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Kit Kat vs. Tempeh — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between kit Kat and tempeh

  • Kit Kat has more vitamin B12; however, tempeh is higher in manganese, copper, iron, phosphorus, vitamin B6, vitamin B3, vitamin B2, and magnesium.
  • Kit Kat covers your daily need for saturated fat, 77% more than tempeh.
  • Kit Kat has 7 times more vitamin B12 than tempeh. While kit Kat has 0.56µg of vitamin B12, tempeh has only 0.08µg.
  • Tempeh has less saturated fat.
  • The glycemic index of kit Kat is higher.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Candies, KIT KAT Wafer Bar 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 26% 38% 20% 38% 73% 2.5% 58% 7% 13% 27%
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 CalciumCalcium +12.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +118.9%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +78.4%
Contains more IronIron +170%
Contains more CopperCopper +154.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +1166.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +97%
Contains less SodiumSodium -83.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1200%

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 0% 8% 6.8% 0% 29% 48% 9.4% 38% 4.6% 70% 13% 11% 17%
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 AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +50%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +130.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +600%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +70.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +428%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +975%
Contains more FolateFolate +71.4%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
7% 26% 65%
Protein: 6.51 g
Fats: 25.99 g
Carbs: 64.59 g
Water: 1.63 g
Other: 1.28 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 FatsFats +140.6%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +745.4%
Contains more ProteinProtein +211.7%
Contains more WaterWater +3559.5%
Contains more OtherOther +26.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
73% 24% 4%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 17.953 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 5.844 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.895 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 more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +82.3%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -85.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +380.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Kit Kat Tempeh DV% diff.
Saturated fat 17.953g 2.539g 70%
Manganese 0.1mg 1.3mg 52%
Copper 0.22mg 0.56mg 38%
Protein 6.51g 20.29g 28%
Fats 25.99g 10.8g 23%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.895g 4.3g 23%
Iron 1mg 2.7mg 21%
Vitamin B12 0.56µg 0.08µg 20%
Carbs 64.59g 7.64g 19%
Phosphorus 135mg 266mg 19%
Calories 518kcal 192kcal 16%
Vitamin B6 0.02mg 0.215mg 15%
Vitamin B3 0.5mg 2.64mg 13%
Vitamin B2 0.21mg 0.358mg 11%
Zinc 0.09mg 1.14mg 10%
Magnesium 37mg 81mg 10%
Selenium 5µg 0µg 9%
Monounsaturated fat 5.844g 3.205g 7%
Vitamin B5 0.64mg 0.278mg 7%
Choline 31mg 6%
Potassium 231mg 412mg 5%
Vitamin K 5.2µg 4%
Caffeine 14mg 4%
Starch 10.6g 4%
Cholesterol 11mg 0mg 4%
Fiber 1g 4%
Vitamin B1 0.117mg 0.078mg 3%
Vitamin A 24µg 0µg 3%
Folate 14µg 24µg 3%
Vitamin E 0.34mg 2%
Sodium 54mg 9mg 2%
Calcium 125mg 111mg 1%
Net carbs 63.59g 7.64g N/A
Sugar 48.68g N/A
Trans fat 0.099g 0g N/A
Tryptophan 0.09mg 0.194mg 0%
Threonine 0.19mg 0.796mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.28mg 0.88mg 0%
Leucine 0.52mg 1.43mg 0%
Lysine 0.28mg 0.908mg 0%
Methionine 0.16mg 0.175mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.27mg 0.893mg 0%
Valine 0.36mg 0.92mg 0%
Histidine 0.11mg 0.466mg 0%
Fructose 0.2g 0%
Omega-3 - ALA 0.075g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Kit Kat 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
20%
Kit Kat
19%
Tempeh
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
30%
Kit Kat
73%
Tempeh

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tempeh
Tempeh is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 11mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tempeh
Tempeh is lower in Sugar (difference - 48.68g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tempeh
Tempeh contains less Sodium (difference - 45mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Tempeh
Tempeh is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 15.414g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tempeh
Tempeh is lower in glycemic index (difference - 35)
Which food is cheaper?
Tempeh
Tempeh is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Tempeh
Tempeh is relatively richer in minerals
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. Kit Kat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167992/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.