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Shallot vs. Tempeh — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between shallot and tempeh

  • Shallot has more vitamin B6 and vitamin C, while tempeh has more copper, manganese, phosphorus, vitamin B2, iron, vitamin B3, and magnesium.
  • Tempeh's daily need coverage for copper is 52% higher.
  • The amount of saturated fat in shallot is lower.
  • Tempeh has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of tempeh is 15, while the glycemic index of shallot is 30.

The food types used in this comparison are Shallots, 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 15% 11% 29% 45% 29% 11% 26% 1.6% 38% 6.5%
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 SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +285.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +200%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +23.4%
Contains more IronIron +125%
Contains more CopperCopper +536.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +185%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +343.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -25%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +345.2%

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 27% 0% 0.8% 0% 15% 4.6% 3.8% 17% 80% 0% 2% 26% 6.2%
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 EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +60.5%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +41.7%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +30%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +1690%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1220%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0.278mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
3% 17% 80%
Protein: 2.5 g
Fats: 0.1 g
Carbs: 16.8 g
Water: 79.8 g
Other: 0.8 g
Tempeh
3
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 +119.9%
Contains more WaterWater +33.8%
Contains more ProteinProtein +711.6%
Contains more FatsFats +10700%
Contains more OtherOther +102.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
24% 20% 56%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.017 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.014 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.039 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 -99.3%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +22792.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +10925.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Shallot Tempeh DV% diff.
Copper 0.088mg 0.56mg 52%
Manganese 0.292mg 1.3mg 44%
Protein 2.5g 20.29g 36%
Phosphorus 60mg 266mg 29%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.039g 4.3g 28%
Vitamin B2 0.02mg 0.358mg 26%
Iron 1.2mg 2.7mg 19%
Fats 0.1g 10.8g 16%
Vitamin B3 0.2mg 2.64mg 15%
Magnesium 21mg 81mg 14%
Fiber 3.2g 13%
Saturated fat 0.017g 2.539g 11%
Vitamin B6 0.345mg 0.215mg 10%
Vitamin C 8mg 0mg 9%
Monounsaturated fat 0.014g 3.205g 8%
Calcium 37mg 111mg 7%
Zinc 0.4mg 1.14mg 7%
Calories 72kcal 192kcal 6%
Carbs 16.8g 7.64g 3%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.08µg 3%
Folate 34µg 24µg 3%
Vitamin B1 0.06mg 0.078mg 2%
Potassium 334mg 412mg 2%
Choline 11.3mg 2%
Selenium 1.2µg 0µg 2%
Vitamin K 0.8µg 1%
Net carbs 13.6g 7.64g N/A
Sugar 7.87g N/A
Sodium 12mg 9mg 0%
Vitamin E 0.04mg 0%
Vitamin B5 0.29mg 0.278mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.028mg 0.194mg 0%
Threonine 0.098mg 0.796mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.106mg 0.88mg 0%
Leucine 0.149mg 1.43mg 0%
Lysine 0.125mg 0.908mg 0%
Methionine 0.027mg 0.175mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.081mg 0.893mg 0%
Valine 0.11mg 0.92mg 0%
Histidine 0.043mg 0.466mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Shallot 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
14%
Shallot
19%
Tempeh
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
21%
Shallot
73%
Tempeh

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tempeh
Tempeh is lower in Sugar (difference - 7.87g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tempeh
Tempeh contains less Sodium (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tempeh
Tempeh is lower in glycemic index (difference - 15)
Which food is cheaper?
Tempeh
Tempeh is cheaper (difference - $0.3)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Tempeh
Tempeh is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Shallot
Shallot is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.522g)
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. Shallot - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170499/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.