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Brown sugar vs. Kit Kat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Brown sugar and Kit Kat

  • Brown sugar has less Vitamin B12, Copper, Phosphorus, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B5, Vitamin B1, Selenium, Magnesium, and Choline than Kit Kat.
  • Kit Kat covers your daily need of Saturated Fat 90% more than Brown sugar.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Sugars, brown 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.
Brown sugar
Brown sugar
1
:
9
Kit Kat
Kit Kat
Contains less Sodium -48.1%
Contains more Calcium +50.6%
Contains more Iron +40.8%
Contains more Magnesium +311.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +3275%
Contains more Potassium +73.7%
Contains more Zinc +200%
Contains more Copper +368.1%
Contains more Manganese +56.3%
Contains more Selenium +316.7%
Brown sugar
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 25% 27% 7% 2% 12% 4% 1% 16% 9% 7%
Kit Kat
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 38% 38% 27% 58% 21% 8% 3% 74% 14% 28%
Contains less Sodium -48.1%
Contains more Calcium +50.6%
Contains more Iron +40.8%
Contains more Magnesium +311.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +3275%
Contains more Potassium +73.7%
Contains more Zinc +200%
Contains more Copper +368.1%
Contains more Manganese +56.3%
Contains more Selenium +316.7%

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.
Brown sugar
Brown sugar
1
:
9
Kit Kat
Kit Kat
Contains more Vitamin B6 +105%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +354.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +384.8%
Contains more Folate +1300%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Brown sugar
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% 0% 0% 3% 8% 10% 1% 0% 0%
Kit Kat
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 B6 +105%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +354.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +384.8%
Contains more Folate +1300%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Brown sugar
Brown sugar
1
:
4
Kit Kat
Kit Kat
Contains more Carbs +51.9%
Contains more Protein +5325%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Water +21.6%
Contains more Other +184.4%
Brown sugar
98%
Protein: 0.12 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 98.09 g
Water: 1.34 g
Other: 0.45 g
Kit Kat
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 Carbs +51.9%
Contains more Protein +5325%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Water +21.6%
Contains more Other +184.4%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Brown sugar
Brown sugar
3
:
3
Kit Kat
Kit Kat
Contains more Sucrose +136.2%
Contains more Glucose +743.8%
Contains more Fructose +455%
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Lactose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
Brown sugar
97%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 94.56 g
Glucose: 1.35 g
Fructose: 1.11 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Kit Kat
18% 68% 14%
Starch: 10.6 g
Sucrose: 40.04 g
Glucose: 0.16 g
Fructose: 0.2 g
Lactose: 8.21 g
Maltose: 0.07 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Sucrose +136.2%
Contains more Glucose +743.8%
Contains more Fructose +455%
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Lactose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +∞%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Brown sugar Kit Kat Opinion
Net carbs 98.09g 63.59g Brown sugar
Protein 0.12g 6.51g Kit Kat
Fats 0g 25.99g Kit Kat
Carbs 98.09g 64.59g Brown sugar
Calories 380kcal 518kcal Kit Kat
Starch 10.6g Kit Kat
Fructose 1.11g 0.2g Brown sugar
Sugar 97.02g 48.68g Kit Kat
Fiber 0g 1g Kit Kat
Calcium 83mg 125mg Kit Kat
Iron 0.71mg 1mg Kit Kat
Magnesium 9mg 37mg Kit Kat
Phosphorus 4mg 135mg Kit Kat
Potassium 133mg 231mg Kit Kat
Sodium 28mg 54mg Brown sugar
Zinc 0.03mg 0.09mg Kit Kat
Copper 0.047mg 0.22mg Kit Kat
Manganese 0.064mg 0.1mg Kit Kat
Selenium 1.2µg 5µg Kit Kat
Vitamin A 0IU 81IU Kit Kat
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 24µg Kit Kat
Vitamin E 0mg 0.34mg Kit Kat
Vitamin B1 0mg 0.117mg Kit Kat
Vitamin B2 0mg 0.21mg Kit Kat
Vitamin B3 0.11mg 0.5mg Kit Kat
Vitamin B5 0.132mg 0.64mg Kit Kat
Vitamin B6 0.041mg 0.02mg Brown sugar
Folate 1µg 14µg Kit Kat
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.56µg Kit Kat
Vitamin K 0µg 5.2µg Kit Kat
Tryptophan 0.09mg Kit Kat
Threonine 0.19mg Kit Kat
Isoleucine 0.28mg Kit Kat
Leucine 0.52mg Kit Kat
Lysine 0.28mg Kit Kat
Methionine 0.16mg Kit Kat
Phenylalanine 0.27mg Kit Kat
Valine 0.36mg Kit Kat
Histidine 0.11mg Kit Kat
Cholesterol 0mg 11mg Brown sugar
Trans Fat 0.099g Brown sugar
Saturated Fat 0g 17.953g Brown sugar
Monounsaturated Fat 0g 5.844g Kit Kat
Polyunsaturated fat 0g 0.895g Kit Kat
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
Brown sugar 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
2%
Brown sugar
20%
Kit Kat
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
11%
Brown sugar
30%
Kit Kat

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Kit Kat
Kit Kat is lower in Sugar (difference - 48.34g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Kit Kat
Kit Kat is lower in glycemic index (difference - 21)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Kit Kat
Kit Kat is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Kit Kat
Kit Kat is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Brown sugar
Brown sugar contains less Sodium (difference - 26mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Brown sugar
Brown sugar is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 11mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Brown sugar
Brown sugar is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 17.953g)
Which food is cheaper?
Brown sugar
Brown sugar is cheaper (difference - $3)

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. Brown sugar - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168833/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.