{"id":16867,"date":"2024-04-02T18:00:16","date_gmt":"2024-04-02T18:00:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/bestratefinders.com\/blog\/?p=16867"},"modified":"2024-04-06T10:15:53","modified_gmt":"2024-04-06T10:15:53","slug":"tempeh-vs-tofu-vs-seitan-what-are-the-main-differences","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/bestratefinders.com\/blog\/everything-else\/tempeh-vs-tofu-vs-seitan-what-are-the-main-differences\/","title":{"rendered":"Tempeh vs Tofu vs Seitan: What are the Main Differences?"},"content":{"rendered":"

Plant-based meat alternatives are having their moment in the sun, even for consumers who aren’t full-time vegetarians or vegans<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Did you know seven in 10 Americans<\/a> eat plant-based foods and return for more? Of the households buying plant-based meals, 80% are repeat buyers.<\/p>\n

Health is a primary reason people go plant-based, and science backs that choice. Eating more plant-based foods can help you reduce certain health risks, like heart disease and high blood pressure<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Fortunately, there are plenty of meat alternatives to explore. One popular comparison is tempeh vs. tofu vs. seitan \u2014 the plant-based trifecta.<\/p>\n

Let’s dive in.<\/p>\n

Plant-Based Proteins Explained<\/b><\/h2>\n

According to the Institute of Medicine, protein should make up 10% to 35%<\/a> of your calories. This includes plant-based proteins.<\/p>\n

What is tofu?<\/b><\/span><\/h3>\n

Tofu, or bean curd, is a popular meat substitute consisting of soybeans and water. The soy-water mix becomes tofu when you add a coagulant, which thickens and binds the mixture.<\/p>\n

There are three types of tofu coagulants<\/a>:<\/p>\n