Tempeh vs. Short ribs — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Important differences between tempeh and short ribs
- Tempeh has more manganese, copper, vitamin B2, magnesium, and phosphorus; however, short ribs have more vitamin B12, selenium, and zinc.
- Short ribs' daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 106% more.
- Tempeh has 100 times more manganese than short ribs. Tempeh has 1.3mg of manganese, while short ribs have 0.013mg.
- Tempeh is lower in saturated fat.
- Tempeh has a higher glycemic index than short ribs.
The food varieties used in the comparison are Tempeh and Beef, rib, shortribs, separable lean and fat, choice, cooked, braised.
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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 | +440% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +825% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +83.9% |
| Contains more IronIron | +16.9% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +465.7% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +64.2% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -82% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +9900% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +328.1% |
| 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 B1Vitamin B1 | +56% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +138.7% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +380% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +3175% |
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:
21.57 g
Fats:
41.98 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
35.72 g
Other:
0.73 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +67% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +121.9% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +288.7% |
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Protein
~21.57g
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
17.8 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
18.88 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.53 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -85.7% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +181% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +489.1% |
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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.08µg | 2.62µg | 106% |
| Saturated fat | 2.539g | 17.8g | 69% |
| Manganese | 1.3mg | 0.013mg | 56% |
| Copper | 0.56mg | 0.099mg | 51% |
| Fats | 10.8g | 41.98g | 48% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 3.205g | 18.88g | 39% |
| Selenium | 0µg | 20.8µg | 38% |
| Zinc | 1.14mg | 4.88mg | 34% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 94mg | 31% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 4.3g | 1.53g | 18% |
| Magnesium | 81mg | 15mg | 16% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.358mg | 0.15mg | 16% |
| Phosphorus | 266mg | 162mg | 15% |
| Choline | 82.2mg | 15% | |
| Calories | 192kcal | 471kcal | 14% |
| Calcium | 111mg | 12mg | 10% |
| Potassium | 412mg | 224mg | 6% |
| Iron | 2.7mg | 2.31mg | 5% |
| Folate | 24µg | 5µg | 5% |
| Vitamin D | 0µg | 0.7µg | 4% |
| Protein | 20.29g | 21.57g | 3% |
| Vitamin D | 0IU | 27IU | 3% |
| Carbs | 7.64g | 0g | 3% |
| Vitamin E | 0.29mg | 2% | |
| Sodium | 9mg | 50mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.078mg | 0.05mg | 2% |
| Vitamin K | 2.4µg | 2% | |
| Vitamin B3 | 2.64mg | 2.452mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.278mg | 0.252mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 7.64g | 0g | N/A |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.215mg | 0.22mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.194mg | 0.142mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.796mg | 0.862mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.88mg | 0.981mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.43mg | 1.716mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.908mg | 1.823mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.175mg | 0.562mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.893mg | 0.852mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.92mg | 1.07mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.466mg | 0.688mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.003g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.001g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.016g | 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%
43%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
73%
48%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tempeh is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 94mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tempeh is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tempeh contains less Sodium (difference - 41mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Tempeh is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 15.261g)
Which food is cheaper?
Tempeh is cheaper (difference - $2.3)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Tempeh is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Short ribs is lower in glycemic index (difference - 15)
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.