Tempeh vs. Soybean — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between tempeh and soybeans
- Tempeh has more manganese, copper, vitamin B3, and vitamin B2; however, soybeans are higher in iron, selenium, folate, and vitamin B1.
- Soybeans cover your daily need for iron, 31% more than tempeh.
- Tempeh has 7 times more vitamin B3 than soybeans. While tempeh has 2.64mg of vitamin B3, soybeans have only 0.399mg.
- Soybeans have 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.
| Contains more CopperCopper | +37.6% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +57.8% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +25% |
| Contains more IronIron | +90.4% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -88.9% |
| 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 | +25.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +561.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +55.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +98.7% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +125% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +11.4% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +20.4% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +17.9% |
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Carbs
~8.36g
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Water
~62.55g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +61.8% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -48.9% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated 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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| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Iron | 2.7mg | 5.14mg | 31% |
| Fiber | 6g | 24% | |
| Manganese | 1.3mg | 0.824mg | 21% |
| Copper | 0.56mg | 0.407mg | 17% |
| Vitamin K | 19.2µg | 16% | |
| Vitamin B3 | 2.64mg | 0.399mg | 14% |
| Selenium | 0µg | 7.3µg | 13% |
| Choline | 47.5mg | 9% | |
| Folate | 24µg | 54µg | 8% |
| Saturated fat | 2.539g | 1.297g | 6% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.078mg | 0.155mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.358mg | 0.285mg | 6% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 4.3g | 5.064g | 5% |
| Protein | 20.29g | 18.21g | 4% |
| Potassium | 412mg | 515mg | 3% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 3.205g | 1.981g | 3% |
| Phosphorus | 266mg | 245mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.08µg | 0µg | 3% |
| Fats | 10.8g | 8.97g | 3% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.278mg | 0.179mg | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 1.7mg | 2% |
| Vitamin E | 0.35mg | 2% | |
| Calories | 192kcal | 172kcal | 1% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.215mg | 0.234mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 111mg | 102mg | 1% |
| Magnesium | 81mg | 86mg | 1% |
| Carbs | 7.64g | 8.36g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 7.64g | 2.36g | N/A |
| Sugar | 3g | N/A | |
| Zinc | 1.14mg | 1.15mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 9mg | 1mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.194mg | 0.242mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.796mg | 0.723mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.88mg | 0.807mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.43mg | 1.355mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.908mg | 1.108mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.175mg | 0.224mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.893mg | 0.869mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.92mg | 0.831mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.466mg | 0.449mg | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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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23%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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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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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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