Ground beef vs. Tempeh — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are ground beef and tempeh different?
- Ground beef is higher in vitamin B12, zinc, and selenium; however, tempeh is richer in manganese, copper, magnesium, vitamin B2, and phosphorus.
- Daily need coverage for vitamin B12 for ground beef is 100% higher.
- Tempeh has less cholesterol.
- Ground beef has a lower glycemic index (0) than tempeh (15).
Beef, ground, 70% lean meat / 30% fat, loaf, cooked, baked 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.
| Contains more ZincZinc | +412.3% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +376.5% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +236.4% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +71% |
| Contains more IronIron | +18.9% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +608.9% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +60.2% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -87.7% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +14344.4% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +52.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +84.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +44.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +3012.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +52.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +109.4% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +242.9% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
| Nutrient |  |
 |
DV% diff. |
| Vitamin B12 | 2.49µg | 0.08µg | 100% |
| Manganese | 0.009mg | 1.3mg | 56% |
| Copper | 0.079mg | 0.56mg | 53% |
| Zinc | 5.84mg | 1.14mg | 43% |
| Selenium | 19.1µg | 0µg | 35% |
| Cholesterol | 88mg | 0mg | 29% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.408g | 4.3g | 26% |
| Saturated fat | 6.073g | 2.539g | 16% |
| Magnesium | 17mg | 81mg | 15% |
| Phosphorus | 166mg | 266mg | 14% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.171mg | 0.358mg | 14% |
| Choline | 73.2mg | 13% | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 7.322g | 3.205g | 10% |
| Vitamin B3 | 4.026mg | 2.64mg | 9% |
| Calcium | 33mg | 111mg | 8% |
| Fats | 15.37g | 10.8g | 7% |
| Protein | 23.87g | 20.29g | 7% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.311mg | 0.215mg | 7% |
| Iron | 2.27mg | 2.7mg | 5% |
| Potassium | 241mg | 412mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.512mg | 0.278mg | 5% |
| Folate | 7µg | 24µg | 4% |
| Sodium | 73mg | 9mg | 3% |
| Carbs | 0g | 7.64g | 3% |
| Calories | 241kcal | 192kcal | 2% |
| Vitamin K | 2.9µg | 2% | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.051mg | 0.078mg | 2% |
| Vitamin E | 0.12mg | 1% | |
| Net carbs | 0g | 7.64g | N/A |
| Vitamin D | 2IU | 0IU | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 3µg | 0µg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 1.173g | 0g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.121mg | 0.194mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.923mg | 0.796mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 1.055mg | 0.88mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.861mg | 1.43mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 1.976mg | 0.908mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.614mg | 0.175mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.931mg | 0.893mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.172mg | 0.92mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.775mg | 0.466mg | 0% |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.008g | N/A |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
23.87 g
Fats:
15.37 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
58.37 g
Other:
2.39 g
Protein:
20.29 g
Fats:
10.8 g
Carbs:
7.64 g
Water:
59.65 g
Other:
1.62 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +17.6% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +42.3% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +47.5% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
~equal in
Water
~59.65g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
6.073 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
7.322 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.408 g
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 | +128.5% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -58.2% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +953.9% |
