Tempeh vs. Soybean — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between Tempeh and Soybean
- Tempeh has more Manganese, Copper, Vitamin B3, and Vitamin B2, however, Soybean is higher in Iron, Selenium, Folate, and Vitamin B1.
- Soybean covers your daily need of Iron 31% more than Tempeh.
- Tempeh has 7 times more Vitamin B3 than Soybean. While Tempeh has 2.64mg of Vitamin B3, Soybean has only 0.399mg.
- Soybean has less Saturated Fat.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Tempeh and Soybeans, mature 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.
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Copper
+37.6%
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Manganese
+57.8%
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Iron
+90.4%
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Potassium
+25%
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Sodium
-88.9%
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Selenium
+∞%
Equal in Calcium - 102
Equal in Magnesium - 86
Equal in Phosphorus - 245
Equal in Zinc - 1.15
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Copper
+37.6%
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Manganese
+57.8%
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Iron
+90.4%
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Potassium
+25%
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Sodium
-88.9%
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Selenium
+∞%
Equal in Calcium - 102
Equal in Magnesium - 86
Equal in Phosphorus - 245
Equal in Zinc - 1.15
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.
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Vitamin B2
+25.6%
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Vitamin B3
+561.7%
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Vitamin B5
+55.3%
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Vitamin B12
+∞%
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Vitamin A
+∞%
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Vitamin C
+∞%
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Vitamin B1
+98.7%
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Folate
+125%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.234
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Vitamin B2
+25.6%
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Vitamin B3
+561.7%
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Vitamin B5
+55.3%
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Vitamin B12
+∞%
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Vitamin A
+∞%
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Vitamin C
+∞%
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Vitamin B1
+98.7%
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Folate
+125%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.234
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Protein
+11.4%
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Fats
+20.4%
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+17.9%
Equal in Carbs - 8.36
Equal in Water - 62.55
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Protein
+11.4%
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Fats
+20.4%
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+17.9%
Equal in Carbs - 8.36
Equal in Water - 62.55
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Monounsaturated Fat
+61.8%
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Saturated Fat
-48.9%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+17.8%
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Monounsaturated Fat
+61.8%
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Saturated Fat
-48.9%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+17.8%
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 Sodium |
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Lower in Saturated Fat |
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Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
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Rich in vitamins | Equal |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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Net carbs | 7.64g | 2.36g |
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Protein | 20.29g | 18.21g |
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Fats | 10.8g | 8.97g |
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Carbs | 7.64g | 8.36g |
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Calories | 192kcal | 172kcal |
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Sugar | 3g |
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Fiber | 6g |
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Calcium | 111mg | 102mg |
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Iron | 2.7mg | 5.14mg |
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Magnesium | 81mg | 86mg |
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Phosphorus | 266mg | 245mg |
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Potassium | 412mg | 515mg |
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Sodium | 9mg | 1mg |
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Zinc | 1.14mg | 1.15mg |
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Copper | 0.56mg | 0.407mg |
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Manganese | 1.3mg | 0.824mg |
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Selenium | 0µg | 7.3µg |
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Vitamin A | 0IU | 9IU |
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Vitamin E | 0.35mg |
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Vitamin C | 0mg | 1.7mg |
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Vitamin B1 | 0.078mg | 0.155mg |
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Vitamin B2 | 0.358mg | 0.285mg |
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Vitamin B3 | 2.64mg | 0.399mg |
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Vitamin B5 | 0.278mg | 0.179mg |
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Vitamin B6 | 0.215mg | 0.234mg |
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Folate | 24µg | 54µg |
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Vitamin B12 | 0.08µg | 0µg |
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Vitamin K | 19.2µg |
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Tryptophan | 0.194mg | 0.242mg |
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Threonine | 0.796mg | 0.723mg |
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Isoleucine | 0.88mg | 0.807mg |
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Leucine | 1.43mg | 1.355mg |
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Lysine | 0.908mg | 1.108mg |
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Methionine | 0.175mg | 0.224mg |
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Phenylalanine | 0.893mg | 0.869mg |
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Valine | 0.92mg | 0.831mg |
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Histidine | 0.466mg | 0.449mg |
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Saturated Fat | 2.539g | 1.297g |
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Monounsaturated Fat | 3.205g | 1.981g |
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Polyunsaturated fat | 4.3g | 5.064g |
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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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75%

Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?

Tempeh is lower in Sugar (difference - 3g)
Which food is cheaper?

Tempeh is cheaper (difference - $3.4)
Which food contains less Sodium?

Soybean contains less Sodium (difference - 8mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?

Soybean is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.242g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?

Soybean is lower in glycemic index (difference - 1)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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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