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Edible mushroom vs. Tempeh — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Edible mushroom and Tempeh

  • Edible mushroom has more Vitamin B5, and Selenium, however, Tempeh has more Manganese, Iron, Copper, Phosphorus, Magnesium, Calcium, and Vitamin B6.
  • Daily need coverage for Manganese from Tempeh is 54% higher.
  • Edible mushroom is lower in Saturated Fat.

Food types used in this article are Mushrooms, white, 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.
Contains less Sodium -44.4%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Contains more Calcium +3600%
Contains more Iron +440%
Contains more Magnesium +800%
Contains more Phosphorus +209.3%
Contains more Potassium +29.6%
Contains more Zinc +119.2%
Contains more Copper +76.1%
Contains more Manganese +2666%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 1% 19% 7% 37% 29% 1% 15% 106% 7% 51%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 34% 102% 58% 114% 37% 2% 32% 187% 170% 0%
Contains less Sodium -44.4%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Contains more Calcium +3600%
Contains more Iron +440%
Contains more Magnesium +800%
Contains more Phosphorus +209.3%
Contains more Potassium +29.6%
Contains more Zinc +119.2%
Contains more Copper +76.1%
Contains more Manganese +2666%

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.
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Tempeh
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +12.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +36.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +438.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +106.7%
Contains more Folate +41.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +100%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.078
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 1% 6% 7% 21% 93% 68% 90% 24% 13% 5% 0%
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 D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +12.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +36.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +438.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +106.7%
Contains more Folate +41.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +100%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.078

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +55%
Contains more Protein +556.6%
Contains more Fats +3076.5%
Contains more Carbs +134.4%
Contains more Other +88.4%
3% 3% 92%
Protein: 3.09 g
Fats: 0.34 g
Carbs: 3.26 g
Water: 92.45 g
Other: 0.86 g
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 Water +55%
Contains more Protein +556.6%
Contains more Fats +3076.5%
Contains more Carbs +134.4%
Contains more Other +88.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -98%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +∞%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2587.5%
24% 76%
Saturated Fat: 0.05 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.16 g
25% 32% 43%
Saturated Fat: 2.539 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.205 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.3 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -98%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +∞%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2587.5%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Edible mushroom 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
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Edible mushroom Tempeh Opinion
Net carbs 2.26g 7.64g Tempeh
Protein 3.09g 20.29g Tempeh
Fats 0.34g 10.8g Tempeh
Carbs 3.26g 7.64g Tempeh
Calories 22kcal 192kcal Tempeh
Fructose 0.17g Edible mushroom
Sugar 1.98g Tempeh
Fiber 1g Edible mushroom
Calcium 3mg 111mg Tempeh
Iron 0.5mg 2.7mg Tempeh
Magnesium 9mg 81mg Tempeh
Phosphorus 86mg 266mg Tempeh
Potassium 318mg 412mg Tempeh
Sodium 5mg 9mg Edible mushroom
Zinc 0.52mg 1.14mg Tempeh
Copper 0.318mg 0.56mg Tempeh
Manganese 0.047mg 1.3mg Tempeh
Selenium 9.3µg 0µg Edible mushroom
Vitamin E 0.01mg Edible mushroom
Vitamin D 7IU 0IU Edible mushroom
Vitamin D 0.2µg 0µg Edible mushroom
Vitamin C 2.1mg 0mg Edible mushroom
Vitamin B1 0.081mg 0.078mg Edible mushroom
Vitamin B2 0.402mg 0.358mg Edible mushroom
Vitamin B3 3.607mg 2.64mg Edible mushroom
Vitamin B5 1.497mg 0.278mg Edible mushroom
Vitamin B6 0.104mg 0.215mg Tempeh
Folate 17µg 24µg Tempeh
Vitamin B12 0.04µg 0.08µg Tempeh
Tryptophan 0.035mg 0.194mg Tempeh
Threonine 0.107mg 0.796mg Tempeh
Isoleucine 0.076mg 0.88mg Tempeh
Leucine 0.12mg 1.43mg Tempeh
Lysine 0.107mg 0.908mg Tempeh
Methionine 0.031mg 0.175mg Tempeh
Phenylalanine 0.085mg 0.893mg Tempeh
Valine 0.232mg 0.92mg Tempeh
Histidine 0.057mg 0.466mg Tempeh
Saturated Fat 0.05g 2.539g Edible mushroom
Monounsaturated Fat 0g 3.205g Tempeh
Polyunsaturated fat 0.16g 4.3g Tempeh

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Edible mushroom 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
27%
Edible mushroom
20%
Tempeh
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
27%
Edible mushroom
73%
Tempeh

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tempeh
Tempeh is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.98g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tempeh
Tempeh is lower in glycemic index (difference - 17)
Which food is cheaper?
Tempeh
Tempeh is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Tempeh
Tempeh is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Edible mushroom
Edible mushroom contains less Sodium (difference - 4mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Edible mushroom
Edible mushroom is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.489g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Edible mushroom
Edible mushroom is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

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. Edible mushroom - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169251/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.