat
Sugar 7.84g Tempeh
Fiber 11.1g Khorasan wheat
Copper 0.56mg 0.506mg Tempeh
Zinc 1.14mg 3.68mg Khorasan wheat
Starch 52.41g Khorasan wheat
Phosphorus 266mg 364mg Khorasan wheat
Sodium 9mg 5mg Khorasan wheat
Vitamin A 0IU 10IU Khorasan wheat
Vitamin A 0µg 1µg Khorasan wheat
Vitamin E 0.61mg Khorasan wheat
Manganese 1.3mg 2.735mg Khorasan wheat
Selenium 0µg 81.5µg Khorasan wheat
Vitamin B1 0.078mg 0.566mg Khorasan wheat
Vitamin B2 0.358mg 0.184mg Tempeh
Vitamin B3 2.64mg 6.375mg Khorasan wheat
Vitamin B5 0.278mg 0.949mg Khorasan wheat
Vitamin B6 0.215mg 0.259mg Khorasan wheat
Vitamin B12 0.08µg Tempeh
Vitamin K 1.8µg Khorasan wheat
Folate 24µg Tempeh
Trans Fat 0g 0.005g Tempeh
Choline 25.8mg Khorasan wheat
Saturated Fat 2.539g 0.196g Khorasan wheat
Monounsaturated Fat 3.205g 0.213g Tempeh
Polyunsaturated fat 4.3g 0.621g Tempeh
Tryptophan 0.194mg 0.13mg Tempeh
Threonine 0.796mg 0.442mg Tempeh
Isoleucine 0.88mg 0.566mg Tempeh
Leucine 1.43mg 1.112mg Tempeh
Lysine 0.908mg 0.416mg Tempeh
Methionine 0.175mg 0.251mg Khorasan wheat
Phenylalanine 0.893mg 0.772mg Tempeh
Valine 0.92mg 0.687mg Tempeh
Histidine 0.466mg 0.379mg Tempeh
Fructose 0.11g Khorasan wheat
Omega-3 - ALA 0.048g Khorasan wheat

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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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.