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Tempeh vs. Bamboo shoot — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Tempeh and Bamboo shoot

  • Tempeh has more Manganese, Copper, Phosphorus, Iron, Vitamin B2, Magnesium, Vitamin B3, and Calcium, however, Bamboo shoot is richer in Vitamin B1.
  • Tempeh covers your daily Manganese needs 45% more than Bamboo shoot.
  • Bamboo shoot has 37 times less Saturated Fat than Tempeh. Tempeh has 2.539g of Saturated Fat, while Bamboo shoot has 0.069g.

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

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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 more Calcium +753.8%
Contains more Iron +440%
Contains more Magnesium +2600%
Contains more Phosphorus +350.8%
Contains more Copper +194.7%
Contains more Manganese +396.2%
Contains more Potassium +29.4%
Contains less Sodium -55.6%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Equal in Zinc - 1.1
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 34% 102% 58% 114% 37% 2% 32% 187% 170% 0%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 19% 3% 26% 48% 1% 30% 64% 35% 5%
Contains more Calcium +753.8%
Contains more Iron +440%
Contains more Magnesium +2600%
Contains more Phosphorus +350.8%
Contains more Copper +194.7%
Contains more Manganese +396.2%
Contains more Potassium +29.4%
Contains less Sodium -55.6%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Equal in Zinc - 1.1

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.
Tempeh
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Contains more Vitamin B2 +411.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +340%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +72.7%
Contains more Folate +242.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +92.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +11.6%
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%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 2% 20% 0% 14% 38% 17% 12% 10% 56% 6% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +411.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +340%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +72.7%
Contains more Folate +242.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +92.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +11.6%

Macronutrient Comparison

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

Fat Type Comparison

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

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Tempeh Bamboo shoot
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 Tempeh Bamboo shoot Opinion
Net carbs 7.64g 3g Tempeh
Protein 20.29g 2.6g Tempeh
Fats 10.8g 0.3g Tempeh
Carbs 7.64g 5.2g Tempeh
Calories 192kcal 27kcal Tempeh
Sugar 3g Tempeh
Fiber 2.2g Bamboo shoot
Calcium 111mg 13mg Tempeh
Iron 2.7mg 0.5mg Tempeh
Magnesium 81mg 3mg Tempeh
Phosphorus 266mg 59mg Tempeh
Potassium 412mg 533mg Bamboo shoot
Sodium 9mg 4mg Bamboo shoot
Zinc 1.14mg 1.1mg Tempeh
Copper 0.56mg 0.19mg Tempeh
Manganese 1.3mg 0.262mg Tempeh
Selenium 0µg 0.8µg Bamboo shoot
Vitamin A 0IU 20IU Bamboo shoot
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 1µg Bamboo shoot
Vitamin E 1mg Bamboo shoot
Vitamin C 0mg 4mg Bamboo shoot
Vitamin B1 0.078mg 0.15mg Bamboo shoot
Vitamin B2 0.358mg 0.07mg Tempeh
Vitamin B3 2.64mg 0.6mg Tempeh
Vitamin B5 0.278mg 0.161mg Tempeh
Vitamin B6 0.215mg 0.24mg Bamboo shoot
Folate 24µg 7µg Tempeh
Vitamin B12 0.08µg 0µg Tempeh
Tryptophan 0.194mg 0.027mg Tempeh
Threonine 0.796mg 0.086mg Tempeh
Isoleucine 0.88mg 0.088mg Tempeh
Leucine 1.43mg 0.14mg Tempeh
Lysine 0.908mg 0.134mg Tempeh
Methionine 0.175mg 0.03mg Tempeh
Phenylalanine 0.893mg 0.09mg Tempeh
Valine 0.92mg 0.106mg Tempeh
Histidine 0.466mg 0.042mg Tempeh
Saturated Fat 2.539g 0.069g Bamboo shoot
Monounsaturated Fat 3.205g 0.007g Tempeh
Polyunsaturated fat 4.3g 0.134g Tempeh

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Tempeh Bamboo shoot
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
20%
Tempeh
14%
Bamboo shoot
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
73%
Tempeh
23%
Bamboo shoot

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 shoot
Bamboo shoot contains less Sodium (difference - 5mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Bamboo shoot
Bamboo shoot 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. Tempeh - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174272/nutrients
  2. Bamboo shoot - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169210/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.