Tempeh vs. Eggplant
Nutrition comparison of Tempeh and Eggplant
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
tempeh
versus
eggplant
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in tempeh and eggplant:
- Both eggplant and tempeh are high in potassium.
- Eggplant has 73.6 times less saturated fat than tempeh.
- Eggplant is a great source of dietary fiber.
- Tempeh has more riboflavin, niacin, Vitamin B6 and Vitamin B12.
- Tempeh is a great source of iron.
- Tempeh is an excellent source of calcium and protein.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Tempeh (Tempeh) and Eggplant (Eggplant, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Tempeh is high in calories and eggplant has 87% less calories than tempeh - eggplant has 25 calories per 100 grams and tempeh has 192 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, tempeh is much heavier in protein, much lighter in carbs and much heavier in fat compared to eggplant per calorie. Tempeh has a macronutrient ratio of 39:15:47 and for eggplant, 14:82:4 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Tempeh | Eggplant | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 39% | 14% |
| Carbohydrates | 15% | 82% |
| Fat | 47% | 4% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Eggplant and tempeh contain similar amounts of carbs - eggplant has 5.9g of total carbs per 100 grams and tempeh has 7.6g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Eggplant is a great source of dietary fiber and it has more dietary fiber than tempeh - eggplant has 3g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and tempeh does not contain significant amounts.
sugar
Tempeh has less sugar than eggplant - eggplant has 3.5g of sugar per 100 grams and tempeh does not contain significant amounts.
Protein
protein
Tempeh is an excellent source of protein and it has 19 times more protein than eggplant - eggplant has 0.98g of protein per 100 grams and tempeh has 20.3g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Eggplant has 73.6 times less saturated fat than tempeh - eggplant has 0.03g of saturated fat per 100 grams and tempeh has 2.5g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Eggplant has more Vitamin C than tempeh - eggplant has 2.2mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and tempeh does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin A
Eggplant and tempeh contain similar amounts of Vitamin A - eggplant has 1ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and tempeh does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Eggplant and tempeh contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - eggplant has 0.3mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and tempeh does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin K
Eggplant and tempeh contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - eggplant has 3.5ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and tempeh does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Tempeh has more riboflavin, niacin, Vitamin B6 and Vitamin B12. Both tempeh and eggplant contain significant amounts of thiamin, pantothenic acid and folate.
| Tempeh | Eggplant | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.078 MG | 0.039 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.358 MG | 0.037 MG |
| Niacin | 2.64 MG | 0.649 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.278 MG | 0.281 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.215 MG | 0.084 MG |
| Folate | 24 UG | 22 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.08 UG | ~ |
Minerals
calcium
Tempeh is an excellent source of calcium and it has 11 times more calcium than eggplant - eggplant has 9mg of calcium per 100 grams and tempeh has 111mg of calcium.
iron
Tempeh is a great source of iron and it has 10 times more iron than eggplant - eggplant has 0.23mg of iron per 100 grams and tempeh has 2.7mg of iron.
potassium
Both eggplant and tempeh are high in potassium. Tempeh has 80% more potassium than eggplant - eggplant has 229mg of potassium per 100 grams and tempeh has 412mg of potassium.
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, tempeh has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than eggplant per 100 grams.
| Tempeh | Eggplant | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.248 G | 0.013 G |
| Total | 0.248 G | 0.013 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, tempeh has more linoleic acid than eggplant per 100 grams.
| Tempeh | Eggplant | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 4.052 G | 0.063 G |
| Total | 4.052 G | 0.063 G |
Customize your serving size
The comparison below is by common portions, e.g. cups, packages. You can also see a more concrete comparison by weight at equal weight (by grams) comparison.
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FAQ
Does eggplant or tempeh contain more calories in 100 grams?Tempeh is high in calories and eggplant has 90% less calories than tempeh - eggplant has 25 calories in 100g and tempeh has 192 calories.
Is eggplant or tempeh better for protein?
Tempeh is a fantastic source of protein and it has 19 times more protein than eggplant - eggplant has 0.98g of protein per 100 grams and tempeh has 20.3g of protein.
Does eggplant or tempeh have more carbohydrates?
By weight, eggplant and tempeh contain similar amounts of carbs - eggplant has 5.9g of carbs for 100g and tempeh has 7.6g of carbohydrates.
Does eggplant or tempeh contain more calcium?
Tempeh is a rich source of calcium and it has 11 times more calcium than eggplant - eggplant has 9mg of calcium in 100 grams and tempeh has 111mg of calcium.
Does eggplant or tempeh contain more potassium?
Both eggplant and tempeh are high in potassium. Tempeh has 80% more potassium than eggplant - eggplant has 229mg of potassium in 100 grams and tempeh has 412mg of potassium.