Tempeh vs. Soybean meal — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between tempeh and soybean meal
- Tempeh has less copper, iron, manganese, folate, phosphorus, potassium, magnesium, vitamin B1, zinc, and vitamin B5 than soybean meal.
- Soybean meal covers your daily need for copper, 160% more than tempeh.
- The glycemic index of soybean meal is higher.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Tempeh and Soy meal, defatted, raw.
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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 | +277.8% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +119.8% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +504.4% |
| Contains more IronIron | +407.4% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +257.1% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +343.9% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +163.5% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -66.7% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +192.3% |
| 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 | +42.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +785.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +610.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +164.7% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +1162.5% |
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:
49.2 g
Fats:
2.39 g
Carbs:
35.89 g
Water:
6.94 g
Other:
5.58 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +351.9% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +759.5% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +142.5% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +369.8% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +244.4% |
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
0.268 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.409 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.045 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +683.6% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +311.5% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -89.4% |
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 Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Lower in Sugar | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Copper | 0.56mg | 2mg | 160% |
| Iron | 2.7mg | 13.7mg | 138% |
| Manganese | 1.3mg | 3.8mg | 109% |
| Folate | 24µg | 303µg | 70% |
| Phosphorus | 266mg | 701mg | 62% |
| Potassium | 412mg | 2490mg | 61% |
| Protein | 20.29g | 49.2g | 58% |
| Magnesium | 81mg | 306mg | 54% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.078mg | 0.691mg | 51% |
| Zinc | 1.14mg | 5.06mg | 36% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.278mg | 1.976mg | 34% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.215mg | 0.569mg | 27% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 4.3g | 1.045g | 22% |
| Calcium | 111mg | 244mg | 13% |
| Fats | 10.8g | 2.39g | 13% |
| Saturated fat | 2.539g | 0.268g | 10% |
| Carbs | 7.64g | 35.89g | 9% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.358mg | 0.251mg | 8% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 3.205g | 0.409g | 7% |
| Calories | 192kcal | 337kcal | 7% |
| Selenium | 0µg | 3.3µg | 6% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.08µg | 0µg | 3% |
| Net carbs | 7.64g | 35.89g | N/A |
| Sodium | 9mg | 3mg | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 2µg | 0% |
| Vitamin B3 | 2.64mg | 2.587mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.194mg | 0.653mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.796mg | 1.952mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.88mg | 2.18mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.43mg | 3.66mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.908mg | 2.991mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.175mg | 0.606mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.893mg | 2.346mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.92mg | 2.243mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.466mg | 1.212mg | 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
19%
58%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
73%
264%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tempeh is lower in glycemic index (difference - 53)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Soybean meal contains less Sodium (difference - 6mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Soybean meal is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.271g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Soybean meal is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
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.