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Banana vs. Tempeh — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Banana and Tempeh

  • Banana has more Vitamin B6, however, Tempeh has more Copper, Manganese, Phosphorus, Iron, Vitamin B2, Magnesium, Vitamin B3, and Calcium.
  • Daily need coverage for Copper from Tempeh is 54% higher.
  • Tempeh has 2 times less Vitamin B6 than Banana. Banana has 0.367mg of Vitamin B6, while Tempeh has 0.215mg.
  • Banana is lower in Saturated Fat.

Food types used in this article are Bananas, 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.
Banana
Banana
2
:
8
Tempeh
Tempeh
Contains less Sodium -88.9%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Contains more Calcium +2120%
Contains more Iron +938.5%
Contains more Magnesium +200%
Contains more Phosphorus +1109.1%
Contains more Potassium +15.1%
Contains more Zinc +660%
Contains more Copper +617.9%
Contains more Manganese +381.5%
Banana
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 2% 10% 20% 10% 32% 1% 5% 27% 36% 6%
Tempeh
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 34% 102% 58% 114% 37% 2% 32% 187% 170% 0%
Contains less Sodium -88.9%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Contains more Calcium +2120%
Contains more Iron +938.5%
Contains more Magnesium +200%
Contains more Phosphorus +1109.1%
Contains more Potassium +15.1%
Contains more Zinc +660%
Contains more Copper +617.9%
Contains more Manganese +381.5%

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.
Banana
Banana
6
:
5
Tempeh
Tempeh
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +20.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +70.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +151.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +390.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +297%
Contains more Folate +20%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Banana
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 4% 2% 0% 29% 8% 17% 13% 21% 85% 15% 0% 2%
Tempeh
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 0% 20% 83% 50% 17% 50% 18% 10% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +20.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +70.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +151.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +390.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +297%
Contains more Folate +20%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Banana
Banana
2
:
3
Tempeh
Tempeh
Contains more Carbs +199%
Contains more Water +25.6%
Contains more Protein +1761.5%
Contains more Fats +3172.7%
Contains more Other +95.2%
Banana
23% 75%
Protein: 1.09 g
Fats: 0.33 g
Carbs: 22.84 g
Water: 74.91 g
Other: 0.83 g
Tempeh
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 Carbs +199%
Contains more Water +25.6%
Contains more Protein +1761.5%
Contains more Fats +3172.7%
Contains more Other +95.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Banana
Banana
1
:
2
Tempeh
Tempeh
Contains less Saturated Fat -95.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +9915.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +5790.4%
Banana
52% 15% 34%
Saturated Fat: 0.112 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.032 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.073 g
Tempeh
25% 32% 43%
Saturated Fat: 2.539 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.205 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.3 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -95.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +9915.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +5790.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Banana Tempeh Opinion
Net carbs 20.24g 7.64g Banana
Protein 1.09g 20.29g Tempeh
Fats 0.33g 10.8g Tempeh
Carbs 22.84g 7.64g Banana
Calories 89kcal 192kcal Tempeh
Starch 5.38g Banana
Fructose 4.85g Banana
Sugar 12.23g Tempeh
Fiber 2.6g Banana
Calcium 5mg 111mg Tempeh
Iron 0.26mg 2.7mg Tempeh
Magnesium 27mg 81mg Tempeh
Phosphorus 22mg 266mg Tempeh
Potassium 358mg 412mg Tempeh
Sodium 1mg 9mg Banana
Zinc 0.15mg 1.14mg Tempeh
Copper 0.078mg 0.56mg Tempeh
Manganese 0.27mg 1.3mg Tempeh
Selenium 1µg 0µg Banana
Vitamin A 64IU 0IU Banana
Vitamin A RAE 3µg 0µg Banana
Vitamin E 0.1mg Banana
Vitamin C 8.7mg 0mg Banana
Vitamin B1 0.031mg 0.078mg Tempeh
Vitamin B2 0.073mg 0.358mg Tempeh
Vitamin B3 0.665mg 2.64mg Tempeh
Vitamin B5 0.334mg 0.278mg Banana
Vitamin B6 0.367mg 0.215mg Banana
Folate 20µg 24µg Tempeh
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.08µg Tempeh
Vitamin K 0.5µg Banana
Tryptophan 0.009mg 0.194mg Tempeh
Threonine 0.028mg 0.796mg Tempeh
Isoleucine 0.028mg 0.88mg Tempeh
Leucine 0.068mg 1.43mg Tempeh
Lysine 0.05mg 0.908mg Tempeh
Methionine 0.008mg 0.175mg Tempeh
Phenylalanine 0.049mg 0.893mg Tempeh
Valine 0.047mg 0.92mg Tempeh
Histidine 0.077mg 0.466mg Tempeh
Saturated Fat 0.112g 2.539g Banana
Monounsaturated Fat 0.032g 3.205g Tempeh
Polyunsaturated fat 0.073g 4.3g Tempeh

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Banana Tempeh
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
16%
Banana
20%
Tempeh
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
14%
Banana
73%
Tempeh

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tempeh
Tempeh is lower in Sugar (difference - 12.23g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tempeh
Tempeh is lower in glycemic index (difference - 33)
Which food is cheaper?
Tempeh
Tempeh is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Tempeh
Tempeh is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Banana
Banana contains less Sodium (difference - 8mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Banana
Banana is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.427g)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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. Banana - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173944/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.