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Tempeh vs. Edible mushroom — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Tempeh and Edible mushroom

  • Tempeh has more Manganese, Iron, Copper, Phosphorus, Magnesium, Calcium, and Vitamin B6, however, Edible mushroom has more Vitamin B5, and Selenium.
  • Daily need coverage for Manganese from Tempeh is 54% higher.
  • Edible mushroom has 51 times less Saturated Fat than Tempeh. Tempeh has 2.539g of Saturated Fat, while Edible mushroom has 0.05g.

Food types used in this article are Tempeh and Mushrooms, white, 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.
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%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 6.4% 0.9% 28% 19% 106% 14% 37% 0.65% 6.1% 51%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +800%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +3600%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +29.6%
Contains more IronIron +440%
Contains more CopperCopper +76.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +119.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +209.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +2666%
Contains less SodiumSodium -44.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%

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
3
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%
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 7% 0% 0.2% 6% 20% 93% 68% 90% 24% 5% 0% 13% 9.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +106.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +100%
Contains more FolateFolate +41.2%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +12.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +36.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +438.5%
~equal in Vitamin A ~0IU
~equal in Vitamin B1 ~0.081mg
~equal in Vitamin K ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

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

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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
24% 76%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.05 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.16 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +∞%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +2587.5%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -98%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Tempeh Edible mushroom
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 Tempeh Edible mushroom Opinion
Calories 192kcal 22kcal Tempeh
Protein 20.29g 3.09g Tempeh
Fats 10.8g 0.34g Tempeh
Vitamin C 0mg 2.1mg Edible mushroom
Net carbs 7.64g 2.26g Tempeh
Carbs 7.64g 3.26g Tempeh
Vitamin D 0IU 7IU Edible mushroom
Magnesium 81mg 9mg Tempeh
Calcium 111mg 3mg Tempeh
Potassium 412mg 318mg Tempeh
Iron 2.7mg 0.5mg Tempeh
Sugar 1.98g Tempeh
Fiber 1g Edible mushroom
Copper 0.56mg 0.318mg Tempeh
Zinc 1.14mg 0.52mg Tempeh
Phosphorus 266mg 86mg Tempeh
Sodium 9mg 5mg Edible mushroom
Vitamin E 0.01mg Edible mushroom
Vitamin D 0µg 0.2µg Edible mushroom
Manganese 1.3mg 0.047mg Tempeh
Selenium 0µg 9.3µg Edible mushroom
Vitamin B1 0.078mg 0.081mg Edible mushroom
Vitamin B2 0.358mg 0.402mg Edible mushroom
Vitamin B3 2.64mg 3.607mg Edible mushroom
Vitamin B5 0.278mg 1.497mg Edible mushroom
Vitamin B6 0.215mg 0.104mg Tempeh
Vitamin B12 0.08µg 0.04µg Tempeh
Folate 24µg 17µg Tempeh
Choline 17.3mg Edible mushroom
Saturated Fat 2.539g 0.05g Edible mushroom
Monounsaturated Fat 3.205g 0g Tempeh
Polyunsaturated fat 4.3g 0.16g Tempeh
Tryptophan 0.194mg 0.035mg Tempeh
Threonine 0.796mg 0.107mg Tempeh
Isoleucine 0.88mg 0.076mg Tempeh
Leucine 1.43mg 0.12mg Tempeh
Lysine 0.908mg 0.107mg Tempeh
Methionine 0.175mg 0.031mg Tempeh
Phenylalanine 0.893mg 0.085mg Tempeh
Valine 0.92mg 0.232mg Tempeh
Histidine 0.466mg 0.057mg Tempeh
Fructose 0.17g Edible mushroom

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Tempeh Edible mushroom
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
19%
Tempeh
26%
Edible mushroom
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
73%
Tempeh
27%
Edible mushroom

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. Tempeh - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174272/nutrients
  2. Edible mushroom - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169251/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.