Egg Noodles vs. Tempeh
Nutrition comparison of Cooked Egg Noodles and Tempeh
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
cooked
egg noodles
versus
tempeh
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in egg noodles and tempeh:
- Both egg noodles and tempeh are high in calories.
- Egg noodle has 5 times less saturated fat than tempeh.
- Egg noodle has more thiamin and folate, however, tempeh contains more riboflavin and Vitamin B6.
- Tempeh has 70% less carbohydrates than egg noodle.
- Tempeh is a great source of iron.
- Tempeh is an excellent source of calcium, potassium and protein.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Egg Noodles (Noodles, egg, cooked, enriched, with added salt) and Tempeh (Tempeh) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Both egg noodles and tempeh are high in calories. Tempeh has 39% more calories than egg noodle - egg noodle has 138 calories per 100 grams and tempeh has 192 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, egg noodles is much lighter in protein, much heavier in carbs and much lighter in fat compared to tempeh per calorie. Egg noodles has a macronutrient ratio of 13:73:14 and for tempeh, 39:15:47 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Egg Noodles | Tempeh | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 13% | 39% |
| Carbohydrates | 73% | 15% |
| Fat | 14% | 47% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Tempeh has 70% less carbohydrates than egg noodle - egg noodle has 25.2g of total carbs per 100 grams and tempeh has 7.6g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Egg noodle has more dietary fiber than tempeh - egg noodle has 1.2g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and tempeh does not contain significant amounts.
sugar
Egg noodles and tempeh contain similar amounts of sugar - egg noodle has 0.4g of sugar per 100 grams and tempeh does not contain significant amounts.
Protein
protein
Tempeh is an excellent source of protein and it has 347% more protein than egg noodle - egg noodle has 4.5g of protein per 100 grams and tempeh has 20.3g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Egg noodle has 5 times less saturated fat than tempeh - egg noodle has 0.42g of saturated fat per 100 grams and tempeh has 2.5g of saturated fat.
trans fat
Both egg noodles and tempeh are low in trans fat - egg noodle has 0.03g of trans fat per 100 grams and tempeh does not contain significant amounts.
cholesterol
Tempeh has less cholesterol than egg noodle - egg noodle has 29mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and tempeh does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin A
Egg noodle has more Vitamin A than tempeh - egg noodle has 6ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and tempeh does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Egg noodles and tempeh contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - egg noodle has 0.17mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and tempeh does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Egg noodle has more thiamin and folate, however, tempeh contains more riboflavin and Vitamin B6. Both egg noodles and tempeh contain significant amounts of niacin, pantothenic acid and Vitamin B12.
| Egg Noodles | Tempeh | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.289 MG | 0.078 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.136 MG | 0.358 MG |
| Niacin | 2.077 MG | 2.64 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.263 MG | 0.278 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.046 MG | 0.215 MG |
| Folate | 84 UG | 24 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.09 UG | 0.08 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Tempeh is an excellent source of calcium and it has 825% more calcium than egg noodle - egg noodle has 12mg of calcium per 100 grams and tempeh has 111mg of calcium.
iron
Tempeh is a great source of iron and it has 84% more iron than egg noodle - egg noodle has 1.5mg of iron per 100 grams and tempeh has 2.7mg of iron.
potassium
Tempeh is an excellent source of potassium and it has 984% more potassium than egg noodle - egg noodle has 38mg 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 egg noodle per 100 grams.
| Egg Noodles | Tempeh | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.028 G | 0.248 G |
| Total | 0.028 G | 0.248 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, tempeh has more linoleic acid than egg noodle per 100 grams.
| Egg Noodles | Tempeh | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.522 G | 4.052 G |
| other omega 6 | 0.001 G | ~ |
| Total | 0.523 G | 4.052 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.
Note: The specific food items compared are: Egg Noodles (Noodles, egg, cooked, enriched, with added salt) and Tempeh (Tempeh) .
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FAQ
Does egg noodles or tempeh contain more calories in 100 grams?Both egg noodles and tempeh are high in calories. Tempeh has 40% more calories than egg noodle - egg noodle has 138 calories in 100g and tempeh has 192 calories.
Is egg noodles or tempeh better for protein?
Tempeh is a fantastic source of protein and it has 350% more protein than egg noodle - egg noodle has 4.5g of protein per 100 grams and tempeh has 20.3g of protein.
Does egg noodles or tempeh have more carbohydrates?
By weight, tempeh has 70% fewer carbohydrates than egg noodle - egg noodle has 25.2g of carbs for 100g and tempeh has 7.6g of carbohydrates.
Does egg noodles or tempeh contain more calcium?
Tempeh is a rich source of calcium and it has 830% more calcium than egg noodle - egg noodle has 12mg of calcium in 100 grams and tempeh has 111mg of calcium.
Does egg noodles or tempeh contain more potassium?
Tempeh is a rich source of potassium and it has 980% more potassium than egg noodle - egg noodle has 38mg of potassium in 100 grams and tempeh has 412mg of potassium.