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Tempeh vs. Corned beef — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between tempeh and corned beef

  • Tempeh has more manganese, copper, phosphorus, and magnesium, while corned beef has more vitamin B12, selenium, and zinc.
  • Corned beef's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 65% higher.
  • Corned beef contains 59 times less manganese than tempeh. Tempeh contains 1.3mg of manganese, while corned beef contains 0.022mg.
  • The amount of saturated fat in tempeh is lower.
  • Corned beef has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of corned beef is 0, while the glycemic index of tempeh is 15.

The food types used in this comparison are Tempeh and Beef, cured, corned beef, brisket, cooked.

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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
8
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 8.6% 2.4% 13% 70% 51% 125% 54% 127% 2.9% 179%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +575%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1287.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +184.1%
Contains more IronIron +45.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +263.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +112.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +5809.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +301.8%
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.
Tempeh
3
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% 0% 3.2% 1.5% 6.5% 39% 57% 25% 53% 204% 3.8% 4.5% 38%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +200%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +110.6%
Contains more FolateFolate +300%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +14.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +51.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +1937.5%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B6 ~0.23mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Tempeh
2
20% 11% 8% 60%
Protein: 20.29 g
Fats: 10.8 g
Carbs: 7.64 g
Water: 59.65 g
Other: 1.62 g
18% 19% 60% 3%
Protein: 18.17 g
Fats: 18.98 g
Carbs: 0.47 g
Water: 59.79 g
Other: 2.59 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +11.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +1525.5%
Contains more FatsFats +75.7%
Contains more OtherOther +59.9%
~equal in Water ~59.79g

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
39% 57% 4%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 6.34 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 9.22 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.67 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -60%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +541.8%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +187.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Tempeh Corned beef DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 0.08µg 1.63µg 65%
Selenium 0µg 32.8µg 60%
Manganese 1.3mg 0.022mg 56%
Copper 0.56mg 0.154mg 45%
Sodium 9mg 973mg 42%
Cholesterol 0mg 98mg 33%
Zinc 1.14mg 4.58mg 31%
Polyunsaturated fat 4.3g 0.67g 24%
Phosphorus 266mg 125mg 20%
Saturated fat 2.539g 6.34g 17%
Magnesium 81mg 12mg 16%
Monounsaturated fat 3.205g 9.22g 15%
Vitamin B2 0.358mg 0.17mg 14%
Choline 69.2mg 13%
Fats 10.8g 18.98g 13%
Iron 2.7mg 1.86mg 11%
Calcium 111mg 8mg 10%
Potassium 412mg 145mg 8%
Folate 24µg 6µg 5%
Vitamin B1 0.078mg 0.026mg 4%
Protein 20.29g 18.17g 4%
Calories 192kcal 251kcal 3%
Vitamin B5 0.278mg 0.42mg 3%
Vitamin B3 2.64mg 3.03mg 2%
Carbs 7.64g 0.47g 2%
Vitamin B6 0.215mg 0.23mg 1%
Vitamin K 1.5µg 1%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.1µg 1%
Vitamin E 0.16mg 1%
Vitamin D 0IU 4IU 1%
Net carbs 7.64g 0.47g N/A
Tryptophan 0.194mg 0.119mg 0%
Threonine 0.796mg 0.726mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.88mg 0.827mg 0%
Leucine 1.43mg 1.445mg 0%
Lysine 0.908mg 1.536mg 0%
Methionine 0.175mg 0.473mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.893mg 0.718mg 0%
Valine 0.92mg 0.901mg 0%
Histidine 0.466mg 0.58mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Tempeh Corned beef
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
33%
Corned beef
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
73%
Tempeh
63%
Corned beef

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tempeh
Tempeh is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 98mg)
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 - 964mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Tempeh
Tempeh is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.801g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Tempeh
Tempeh is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Corned beef
Corned beef is lower in glycemic index (difference - 15)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Corned beef
Corned beef is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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. Corned beef - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170200/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.