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Tempeh vs. Kit Kat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Tempeh and Kit Kat

  • Tempeh has more Manganese, Copper, Iron, Phosphorus, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B2, and Magnesium, however, Kit Kat is higher in Vitamin B12.
  • Kit Kat covers your daily need of Saturated Fat 77% more than Tempeh.
  • Tempeh has 13 times more Manganese than Kit Kat. While Tempeh has 1.3mg of Manganese, Kit Kat has only 0.1mg.
  • Tempeh has less Saturated Fat.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Tempeh and Candies, KIT KAT Wafer 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
8
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Contains more Iron +170%
Contains more Magnesium +118.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +97%
Contains more Potassium +78.4%
Contains less Sodium -83.3%
Contains more Zinc +1166.7%
Contains more Copper +154.5%
Contains more Manganese +1200%
Contains more Calcium +12.6%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
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 38% 38% 27% 58% 21% 8% 3% 74% 14% 28%
Contains more Iron +170%
Contains more Magnesium +118.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +97%
Contains more Potassium +78.4%
Contains less Sodium -83.3%
Contains more Zinc +1166.7%
Contains more Copper +154.5%
Contains more Manganese +1200%
Contains more Calcium +12.6%
Contains more Selenium +∞%

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
4
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Contains more Vitamin B2 +70.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +428%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +975%
Contains more Folate +71.4%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +50%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +130.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +600%
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 5% 7% 0% 0% 30% 49% 10% 39% 5% 11% 70% 14%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +70.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +428%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +975%
Contains more Folate +71.4%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +50%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +130.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +600%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Tempeh
3
:
Contains more Protein +211.7%
Contains more Water +3559.5%
Contains more Other +26.6%
Contains more Fats +140.6%
Contains more Carbs +745.4%
20% 11% 8% 60%
Protein: 20.29 g
Fats: 10.8 g
Carbs: 7.64 g
Water: 59.65 g
Other: 1.62 g
7% 26% 65%
Protein: 6.51 g
Fats: 25.99 g
Carbs: 64.59 g
Water: 1.63 g
Other: 1.28 g
Contains more Protein +211.7%
Contains more Water +3559.5%
Contains more Other +26.6%
Contains more Fats +140.6%
Contains more Carbs +745.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Tempeh
2
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Contains less Saturated Fat -85.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +380.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +82.3%
25% 32% 43%
Saturated Fat: 2.539 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.205 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.3 g
73% 24% 4%
Saturated Fat: 17.953 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.844 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.895 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -85.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +380.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +82.3%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Tempeh Kit Kat
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol 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 Tempeh Kit Kat Opinion
Net carbs 7.64g 63.59g Kit Kat
Protein 20.29g 6.51g Tempeh
Fats 10.8g 25.99g Kit Kat
Carbs 7.64g 64.59g Kit Kat
Calories 192kcal 518kcal Kit Kat
Starch 10.6g Kit Kat
Fructose 0.2g Kit Kat
Sugar 48.68g Tempeh
Fiber 1g Kit Kat
Calcium 111mg 125mg Kit Kat
Iron 2.7mg 1mg Tempeh
Magnesium 81mg 37mg Tempeh
Phosphorus 266mg 135mg Tempeh
Potassium 412mg 231mg Tempeh
Sodium 9mg 54mg Tempeh
Zinc 1.14mg 0.09mg Tempeh
Copper 0.56mg 0.22mg Tempeh
Manganese 1.3mg 0.1mg Tempeh
Selenium 0µg 5µg Kit Kat
Vitamin A 0IU 81IU Kit Kat
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 24µg Kit Kat
Vitamin E 0.34mg Kit Kat
Vitamin B1 0.078mg 0.117mg Kit Kat
Vitamin B2 0.358mg 0.21mg Tempeh
Vitamin B3 2.64mg 0.5mg Tempeh
Vitamin B5 0.278mg 0.64mg Kit Kat
Vitamin B6 0.215mg 0.02mg Tempeh
Folate 24µg 14µg Tempeh
Vitamin B12 0.08µg 0.56µg Kit Kat
Vitamin K 5.2µg Kit Kat
Tryptophan 0.194mg 0.09mg Tempeh
Threonine 0.796mg 0.19mg Tempeh
Isoleucine 0.88mg 0.28mg Tempeh
Leucine 1.43mg 0.52mg Tempeh
Lysine 0.908mg 0.28mg Tempeh
Methionine 0.175mg 0.16mg Tempeh
Phenylalanine 0.893mg 0.27mg Tempeh
Valine 0.92mg 0.36mg Tempeh
Histidine 0.466mg 0.11mg Tempeh
Cholesterol 0mg 11mg Tempeh
Trans Fat 0g 0.099g Tempeh
Saturated Fat 2.539g 17.953g Tempeh
Monounsaturated Fat 3.205g 5.844g Kit Kat
Polyunsaturated fat 4.3g 0.895g Tempeh
Omega-3 - ALA 0.075g Kit Kat

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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

Comparison summary

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 Cholesterol?
Tempeh
Tempeh is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 11mg)
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. Tempeh - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174272/nutrients
  2. Kit Kat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167992/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.