Tempeh vs. Kimchi
Nutrition comparison of Tempeh and Kimchi
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
tempeh
versus
kimchi
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in tempeh and kimchi:
- Both kimchi and tempeh are high in iron.
- Kimchi has 36.9 times less saturated fat than tempeh.
- Kimchi has signficantly more dietary fiber than tempeh.
- Tempeh has more thiamin, niacin, pantothenic acid and Vitamin B12, however, kimchi contains more folate.
- Tempeh is an excellent source of calcium, potassium and protein.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Tempeh (Tempeh) and Kimchi (Cabbage, kimchi) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Tempeh is high in calories and kimchi has 92% less calories than tempeh - kimchi has 15 calories per 100 grams and tempeh has 192 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, tempeh is heavier in protein, much lighter in carbs and much heavier in fat compared to kimchi per calorie. Tempeh has a macronutrient ratio of 39:15:47 and for kimchi, 24:51:25 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Tempeh | Kimchi | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 39% | 24% |
| Carbohydrates | 15% | 51% |
| Fat | 47% | 25% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Kimchi and tempeh contain similar amounts of carbs - kimchi has 2.4g of total carbs per 100 grams and tempeh has 7.6g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Kimchi has signficantly more dietary fiber than tempeh - kimchi has 1.6g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and tempeh does not contain significant amounts.
sugar
Tempeh has less sugar than kimchi - kimchi has 1.1g of sugar per 100 grams and tempeh does not contain significant amounts.
Protein
protein
Tempeh is an excellent source of protein and it has 17 times more protein than kimchi - kimchi has 1.1g of protein per 100 grams and tempeh has 20.3g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Kimchi has 36.9 times less saturated fat than tempeh - kimchi has 0.07g of saturated fat per 100 grams and tempeh has 2.5g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin A
Kimchi and tempeh contain similar amounts of Vitamin A - kimchi has 5ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and tempeh does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Kimchi and tempeh contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - kimchi has 0.11mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and tempeh does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin K
Kimchi has more Vitamin K than tempeh - kimchi has 43.6ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and tempeh does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Tempeh has more thiamin, niacin, pantothenic acid and Vitamin B12, however, kimchi contains more folate. Both tempeh and kimchi contain significant amounts of riboflavin and Vitamin B6.
| Tempeh | Kimchi | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.078 MG | 0.01 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.358 MG | 0.21 MG |
| Niacin | 2.64 MG | 1.1 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.278 MG | ~ |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.215 MG | 0.213 MG |
| Folate | 24 UG | 52 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.08 UG | ~ |
Minerals
calcium
Tempeh is an excellent source of calcium and it has 236% more calcium than kimchi - kimchi has 33mg of calcium per 100 grams and tempeh has 111mg of calcium.
iron
Both kimchi and tempeh are high in iron. Kimchi is very similar to kimchi for iron - kimchi has 2.5mg of iron per 100 grams and tempeh has 2.7mg of iron.
potassium
Tempeh is an excellent source of potassium and it has 173% more potassium than kimchi - kimchi has 151mg of potassium per 100 grams and tempeh has 412mg of potassium.
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, both tempeh and kimchi contain significant amounts of alpha linoleic acid (ALA).
| Tempeh | Kimchi | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.248 G | 0.137 G |
| Total | 0.248 G | 0.137 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, tempeh has more linoleic acid than kimchi per 100 grams.
| Tempeh | Kimchi | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 4.052 G | 0.104 G |
| Total | 4.052 G | 0.104 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 kimchi or tempeh contain more calories in 100 grams?Tempeh is high in calories and kimchi has 90% less calories than tempeh - kimchi has 15 calories in 100g and tempeh has 192 calories.
Is kimchi or tempeh better for protein?
Tempeh is a fantastic source of protein and it has 17 times more protein than kimchi - kimchi has 1.1g of protein per 100 grams and tempeh has 20.3g of protein.
Does kimchi or tempeh have more carbohydrates?
By weight, kimchi and tempeh contain similar amounts of carbs - kimchi has 2.4g of carbs for 100g and tempeh has 7.6g of carbohydrates.
Does kimchi or tempeh contain more calcium?
Tempeh is a rich source of calcium and it has 240% more calcium than kimchi - kimchi has 33mg of calcium in 100 grams and tempeh has 111mg of calcium.
Does kimchi or tempeh contain more iron?
Both kimchi and tempeh are high in iron. Kimchi is very similar to kimchi for iron - kimchi has 2.5mg of iron in 100 grams and tempeh has 2.7mg of iron.
Does kimchi or tempeh contain more potassium?
Tempeh is a rich source of potassium and it has 170% more potassium than kimchi - kimchi has 151mg of potassium in 100 grams and tempeh has 412mg of potassium.