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Tempeh vs. Baked beans — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Tempeh and Baked beans different?

  • Tempeh is higher in Manganese, Copper, Vitamin B2, Phosphorus, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B6, Magnesium, and Iron, however, Baked beans are richer in Selenium.
  • Daily need coverage for Manganese from Tempeh is 45% higher.
  • Tempeh contains 7 times more Vitamin B2 than Baked beans. While Tempeh contains 0.358mg of Vitamin B2, Baked beans contain only 0.049mg.
  • Tempeh has less Sodium.

Tempeh and Beans, baked, home prepared are the varieties used 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.
Contains more Calcium +82%
Contains more Iron +35.7%
Contains more Magnesium +88.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +144%
Contains more Potassium +15.1%
Contains less Sodium -97.9%
Contains more Zinc +56.2%
Contains more Copper +252.2%
Contains more Manganese +409.8%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 34% 102% 58% 114% 37% 2% 32% 187% 170% 0%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 19% 75% 31% 47% 32% 56% 20% 53% 34% 32%
Contains more Calcium +82%
Contains more Iron +35.7%
Contains more Magnesium +88.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +144%
Contains more Potassium +15.1%
Contains less Sodium -97.9%
Contains more Zinc +56.2%
Contains more Copper +252.2%
Contains more Manganese +409.8%
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.
Tempeh
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Contains more Vitamin B2 +630.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +547.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +79.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +138.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +74.4%
Contains more Folate +100%
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%
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% 4% 34% 12% 8% 10% 21% 36% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +630.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +547.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +79.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +138.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +74.4%
Contains more Folate +100%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +266.2%
Contains more Fats +109.7%
Contains more Carbs +183.1%
Contains more Other +54.9%
Equal in Water - 65.17
20% 11% 8% 60%
Protein: 20.29 g
Fats: 10.8 g
Carbs: 7.64 g
Water: 59.65 g
Other: 1.62 g
6% 5% 22% 65% 3%
Protein: 5.54 g
Fats: 5.15 g
Carbs: 21.63 g
Water: 65.17 g
Other: 2.51 g
Contains more Protein +266.2%
Contains more Fats +109.7%
Contains more Carbs +183.1%
Contains more Other +54.9%
Equal in Water - 65.17

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +50.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +481.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -23.3%
25% 32% 43%
Saturated Fat: 2.539 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.205 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.3 g
40% 44% 15%
Saturated Fat: 1.948 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.133 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.74 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +50.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +481.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -23.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Tempeh Baked beans Opinion
Net carbs 7.64g 16.13g Baked beans
Protein 20.29g 5.54g Tempeh
Fats 10.8g 5.15g Tempeh
Carbs 7.64g 21.63g Baked beans
Calories 192kcal 155kcal Tempeh
Fiber 5.5g Baked beans
Calcium 111mg 61mg Tempeh
Iron 2.7mg 1.99mg Tempeh
Magnesium 81mg 43mg Tempeh
Phosphorus 266mg 109mg Tempeh
Potassium 412mg 358mg Tempeh
Sodium 9mg 422mg Tempeh
Zinc 1.14mg 0.73mg Tempeh
Copper 0.56mg 0.159mg Tempeh
Manganese 1.3mg 0.255mg Tempeh
Selenium 0µg 5.7µg Baked beans
Vitamin C 0mg 1.1mg Baked beans
Vitamin B1 0.078mg 0.136mg Baked beans
Vitamin B2 0.358mg 0.049mg Tempeh
Vitamin B3 2.64mg 0.408mg Tempeh
Vitamin B5 0.278mg 0.155mg Tempeh
Vitamin B6 0.215mg 0.09mg Tempeh
Folate 24µg 48µg Baked beans
Vitamin B12 0.08µg 0µg Tempeh
Tryptophan 0.194mg 0.067mg Tempeh
Threonine 0.796mg 0.228mg Tempeh
Isoleucine 0.88mg 0.242mg Tempeh
Leucine 1.43mg 0.428mg Tempeh
Lysine 0.908mg 0.379mg Tempeh
Methionine 0.175mg 0.086mg Tempeh
Phenylalanine 0.893mg 0.287mg Tempeh
Valine 0.92mg 0.282mg Tempeh
Histidine 0.466mg 0.153mg Tempeh
Cholesterol 0mg 5mg Tempeh
Saturated Fat 2.539g 1.948g Baked beans
Monounsaturated Fat 3.205g 2.133g Tempeh
Polyunsaturated fat 4.3g 0.74g Tempeh

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Tempeh Baked beans
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%
Tempeh
10%
Baked beans
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
73%
Tempeh
39%
Baked beans

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Tempeh
Tempeh contains less Sodium (difference - 413mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tempeh
Tempeh is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 5mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tempeh
Tempeh is lower in glycemic index (difference - 25)
Which food is cheaper?
Tempeh
Tempeh is cheaper (difference - $1.8)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Tempeh
Tempeh is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Baked beans
Baked beans is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.591g)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
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. Tempeh - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174272/nutrients
  2. Baked beans - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173731/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.