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Bamboo shoots vs. Tempeh — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between bamboo shoots and tempeh

  • Bamboo shoots have more vitamin B1; however, tempeh is richer in manganese, copper, phosphorus, iron, vitamin B2, magnesium, vitamin B3, and calcium.
  • Tempeh covers your daily manganese needs 45% more than bamboo shoots.
  • Tempeh has 2 times less vitamin B1 than bamboo shoots. Bamboo shoots have 0.15mg of vitamin B1, while tempeh has 0.078mg.
  • Bamboo shoots contain less saturated fat.
  • Bamboo shoots have a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of bamboo shoots is 32, while the glycemic index of tempeh is 15.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Bamboo shoots, raw and Tempeh.

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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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 2.1% 3.9% 47% 19% 63% 30% 25% 0.52% 34% 4.4%
Tempeh
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 58% 33% 36% 101% 187% 31% 114% 1.2% 170% 0%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +29.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -55.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +2600%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +753.8%
Contains more IronIron +440%
Contains more CopperCopper +194.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +350.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +396.2%
~equal in Zinc ~1.14mg

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 13% 0.33% 20% 0% 38% 16% 11% 9.7% 55% 0% 0% 5.3% 0%
Tempeh
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Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 0% 0% 0% 20% 83% 50% 17% 50% 10% 0% 18% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +92.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +11.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +411.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +340%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +72.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +242.9%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
3% 5% 91%
Protein: 2.6 g
Fats: 0.3 g
Carbs: 5.2 g
Water: 91 g
Other: 0.9 g
Tempeh
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20% 11% 8% 60%
Protein: 20.29 g
Fats: 10.8 g
Carbs: 7.64 g
Water: 59.65 g
Other: 1.62 g
Contains more WaterWater +52.6%
Contains more ProteinProtein +680.4%
Contains more FatsFats +3500%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +46.9%
Contains more OtherOther +80%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
33% 3% 64%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.069 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.007 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.134 g
Tempeh
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25% 32% 43%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.539 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 3.205 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 4.3 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -97.3%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +45685.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +3109%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Bamboo shoots Tempeh
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Lower in price Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Bamboo shoots Tempeh DV% diff.
Manganese 0.262mg 1.3mg 45%
Copper 0.19mg 0.56mg 41%
Protein 2.6g 20.29g 35%
Phosphorus 59mg 266mg 30%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.134g 4.3g 28%
Iron 0.5mg 2.7mg 28%
Vitamin B2 0.07mg 0.358mg 22%
Magnesium 3mg 81mg 19%
Fats 0.3g 10.8g 16%
Vitamin B3 0.6mg 2.64mg 13%
Saturated fat 0.069g 2.539g 11%
Calcium 13mg 111mg 10%
Fiber 2.2g 9%
Monounsaturated fat 0.007g 3.205g 8%
Calories 27kcal 192kcal 8%
Vitamin E 1mg 7%
Vitamin B1 0.15mg 0.078mg 6%
Folate 7µg 24µg 4%
Potassium 533mg 412mg 4%
Vitamin C 4mg 0mg 4%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.08µg 3%
Vitamin B5 0.161mg 0.278mg 2%
Vitamin B6 0.24mg 0.215mg 2%
Selenium 0.8µg 0µg 1%
Carbs 5.2g 7.64g 1%
Net carbs 3g 7.64g N/A
Sugar 3g N/A
Zinc 1.1mg 1.14mg 0%
Sodium 4mg 9mg 0%
Vitamin A 1µg 0µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.027mg 0.194mg 0%
Threonine 0.086mg 0.796mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.088mg 0.88mg 0%
Leucine 0.14mg 1.43mg 0%
Lysine 0.134mg 0.908mg 0%
Methionine 0.03mg 0.175mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.09mg 0.893mg 0%
Valine 0.106mg 0.92mg 0%
Histidine 0.042mg 0.466mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Bamboo shoots Tempeh
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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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
13%
Bamboo shoots
19%
Tempeh
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
23%
Bamboo shoots
73%
Tempeh

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tempeh
Tempeh is lower in Sugar (difference - 3g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tempeh
Tempeh is lower in glycemic index (difference - 17)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Tempeh
Tempeh is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Bamboo shoots
Bamboo shoots contains less Sodium (difference - 5mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Bamboo shoots
Bamboo shoots is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.47g)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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.

References

All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.

  1. Bamboo shoots - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169210/nutrients
  2. Tempeh - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174272/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.