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Welsh onion vs. Tempeh — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between welsh onion and tempeh?

  • Welsh onion is higher in vitamin C and vitamin A, yet tempeh is higher in copper, manganese, phosphorus, vitamin B2, iron, vitamin B3, and magnesium.
  • Tempeh's daily need coverage for copper is 54% more.
  • The amount of saturated fat in welsh onion is lower.
  • The glycemic index of tempeh is lower.

We used Onions, welsh, raw and Tempeh types 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 16% 5.4% 19% 46% 23% 14% 21% 2.2% 18% 3.3%
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 SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +252.2%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +516.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +94.3%
Contains more IronIron +121.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +700%
Contains more ZincZinc +119.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +442.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -47.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +848.9%

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 90% 0% 10% 0% 13% 21% 7.5% 10% 17% 0% 484% 12% 2.9%
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 EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +56%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +297.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +560%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +64.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +198.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +50%
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
2% 7% 91%
Protein: 1.9 g
Fats: 0.4 g
Carbs: 6.5 g
Water: 90.5 g
Other: 0.7 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 WaterWater +51.7%
Contains more ProteinProtein +967.9%
Contains more FatsFats +2600%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +17.5%
Contains more OtherOther +131.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
24% 20% 56%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.067 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.056 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.156 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 -97.4%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +5623.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +2656.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Welsh onion Tempeh DV% diff.
Vitamin K 193.4µg 161%
Copper 0.07mg 0.56mg 54%
Manganese 0.137mg 1.3mg 51%
Protein 1.9g 20.29g 37%
Phosphorus 49mg 266mg 31%
Vitamin C 27mg 0mg 30%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.156g 4.3g 28%
Vitamin B2 0.09mg 0.358mg 21%
Iron 1.22mg 2.7mg 19%
Fats 0.4g 10.8g 16%
Magnesium 23mg 81mg 14%
Vitamin B3 0.4mg 2.64mg 14%
Vitamin B6 0.072mg 0.215mg 11%
Saturated fat 0.067g 2.539g 11%
Fiber 2.4g 10%
Calcium 18mg 111mg 9%
Monounsaturated fat 0.056g 3.205g 8%
Calories 34kcal 192kcal 8%
Potassium 212mg 412mg 6%
Zinc 0.52mg 1.14mg 6%
Vitamin E 0.51mg 3%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.08µg 3%
Vitamin B5 0.169mg 0.278mg 2%
Vitamin B1 0.05mg 0.078mg 2%
Folate 16µg 24µg 2%
Selenium 0.6µg 0µg 1%
Choline 5.3mg 1%
Net carbs 4.1g 7.64g N/A
Carbs 6.5g 7.64g 0%
Sugar 2.18g N/A
Sodium 17mg 9mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.021mg 0.194mg 0%
Threonine 0.074mg 0.796mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.081mg 0.88mg 0%
Leucine 0.113mg 1.43mg 0%
Lysine 0.095mg 0.908mg 0%
Methionine 0.021mg 0.175mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.061mg 0.893mg 0%
Valine 0.084mg 0.92mg 0%
Histidine 0.033mg 0.466mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Welsh onion 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
51%
Welsh onion
19%
Tempeh
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
17%
Welsh onion
73%
Tempeh

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Welsh onion
Welsh onion is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.472g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tempeh
Tempeh is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.18g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tempeh
Tempeh contains less Sodium (difference - 8mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tempeh
Tempeh is lower in glycemic index (difference - 24)
Which food is cheaper?
Tempeh
Tempeh is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Tempeh
Tempeh is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Tempeh
Tempeh is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

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. Welsh onion - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170007/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.