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Drumstick tree vs. Tempeh — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between drumstick tree and tempeh

  • Drumstick tree has more vitamin C and vitamin B5; however, tempeh has more copper, manganese, phosphorus, iron, vitamin B2, vitamin B3, and magnesium.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin C for drumstick tree is 157% higher.
  • Tempeh has 3 times less vitamin B5 than drumstick tree. Drumstick tree has 0.794mg of vitamin B5, while tempeh has 0.278mg.
  • Drumstick tree is lower in saturated fat.
  • Tempeh has a higher glycemic index than drumstick tree.

Food types used in this article are Drumstick pods, 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 32% 9% 41% 14% 28% 12% 21% 5.5% 34% 3.8%
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 +11.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +80%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +270%
Contains more IronIron +650%
Contains more CopperCopper +566.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +153.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +432%
Contains less SodiumSodium -78.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +401.9%

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 470% 1.3% 0% 0% 13% 17% 12% 48% 28% 0% 0% 33% 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 B5Vitamin B5 +185.6%
Contains more FolateFolate +83.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +47.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +383.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +325.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +79.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
2% 9% 88%
Protein: 2.1 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 8.53 g
Water: 88.2 g
Other: 0.97 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 CarbsCarbs +11.6%
Contains more WaterWater +47.9%
Contains more ProteinProtein +866.2%
Contains more FatsFats +5300%
Contains more OtherOther +67%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
24% 74% 2%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.033 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.102 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.003 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 -98.7%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +3042.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +143233.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Drumstick tree Tempeh DV% diff.
Vitamin C 141mg 0mg 157%
Copper 0.084mg 0.56mg 53%
Manganese 0.259mg 1.3mg 45%
Protein 2.1g 20.29g 36%
Phosphorus 50mg 266mg 31%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.003g 4.3g 29%
Iron 0.36mg 2.7mg 29%
Vitamin B2 0.074mg 0.358mg 22%
Fats 0.2g 10.8g 16%
Vitamin B3 0.62mg 2.64mg 13%
Fiber 3.2g 13%
Saturated fat 0.033g 2.539g 11%
Vitamin B5 0.794mg 0.278mg 10%
Magnesium 45mg 81mg 9%
Calcium 30mg 111mg 8%
Monounsaturated fat 0.102g 3.205g 8%
Calories 37kcal 192kcal 8%
Vitamin B6 0.12mg 0.215mg 7%
Zinc 0.45mg 1.14mg 6%
Folate 44µg 24µg 5%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.08µg 3%
Vitamin B1 0.053mg 0.078mg 2%
Selenium 0.7µg 0µg 1%
Sodium 42mg 9mg 1%
Potassium 461mg 412mg 1%
Carbs 8.53g 7.64g 0%
Net carbs 5.33g 7.64g N/A
Vitamin A 4µg 0µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.194mg 0%
Threonine 0.796mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.88mg 0%
Leucine 1.43mg 0%
Lysine 0.908mg 0%
Methionine 0.175mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.893mg 0%
Valine 0.92mg 0%
Histidine 0.466mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Drumstick tree 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
48%
Drumstick tree
19%
Tempeh
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
20%
Drumstick tree
73%
Tempeh

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Tempeh
Tempeh is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tempeh
Tempeh contains less Sodium (difference - 33mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Drumstick tree
Drumstick tree is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.506g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Drumstick tree
Drumstick tree is lower in glycemic index (difference - 15)
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.

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. Drumstick tree - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170483/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.