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Soybean vs. Tempeh — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Soybean and Tempeh

  • Soybean has more Iron, Selenium, Folate, and Vitamin B1, however, Tempeh is higher in Manganese, Copper, Vitamin B3, and Vitamin B2.
  • Soybean covers your daily need of Iron 31% more than Tempeh.
  • Soybean has less Saturated Fat.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Soybeans, mature cooked, boiled, without salt 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.
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Tempeh
Contains more Iron +90.4%
Contains more Potassium +25%
Contains less Sodium -88.9%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Contains more Copper +37.6%
Contains more Manganese +57.8%
Equal in Calcium - 111
Equal in Magnesium - 81
Equal in Phosphorus - 266
Equal in Zinc - 1.14
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 31% 193% 62% 105% 46% 1% 32% 136% 108% 40%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 34% 102% 58% 114% 37% 2% 32% 187% 170% 0%
Contains more Iron +90.4%
Contains more Potassium +25%
Contains less Sodium -88.9%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Contains more Copper +37.6%
Contains more Manganese +57.8%
Equal in Calcium - 111
Equal in Magnesium - 81
Equal in Phosphorus - 266
Equal in Zinc - 1.14

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.
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Tempeh
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +98.7%
Contains more Folate +125%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +25.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +561.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +55.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.215
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 7% 0% 6% 39% 66% 8% 11% 54% 41% 0% 48%
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 +98.7%
Contains more Folate +125%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +25.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +561.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +55.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.215

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Tempeh
Contains more Other +17.9%
Contains more Protein +11.4%
Contains more Fats +20.4%
Equal in Carbs - 7.64
Equal in Water - 59.65
18% 9% 8% 63% 2%
Protein: 18.21 g
Fats: 8.97 g
Carbs: 8.36 g
Water: 62.55 g
Other: 1.91 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 Other +17.9%
Contains more Protein +11.4%
Contains more Fats +20.4%
Equal in Carbs - 7.64
Equal in Water - 59.65

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Tempeh
Contains less Saturated Fat -48.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +17.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +61.8%
16% 24% 61%
Saturated Fat: 1.297 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.981 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 5.064 g
25% 32% 43%
Saturated Fat: 2.539 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.205 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.3 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -48.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +17.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +61.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Soybean Tempeh Opinion
Net carbs 2.36g 7.64g Tempeh
Protein 18.21g 20.29g Tempeh
Fats 8.97g 10.8g Tempeh
Carbs 8.36g 7.64g Soybean
Calories 172kcal 192kcal Tempeh
Sugar 3g Tempeh
Fiber 6g Soybean
Calcium 102mg 111mg Tempeh
Iron 5.14mg 2.7mg Soybean
Magnesium 86mg 81mg Soybean
Phosphorus 245mg 266mg Tempeh
Potassium 515mg 412mg Soybean
Sodium 1mg 9mg Soybean
Zinc 1.15mg 1.14mg Soybean
Copper 0.407mg 0.56mg Tempeh
Manganese 0.824mg 1.3mg Tempeh
Selenium 7.3µg 0µg Soybean
Vitamin A 9IU 0IU Soybean
Vitamin E 0.35mg Soybean
Vitamin C 1.7mg 0mg Soybean
Vitamin B1 0.155mg 0.078mg Soybean
Vitamin B2 0.285mg 0.358mg Tempeh
Vitamin B3 0.399mg 2.64mg Tempeh
Vitamin B5 0.179mg 0.278mg Tempeh
Vitamin B6 0.234mg 0.215mg Soybean
Folate 54µg 24µg Soybean
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.08µg Tempeh
Vitamin K 19.2µg Soybean
Tryptophan 0.242mg 0.194mg Soybean
Threonine 0.723mg 0.796mg Tempeh
Isoleucine 0.807mg 0.88mg Tempeh
Leucine 1.355mg 1.43mg Tempeh
Lysine 1.108mg 0.908mg Soybean
Methionine 0.224mg 0.175mg Soybean
Phenylalanine 0.869mg 0.893mg Tempeh
Valine 0.831mg 0.92mg Tempeh
Histidine 0.449mg 0.466mg Tempeh
Saturated Fat 1.297g 2.539g Soybean
Monounsaturated Fat 1.981g 3.205g Tempeh
Polyunsaturated fat 5.064g 4.3g Soybean

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Soybean 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
23%
Soybean
20%
Tempeh
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
75%
Soybean
73%
Tempeh

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tempeh
Tempeh is lower in Sugar (difference - 3g)
Which food is cheaper?
Tempeh
Tempeh is cheaper (difference - $3.4)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Soybean
Soybean contains less Sodium (difference - 8mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Soybean
Soybean is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.242g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Soybean
Soybean is lower in glycemic index (difference - 1)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.
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. Soybean - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174271/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.