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Tempeh vs. Soybean meal — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Tempeh and Soybean meal

  • Tempeh has less Copper, Iron, Manganese, Folate, Phosphorus, Potassium, Magnesium, Vitamin B1, Zinc, and Vitamin B5 than Soybean meal.
  • Soybean meal covers your daily need of Copper 160% more than Tempeh.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Tempeh and Soy meal, defatted, raw.

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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
Tempeh
0
:
10
Soybean meal
Soybean meal
Contains more Calcium +119.8%
Contains more Iron +407.4%
Contains more Magnesium +277.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +163.5%
Contains more Potassium +504.4%
Contains less Sodium -66.7%
Contains more Zinc +343.9%
Contains more Copper +257.1%
Contains more Manganese +192.3%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Tempeh
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 34% 102% 58% 114% 37% 2% 32% 187% 170% 0%
Soybean meal
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 74% 514% 219% 301% 220% 1% 138% 667% 496% 18%
Contains more Calcium +119.8%
Contains more Iron +407.4%
Contains more Magnesium +277.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +163.5%
Contains more Potassium +504.4%
Contains less Sodium -66.7%
Contains more Zinc +343.9%
Contains more Copper +257.1%
Contains more Manganese +192.3%
Contains more Selenium +∞%

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
Tempeh
3
:
5
Soybean meal
Soybean meal
Contains more Vitamin B2 +42.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +785.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +610.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +164.7%
Contains more Folate +1162.5%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 2.587
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%
Soybean meal
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 3% 0% 0% 0% 173% 58% 49% 119% 132% 228% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +42.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +785.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +610.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +164.7%
Contains more Folate +1162.5%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 2.587

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Tempeh
Tempeh
2
:
3
Soybean meal
Soybean meal
Contains more Fats +351.9%
Contains more Water +759.5%
Contains more Protein +142.5%
Contains more Carbs +369.8%
Contains more Other +244.4%
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
Soybean meal
49% 2% 36% 7% 6%
Protein: 49.2 g
Fats: 2.39 g
Carbs: 35.89 g
Water: 6.94 g
Other: 5.58 g
Contains more Fats +351.9%
Contains more Water +759.5%
Contains more Protein +142.5%
Contains more Carbs +369.8%
Contains more Other +244.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Tempeh
Tempeh
2
:
1
Soybean meal
Soybean meal
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +683.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +311.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -89.4%
Tempeh
25% 32% 43%
Saturated Fat: 2.539 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.205 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.3 g
Soybean meal
16% 24% 61%
Saturated Fat: 0.268 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.409 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.045 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +683.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +311.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -89.4%

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 meal
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sugar Equal
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Lower in price Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Tempeh Soybean meal Opinion
Net carbs 7.64g 35.89g Soybean meal
Protein 20.29g 49.2g Soybean meal
Fats 10.8g 2.39g Tempeh
Carbs 7.64g 35.89g Soybean meal
Calories 192kcal 337kcal Soybean meal
Calcium 111mg 244mg Soybean meal
Iron 2.7mg 13.7mg Soybean meal
Magnesium 81mg 306mg Soybean meal
Phosphorus 266mg 701mg Soybean meal
Potassium 412mg 2490mg Soybean meal
Sodium 9mg 3mg Soybean meal
Zinc 1.14mg 5.06mg Soybean meal
Copper 0.56mg 2mg Soybean meal
Manganese 1.3mg 3.8mg Soybean meal
Selenium 0µg 3.3µg Soybean meal
Vitamin A 0IU 40IU Soybean meal
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 2µg Soybean meal
Vitamin B1 0.078mg 0.691mg Soybean meal
Vitamin B2 0.358mg 0.251mg Tempeh
Vitamin B3 2.64mg 2.587mg Tempeh
Vitamin B5 0.278mg 1.976mg Soybean meal
Vitamin B6 0.215mg 0.569mg Soybean meal
Folate 24µg 303µg Soybean meal
Vitamin B12 0.08µg 0µg Tempeh
Tryptophan 0.194mg 0.653mg Soybean meal
Threonine 0.796mg 1.952mg Soybean meal
Isoleucine 0.88mg 2.18mg Soybean meal
Leucine 1.43mg 3.66mg Soybean meal
Lysine 0.908mg 2.991mg Soybean meal
Methionine 0.175mg 0.606mg Soybean meal
Phenylalanine 0.893mg 2.346mg Soybean meal
Valine 0.92mg 2.243mg Soybean meal
Histidine 0.466mg 1.212mg Soybean meal
Saturated Fat 2.539g 0.268g Soybean meal
Monounsaturated Fat 3.205g 0.409g Tempeh
Polyunsaturated fat 4.3g 1.045g Tempeh

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Tempeh Soybean meal
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
63%
Soybean meal
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
73%
Tempeh
264%
Soybean meal

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tempeh
Tempeh is lower in glycemic index (difference - 53)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Soybean meal
Soybean meal contains less Sodium (difference - 6mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Soybean meal
Soybean meal is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.271g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Soybean meal
Soybean meal is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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 meal - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172445/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.