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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.

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
Tempeh
5
:
5
Candy bar
Candy bar
Contains more Calcium +42.3%
Contains more Iron +178.4%
Contains less Sodium -94.2%
Contains more Magnesium +35.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +15.8%
Contains more Zinc +245.6%
Contains more Copper +38.2%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Equal in Potassium - 407
Equal in Manganese - 1.243
Tempeh
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 34% 102% 58% 114% 37% 2% 32% 187% 170% 0%
Candy bar
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 24% 37% 79% 132% 36% 21% 108% 258% 163% 26%
Contains more Calcium +42.3%
Contains more Iron +178.4%
Contains less Sodium -94.2%
Contains more Magnesium +35.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +15.8%
Contains more Zinc +245.6%
Contains more Copper +38.2%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Equal in Potassium - 407
Equal in Manganese - 1.243

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
Tempeh
2
:
7
Candy bar
Candy bar
Contains more Vitamin B2 +155.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +28.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +200.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +198.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +71062.8%
Contains more Folate +212.5%
Tempeh
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%
Candy bar
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 82% 0% 0% 25% 33% 149% 50% 35308% 57% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +155.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +28.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +200.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +198.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +71062.8%
Contains more Folate +212.5%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Tempeh
Tempeh
2
:
3
Candy bar
Candy bar
Contains more Protein +30.9%
Contains more Water +3628.1%
Contains more Fats +212%
Contains more Carbs +520.4%
Contains more Other +11.1%
Tempeh
20% 11% 8% 60%
Protein: 20.29 g
Fats: 10.8 g
Carbs: 7.64 g
Water: 59.65 g
Other: 1.62 g
Candy bar
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 Protein +30.9%
Contains more Water +3628.1%
Contains more Fats +212%
Contains more Carbs +520.4%
Contains more Other +11.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Tempeh
Tempeh
1
:
2
Candy bar
Candy bar
Contains less Saturated Fat -45.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +421.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +147.7%
Tempeh
25% 32% 43%
Saturated Fat: 2.539 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.205 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.3 g
Candy bar
15% 52% 33%
Saturated Fat: 4.678 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 16.721 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 10.65 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -45.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +421.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated 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 Opinion
Net carbs 7.64g 43.3g Candy bar
Protein 20.29g 15.5g Tempeh
Fats 10.8g 33.7g Candy bar
Carbs 7.64g 47.4g Candy bar
Calories 192kcal 522kcal Candy bar
Sugar 42.22g Tempeh
Fiber 4.1g Candy bar
Calcium 111mg 78mg Tempeh
Iron 2.7mg 0.97mg Tempeh
Magnesium 81mg 110mg Candy bar
Phosphorus 266mg 308mg Candy bar
Potassium 412mg 407mg Tempeh
Sodium 9mg 156mg Tempeh
Zinc 1.14mg 3.94mg Candy bar
Copper 0.56mg 0.774mg Candy bar
Manganese 1.3mg 1.243mg Tempeh
Selenium 0µg 4.7µg Candy bar
Vitamin E 4.1mg Candy bar
Vitamin B1 0.078mg 0.1mg Candy bar
Vitamin B2 0.358mg 0.14mg Tempeh
Vitamin B3 2.64mg 7.922mg Candy bar
Vitamin B5 0.278mg 0.83mg Candy bar
Vitamin B6 0.215mg 153mg Candy bar
Folate 24µg 75µg Candy bar
Vitamin B12 0.08µg 0µg Tempeh
Tryptophan 0.194mg 0.149mg Tempeh
Threonine 0.796mg 0.52mg Tempeh
Isoleucine 0.88mg 0.534mg Tempeh
Leucine 1.43mg 0.986mg Tempeh
Lysine 0.908mg 0.545mg Tempeh
Methionine 0.175mg 0.185mg Candy bar
Phenylalanine 0.893mg 0.787mg Tempeh
Valine 0.92mg 0.638mg Tempeh
Histidine 0.466mg 0.385mg Tempeh
Saturated Fat 2.539g 4.678g Tempeh
Monounsaturated Fat 3.205g 16.721g Candy bar
Polyunsaturated fat 4.3g 10.65g Candy bar

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Tempeh Candy bar
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
2975%
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?
?
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.