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Beef Liver raw vs. Tempeh — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are beef Liver raw and tempeh different?

  • Beef Liver raw has more vitamin B12, copper, vitamin A, vitamin B2, vitamin B5, selenium, vitamin B6, folate, and vitamin B3 than tempeh.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin B12 for beef Liver raw is 2467% higher.
  • Tempeh has less cholesterol.

Beef, variety meats and by-products, liver, raw and Tempeh are the varieties used in this article.

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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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 13% 1.5% 28% 184% 3252% 109% 166% 9% 40% 217%
Tempeh
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 58% 33% 36% 101% 187% 31% 114% 1.2% 170% 0%
Contains more IronIron +81.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +1642%
Contains more ZincZinc +250.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +45.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +350%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +2120%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +31.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -87%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +319.4%

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 4.3% 1656% 7.6% 18% 47% 636% 247% 430% 250% 7413% 7.8% 218% 182%
Tempeh
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Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 0% 0% 0% 20% 83% 50% 17% 50% 10% 0% 18% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +142.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +669.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +399.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +2480.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +403.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +74025%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +1108.3%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
20% 4% 4% 71%
Protein: 20.36 g
Fats: 3.63 g
Carbs: 3.89 g
Water: 70.81 g
Other: 1.31 g
Tempeh
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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 WaterWater +18.7%
Contains more FatsFats +197.5%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +96.4%
Contains more OtherOther +23.7%
~equal in Protein ~20.29g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
57% 22% 21%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.233 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.479 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.465 g
Tempeh
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25% 32% 43%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.539 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 3.205 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 4.3 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -51.4%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +569.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +824.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Beef Liver raw Tempeh DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 59.3µg 0.08µg 2468%
Copper 9.755mg 0.56mg 1022%
Vitamin A 4968µg 0µg 552%
Vitamin B2 2.755mg 0.358mg 184%
Vitamin B5 7.173mg 0.278mg 138%
Cholesterol 275mg 0mg 92%
Selenium 39.7µg 0µg 72%
Folate 290µg 24µg 67%
Vitamin B6 1.083mg 0.215mg 67%
Vitamin B3 13.175mg 2.64mg 66%
Choline 333.3mg 61%
Manganese 0.31mg 1.3mg 43%
Iron 4.9mg 2.7mg 28%
Zinc 4mg 1.14mg 26%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.465g 4.3g 26%
Phosphorus 387mg 266mg 17%
Magnesium 18mg 81mg 15%
Calcium 5mg 111mg 11%
Fats 3.63g 10.8g 11%
Vitamin B1 0.189mg 0.078mg 9%
Monounsaturated fat 0.479g 3.205g 7%
Vitamin D 1.2µg 0µg 6%
Vitamin D 49IU 0IU 6%
Saturated fat 1.233g 2.539g 6%
Vitamin K 3.1µg 3%
Calories 135kcal 192kcal 3%
Vitamin E 0.38mg 3%
Sodium 69mg 9mg 3%
Potassium 313mg 412mg 3%
Carbs 3.89g 7.64g 1%
Vitamin C 1.3mg 0mg 1%
Protein 20.36g 20.29g 0%
Net carbs 3.89g 7.64g N/A
Trans fat 0.17g 0g N/A
Tryptophan 0.263mg 0.194mg 0%
Threonine 0.869mg 0.796mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.967mg 0.88mg 0%
Leucine 1.91mg 1.43mg 0%
Lysine 1.607mg 0.908mg 0%
Methionine 0.543mg 0.175mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.084mg 0.893mg 0%
Valine 1.26mg 0.92mg 0%
Histidine 0.629mg 0.466mg 0%
Omega-3 - ALA 0.007g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.009g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.01g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.299g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Beef Liver raw Tempeh
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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
855%
Beef Liver raw
19%
Tempeh
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
402%
Beef Liver raw
73%
Tempeh

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tempeh
Tempeh is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 275mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tempeh
Tempeh is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tempeh
Tempeh contains less Sodium (difference - 60mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Beef Liver raw
Beef Liver raw is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.306g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Beef Liver raw
Beef Liver raw is lower in glycemic index (difference - 15)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Beef Liver raw
Beef Liver raw is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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.

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. Beef Liver raw - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169451/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.