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Tempeh vs. Soybean — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Tempeh and Soybean

  • Tempeh has more Manganese, Copper, Vitamin B3, and Vitamin B2, however, Soybean is higher in Iron, Selenium, Folate, and Vitamin B1.
  • Soybean covers your daily need of Iron 31% more than Tempeh.
  • Tempeh has 7 times more Vitamin B3 than Soybean. While Tempeh has 2.64mg of Vitamin B3, Soybean has only 0.399mg.
  • Soybean has less Saturated Fat.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Tempeh and Soybeans, mature cooked, boiled, without salt.

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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.
Tempeh
4
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Contains more Copper +37.6%
Contains more Manganese +57.8%
Contains more Iron +90.4%
Contains more Potassium +25%
Contains less Sodium -88.9%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Equal in Calcium - 102
Equal in Magnesium - 86
Equal in Phosphorus - 245
Equal in Zinc - 1.15
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 34% 102% 58% 114% 37% 2% 32% 187% 170% 0%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 31% 193% 62% 105% 46% 1% 32% 136% 108% 40%
Contains more Copper +37.6%
Contains more Manganese +57.8%
Contains more Iron +90.4%
Contains more Potassium +25%
Contains less Sodium -88.9%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Equal in Calcium - 102
Equal in Magnesium - 86
Equal in Phosphorus - 245
Equal in Zinc - 1.15

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.
Tempeh
4
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Contains more Vitamin B2 +25.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +561.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +55.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +98.7%
Contains more Folate +125%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.234
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%
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%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +25.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +561.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +55.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +98.7%
Contains more Folate +125%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.234

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Tempeh
2
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Contains more Protein +11.4%
Contains more Fats +20.4%
Contains more Other +17.9%
Equal in Carbs - 8.36
Equal in Water - 62.55
20% 11% 8% 60%
Protein: 20.29 g
Fats: 10.8 g
Carbs: 7.64 g
Water: 59.65 g
Other: 1.62 g
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
Contains more Protein +11.4%
Contains more Fats +20.4%
Contains more Other +17.9%
Equal in Carbs - 8.36
Equal in Water - 62.55

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Tempeh
1
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Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +61.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -48.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +17.8%
25% 32% 43%
Saturated Fat: 2.539 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.205 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.3 g
16% 24% 61%
Saturated Fat: 1.297 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.981 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 5.064 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +61.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -48.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +17.8%

Comparison summary table

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

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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

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. Tempeh - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174272/nutrients
  2. Soybean - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174271/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.