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French beans vs. Tempeh — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between French beans and Tempeh?

  • French beans is higher in Folate, yet Tempeh is higher in Copper, Manganese, Phosphorus, Vitamin B2, Iron, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B6, and Magnesium.
  • Tempeh's daily need coverage for Copper is 49% more.
  • French beans has 3 times more Folate than Tempeh. While French beans has 75µg of Folate, Tempeh has only 24µg.
  • The amount of Saturated Fat in French beans is lower.

We used Beans, french, mature seeds, cooked, boiled, without salt and Tempeh types 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 40% 19% 33% 41% 38% 17% 44% 0.78% 50% 6.5%
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 less SodiumSodium -33.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +44.6%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +76.2%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +11.4%
Contains more IronIron +150%
Contains more CopperCopper +387%
Contains more ZincZinc +78.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +160.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +240.3%

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 4% 0.18% 0% 0% 33% 14% 10% 13% 24% 0% 0% 56% 0%
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 B1Vitamin B1 +66.7%
Contains more FolateFolate +212.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +477.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +383.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +25.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +104.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
7% 24% 67%
Protein: 7.05 g
Fats: 0.76 g
Carbs: 24.02 g
Water: 66.57 g
Other: 1.6 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 CarbsCarbs +214.4%
Contains more WaterWater +11.6%
Contains more ProteinProtein +187.8%
Contains more FatsFats +1321.1%
~equal in Other ~1.62g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
14% 9% 77%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.083 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.052 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.453 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 -96.7%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +6063.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +849.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient French beans Tempeh Opinion
Calories 129kcal 192kcal Tempeh
Protein 7.05g 20.29g Tempeh
Fats 0.76g 10.8g Tempeh
Vitamin C 1.2mg 0mg French beans
Net carbs 14.62g 7.64g French beans
Carbs 24.02g 7.64g French beans
Magnesium 56mg 81mg Tempeh
Calcium 63mg 111mg Tempeh
Potassium 370mg 412mg Tempeh
Iron 1.08mg 2.7mg Tempeh
Fiber 9.4g French beans
Copper 0.115mg 0.56mg Tempeh
Zinc 0.64mg 1.14mg Tempeh
Phosphorus 102mg 266mg Tempeh
Sodium 6mg 9mg French beans
Vitamin A 3IU 0IU French beans
Manganese 0.382mg 1.3mg Tempeh
Selenium 1.2µg 0µg French beans
Vitamin B1 0.13mg 0.078mg French beans
Vitamin B2 0.062mg 0.358mg Tempeh
Vitamin B3 0.546mg 2.64mg Tempeh
Vitamin B5 0.222mg 0.278mg Tempeh
Vitamin B6 0.105mg 0.215mg Tempeh
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.08µg Tempeh
Folate 75µg 24µg French beans
Saturated Fat 0.083g 2.539g French beans
Monounsaturated Fat 0.052g 3.205g Tempeh
Polyunsaturated fat 0.453g 4.3g Tempeh
Tryptophan 0.083mg 0.194mg Tempeh
Threonine 0.297mg 0.796mg Tempeh
Isoleucine 0.311mg 0.88mg Tempeh
Leucine 0.563mg 1.43mg Tempeh
Lysine 0.484mg 0.908mg Tempeh
Methionine 0.106mg 0.175mg Tempeh
Phenylalanine 0.381mg 0.893mg Tempeh
Valine 0.369mg 0.92mg Tempeh
Histidine 0.196mg 0.466mg Tempeh

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
French beans 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
12%
French beans
19%
Tempeh
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
29%
French beans
73%
Tempeh

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Tempeh
Tempeh is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tempeh
Tempeh is lower in glycemic index (difference - 5)
Which food contains less Sodium?
French beans
French beans contains less Sodium (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
French beans
French beans is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.456g)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
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. French beans - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173739/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.