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Vermicelli vs. Tempeh — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are vermicelli and tempeh different?

  • Vermicelli is richer in copper, selenium, and zinc, while tempeh is higher in phosphorus, vitamin B2, magnesium, vitamin B6, vitamin B3, and potassium.
  • Vermicelli covers your daily need for copper, 151% more than tempeh.
  • Vermicelli is lower in saturated fat.
  • Vermicelli has a higher glycemic index (35) than tempeh (15).

Vermicelli, made from soy and Tempeh types were used in this article.

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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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 1.4% 17% 0.26% 68% 639% 116% 8.6% 0.52% 0% 147%
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%
Contains more CopperCopper +242.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +271.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -55.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +3950%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +101.8%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +13633.3%
Contains more IronIron +49.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +1230%

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.
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% 0.67% 10% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 9.5% 0% 97%
Tempeh
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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%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
82% 12% 6%
Protein: 0.1 g
Fats: 0.1 g
Carbs: 82.32 g
Water: 11.9 g
Other: 5.58 g
Tempeh
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20% 11% 8% 60%
Protein: 20.29 g
Fats: 10.8 g
Carbs: 7.64 g
Water: 59.65 g
Other: 1.62 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +977.5%
Contains more OtherOther +244.4%
Contains more ProteinProtein +20190%
Contains more FatsFats +10700%
Contains more WaterWater +401.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
21% 19% 60%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.014 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.013 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.041 g
Tempeh
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25% 32% 43%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.539 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 3.205 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 4.3 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -99.4%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +24553.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +10387.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Vermicelli Tempeh DV% diff.
Copper 1.916mg 0.56mg 151%
Manganese 1.3mg 57%
Selenium 27µg 0µg 49%
Protein 0.1g 20.29g 40%
Phosphorus 20mg 266mg 35%
Choline 177mg 32%
Zinc 4.24mg 1.14mg 28%
Vitamin B2 0mg 0.358mg 28%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.041g 4.3g 28%
Carbs 82.32g 7.64g 25%
Magnesium 2mg 81mg 19%
Vitamin B6 0mg 0.215mg 17%
Vitamin B3 0mg 2.64mg 17%
Fiber 3.9g 16%
Fats 0.1g 10.8g 16%
Potassium 3mg 412mg 12%
Iron 1.81mg 2.7mg 11%
Saturated fat 0.014g 2.539g 11%
Monounsaturated fat 0.013g 3.205g 8%
Calories 331kcal 192kcal 7%
Vitamin B1 0mg 0.078mg 7%
Calcium 55mg 111mg 6%
Vitamin B5 0.278mg 6%
Folate 0µg 24µg 6%
Vitamin E 0.51mg 3%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.08µg 3%
Vitamin K 3.8µg 3%
Net carbs 78.42g 7.64g N/A
Sugar 17.44g N/A
Sodium 4mg 9mg 0%
Vitamin A 2µg 0µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.194mg 0%
Threonine 0.796mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.88mg 0%
Leucine 1.43mg 0%
Lysine 0.908mg 0%
Methionine 0.175mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.893mg 0%
Valine 0.92mg 0%
Histidine 0.466mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Vermicelli Tempeh
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
9%
Vermicelli
19%
Tempeh
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
100%
Vermicelli
73%
Tempeh

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Vermicelli
Vermicelli contains less Sodium (difference - 5mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Vermicelli
Vermicelli is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.525g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tempeh
Tempeh is lower in Sugar (difference - 17.44g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tempeh
Tempeh is lower in glycemic index (difference - 20)
Which food is cheaper?
Tempeh
Tempeh is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Tempeh
Tempeh is relatively richer in minerals
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. Vermicelli - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169884/nutrients
  2. Tempeh - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174272/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.