Tempeh vs. Ground beef — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are tempeh and ground beef different?
- Tempeh is higher in manganese, copper, magnesium, vitamin B2, and phosphorus; however, ground beef is richer in vitamin B12, zinc, and selenium.
- Daily need coverage for vitamin B12 for ground beef is 100% higher.
- Tempeh contains 144 times more manganese than ground beef. While tempeh contains 1.3mg of manganese, ground beef contains only 0.009mg.
- Tempeh has less saturated fat.
- Ground beef has a lower glycemic index (0) than tempeh (15).
Tempeh and Beef, ground, 70% lean meat / 30% fat, loaf, cooked, baked 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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +376.5% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +236.4% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +71% |
| Contains more IronIron | +18.9% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +608.9% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +60.2% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -87.7% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +14344.4% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +412.3% |
| 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 Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +52.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +109.4% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +242.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +52.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +84.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +44.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +3012.5% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
20.29 g
Fats:
10.8 g
Carbs:
7.64 g
Water:
59.65 g
Other:
1.62 g
Protein:
23.87 g
Fats:
15.37 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
58.37 g
Other:
2.39 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +17.6% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +42.3% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +47.5% |
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Water
~58.37g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
2.539 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
3.205 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
4.3 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
6.073 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
7.322 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.408 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -58.2% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +953.9% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +128.5% |
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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.08µg | 2.49µg | 100% |
| Manganese | 1.3mg | 0.009mg | 56% |
| Copper | 0.56mg | 0.079mg | 53% |
| Zinc | 1.14mg | 5.84mg | 43% |
| Selenium | 0µg | 19.1µg | 35% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 88mg | 29% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 4.3g | 0.408g | 26% |
| Saturated fat | 2.539g | 6.073g | 16% |
| Magnesium | 81mg | 17mg | 15% |
| Phosphorus | 266mg | 166mg | 14% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.358mg | 0.171mg | 14% |
| Choline | 73.2mg | 13% | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 3.205g | 7.322g | 10% |
| Vitamin B3 | 2.64mg | 4.026mg | 9% |
| Calcium | 111mg | 33mg | 8% |
| Fats | 10.8g | 15.37g | 7% |
| Protein | 20.29g | 23.87g | 7% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.215mg | 0.311mg | 7% |
| Iron | 2.7mg | 2.27mg | 5% |
| Potassium | 412mg | 241mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.278mg | 0.512mg | 5% |
| Folate | 24µg | 7µg | 4% |
| Sodium | 9mg | 73mg | 3% |
| Carbs | 7.64g | 0g | 3% |
| Calories | 192kcal | 241kcal | 2% |
| Vitamin K | 2.9µg | 2% | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.078mg | 0.051mg | 2% |
| Vitamin E | 0.12mg | 1% | |
| Net carbs | 7.64g | 0g | N/A |
| Vitamin D | 0IU | 2IU | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 3µg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0g | 1.173g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.194mg | 0.121mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.796mg | 0.923mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.88mg | 1.055mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.43mg | 1.861mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.908mg | 1.976mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.175mg | 0.614mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.893mg | 0.931mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.92mg | 1.172mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.466mg | 0.775mg | 0% |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.008g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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%
46%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
73%
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tempeh is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 88mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tempeh is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tempeh contains less Sodium (difference - 64mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Tempeh is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.534g)
Which food is cheaper?
Tempeh is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Tempeh is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Ground beef is lower in glycemic index (difference - 15)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Ground beef is relatively richer in vitamins