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Miso vs. Tempeh — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Miso and Tempeh?

  • Miso is richer in Zinc, and Selenium, yet Tempeh is richer in Manganese, Copper, Phosphorus, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B2, and Magnesium.
  • Miso's daily need coverage for Sodium is 162% higher.
  • Tempeh contains less Sodium.

We used Miso 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.
Miso
2
:
8
Tempeh
Contains more Zinc +124.6%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Contains more Calcium +94.7%
Contains more Magnesium +68.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +67.3%
Contains more Potassium +96.2%
Contains less Sodium -99.8%
Contains more Copper +33.3%
Contains more Manganese +51.3%
Equal in Iron - 2.7
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 18% 94% 35% 69% 19% 487% 70% 140% 113% 39%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 34% 102% 58% 114% 37% 2% 32% 187% 170% 0%
Contains more Zinc +124.6%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Contains more Calcium +94.7%
Contains more Magnesium +68.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +67.3%
Contains more Potassium +96.2%
Contains less Sodium -99.8%
Contains more Copper +33.3%
Contains more Manganese +51.3%
Equal in Iron - 2.7

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.
Miso
5
:
4
Tempeh
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +25.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +21.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +53.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +191.4%
Contains more Folate +26.3%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.215
Equal in Vitamin B12 - 0.08
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 6% 1% 0% 0% 25% 54% 17% 21% 46% 15% 10% 74%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 0% 20% 83% 50% 17% 50% 18% 10% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +25.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +21.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +53.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +191.4%
Contains more Folate +26.3%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.215
Equal in Vitamin B12 - 0.08

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Miso
2
:
3
Tempeh
Contains more Carbs +232.1%
Contains more Other +690.7%
Contains more Protein +58.6%
Contains more Fats +79.7%
Contains more Water +38.7%
13% 6% 25% 43% 13%
Protein: 12.79 g
Fats: 6.01 g
Carbs: 25.37 g
Water: 43.02 g
Other: 12.81 g
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 Carbs +232.1%
Contains more Other +690.7%
Contains more Protein +58.6%
Contains more Fats +79.7%
Contains more Water +38.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Miso
1
:
2
Tempeh
Contains less Saturated Fat -59.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +186.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +49.1%
20% 22% 57%
Saturated Fat: 1.025 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.118 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.884 g
25% 32% 43%
Saturated Fat: 2.539 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.205 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.3 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -59.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +186.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +49.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Miso Tempeh Opinion
Net carbs 19.97g 7.64g Miso
Protein 12.79g 20.29g Tempeh
Fats 6.01g 10.8g Tempeh
Carbs 25.37g 7.64g Miso
Calories 198kcal 192kcal Miso
Fructose 6g Miso
Sugar 6.2g Tempeh
Fiber 5.4g Miso
Calcium 57mg 111mg Tempeh
Iron 2.49mg 2.7mg Tempeh
Magnesium 48mg 81mg Tempeh
Phosphorus 159mg 266mg Tempeh
Potassium 210mg 412mg Tempeh
Sodium 3728mg 9mg Tempeh
Zinc 2.56mg 1.14mg Miso
Copper 0.42mg 0.56mg Tempeh
Manganese 0.859mg 1.3mg Tempeh
Selenium 7µg 0µg Miso
Vitamin A 87IU 0IU Miso
Vitamin A RAE 4µg 0µg Miso
Vitamin E 0.01mg Miso
Vitamin B1 0.098mg 0.078mg Miso
Vitamin B2 0.233mg 0.358mg Tempeh
Vitamin B3 0.906mg 2.64mg Tempeh
Vitamin B5 0.337mg 0.278mg Miso
Vitamin B6 0.199mg 0.215mg Tempeh
Folate 19µg 24µg Tempeh
Vitamin B12 0.08µg 0.08µg
Vitamin K 29.3µg Miso
Tryptophan 0.155mg 0.194mg Tempeh
Threonine 0.479mg 0.796mg Tempeh
Isoleucine 0.508mg 0.88mg Tempeh
Leucine 0.82mg 1.43mg Tempeh
Lysine 0.478mg 0.908mg Tempeh
Methionine 0.129mg 0.175mg Tempeh
Phenylalanine 0.486mg 0.893mg Tempeh
Valine 0.547mg 0.92mg Tempeh
Histidine 0.243mg 0.466mg Tempeh
Saturated Fat 1.025g 2.539g Miso
Monounsaturated Fat 1.118g 3.205g Tempeh
Polyunsaturated fat 2.884g 4.3g Tempeh

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Miso Tempeh
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
22%
Miso
20%
Tempeh
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
108%
Miso
73%
Tempeh

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tempeh
Tempeh is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.2g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tempeh
Tempeh contains less Sodium (difference - 3719mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tempeh
Tempeh is lower in glycemic index (difference - 46)
Which food is cheaper?
Tempeh
Tempeh is cheaper (difference - $3.4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Tempeh
Tempeh is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Miso
Miso is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.514g)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

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. Miso - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172442/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.