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Tempeh

-1.4

Fermented soybean product with probiotics, fiber, and isoflavones offers anti-inflammatory and gut health benefits.

Ingredient score breakdown

Probiotics from fermentation

-0.7

Beneficial bacteria support gut barrier function and reduce systemic inflammation

Isoflavones

-0.5

Soy phytoestrogens modulate inflammatory signaling pathways

Fiber

-0.2

Prebiotic fiber feeds beneficial gut bacteria and produces anti-inflammatory SCFAs

Why this score

This score is ingredient-based and weighted by DII-inspired evidence. Foods with added sugar, refined starches, and heavy processing trend higher; foods with fiber, omega-3, and polyphenols trend lower.

FODMAP note

Lower FODMAP than whole soybeans due to fermentation, but may still cause issues in very sensitive individuals.

Healthier alternatives

  • wild salmon
  • tofu

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