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Tempeh vs. Chuck steak — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between tempeh and chuck steak

  • Tempeh has more manganese, copper, magnesium, and vitamin B2; however, chuck steak has more vitamin B12, zinc, selenium, and vitamin B3.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin B12 for chuck steak is 123% higher.
  • Chuck steak has 108 times less manganese than tempeh. Tempeh has 1.3mg of manganese, while chuck steak has 0.012mg.
  • Tempeh is lower in saturated fat.
  • Tempeh has a higher glycemic index than chuck steak.

Food types used in this article are Tempeh and Beef, chuck eye steak, boneless, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 0" fat, all grades, cooked, grilled.

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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.
Tempeh
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 58% 33% 36% 101% 187% 31% 114% 1.2% 170% 0%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 16% 4.8% 29% 92% 26% 237% 83% 9.3% 1.6% 150%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +268.2%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +593.8%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +26.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +627.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +37.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -87.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +10733.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +661.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
~equal in Iron ~2.45mg

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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Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 0% 0% 0% 20% 83% 50% 17% 50% 10% 0% 18% 0%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 2.3% 2% 1.5% 17% 44% 87% 45% 86% 379% 4% 4.5% 43%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +18.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +87.4%
Contains more FolateFolate +300%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +76.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +170.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +73.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +3687.5%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Tempeh
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20% 11% 8% 60%
Protein: 20.29 g
Fats: 10.8 g
Carbs: 7.64 g
Water: 59.65 g
Other: 1.62 g
25% 20% 55%
Protein: 24.98 g
Fats: 19.64 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 55.22 g
Other: 0.16 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +912.5%
Contains more ProteinProtein +23.1%
Contains more FatsFats +81.9%
~equal in Water ~55.22g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Tempeh
2
25% 32% 43%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.539 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 3.205 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 4.3 g
46% 50% 4%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 8.66 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 9.457 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.81 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -70.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +430.9%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +195.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Tempeh Chuck steak DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 0.08µg 3.03µg 123%
Zinc 1.14mg 8.68mg 69%
Manganese 1.3mg 0.012mg 56%
Copper 0.56mg 0.077mg 54%
Selenium 0µg 27.5µg 50%
Cholesterol 0mg 87mg 29%
Saturated fat 2.539g 8.66g 28%
Polyunsaturated fat 4.3g 0.81g 23%
Monounsaturated fat 3.205g 9.457g 16%
Magnesium 81mg 22mg 14%
Choline 79mg 14%
Fats 10.8g 19.64g 14%
Vitamin B3 2.64mg 4.663mg 13%
Vitamin B2 0.358mg 0.191mg 13%
Vitamin B6 0.215mg 0.373mg 12%
Phosphorus 266mg 193mg 10%
Calcium 111mg 16mg 10%
Vitamin B5 0.278mg 0.752mg 9%
Protein 20.29g 24.98g 9%
Folate 24µg 6µg 5%
Calories 192kcal 277kcal 4%
Iron 2.7mg 2.45mg 3%
Sodium 9mg 71mg 3%
Potassium 412mg 325mg 3%
Carbs 7.64g 0g 3%
Vitamin B1 0.078mg 0.066mg 1%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.1µg 1%
Vitamin E 0.1mg 1%
Vitamin A 0µg 7µg 1%
Vitamin K 1.6µg 1%
Vitamin D 0IU 5IU 1%
Net carbs 7.64g 0g N/A
Trans fat 0g 1.287g N/A
Tryptophan 0.194mg 0.281mg 0%
Threonine 0.796mg 1.099mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.88mg 1.062mg 0%
Leucine 1.43mg 2.009mg 0%
Lysine 0.908mg 2.184mg 0%
Methionine 0.175mg 0.709mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.893mg 0.951mg 0%
Valine 0.92mg 1.129mg 0%
Histidine 0.466mg 0.809mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.041g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.004g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.006g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.619g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Tempeh Chuck steak
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
19%
Tempeh
55%
Chuck steak
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
73%
Tempeh
65%
Chuck steak

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tempeh
Tempeh is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 87mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tempeh
Tempeh is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tempeh
Tempeh contains less Sodium (difference - 62mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Tempeh
Tempeh is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 6.121g)
Which food is cheaper?
Tempeh
Tempeh is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Tempeh
Tempeh is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chuck steak
Chuck steak is lower in glycemic index (difference - 15)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chuck steak
Chuck steak is relatively richer in vitamins

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. Chuck steak - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171228/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.