Tempeh vs. Mothbeans — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between tempeh and mothbeans
- Tempeh has more copper, manganese, vitamin B2, phosphorus, vitamin B3, calcium, and vitamin B6; however, mothbeans is higher in folate and iron.
- Tempeh covers your daily need for copper, 44% more than mothbeans.
- Tempeh has 37 times more calcium than mothbeans. While tempeh has 111mg of calcium, mothbeans has only 3mg.
- Mothbeans has less saturated fat.
- The glycemic index of mothbeans is higher.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Tempeh and Mothbeans, mature seeds, cooked, boiled, without salt.
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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 CalciumCalcium | +3600% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +35.5% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +241.5% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +93.2% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +77.3% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -10% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +146.7% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +28.4% |
| Contains more IronIron | +16.3% |
| 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 B2Vitamin B2 | +1456.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +295.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +131.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +59% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +40.6% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +495.8% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +159.8% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +1863.6% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +11.7% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +174.3% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +16.1% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +7184.1% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +1579.7% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -95.1% |
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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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Lower in Sugar | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Copper | 0.56mg | 0.164mg | 44% |
| Manganese | 1.3mg | 0.527mg | 34% |
| Folate | 24µg | 143µg | 30% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 4.3g | 0.256g | 27% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.358mg | 0.023mg | 26% |
| Protein | 20.29g | 7.81g | 25% |
| Phosphorus | 266mg | 150mg | 17% |
| Fats | 10.8g | 0.55g | 16% |
| Vitamin B3 | 2.64mg | 0.668mg | 12% |
| Saturated fat | 2.539g | 0.124g | 11% |
| Calcium | 111mg | 3mg | 11% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.215mg | 0.093mg | 9% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 3.205g | 0.044g | 8% |
| Iron | 2.7mg | 3.14mg | 6% |
| Magnesium | 81mg | 104mg | 5% |
| Zinc | 1.14mg | 0.59mg | 5% |
| Selenium | 0µg | 2.8µg | 5% |
| Calories | 192kcal | 117kcal | 4% |
| Carbs | 7.64g | 20.96g | 4% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.078mg | 0.124mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.08µg | 0µg | 3% |
| Potassium | 412mg | 304mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.278mg | 0.391mg | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 1mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 7.64g | 20.96g | N/A |
| Sodium | 9mg | 10mg | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 1µg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.194mg | 0.05mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.796mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.88mg | 0.388mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.43mg | 0.525mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.908mg | 0.425mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.175mg | 0.075mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.893mg | 0.35mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.92mg | 0.25mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.466mg | 0.263mg | 0% |
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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tempeh contains less Sodium (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tempeh is lower in glycemic index (difference - 15)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Mothbeans is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.415g)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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