Tempeh vs. Beef — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Differences between tempeh and beef
- Tempeh has more manganese, copper, magnesium, and calcium, while beef has more vitamin B12, selenium, vitamin B6, zinc, and vitamin B3.
- Beef's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 172% higher.
- Beef contains 144 times less manganese than tempeh. Tempeh contains 1.3mg of manganese, while beef contains 0.009mg.
- Beef has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of beef is 0, while the glycemic index of tempeh is 15.
The food types used in this comparison are Tempeh and Beef, loin, tenderloin roast, separable lean only, boneless, trimmed to 0" fat, select, cooked, roasted.
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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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +478.6% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +753.8% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +17% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +477.3% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -83.3% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +14344.4% |
| Contains more IronIron | +12.6% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +224.6% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
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 FolateFolate | +242.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +11.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +118.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +73% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +211.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +5162.5% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more FatsFats | +65.1% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +710% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +35.8% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +10.2% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +17.2% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +708.3% |
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Saturated fat
~2.595g
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 Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.08µg | 4.21µg | 172% |
| Manganese | 1.3mg | 0.009mg | 56% |
| Copper | 0.56mg | 0.097mg | 51% |
| Selenium | 0µg | 25.4µg | 46% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.215mg | 0.669mg | 35% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 85mg | 28% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 4.3g | 0.532g | 25% |
| Zinc | 1.14mg | 3.7mg | 23% |
| Vitamin B3 | 2.64mg | 5.76mg | 20% |
| Magnesium | 81mg | 14mg | 16% |
| Protein | 20.29g | 27.55g | 15% |
| Choline | 75.6mg | 14% | |
| Calcium | 111mg | 13mg | 10% |
| Fats | 10.8g | 6.54g | 7% |
| Iron | 2.7mg | 3.04mg | 4% |
| Folate | 24µg | 7µg | 4% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.278mg | 0.481mg | 4% |
| Carbs | 7.64g | 0g | 3% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.358mg | 0.4mg | 3% |
| Potassium | 412mg | 352mg | 2% |
| Sodium | 9mg | 54mg | 2% |
| Vitamin E | 0.25mg | 2% | |
| Vitamin K | 1.6µg | 1% | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 3.205g | 2.734g | 1% |
| Calories | 192kcal | 169kcal | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 0µg | 0.1µg | 1% |
| Phosphorus | 266mg | 259mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 7.64g | 0g | N/A |
| Vitamin D | 0IU | 3IU | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 2µg | 0% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.078mg | 0.074mg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0g | 0.375g | N/A |
| Saturated fat | 2.539g | 2.595g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.194mg | 0.359mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.796mg | 1.534mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.88mg | 1.52mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.43mg | 2.833mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.908mg | 3.178mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.175mg | 0.871mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.893mg | 1.299mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.92mg | 1.603mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.466mg | 1.244mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.002g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.002g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.013g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.011g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.017g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.002g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 0.349g | N/A |
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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
19%
76%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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55%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tempeh is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 85mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tempeh is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tempeh contains less Sodium (difference - 45mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Tempeh is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.056g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Beef is lower in glycemic index (difference - 15)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Beef is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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.