Soybean vs. Tempeh — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between Soybean and Tempeh
- Soybean has more Iron, Selenium, Folate, and Vitamin B1, however, Tempeh is higher in Manganese, Copper, Vitamin B3, and Vitamin B2.
- Soybean covers your daily need of Iron 31% more than Tempeh.
- Soybean has less Saturated Fat.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Soybeans, mature 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.
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +25% |
| Contains more IronIron | +90.4% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -88.9% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +37.6% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +57.8% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +98.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +125% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +25.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +561.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +55.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
~equal in
Vitamin D
~0µg
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more OtherOther | +17.9% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +11.4% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +20.4% |
~equal in
Carbs
~7.64g
~equal in
Water
~59.65g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -48.9% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +17.8% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +61.8% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in price |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Rich in vitamins |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 172kcal | 192kcal |
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| Protein | 18.21g | 20.29g |
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| Fats | 8.97g | 10.8g |
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| Vitamin C | 1.7mg | 0mg |
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| Net carbs | 2.36g | 7.64g |
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| Carbs | 8.36g | 7.64g |
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| Magnesium | 86mg | 81mg |
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| Calcium | 102mg | 111mg |
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| Potassium | 515mg | 412mg |
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| Iron | 5.14mg | 2.7mg |
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| Sugar | 3g |
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| Fiber | 6g |
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| Copper | 0.407mg | 0.56mg |
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| Zinc | 1.15mg | 1.14mg |
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| Phosphorus | 245mg | 266mg |
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| Sodium | 1mg | 9mg |
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| Vitamin A | 9IU | 0IU |
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| Vitamin E | 0.35mg |
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| Manganese | 0.824mg | 1.3mg |
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| Selenium | 7.3µg | 0µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.155mg | 0.078mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.285mg | 0.358mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 0.399mg | 2.64mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.179mg | 0.278mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.234mg | 0.215mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.08µg |
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| Vitamin K | 19.2µg |
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| Folate | 54µg | 24µg |
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| Choline | 47.5mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 1.297g | 2.539g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 1.981g | 3.205g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 5.064g | 4.3g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.242mg | 0.194mg |
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| Threonine | 0.723mg | 0.796mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.807mg | 0.88mg |
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| Leucine | 1.355mg | 1.43mg |
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| Lysine | 1.108mg | 0.908mg |
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| Methionine | 0.224mg | 0.175mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.869mg | 0.893mg |
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| Valine | 0.831mg | 0.92mg |
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| Histidine | 0.449mg | 0.466mg |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
23%
19%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
75%
73%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tempeh is lower in Sugar (difference - 3g)
Which food is cheaper?
Tempeh is cheaper (difference - $3.4)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Soybean contains less Sodium (difference - 8mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Soybean is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.242g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Soybean is lower in glycemic index (difference - 1)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Soybean is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.