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Tempeh vs. Lima bean — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Tempeh and Lima bean?

  • Tempeh is richer in Copper, Manganese, Vitamin B2, Phosphorus, Vitamin B3, Calcium, and Magnesium, yet Lima bean is richer in Folate, and Selenium.
  • Tempeh's daily need coverage for Copper is 36% higher.
  • Tempeh has 29 times more Saturated Fat than Lima bean. Tempeh has 2.539g of Saturated Fat, while Lima bean has 0.089g.

We used Tempeh and Lima beans, large, mature seeds, cooked, boiled, without salt types in this comparison.

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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
7
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 31% 5.1% 45% 90% 78% 26% 48% 0.26% 67% 25%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +88.4%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +552.9%
Contains more IronIron +13%
Contains more CopperCopper +138.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +20%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +139.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +151.9%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +23.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -77.8%
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
4
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% 3.6% 0% 40% 13% 7.9% 25% 37% 0% 5% 62% 18%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +550.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +527.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +33.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +106.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +51.8%
Contains more FolateFolate +245.8%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~0IU
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Tempeh
3
20% 11% 8% 60%
Protein: 20.29 g
Fats: 10.8 g
Carbs: 7.64 g
Water: 59.65 g
Other: 1.62 g
8% 21% 70%
Protein: 7.8 g
Fats: 0.38 g
Carbs: 20.88 g
Water: 69.79 g
Other: 1.15 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +160.1%
Contains more FatsFats +2742.1%
Contains more OtherOther +40.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +173.3%
Contains more WaterWater +17%

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
30% 12% 58%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.089 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.034 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.171 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +9326.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +2414.6%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -96.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Tempeh Lima bean Opinion
Calories 192kcal 115kcal Tempeh
Protein 20.29g 7.8g Tempeh
Fats 10.8g 0.38g Tempeh
Net carbs 7.64g 13.88g Lima bean
Carbs 7.64g 20.88g Lima bean
Magnesium 81mg 43mg Tempeh
Calcium 111mg 17mg Tempeh
Potassium 412mg 508mg Lima bean
Iron 2.7mg 2.39mg Tempeh
Sugar 2.9g Tempeh
Fiber 7g Lima bean
Copper 0.56mg 0.235mg Tempeh
Zinc 1.14mg 0.95mg Tempeh
Phosphorus 266mg 111mg Tempeh
Sodium 9mg 2mg Lima bean
Vitamin E 0.18mg Lima bean
Manganese 1.3mg 0.516mg Tempeh
Selenium 0µg 4.5µg Lima bean
Vitamin B1 0.078mg 0.161mg Lima bean
Vitamin B2 0.358mg 0.055mg Tempeh
Vitamin B3 2.64mg 0.421mg Tempeh
Vitamin B5 0.278mg 0.422mg Lima bean
Vitamin B6 0.215mg 0.161mg Tempeh
Vitamin B12 0.08µg 0µg Tempeh
Vitamin K 2µg Lima bean
Folate 24µg 83µg Lima bean
Choline 32.5mg Lima bean
Saturated Fat 2.539g 0.089g Lima bean
Monounsaturated Fat 3.205g 0.034g Tempeh
Polyunsaturated fat 4.3g 0.171g Tempeh
Tryptophan 0.194mg 0.092mg Tempeh
Threonine 0.796mg 0.337mg Tempeh
Isoleucine 0.88mg 0.411mg Tempeh
Leucine 1.43mg 0.673mg Tempeh
Lysine 0.908mg 0.523mg Tempeh
Methionine 0.175mg 0.099mg Tempeh
Phenylalanine 0.893mg 0.449mg Tempeh
Valine 0.92mg 0.469mg Tempeh
Histidine 0.466mg 0.238mg Tempeh

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Tempeh Lima bean
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
16%
Lima bean
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
73%
Tempeh
41%
Lima bean

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tempeh
Tempeh is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.9g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tempeh
Tempeh is lower in glycemic index (difference - 17)
Which food is cheaper?
Tempeh
Tempeh is cheaper (difference - $1.2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Tempeh
Tempeh is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lima bean
Lima bean contains less Sodium (difference - 7mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Lima bean
Lima bean is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.45g)
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. Lima bean - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174253/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.