Tempeh vs. Refried beans — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between tempeh and refried beans?
- Tempeh is higher in copper, manganese, phosphorus, vitamin B2, iron, vitamin B3, and magnesium, yet refried beans are higher in selenium.
- Tempeh's daily need coverage for copper is 48% more.
- Tempeh has 7 times more vitamin B3 than refried beans. While tempeh has 2.64mg of vitamin B3, refried beans have only 0.367mg.
- The amount of saturated fat in refried beans is lower.
- The glycemic index of tempeh is lower.
We used Tempeh and Refried beans, canned, traditional style (includes USDA commodity) types 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 | +131.4% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +282.8% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +29.2% |
| Contains more IronIron | +87.5% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +334.1% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +96.6% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +189.1% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -97.6% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +349.8% |
| 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.
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +353.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +619.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +47.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +108.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +118.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
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:
4.98 g
Fats:
2.01 g
Carbs:
13.55 g
Water:
77.75 g
Other:
1.71 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +307.4% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +437.3% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +77.4% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +30.3% |
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Other
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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
0.631 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.601 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.543 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +433.3% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +691.9% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -75.1% |
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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Copper | 0.56mg | 0.129mg | 48% |
| Manganese | 1.3mg | 0.289mg | 44% |
| Protein | 20.29g | 4.98g | 31% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 4.3g | 0.543g | 25% |
| Phosphorus | 266mg | 92mg | 25% |
| Histidine | 0.466mg | 153mg | 22% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.358mg | 0.079mg | 21% |
| Sodium | 9mg | 370mg | 16% |
| Iron | 2.7mg | 1.44mg | 16% |
| Fiber | 3.7g | 15% | |
| Fats | 10.8g | 2.01g | 14% |
| Vitamin B3 | 2.64mg | 0.367mg | 14% |
| Selenium | 0µg | 5.8µg | 11% |
| Magnesium | 81mg | 35mg | 11% |
| Saturated fat | 2.539g | 0.631g | 9% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.215mg | 0.103mg | 9% |
| Calcium | 111mg | 29mg | 8% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 3.205g | 0.601g | 7% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 6mg | 7% |
| Calories | 192kcal | 90kcal | 5% |
| Zinc | 1.14mg | 0.58mg | 5% |
| Choline | 21.2mg | 4% | |
| Starch | 7.43g | 3% | |
| Folate | 24µg | 11µg | 3% |
| Potassium | 412mg | 319mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.08µg | 0µg | 3% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.278mg | 0.189mg | 2% |
| Vitamin K | 2.1µg | 2% | |
| Carbs | 7.64g | 13.55g | 2% |
| Vitamin E | 0.09mg | 1% | |
| Net carbs | 7.64g | 9.85g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.54g | N/A | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.078mg | 0.076mg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0g | 0.016g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.194mg | 0.065mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.796mg | 0.231mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.88mg | 0.242mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.43mg | 0.438mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.908mg | 0.377mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.175mg | 0.083mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.893mg | 0.297mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.92mg | 0.287mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.169g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0.001g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.008g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 0.36g | N/A |
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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%
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
73%
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tempeh is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.54g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tempeh contains less Sodium (difference - 361mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tempeh is lower in glycemic index (difference - 23)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Tempeh is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Refried beans is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.908g)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is cheaper?
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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.