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Pinto beans vs. Tempeh — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Pinto beans and Tempeh?

  • Pinto beans is higher in Folate, Selenium, and Vitamin B1, yet Tempeh is higher in Copper, Manganese, Vitamin B2, Phosphorus, Vitamin B3, and Iron.
  • Tempeh's daily need coverage for Copper is 38% more.
  • The amount of Saturated Fat in Pinto beans is lower.

We used Beans, pinto, 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 36% 14% 38% 78% 73% 27% 63% 0.13% 59% 34%
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 -88.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +62%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +141.3%
Contains more IronIron +29.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +155.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +16.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +81%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +187%
~equal in Potassium ~412mg

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 2.7% 0% 19% 0% 48% 14% 6% 13% 53% 0% 8.8% 129% 19%
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 EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +147.4%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +616.7%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +477.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +730.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +32.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
~equal in Vitamin A ~0IU
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B6 ~0.215mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
9% 26% 63%
Protein: 9.01 g
Fats: 0.65 g
Carbs: 26.22 g
Water: 62.95 g
Other: 1.17 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 +243.2%
Contains more ProteinProtein +125.2%
Contains more FatsFats +1561.5%
Contains more OtherOther +38.5%
~equal in Water ~59.65g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
27% 26% 47%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.136 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.133 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.235 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 -94.6%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +2309.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1729.8%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Pinto 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 Pinto beans Tempeh Opinion
Calories 143kcal 192kcal Tempeh
Protein 9.01g 20.29g Tempeh
Fats 0.65g 10.8g Tempeh
Vitamin C 0.8mg 0mg Pinto beans
Net carbs 17.22g 7.64g Pinto beans
Carbs 26.22g 7.64g Pinto beans
Magnesium 50mg 81mg Tempeh
Calcium 46mg 111mg Tempeh
Potassium 436mg 412mg Pinto beans
Iron 2.09mg 2.7mg Tempeh
Sugar 0.34g Tempeh
Fiber 9g Pinto beans
Copper 0.219mg 0.56mg Tempeh
Zinc 0.98mg 1.14mg Tempeh
Starch 15.15g Pinto beans
Phosphorus 147mg 266mg Tempeh
Sodium 1mg 9mg Pinto beans
Vitamin E 0.94mg Pinto beans
Manganese 0.453mg 1.3mg Tempeh
Selenium 6.2µg 0µg Pinto beans
Vitamin B1 0.193mg 0.078mg Pinto beans
Vitamin B2 0.062mg 0.358mg Tempeh
Vitamin B3 0.318mg 2.64mg Tempeh
Vitamin B5 0.21mg 0.278mg Tempeh
Vitamin B6 0.229mg 0.215mg Pinto beans
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.08µg Tempeh
Vitamin K 3.5µg Pinto beans
Folate 172µg 24µg Pinto beans
Choline 35.3mg Pinto beans
Saturated Fat 0.136g 2.539g Pinto beans
Monounsaturated Fat 0.133g 3.205g Tempeh
Polyunsaturated fat 0.235g 4.3g Tempeh
Tryptophan 0.108mg 0.194mg Tempeh
Threonine 0.331mg 0.796mg Tempeh
Isoleucine 0.426mg 0.88mg Tempeh
Leucine 0.765mg 1.43mg Tempeh
Lysine 0.63mg 0.908mg Tempeh
Methionine 0.117mg 0.175mg Tempeh
Phenylalanine 0.531mg 0.893mg Tempeh
Valine 0.519mg 0.92mg Tempeh
Histidine 0.247mg 0.466mg Tempeh

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Pinto 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
24%
Pinto beans
19%
Tempeh
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
42%
Pinto beans
73%
Tempeh

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tempeh
Tempeh is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.34g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tempeh
Tempeh is lower in glycemic index (difference - 24)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Tempeh
Tempeh is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pinto beans
Pinto beans contains less Sodium (difference - 8mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pinto beans
Pinto beans is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.403g)
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. Pinto beans - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175200/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.