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Tempeh vs. Rib eye steak — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Tempeh and Rib eye steak

  • Tempeh has more Copper, Manganese, and Phosphorus, while Rib eye steak has more Vitamin B12, Selenium, Zinc, Vitamin B6, and Vitamin B3.
  • Rib eye steak's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 84% higher.
  • Rib eye steak contains 16 times less Manganese than Tempeh. Tempeh contains 1.3mg of Manganese, while Rib eye steak contains 0.08mg.
  • The amount of Saturated Fat in Tempeh is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Tempeh and Beef, rib eye steak, boneless, lip-on, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/8" fat, all grades, cooked, grilled.

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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 Calcium +909.1%
Contains more Iron +20.5%
Contains more Magnesium +268.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +75%
Contains more Potassium +58.5%
Contains less Sodium -83.3%
Contains more Copper +600%
Contains more Manganese +1525%
Contains more Zinc +418.4%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 34% 102% 58% 114% 37% 2% 32% 187% 170% 0%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 85% 16% 66% 23% 8% 162% 27% 11% 162%
Contains more Calcium +909.1%
Contains more Iron +20.5%
Contains more Magnesium +268.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +75%
Contains more Potassium +58.5%
Contains less Sodium -83.3%
Contains more Copper +600%
Contains more Manganese +1525%
Contains more Zinc +418.4%
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
3
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Contains more Vitamin B2 +24.7%
Contains more Folate +300%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +85.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +92.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +121.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +2525%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.071
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%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 2% 2% 6% 0% 18% 67% 93% 33% 111% 5% 263% 4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +24.7%
Contains more Folate +300%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +85.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +92.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +121.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +2525%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.071

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +16100%
Contains more Protein +16.8%
Contains more Fats +101.9%
Equal in Water - 54.49
20% 11% 8% 60%
Protein: 20.29 g
Fats: 10.8 g
Carbs: 7.64 g
Water: 59.65 g
Other: 1.62 g
24% 22% 54%
Protein: 23.69 g
Fats: 21.81 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 54.49 g
Other: 0.01 g
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +16100%
Contains more Protein +16.8%
Contains more Fats +101.9%
Equal in Water - 54.49

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -73.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +318.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +228.2%
25% 32% 43%
Saturated Fat: 2.539 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.205 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.3 g
46% 50% 5%
Saturated Fat: 9.684 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 10.519 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.027 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -73.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +318.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +228.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Tempeh Rib eye steak Opinion
Net carbs 7.64g 0g Tempeh
Protein 20.29g 23.69g Rib eye steak
Fats 10.8g 21.81g Rib eye steak
Carbs 7.64g 0g Tempeh
Calories 192kcal 291kcal Rib eye steak
Calcium 111mg 11mg Tempeh
Iron 2.7mg 2.24mg Tempeh
Magnesium 81mg 22mg Tempeh
Phosphorus 266mg 152mg Tempeh
Potassium 412mg 260mg Tempeh
Sodium 9mg 54mg Tempeh
Zinc 1.14mg 5.91mg Rib eye steak
Copper 0.56mg 0.08mg Tempeh
Manganese 1.3mg 0.08mg Tempeh
Selenium 0µg 29.7µg Rib eye steak
Vitamin A 0IU 25IU Rib eye steak
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 8µg Rib eye steak
Vitamin E 0.1mg Rib eye steak
Vitamin D 0IU 7IU Rib eye steak
Vitamin D 0µg 0.2µg Rib eye steak
Vitamin B1 0.078mg 0.071mg Tempeh
Vitamin B2 0.358mg 0.287mg Tempeh
Vitamin B3 2.64mg 4.908mg Rib eye steak
Vitamin B5 0.278mg 0.536mg Rib eye steak
Vitamin B6 0.215mg 0.477mg Rib eye steak
Folate 24µg 6µg Tempeh
Vitamin B12 0.08µg 2.1µg Rib eye steak
Vitamin K 1.6µg Rib eye steak
Tryptophan 0.194mg 0.265mg Rib eye steak
Threonine 0.796mg 1.116mg Rib eye steak
Isoleucine 0.88mg 1.103mg Rib eye steak
Leucine 1.43mg 2.041mg Rib eye steak
Lysine 0.908mg 2.269mg Rib eye steak
Methionine 0.175mg 0.641mg Rib eye steak
Phenylalanine 0.893mg 0.95mg Rib eye steak
Valine 0.92mg 1.184mg Rib eye steak
Histidine 0.466mg 0.888mg Rib eye steak
Cholesterol 0mg 80mg Tempeh
Trans Fat 0g 1.478g Tempeh
Saturated Fat 2.539g 9.684g Tempeh
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g Rib eye steak
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g Rib eye steak
Omega-3 - DPA 0.014g Rib eye steak
Monounsaturated Fat 3.205g 10.519g Rib eye steak
Polyunsaturated fat 4.3g 1.027g Tempeh
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.005g Rib eye steak
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.7g Rib eye steak
Omega-3 - ALA 0.038g Rib eye steak
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.024g Rib eye steak

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Tempeh Rib eye steak
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
50%
Rib eye steak
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
73%
Tempeh
56%
Rib eye steak

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tempeh
Tempeh is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tempeh
Tempeh contains less Sodium (difference - 45mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tempeh
Tempeh is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 80mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Tempeh
Tempeh is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 7.145g)
Which food is cheaper?
Tempeh
Tempeh is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Tempeh
Tempeh is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Rib eye steak
Rib eye steak is lower in glycemic index (difference - 15)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Rib eye steak
Rib eye steak is relatively richer in vitamins

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. Rib eye steak - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173392/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.