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Waffle vs. Tempeh — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between waffle and tempeh

  • Waffle has more selenium, vitamin B1, and calcium, while tempeh has more copper, manganese, magnesium, vitamin B6, and phosphorus.
  • Waffle's daily need coverage for selenium is 84% higher.
  • Tempeh has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of tempeh is 15, while the glycemic index of waffle is 76.

The food types used in this comparison are Waffles, plain, prepared from recipe and Tempeh.

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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.
Waffle
2
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 14% 77% 14% 87% 21% 19% 81% 67% 35% 252%
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 CalciumCalcium +129.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +326.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +159.1%
Contains more IronIron +16.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +803.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +67.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +40%
Contains less SodiumSodium -98.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +390.6%

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.
Waffle
6
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 1.3% 22% 0% 0% 66% 80% 39% 29% 13% 31% 0% 35% 0%
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 CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +237.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +74.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +212.5%
Contains more FolateFolate +91.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +27.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +283.9%
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.358mg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Waffle
3
8% 14% 33% 42% 3%
Protein: 7.9 g
Fats: 14.1 g
Carbs: 32.9 g
Water: 42 g
Other: 3.1 g
Tempeh
2
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 FatsFats +30.6%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +330.6%
Contains more OtherOther +91.4%
Contains more ProteinProtein +156.8%
Contains more WaterWater +42%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Waffle
2
22% 27% 52%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.866 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 3.521 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 6.785 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 more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +57.8%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -11.4%
~equal in Monounsaturated fat ~3.205g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Waffle Tempeh DV% diff.
Selenium 46.2µg 0µg 84%
Copper 0.062mg 0.56mg 55%
Manganese 0.265mg 1.3mg 45%
Protein 7.9g 20.29g 25%
Cholesterol 69mg 0mg 23%
Sodium 511mg 9mg 22%
Polyunsaturated fat 6.785g 4.3g 17%
Vitamin B1 0.263mg 0.078mg 15%
Magnesium 19mg 81mg 15%
Calcium 255mg 111mg 14%
Vitamin B6 0.056mg 0.215mg 12%
Phosphorus 190mg 266mg 11%
Carbs 32.9g 7.64g 8%
Potassium 159mg 412mg 7%
Vitamin A 65µg 0µg 7%
Vitamin B12 0.25µg 0.08µg 7%
Folate 46µg 24µg 6%
Calories 291kcal 192kcal 5%
Iron 2.31mg 2.7mg 5%
Fats 14.1g 10.8g 5%
Vitamin B3 2.073mg 2.64mg 4%
Vitamin B5 0.485mg 0.278mg 4%
Zinc 0.68mg 1.14mg 4%
Monounsaturated fat 3.521g 3.205g 1%
Vitamin B2 0.347mg 0.358mg 1%
Saturated fat 2.866g 2.539g 1%
Vitamin C 0.4mg 0mg 0%
Net carbs 32.9g 7.64g N/A
Tryptophan 0.099mg 0.194mg 0%
Threonine 0.289mg 0.796mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.362mg 0.88mg 0%
Leucine 0.63mg 1.43mg 0%
Lysine 0.384mg 0.908mg 0%
Methionine 0.179mg 0.175mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.395mg 0.893mg 0%
Valine 0.409mg 0.92mg 0%
Histidine 0.187mg 0.466mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.006g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Waffle 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
24%
Waffle
19%
Tempeh
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
66%
Waffle
73%
Tempeh

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tempeh
Tempeh is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 69mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tempeh
Tempeh contains less Sodium (difference - 502mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Tempeh
Tempeh is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.327g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tempeh
Tempeh is lower in glycemic index (difference - 61)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Tempeh
Tempeh is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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. Waffle - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175039/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.