Beans vs. Tempeh — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between beans and tempeh
- Beans have more selenium; however, tempeh is higher in copper, iron, phosphorus, vitamin B2, vitamin B3, magnesium, vitamin B6, and calcium.
- Tempeh covers your daily need for copper, 39% more than beans.
- Beans have less saturated fat.
- The glycemic index of beans is higher.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Beans, baked, canned, no salt added 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.
| Contains more ZincZinc | +22.8% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -88.9% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +153.1% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +122% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +39.2% |
| Contains more IronIron | +831% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +171.8% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +155.8% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +92.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +496.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +514% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +65.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +168.2% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +21.7% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +322.7% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +2600% |
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Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -95.9% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +9057.1% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +2400% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Manganese | 1.3mg | 57% | |
| Copper | 0.206mg | 0.56mg | 39% |
| Protein | 4.8g | 20.29g | 31% |
| Iron | 0.29mg | 2.7mg | 30% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.172g | 4.3g | 28% |
| Phosphorus | 104mg | 266mg | 23% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.06mg | 0.358mg | 23% |
| Fiber | 5.5g | 22% | |
| Fats | 0.4g | 10.8g | 16% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.43mg | 2.64mg | 14% |
| Magnesium | 32mg | 81mg | 12% |
| Saturated fat | 0.103g | 2.539g | 11% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.035g | 3.205g | 8% |
| Selenium | 4.5µg | 0µg | 8% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.13mg | 0.215mg | 7% |
| Calcium | 50mg | 111mg | 6% |
| Choline | 30.8mg | 6% | |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.278mg | 6% | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.15mg | 0.078mg | 6% |
| Calories | 105kcal | 192kcal | 4% |
| Carbs | 20.49g | 7.64g | 4% |
| Potassium | 296mg | 412mg | 3% |
| Vitamin C | 3.1mg | 0mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.08µg | 3% |
| Zinc | 1.4mg | 1.14mg | 2% |
| Vitamin E | 0.15mg | 1% | |
| Vitamin A | 5µg | 0µg | 1% |
| Vitamin K | 0.8µg | 1% | |
| Net carbs | 14.99g | 7.64g | N/A |
| Sugar | 7.78g | N/A | |
| Sodium | 1mg | 9mg | 0% |
| Folate | 24µg | 24µg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.194mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.796mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.88mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 1.43mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.908mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.175mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.893mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.92mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.466mg | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tempeh is lower in Sugar (difference - 7.78g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tempeh is lower in glycemic index (difference - 18)
Which food is cheaper?
Tempeh is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Tempeh is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Beans contains less Sodium (difference - 8mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Beans is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.436g)
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.