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Mung bean vs. Tempeh — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Mung bean and Tempeh

  • Tempeh contains less Folate, Iron, Vitamin B1, Copper, Vitamin B5, Magnesium, Potassium, Selenium, Phosphorus, and Zinc than Mung bean.
  • Daily need coverage for Folate from Mung bean is 150% higher.

Food types used in this article are Mung beans, mature seeds, raw and Tempeh.

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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.
Mung bean
Mung bean
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2
Tempeh
Tempeh
Contains more Calcium +18.9%
Contains more Iron +149.6%
Contains more Magnesium +133.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +38%
Contains more Potassium +202.4%
Contains more Zinc +135.1%
Contains more Copper +68%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Contains less Sodium -40%
Contains more Manganese +25.6%
Mung bean
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 40% 253% 135% 158% 110% 2% 74% 314% 135% 45%
Tempeh
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 34% 102% 58% 114% 37% 2% 32% 187% 170% 0%
Contains more Calcium +18.9%
Contains more Iron +149.6%
Contains more Magnesium +133.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +38%
Contains more Potassium +202.4%
Contains more Zinc +135.1%
Contains more Copper +68%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Contains less Sodium -40%
Contains more Manganese +25.6%

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.
Mung bean
Mung bean
8
:
3
Tempeh
Tempeh
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +696.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +587.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +77.7%
Contains more Folate +2504.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +53.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +17.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Mung bean
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 7% 11% 0% 16% 156% 54% 43% 115% 89% 469% 0% 23%
Tempeh
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 C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +696.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +587.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +77.7%
Contains more Folate +2504.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +53.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +17.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Mung bean
Mung bean
3
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2
Tempeh
Tempeh
Contains more Protein +17.6%
Contains more Carbs +719.6%
Contains more Other +104.9%
Contains more Fats +839.1%
Contains more Water +559.1%
Mung bean
24% 63% 9% 3%
Protein: 23.86 g
Fats: 1.15 g
Carbs: 62.62 g
Water: 9.05 g
Other: 3.32 g
Tempeh
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 Protein +17.6%
Contains more Carbs +719.6%
Contains more Other +104.9%
Contains more Fats +839.1%
Contains more Water +559.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Mung bean
Mung bean
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2
Tempeh
Tempeh
Contains less Saturated Fat -86.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1890.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1019.8%
Mung bean
39% 18% 43%
Saturated Fat: 0.348 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.161 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.384 g
Tempeh
25% 32% 43%
Saturated Fat: 2.539 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.205 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.3 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -86.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1890.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1019.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Mung bean Tempeh Opinion
Net carbs 46.32g 7.64g Mung bean
Protein 23.86g 20.29g Mung bean
Fats 1.15g 10.8g Tempeh
Carbs 62.62g 7.64g Mung bean
Calories 347kcal 192kcal Mung bean
Sugar 6.6g Tempeh
Fiber 16.3g Mung bean
Calcium 132mg 111mg Mung bean
Iron 6.74mg 2.7mg Mung bean
Magnesium 189mg 81mg Mung bean
Phosphorus 367mg 266mg Mung bean
Potassium 1246mg 412mg Mung bean
Sodium 15mg 9mg Tempeh
Zinc 2.68mg 1.14mg Mung bean
Copper 0.941mg 0.56mg Mung bean
Manganese 1.035mg 1.3mg Tempeh
Selenium 8.2µg 0µg Mung bean
Vitamin A 114IU 0IU Mung bean
Vitamin A RAE 6µg 0µg Mung bean
Vitamin E 0.51mg Mung bean
Vitamin C 4.8mg 0mg Mung bean
Vitamin B1 0.621mg 0.078mg Mung bean
Vitamin B2 0.233mg 0.358mg Tempeh
Vitamin B3 2.251mg 2.64mg Tempeh
Vitamin B5 1.91mg 0.278mg Mung bean
Vitamin B6 0.382mg 0.215mg Mung bean
Folate 625µg 24µg Mung bean
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.08µg Tempeh
Vitamin K 9µg Mung bean
Tryptophan 0.26mg 0.194mg Mung bean
Threonine 0.782mg 0.796mg Tempeh
Isoleucine 1.008mg 0.88mg Mung bean
Leucine 1.847mg 1.43mg Mung bean
Lysine 1.664mg 0.908mg Mung bean
Methionine 0.286mg 0.175mg Mung bean
Phenylalanine 1.443mg 0.893mg Mung bean
Valine 1.237mg 0.92mg Mung bean
Histidine 0.695mg 0.466mg Mung bean
Saturated Fat 0.348g 2.539g Mung bean
Monounsaturated Fat 0.161g 3.205g Tempeh
Polyunsaturated fat 0.384g 4.3g Tempeh

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Mung bean 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
82%
Mung bean
20%
Tempeh
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
126%
Mung bean
73%
Tempeh

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tempeh
Tempeh is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.6g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tempeh
Tempeh contains less Sodium (difference - 6mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tempeh
Tempeh is lower in glycemic index (difference - 16)
Which food is cheaper?
Tempeh
Tempeh is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Mung bean
Mung bean is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.191g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Mung bean
Mung bean is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Mung bean
Mung bean is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

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. Mung bean - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174256/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.