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Chuck steak vs. Tempeh — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between chuck steak and tempeh

  • Chuck steak has more vitamin B12, zinc, selenium, and vitamin B3; however, tempeh has more manganese, copper, magnesium, and vitamin B2.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin B12 for chuck steak is 123% higher.
  • Tempeh is lower in cholesterol.
  • Tempeh has a higher glycemic index than chuck steak.

Food types used in this article are Beef, chuck eye steak, boneless, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 0" fat, all grades, cooked, grilled 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 16% 4.8% 29% 92% 26% 237% 83% 9.3% 1.6% 150%
Tempeh
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 +661.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +268.2%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +593.8%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +26.8%
Contains more IronIron +10.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +627.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +37.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -87.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +10733.3%

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% 2.3% 2% 1.5% 17% 44% 87% 45% 86% 379% 4% 4.5% 43%
Tempeh
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 DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +76.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +170.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +73.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +3687.5%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +18.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +87.4%
Contains more FolateFolate +300%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
25% 20% 55%
Protein: 24.98 g
Fats: 19.64 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 55.22 g
Other: 0.16 g
Tempeh
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 +23.1%
Contains more FatsFats +81.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +912.5%
~equal in Water ~59.65g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
46% 50% 4%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 8.66 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 9.457 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.81 g
Tempeh
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 +195.1%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -70.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +430.9%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Chuck steak 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 Chuck steak Tempeh DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 3.03µg 0.08µg 123%
Zinc 8.68mg 1.14mg 69%
Manganese 0.012mg 1.3mg 56%
Copper 0.077mg 0.56mg 54%
Selenium 27.5µg 0µg 50%
Cholesterol 87mg 0mg 29%
Saturated fat 8.66g 2.539g 28%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.81g 4.3g 23%
Monounsaturated fat 9.457g 3.205g 16%
Magnesium 22mg 81mg 14%
Choline 79mg 14%
Fats 19.64g 10.8g 14%
Vitamin B3 4.663mg 2.64mg 13%
Vitamin B2 0.191mg 0.358mg 13%
Vitamin B6 0.373mg 0.215mg 12%
Phosphorus 193mg 266mg 10%
Calcium 16mg 111mg 10%
Vitamin B5 0.752mg 0.278mg 9%
Protein 24.98g 20.29g 9%
Folate 6µg 24µg 5%
Calories 277kcal 192kcal 4%
Iron 2.45mg 2.7mg 3%
Sodium 71mg 9mg 3%
Potassium 325mg 412mg 3%
Carbs 0g 7.64g 3%
Vitamin B1 0.066mg 0.078mg 1%
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0µg 1%
Vitamin E 0.1mg 1%
Vitamin A 7µg 0µg 1%
Vitamin K 1.6µg 1%
Vitamin D 5IU 0IU 1%
Net carbs 0g 7.64g N/A
Trans fat 1.287g 0g N/A
Tryptophan 0.281mg 0.194mg 0%
Threonine 1.099mg 0.796mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.062mg 0.88mg 0%
Leucine 2.009mg 1.43mg 0%
Lysine 2.184mg 0.908mg 0%
Methionine 0.709mg 0.175mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.951mg 0.893mg 0%
Valine 1.129mg 0.92mg 0%
Histidine 0.809mg 0.466mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.041g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.004g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.006g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.619g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Chuck steak Tempeh
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
55%
Chuck steak
19%
Tempeh
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
65%
Chuck steak
73%
Tempeh

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tempeh
Tempeh is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 87mg)
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 - 62mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Tempeh
Tempeh is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 6.121g)
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?
Chuck steak
Chuck steak is lower in glycemic index (difference - 15)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chuck steak
Chuck steak 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. Chuck steak - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171228/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.