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Refried beans vs. Tempeh — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Refried beans and Tempeh?

  • Refried beans are higher in Selenium, yet Tempeh is higher in Copper, Manganese, Phosphorus, Vitamin B2, Iron, Vitamin B3, and Magnesium.
  • Tempeh's daily need coverage for Copper is 48% more.
  • The amount of Sodium in Tempeh is lower.

We used Refried beans, canned, traditional style (includes USDA commodity) 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 25% 8.7% 28% 54% 43% 16% 39% 48% 38% 32%
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 SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +131.4%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +282.8%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +29.2%
Contains more IronIron +87.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +334.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +96.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +189.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -97.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +349.8%

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 20% 0% 1.8% 0% 19% 18% 6.9% 11% 24% 0% 5.3% 8.3% 12%
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 KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +353.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +619.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +47.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +108.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +118.2%
~equal in Vitamin A ~0IU
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B1 ~0.078mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
5% 2% 14% 78% 2%
Protein: 4.98 g
Fats: 2.01 g
Carbs: 13.55 g
Water: 77.75 g
Other: 1.71 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 +77.4%
Contains more WaterWater +30.3%
Contains more ProteinProtein +307.4%
Contains more FatsFats +437.3%
~equal in Other ~1.62g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
36% 34% 31%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.631 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.601 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.543 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 -75.1%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +433.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +691.9%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Refried beans Tempeh
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals 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 Refried beans Tempeh Opinion
Calories 90kcal 192kcal Tempeh
Protein 4.98g 20.29g Tempeh
Fats 2.01g 10.8g Tempeh
Vitamin C 6mg 0mg Refried beans
Net carbs 9.85g 7.64g Refried beans
Carbs 13.55g 7.64g Refried beans
Magnesium 35mg 81mg Tempeh
Calcium 29mg 111mg Tempeh
Potassium 319mg 412mg Tempeh
Iron 1.44mg 2.7mg Tempeh
Sugar 0.54g Tempeh
Fiber 3.7g Refried beans
Copper 0.129mg 0.56mg Tempeh
Zinc 0.58mg 1.14mg Tempeh
Starch 7.43g Refried beans
Phosphorus 92mg 266mg Tempeh
Sodium 370mg 9mg Tempeh
Vitamin E 0.09mg Refried beans
Manganese 0.289mg 1.3mg Tempeh
Selenium 5.8µg 0µg Refried beans
Vitamin B1 0.076mg 0.078mg Tempeh
Vitamin B2 0.079mg 0.358mg Tempeh
Vitamin B3 0.367mg 2.64mg Tempeh
Vitamin B5 0.189mg 0.278mg Tempeh
Vitamin B6 0.103mg 0.215mg Tempeh
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.08µg Tempeh
Vitamin K 2.1µg Refried beans
Folate 11µg 24µg Tempeh
Trans Fat 0.016g 0g Tempeh
Choline 21.2mg Refried beans
Saturated Fat 0.631g 2.539g Refried beans
Monounsaturated Fat 0.601g 3.205g Tempeh
Polyunsaturated fat 0.543g 4.3g Tempeh
Tryptophan 0.065mg 0.194mg Tempeh
Threonine 0.231mg 0.796mg Tempeh
Isoleucine 0.242mg 0.88mg Tempeh
Leucine 0.438mg 1.43mg Tempeh
Lysine 0.377mg 0.908mg Tempeh
Methionine 0.083mg 0.175mg Tempeh
Phenylalanine 0.297mg 0.893mg Tempeh
Valine 0.287mg 0.92mg Tempeh
Histidine 153mg 0.466mg Refried beans
Omega-3 - ALA 0.169g Refried beans
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g Refried beans
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.008g Refried beans
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.36g Refried beans

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Refried 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
10%
Refried beans
19%
Tempeh
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
33%
Refried beans
73%
Tempeh

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tempeh
Tempeh is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.54g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tempeh
Tempeh contains less Sodium (difference - 361mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tempeh
Tempeh is lower in glycemic index (difference - 23)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Tempeh
Tempeh is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Refried beans
Refried beans is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.908g)
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. Refried beans - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172438/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.