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Tempeh vs. Mung beans — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Tempeh and Mung beans

  • Tempeh has more Copper, Manganese, Phosphorus, Vitamin B2, Iron, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B6, and Calcium, however, Mung beans are higher in Folate.
  • Tempeh covers your daily Copper needs 45% more than Mung beans.
  • Mung beans contain 22 times less Saturated Fat than Tempeh. Tempeh contains 2.539g of Saturated Fat, while Mung beans contain 0.116g.

Food varieties used in this article are Tempeh and Mung beans, 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.
Tempeh
Tempeh
8
:
2
Mung beans
Mung beans
Contains more Calcium +311.1%
Contains more Iron +92.9%
Contains more Magnesium +68.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +168.7%
Contains more Potassium +54.9%
Contains more Zinc +35.7%
Contains more Copper +259%
Contains more Manganese +336.2%
Contains less Sodium -77.8%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Tempeh
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 34% 102% 58% 114% 37% 2% 32% 187% 170% 0%
Mung beans
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 9% 53% 35% 43% 24% 1% 23% 53% 39% 14%
Contains more Calcium +311.1%
Contains more Iron +92.9%
Contains more Magnesium +68.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +168.7%
Contains more Potassium +54.9%
Contains more Zinc +35.7%
Contains more Copper +259%
Contains more Manganese +336.2%
Contains less Sodium -77.8%
Contains more Selenium +∞%

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
Tempeh
4
:
7
Mung beans
Mung beans
Contains more Vitamin B2 +486.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +357.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +220.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +110.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +47.5%
Contains more Folate +562.5%
Tempeh
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 0% 20% 83% 50% 17% 50% 18% 10% 0%
Mung beans
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 2% 3% 0% 4% 41% 15% 11% 25% 16% 120% 0% 7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +486.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +357.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +220.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +110.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +47.5%
Contains more Folate +562.5%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Tempeh
Tempeh
3
:
2
Mung beans
Mung beans
Contains more Protein +189%
Contains more Fats +2742.1%
Contains more Other +105.1%
Contains more Carbs +150.7%
Contains more Water +21.8%
Tempeh
20% 11% 8% 60%
Protein: 20.29 g
Fats: 10.8 g
Carbs: 7.64 g
Water: 59.65 g
Other: 1.62 g
Mung beans
7% 19% 73%
Protein: 7.02 g
Fats: 0.38 g
Carbs: 19.15 g
Water: 72.66 g
Other: 0.79 g
Contains more Protein +189%
Contains more Fats +2742.1%
Contains more Other +105.1%
Contains more Carbs +150.7%
Contains more Water +21.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Tempeh
Tempeh
2
:
1
Mung beans
Mung beans
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +5835.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +3259.4%
Contains less Saturated Fat -95.4%
Tempeh
25% 32% 43%
Saturated Fat: 2.539 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.205 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.3 g
Mung beans
39% 18% 43%
Saturated Fat: 0.116 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.054 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.128 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +5835.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +3259.4%
Contains less Saturated Fat -95.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Tempeh Mung beans Opinion
Net carbs 7.64g 11.55g Mung beans
Protein 20.29g 7.02g Tempeh
Fats 10.8g 0.38g Tempeh
Carbs 7.64g 19.15g Mung beans
Calories 192kcal 105kcal Tempeh
Sugar 2g Tempeh
Fiber 7.6g Mung beans
Calcium 111mg 27mg Tempeh
Iron 2.7mg 1.4mg Tempeh
Magnesium 81mg 48mg Tempeh
Phosphorus 266mg 99mg Tempeh
Potassium 412mg 266mg Tempeh
Sodium 9mg 2mg Mung beans
Zinc 1.14mg 0.84mg Tempeh
Copper 0.56mg 0.156mg Tempeh
Manganese 1.3mg 0.298mg Tempeh
Selenium 0µg 2.5µg Mung beans
Vitamin A 0IU 24IU Mung beans
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 1µg Mung beans
Vitamin E 0.15mg Mung beans
Vitamin C 0mg 1mg Mung beans
Vitamin B1 0.078mg 0.164mg Mung beans
Vitamin B2 0.358mg 0.061mg Tempeh
Vitamin B3 2.64mg 0.577mg Tempeh
Vitamin B5 0.278mg 0.41mg Mung beans
Vitamin B6 0.215mg 0.067mg Tempeh
Folate 24µg 159µg Mung beans
Vitamin B12 0.08µg 0µg Tempeh
Vitamin K 2.7µg Mung beans
Tryptophan 0.194mg 0.076mg Tempeh
Threonine 0.796mg 0.23mg Tempeh
Isoleucine 0.88mg 0.297mg Tempeh
Leucine 1.43mg 0.544mg Tempeh
Lysine 0.908mg 0.49mg Tempeh
Methionine 0.175mg 0.084mg Tempeh
Phenylalanine 0.893mg 0.425mg Tempeh
Valine 0.92mg 0.364mg Tempeh
Histidine 0.466mg 0.205mg Tempeh
Saturated Fat 2.539g 0.116g Mung beans
Monounsaturated Fat 3.205g 0.054g Tempeh
Polyunsaturated fat 4.3g 0.128g Tempeh

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Tempeh Mung beans
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
20%
Tempeh
20%
Mung beans
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
73%
Tempeh
29%
Mung beans

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tempeh
Tempeh is lower in Sugar (difference - 2g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tempeh
Tempeh is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Tempeh
Tempeh is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Mung beans
Mung beans contains less Sodium (difference - 7mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Mung beans
Mung beans is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.423g)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is cheaper?
?
The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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. Mung beans - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174257/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.