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Mung beans vs. Tempeh — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Mung beans and Tempeh

  • Mung beans have more Folate, however, Tempeh is higher in Copper, Manganese, Phosphorus, Vitamin B2, Iron, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B6, and Calcium.
  • Tempeh covers your daily Copper needs 45% more than Mung beans.
  • Tempeh contains 7 times less Folate than Mung beans. Mung beans contain 159µg of Folate, while Tempeh contains 24µg.
  • Mung beans have less Saturated Fat.

Food varieties used in this article are Mung beans, mature seeds, cooked, boiled, without salt 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.
Mung beans
Mung beans
2
:
8
Tempeh
Tempeh
Contains less Sodium -77.8%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Contains more Calcium +311.1%
Contains more Iron +92.9%
Contains more Magnesium +68.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +168.7%
Contains more Potassium +54.9%
Contains more Zinc +35.7%
Contains more Copper +259%
Contains more Manganese +336.2%
Mung beans
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 9% 53% 35% 43% 24% 1% 23% 53% 39% 14%
Tempeh
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 34% 102% 58% 114% 37% 2% 32% 187% 170% 0%
Contains less Sodium -77.8%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Contains more Calcium +311.1%
Contains more Iron +92.9%
Contains more Magnesium +68.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +168.7%
Contains more Potassium +54.9%
Contains more Zinc +35.7%
Contains more Copper +259%
Contains more Manganese +336.2%

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.
Mung beans
Mung beans
7
:
4
Tempeh
Tempeh
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +110.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +47.5%
Contains more Folate +562.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +486.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +357.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +220.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Mung beans
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 2% 3% 0% 4% 41% 15% 11% 25% 16% 120% 0% 7%
Tempeh
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 0% 20% 83% 50% 17% 50% 18% 10% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +110.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +47.5%
Contains more Folate +562.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +486.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +357.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +220.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Mung beans
Mung beans
2
:
3
Tempeh
Tempeh
Contains more Carbs +150.7%
Contains more Water +21.8%
Contains more Protein +189%
Contains more Fats +2742.1%
Contains more Other +105.1%
Mung beans
7% 19% 73%
Protein: 7.02 g
Fats: 0.38 g
Carbs: 19.15 g
Water: 72.66 g
Other: 0.79 g
Tempeh
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 Carbs +150.7%
Contains more Water +21.8%
Contains more Protein +189%
Contains more Fats +2742.1%
Contains more Other +105.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Mung beans
Mung beans
1
:
2
Tempeh
Tempeh
Contains less Saturated Fat -95.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +5835.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +3259.4%
Mung beans
39% 18% 43%
Saturated Fat: 0.116 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.054 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.128 g
Tempeh
25% 32% 43%
Saturated Fat: 2.539 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.205 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.3 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -95.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +5835.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +3259.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Mung beans Tempeh Opinion
Net carbs 11.55g 7.64g Mung beans
Protein 7.02g 20.29g Tempeh
Fats 0.38g 10.8g Tempeh
Carbs 19.15g 7.64g Mung beans
Calories 105kcal 192kcal Tempeh
Sugar 2g Tempeh
Fiber 7.6g Mung beans
Calcium 27mg 111mg Tempeh
Iron 1.4mg 2.7mg Tempeh
Magnesium 48mg 81mg Tempeh
Phosphorus 99mg 266mg Tempeh
Potassium 266mg 412mg Tempeh
Sodium 2mg 9mg Mung beans
Zinc 0.84mg 1.14mg Tempeh
Copper 0.156mg 0.56mg Tempeh
Manganese 0.298mg 1.3mg Tempeh
Selenium 2.5µg 0µg Mung beans
Vitamin A 24IU 0IU Mung beans
Vitamin A RAE 1µg 0µg Mung beans
Vitamin E 0.15mg Mung beans
Vitamin C 1mg 0mg Mung beans
Vitamin B1 0.164mg 0.078mg Mung beans
Vitamin B2 0.061mg 0.358mg Tempeh
Vitamin B3 0.577mg 2.64mg Tempeh
Vitamin B5 0.41mg 0.278mg Mung beans
Vitamin B6 0.067mg 0.215mg Tempeh
Folate 159µg 24µg Mung beans
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.08µg Tempeh
Vitamin K 2.7µg Mung beans
Tryptophan 0.076mg 0.194mg Tempeh
Threonine 0.23mg 0.796mg Tempeh
Isoleucine 0.297mg 0.88mg Tempeh
Leucine 0.544mg 1.43mg Tempeh
Lysine 0.49mg 0.908mg Tempeh
Methionine 0.084mg 0.175mg Tempeh
Phenylalanine 0.425mg 0.893mg Tempeh
Valine 0.364mg 0.92mg Tempeh
Histidine 0.205mg 0.466mg Tempeh
Saturated Fat 0.116g 2.539g Mung beans
Monounsaturated Fat 0.054g 3.205g Tempeh
Polyunsaturated fat 0.128g 4.3g Tempeh

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is better in case of low diet
Mung beans Tempeh
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
20%
Mung beans
20%
Tempeh
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
29%
Mung beans
73%
Tempeh

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tempeh
Tempeh is lower in Sugar (difference - 2g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tempeh
Tempeh is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Tempeh
Tempeh is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Mung beans
Mung beans contains less Sodium (difference - 7mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Mung beans
Mung beans is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.423g)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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. Mung beans - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174257/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.