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Soybean raw vs. Tempeh — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Soybean raw and Tempeh

  • Tempeh has less Iron, Copper, Folate, Vitamin B1, Phosphorus, Manganese, Magnesium, Potassium, Vitamin B2, and Zinc.
  • Soybean raw's daily need coverage for Iron is 163% more.
  • Soybean raw has 16 times more Folate than Tempeh. Soybean raw has 375µg of Folate, while Tempeh has 24µg.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Soybeans, mature seeds, raw 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.
Contains more Calcium +149.5%
Contains more Iron +481.5%
Contains more Magnesium +245.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +164.7%
Contains more Potassium +336.2%
Contains less Sodium -77.8%
Contains more Zinc +328.9%
Contains more Copper +196.1%
Contains more Manganese +93.6%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 84% 589% 200% 302% 159% 1% 134% 553% 329% 98%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 34% 102% 58% 114% 37% 2% 32% 187% 170% 0%
Contains more Calcium +149.5%
Contains more Iron +481.5%
Contains more Magnesium +245.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +164.7%
Contains more Potassium +336.2%
Contains less Sodium -77.8%
Contains more Zinc +328.9%
Contains more Copper +196.1%
Contains more Manganese +93.6%
Contains more Selenium +∞%

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.
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Tempeh
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1020.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +143%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +185.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +75.3%
Contains more Folate +1462.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +62.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 2% 17% 0% 20% 219% 201% 31% 48% 87% 282% 0% 118%
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 +1020.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +143%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +185.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +75.3%
Contains more Folate +1462.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +62.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +79.8%
Contains more Fats +84.6%
Contains more Carbs +294.8%
Contains more Other +200.6%
Contains more Water +598.5%
36% 20% 30% 9% 5%
Protein: 36.49 g
Fats: 19.94 g
Carbs: 30.16 g
Water: 8.54 g
Other: 4.87 g
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 Protein +79.8%
Contains more Fats +84.6%
Contains more Carbs +294.8%
Contains more Other +200.6%
Contains more Water +598.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +37.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +161.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -12%
16% 24% 61%
Saturated Fat: 2.884 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.404 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 11.255 g
25% 32% 43%
Saturated Fat: 2.539 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.205 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.3 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +37.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +161.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -12%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Soybean raw Tempeh Opinion
Net carbs 20.86g 7.64g Soybean raw
Protein 36.49g 20.29g Soybean raw
Fats 19.94g 10.8g Soybean raw
Carbs 30.16g 7.64g Soybean raw
Calories 446kcal 192kcal Soybean raw
Sugar 7.33g Tempeh
Fiber 9.3g Soybean raw
Calcium 277mg 111mg Soybean raw
Iron 15.7mg 2.7mg Soybean raw
Magnesium 280mg 81mg Soybean raw
Phosphorus 704mg 266mg Soybean raw
Potassium 1797mg 412mg Soybean raw
Sodium 2mg 9mg Soybean raw
Zinc 4.89mg 1.14mg Soybean raw
Copper 1.658mg 0.56mg Soybean raw
Manganese 2.517mg 1.3mg Soybean raw
Selenium 17.8µg 0µg Soybean raw
Vitamin A 22IU 0IU Soybean raw
Vitamin A RAE 1µg 0µg Soybean raw
Vitamin E 0.85mg Soybean raw
Vitamin C 6mg 0mg Soybean raw
Vitamin B1 0.874mg 0.078mg Soybean raw
Vitamin B2 0.87mg 0.358mg Soybean raw
Vitamin B3 1.623mg 2.64mg Tempeh
Vitamin B5 0.793mg 0.278mg Soybean raw
Vitamin B6 0.377mg 0.215mg Soybean raw
Folate 375µg 24µg Soybean raw
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.08µg Tempeh
Vitamin K 47µg Soybean raw
Tryptophan 0.591mg 0.194mg Soybean raw
Threonine 1.766mg 0.796mg Soybean raw
Isoleucine 1.971mg 0.88mg Soybean raw
Leucine 3.309mg 1.43mg Soybean raw
Lysine 2.706mg 0.908mg Soybean raw
Methionine 0.547mg 0.175mg Soybean raw
Phenylalanine 2.122mg 0.893mg Soybean raw
Valine 2.029mg 0.92mg Soybean raw
Histidine 1.097mg 0.466mg Soybean raw
Saturated Fat 2.884g 2.539g Tempeh
Monounsaturated Fat 4.404g 3.205g Soybean raw
Polyunsaturated fat 11.255g 4.3g Soybean raw

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Soybean raw Tempeh
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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
85%
Soybean raw
20%
Tempeh
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
244%
Soybean raw
73%
Tempeh

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tempeh
Tempeh is lower in Sugar (difference - 7.33g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Tempeh
Tempeh is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.345g)
Which food is cheaper?
Tempeh
Tempeh is cheaper (difference - $3.4)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Soybean raw
Soybean raw contains less Sodium (difference - 7mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Soybean raw
Soybean raw is lower in glycemic index (difference - 1)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Soybean raw
Soybean raw is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Soybean raw
Soybean raw is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

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. Soybean raw - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174270/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.