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Tempeh vs. Beetroot — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Tempeh and Beetroot

  • Tempeh has more Copper, Manganese, Phosphorus, Vitamin B2, Iron, Vitamin B3, Magnesium, and Vitamin B6, however, Beetroot has more Folate.
  • Daily need coverage for Copper from Tempeh is 54% higher.
  • Beetroot has 94 times less Saturated Fat than Tempeh. Tempeh has 2.539g of Saturated Fat, while Beetroot has 0.027g.

Food types used in this article are Tempeh and Beets, raw.

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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 +593.8%
Contains more Iron +237.5%
Contains more Magnesium +252.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +565%
Contains more Potassium +26.8%
Contains less Sodium -88.5%
Contains more Zinc +225.7%
Contains more Copper +646.7%
Contains more Manganese +295.1%
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 5% 30% 17% 18% 29% 11% 10% 25% 43% 4%
Contains more Calcium +593.8%
Contains more Iron +237.5%
Contains more Magnesium +252.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +565%
Contains more Potassium +26.8%
Contains less Sodium -88.5%
Contains more Zinc +225.7%
Contains more Copper +646.7%
Contains more Manganese +295.1%
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
6
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Contains more Vitamin B1 +151.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +795%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +690.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +79.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +220.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Folate +354.2%
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 2% 1% 0% 17% 8% 10% 7% 10% 16% 82% 0% 1%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +151.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +795%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +690.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +79.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +220.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Folate +354.2%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +1160.2%
Contains more Fats +6252.9%
Contains more Other +50%
Contains more Carbs +25.1%
Contains more Water +46.8%
20% 11% 8% 60%
Protein: 20.29 g
Fats: 10.8 g
Carbs: 7.64 g
Water: 59.65 g
Other: 1.62 g
10% 88%
Protein: 1.61 g
Fats: 0.17 g
Carbs: 9.56 g
Water: 87.58 g
Other: 1.08 g
Contains more Protein +1160.2%
Contains more Fats +6252.9%
Contains more Other +50%
Contains more Carbs +25.1%
Contains more Water +46.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +9915.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +7066.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.9%
25% 32% 43%
Saturated Fat: 2.539 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.205 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.3 g
23% 27% 50%
Saturated Fat: 0.027 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.032 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.06 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +9915.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +7066.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Tempeh Beetroot Opinion
Net carbs 7.64g 6.76g Tempeh
Protein 20.29g 1.61g Tempeh
Fats 10.8g 0.17g Tempeh
Carbs 7.64g 9.56g Beetroot
Calories 192kcal 43kcal Tempeh
Sugar 6.76g Tempeh
Fiber 2.8g Beetroot
Calcium 111mg 16mg Tempeh
Iron 2.7mg 0.8mg Tempeh
Magnesium 81mg 23mg Tempeh
Phosphorus 266mg 40mg Tempeh
Potassium 412mg 325mg Tempeh
Sodium 9mg 78mg Tempeh
Zinc 1.14mg 0.35mg Tempeh
Copper 0.56mg 0.075mg Tempeh
Manganese 1.3mg 0.329mg Tempeh
Selenium 0µg 0.7µg Beetroot
Vitamin A 0IU 33IU Beetroot
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 2µg Beetroot
Vitamin E 0.04mg Beetroot
Vitamin C 0mg 4.9mg Beetroot
Vitamin B1 0.078mg 0.031mg Tempeh
Vitamin B2 0.358mg 0.04mg Tempeh
Vitamin B3 2.64mg 0.334mg Tempeh
Vitamin B5 0.278mg 0.155mg Tempeh
Vitamin B6 0.215mg 0.067mg Tempeh
Folate 24µg 109µg Beetroot
Vitamin B12 0.08µg 0µg Tempeh
Vitamin K 0.2µg Beetroot
Tryptophan 0.194mg 0.019mg Tempeh
Threonine 0.796mg 0.047mg Tempeh
Isoleucine 0.88mg 0.048mg Tempeh
Leucine 1.43mg 0.068mg Tempeh
Lysine 0.908mg 0.058mg Tempeh
Methionine 0.175mg 0.018mg Tempeh
Phenylalanine 0.893mg 0.046mg Tempeh
Valine 0.92mg 0.056mg Tempeh
Histidine 0.466mg 0.021mg Tempeh
Saturated Fat 2.539g 0.027g Beetroot
Monounsaturated Fat 3.205g 0.032g Tempeh
Polyunsaturated fat 4.3g 0.06g Tempeh

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Tempeh Beetroot
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
12%
Beetroot
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
73%
Tempeh
19%
Beetroot

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tempeh
Tempeh is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.76g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tempeh
Tempeh contains less Sodium (difference - 69mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tempeh
Tempeh is lower in glycemic index (difference - 49)
Which food is cheaper?
Tempeh
Tempeh is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Tempeh
Tempeh is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Beetroot
Beetroot is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.512g)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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. Beetroot - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169145/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.