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Beef broiled vs. Tempeh — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between beef broiled and tempeh

  • Beef broiled has more vitamin B12, zinc, selenium, and vitamin B3; however, tempeh has more manganese, copper, magnesium, and vitamin B2.
  • Beef broiled's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 107% more.
  • Tempeh is lower in cholesterol.
  • Tempeh has a higher glycemic index than beef broiled.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Beef, ground, 85% lean meat / 15% fat, patty, cooked, broiled 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 15% 5.4% 28% 98% 28% 172% 85% 9.4% 1.6% 117%
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 ZincZinc +453.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +285.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +516.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +29.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +558.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +34.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -87.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +10733.3%
~equal in Iron ~2.7mg

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 0% 1% 2.4% 0% 12% 41% 101% 39% 88% 330% 3% 6.8% 45%
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 AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +103.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +136.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +77.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +3200%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +69.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +103.4%
Contains more FolateFolate +166.7%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
26% 15% 58%
Protein: 25.93 g
Fats: 15.41 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 57.98 g
Other: 0.68 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 ProteinProtein +27.8%
Contains more FatsFats +42.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +138.2%
~equal in Water ~59.65g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
45% 51% 4%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 5.895 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 6.668 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.484 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 more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +108%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -56.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +788.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Beef broiled Tempeh DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 2.64µg 0.08µg 107%
Manganese 0.012mg 1.3mg 56%
Copper 0.085mg 0.56mg 53%
Zinc 6.31mg 1.14mg 47%
Selenium 21.5µg 0µg 39%
Cholesterol 88mg 0mg 29%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.484g 4.3g 25%
Vitamin B3 5.378mg 2.64mg 17%
Saturated fat 5.895g 2.539g 15%
Choline 82.4mg 15%
Magnesium 21mg 81mg 14%
Vitamin B2 0.176mg 0.358mg 14%
Vitamin B6 0.382mg 0.215mg 13%
Protein 25.93g 20.29g 11%
Phosphorus 198mg 266mg 10%
Calcium 18mg 111mg 9%
Monounsaturated fat 6.668g 3.205g 9%
Vitamin B5 0.658mg 0.278mg 8%
Fats 15.41g 10.8g 7%
Folate 9µg 24µg 4%
Calories 250kcal 192kcal 3%
Vitamin B1 0.046mg 0.078mg 3%
Sodium 72mg 9mg 3%
Potassium 318mg 412mg 3%
Carbs 0g 7.64g 3%
Vitamin E 0.12mg 1%
Vitamin K 1.2µg 1%
Iron 2.6mg 2.7mg 1%
Net carbs 0g 7.64g N/A
Vitamin D 2IU 0IU 0%
Vitamin A 3µg 0µg 0%
Trans fat 0.572g 0g N/A
Tryptophan 0.094mg 0.194mg 0%
Threonine 0.72mg 0.796mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.822mg 0.88mg 0%
Leucine 1.45mg 1.43mg 0%
Lysine 1.54mg 0.908mg 0%
Methionine 0.478mg 0.175mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.725mg 0.893mg 0%
Valine 0.914mg 0.92mg 0%
Histidine 0.604mg 0.466mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.003g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.044g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.016g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.012g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Beef broiled 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
51%
Beef broiled
19%
Tempeh
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
56%
Beef broiled
73%
Tempeh

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tempeh
Tempeh is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 88mg)
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 - 63mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Tempeh
Tempeh is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.356g)
Which food is cheaper?
Tempeh
Tempeh is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Tempeh
Tempeh is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Beef broiled
Beef broiled is lower in glycemic index (difference - 15)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Beef broiled
Beef broiled is relatively richer in vitamins

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 broiled - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174032/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.