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Tempeh vs. Candy bar — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between tempeh and candy bar

  • Tempeh has more iron and vitamin B2, while candy bar has more vitamin B6, vitamin B3, zinc, copper, folate, vitamin B5, and selenium.
  • Candy bar's daily need coverage for vitamin B6 is 11753% higher.
  • Candy bar contains 3 times less iron than tempeh. Tempeh contains 2.7mg of iron, while candy bar contains 0.97mg.
  • The amount of saturated fat in tempeh is lower.
  • Tempeh has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of tempeh is 15, while the glycemic index of candy bar is 51.

The food types used in this comparison are Tempeh and Candies, peanut bar.

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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 79% 23% 36% 36% 258% 107% 132% 20% 162% 26%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +42.3%
Contains more IronIron +178.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -94.2%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +35.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +38.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +245.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +15.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
~equal in Potassium ~407mg
~equal in Manganese ~1.243mg

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
2
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 0% 0% 82% 0% 25% 32% 149% 50% 35308% 0% 0% 56% 16%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +155.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +28.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +200.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +198.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +71062.8%
Contains more FolateFolate +212.5%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~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
16% 34% 47% 2%
Protein: 15.5 g
Fats: 33.7 g
Carbs: 47.4 g
Water: 1.6 g
Other: 1.8 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +30.9%
Contains more WaterWater +3628.1%
Contains more FatsFats +212%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +520.4%
Contains more OtherOther +11.1%

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
15% 52% 33%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 4.678 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 16.721 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 10.65 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -45.7%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +421.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +147.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Tempeh Candy bar DV% diff.
Vitamin B6 0.215mg 153mg 11753%
Polyunsaturated fat 4.3g 10.65g 42%
Fats 10.8g 33.7g 35%
Monounsaturated fat 3.205g 16.721g 34%
Vitamin B3 2.64mg 7.922mg 33%
Vitamin E 4.1mg 27%
Zinc 1.14mg 3.94mg 25%
Copper 0.56mg 0.774mg 24%
Iron 2.7mg 0.97mg 22%
Calories 192kcal 522kcal 17%
Vitamin B2 0.358mg 0.14mg 17%
Fiber 4.1g 16%
Carbs 7.64g 47.4g 13%
Folate 24µg 75µg 13%
Vitamin B5 0.278mg 0.83mg 11%
Saturated fat 2.539g 4.678g 10%
Protein 20.29g 15.5g 10%
Selenium 0µg 4.7µg 9%
Magnesium 81mg 110mg 7%
Phosphorus 266mg 308mg 6%
Sodium 9mg 156mg 6%
Choline 29.4mg 5%
Calcium 111mg 78mg 3%
Vitamin B12 0.08µg 0µg 3%
Vitamin B1 0.078mg 0.1mg 2%
Manganese 1.3mg 1.243mg 2%
Net carbs 7.64g 43.3g N/A
Potassium 412mg 407mg 0%
Sugar 42.22g N/A
Tryptophan 0.194mg 0.149mg 0%
Threonine 0.796mg 0.52mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.88mg 0.534mg 0%
Leucine 1.43mg 0.986mg 0%
Lysine 0.908mg 0.545mg 0%
Methionine 0.175mg 0.185mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.893mg 0.787mg 0%
Valine 0.92mg 0.638mg 0%
Histidine 0.466mg 0.385mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Tempeh Candy bar
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
2748%
Candy bar
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
73%
Tempeh
88%
Candy bar

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tempeh
Tempeh is lower in Sugar (difference - 42.22g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tempeh
Tempeh contains less Sodium (difference - 147mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Tempeh
Tempeh is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.139g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tempeh
Tempeh is lower in glycemic index (difference - 36)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Candy bar
Candy bar is relatively richer in vitamins
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 minerals?
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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. Candy bar - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169585/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.