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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 for 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.
  • The glycemic index of kit Kat is higher.

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
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 26% 38% 20% 38% 73% 2.5% 58% 7% 13% 27%
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%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +12.6%
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
4
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% 8% 6.8% 0% 29% 48% 9.4% 38% 4.6% 70% 13% 11% 17%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +70.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +428%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +975%
Contains more FolateFolate +71.4%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +50%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +130.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +600%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Tempeh
3
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 ProteinProtein +211.7%
Contains more WaterWater +3559.5%
Contains more OtherOther +26.6%
Contains more FatsFats +140.6%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +745.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Tempeh
2
25% 32% 43%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.539 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 3.205 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 4.3 g
73% 24% 4%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 17.953 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 5.844 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.895 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -85.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +380.4%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated 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 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 Tempeh Kit Kat DV% diff.
Saturated fat 2.539g 17.953g 70%
Manganese 1.3mg 0.1mg 52%
Copper 0.56mg 0.22mg 38%
Protein 20.29g 6.51g 28%
Fats 10.8g 25.99g 23%
Polyunsaturated fat 4.3g 0.895g 23%
Iron 2.7mg 1mg 21%
Vitamin B12 0.08µg 0.56µg 20%
Carbs 7.64g 64.59g 19%
Phosphorus 266mg 135mg 19%
Calories 192kcal 518kcal 16%
Vitamin B6 0.215mg 0.02mg 15%
Vitamin B3 2.64mg 0.5mg 13%
Vitamin B2 0.358mg 0.21mg 11%
Zinc 1.14mg 0.09mg 10%
Magnesium 81mg 37mg 10%
Selenium 0µg 5µg 9%
Monounsaturated fat 3.205g 5.844g 7%
Vitamin B5 0.278mg 0.64mg 7%
Choline 31mg 6%
Potassium 412mg 231mg 5%
Vitamin K 5.2µg 4%
Caffeine 14mg 4%
Starch 10.6g 4%
Cholesterol 0mg 11mg 4%
Fiber 1g 4%
Vitamin B1 0.078mg 0.117mg 3%
Vitamin A 0µg 24µg 3%
Folate 24µg 14µg 3%
Vitamin E 0.34mg 2%
Sodium 9mg 54mg 2%
Calcium 111mg 125mg 1%
Net carbs 7.64g 63.59g N/A
Sugar 48.68g N/A
Trans fat 0g 0.099g N/A
Tryptophan 0.194mg 0.09mg 0%
Threonine 0.796mg 0.19mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.88mg 0.28mg 0%
Leucine 1.43mg 0.52mg 0%
Lysine 0.908mg 0.28mg 0%
Methionine 0.175mg 0.16mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.893mg 0.27mg 0%
Valine 0.92mg 0.36mg 0%
Histidine 0.466mg 0.11mg 0%
Fructose 0.2g 0%
Omega-3 - ALA 0.075g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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

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. 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.