Wheat gluten vs. Tempeh — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between wheat gluten and tempeh?
- Wheat gluten is richer in selenium and iron, yet tempeh is richer in copper, vitamin B2, vitamin B6, vitamin B3, magnesium, potassium, and vitamin B1.
- Wheat gluten's daily need coverage for selenium is 72% higher.
- Wheat gluten has 2 times more iron than tempeh. Wheat gluten has 5.2mg of iron, while tempeh has 2.7mg.
- Wheat gluten contains less saturated fat.
- Tempeh has a lower glycemic index than wheat gluten.
We used Vital wheat gluten and Tempeh types in this comparison.
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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.
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +27.9% |
| Contains more IronIron | +92.6% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +224% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +312% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +207.7% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +34.1% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -69% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +∞% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
| Nutrient |  |
 |
DV% diff. |
| Protein | 75.16g | 20.29g | 110% |
| Selenium | 39.7µg | 0µg | 72% |
| Manganese | 1.3mg | 57% | |
| Copper | 0.182mg | 0.56mg | 42% |
| Iron | 5.2mg | 2.7mg | 31% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0mg | 0.358mg | 28% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.81g | 4.3g | 23% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0mg | 0.215mg | 17% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0mg | 2.64mg | 17% |
| Fats | 1.85g | 10.8g | 14% |
| Magnesium | 25mg | 81mg | 13% |
| Saturated fat | 0.272g | 2.539g | 10% |
| Calories | 370kcal | 192kcal | 9% |
| Potassium | 100mg | 412mg | 9% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.156g | 3.205g | 8% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0mg | 0.078mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0mg | 0.278mg | 6% |
| Folate | 0µg | 24µg | 6% |
| Zinc | 0.85mg | 1.14mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 142mg | 111mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.08µg | 3% |
| Carbs | 13.79g | 7.64g | 2% |
| Fiber | 0.6g | 2% | |
| Sodium | 29mg | 9mg | 1% |
| Phosphorus | 260mg | 266mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 13.19g | 7.64g | N/A |
| 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% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
75.16 g
Fats:
1.85 g
Carbs:
13.79 g
Water:
8.2 g
Other:
1 g
Protein:
20.29 g
Fats:
10.8 g
Carbs:
7.64 g
Water:
59.65 g
Other:
1.62 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +270.4% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +80.5% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +483.8% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +627.4% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +62% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.272 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.156 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.81 g
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 | -89.3% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +1954.5% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +430.9% |
