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Kit Kat vs. Sponge cake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Kit Kat and Sponge cake

  • Kit Kat has more Copper, Calcium, Vitamin B12, and Magnesium, however, Sponge cake is higher in Selenium, Iron, and Vitamin B2.
  • Kit Kat covers your daily need of Saturated Fat 83% more than Sponge cake.
  • Kit Kat has 4 times more Magnesium than Sponge cake. While Kit Kat has 37mg of Magnesium, Sponge cake has only 9mg.
  • Sponge cake has less Saturated Fat.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Candies, KIT KAT Wafer Bar and Cake, sponge, prepared from recipe.

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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.
Contains more Calcium +197.6%
Contains more Magnesium +311.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +35%
Contains more Potassium +63.8%
Contains less Sodium -76.3%
Contains more Copper +292.9%
Contains more Iron +58%
Contains more Zinc +555.6%
Contains more Manganese +67%
Contains more Selenium +270%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 38% 38% 27% 58% 21% 8% 3% 74% 14% 28%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 13% 60% 7% 43% 13% 30% 17% 19% 22% 101%
Contains more Calcium +197.6%
Contains more Magnesium +311.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +35%
Contains more Potassium +63.8%
Contains less Sodium -76.3%
Contains more Copper +292.9%
Contains more Iron +58%
Contains more Zinc +555.6%
Contains more Manganese +67%
Contains more Selenium +270%

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.
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Contains more Vitamin B5 +17.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +51.4%
Contains more Vitamin A +218.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +35.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +43.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +140.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +195%
Contains more Folate +178.6%
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%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 16% 0% 0% 0% 40% 70% 23% 33% 14% 30% 47% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +17.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +51.4%
Contains more Vitamin A +218.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +35.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +43.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +140.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +195%
Contains more Folate +178.6%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +504.4%
Contains more Carbs +11.9%
Contains more Protein +12.1%
Contains more Water +1703.7%
Equal in Other - 1.3
7% 26% 65%
Protein: 6.51 g
Fats: 25.99 g
Carbs: 64.59 g
Water: 1.63 g
Other: 1.28 g
7% 4% 58% 29%
Protein: 7.3 g
Fats: 4.3 g
Carbs: 57.7 g
Water: 29.4 g
Other: 1.3 g
Contains more Fats +504.4%
Contains more Carbs +11.9%
Contains more Protein +12.1%
Contains more Water +1703.7%
Equal in Other - 1.3

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +270.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +37.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -92.8%
73% 24% 4%
Saturated Fat: 17.953 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.844 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.895 g
37% 45% 18%
Saturated Fat: 1.301 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.576 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.649 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +270.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +37.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -92.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Kit Kat Sponge cake Opinion
Net carbs 63.59g 57.7g Kit Kat
Protein 6.51g 7.3g Sponge cake
Fats 25.99g 4.3g Kit Kat
Carbs 64.59g 57.7g Kit Kat
Calories 518kcal 297kcal Kit Kat
Starch 10.6g Kit Kat
Fructose 0.2g Kit Kat
Sugar 48.68g Sponge cake
Fiber 1g Kit Kat
Calcium 125mg 42mg Kit Kat
Iron 1mg 1.58mg Sponge cake
Magnesium 37mg 9mg Kit Kat
Phosphorus 135mg 100mg Kit Kat
Potassium 231mg 141mg Kit Kat
Sodium 54mg 228mg Kit Kat
Zinc 0.09mg 0.59mg Sponge cake
Copper 0.22mg 0.056mg Kit Kat
Manganese 0.1mg 0.167mg Sponge cake
Selenium 5µg 18.5µg Sponge cake
Vitamin A 81IU 258IU Sponge cake
Vitamin A RAE 24µg 77µg Sponge cake
Vitamin E 0.34mg Kit Kat
Vitamin B1 0.117mg 0.159mg Sponge cake
Vitamin B2 0.21mg 0.301mg Sponge cake
Vitamin B3 0.5mg 1.204mg Sponge cake
Vitamin B5 0.64mg 0.546mg Kit Kat
Vitamin B6 0.02mg 0.059mg Sponge cake
Folate 14µg 39µg Sponge cake
Vitamin B12 0.56µg 0.37µg Kit Kat
Vitamin K 5.2µg Kit Kat
Tryptophan 0.09mg 0.089mg Kit Kat
Threonine 0.19mg 0.308mg Sponge cake
Isoleucine 0.28mg 0.35mg Sponge cake
Leucine 0.52mg 0.59mg Sponge cake
Lysine 0.28mg 0.418mg Sponge cake
Methionine 0.16mg 0.192mg Sponge cake
Phenylalanine 0.27mg 0.374mg Sponge cake
Valine 0.36mg 0.395mg Sponge cake
Histidine 0.11mg 0.172mg Sponge cake
Cholesterol 11mg 170mg Kit Kat
Trans Fat 0.099g Sponge cake
Saturated Fat 17.953g 1.301g Sponge cake
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.015g Sponge cake
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.001g Sponge cake
Monounsaturated Fat 5.844g 1.576g Kit Kat
Polyunsaturated fat 0.895g 0.649g 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
Kit Kat Sponge cake
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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%
Kit Kat
22%
Sponge cake
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
30%
Kit Kat
32%
Sponge cake

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Sponge cake
Sponge cake is lower in Sugar (difference - 48.68g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Sponge cake
Sponge cake is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 16.652g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Sponge cake
Sponge cake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 4)
Which food is cheaper?
Sponge cake
Sponge cake is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Kit Kat
Kit Kat contains less Sodium (difference - 174mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Kit Kat
Kit Kat is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 159mg)
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.
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. Kit Kat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167992/nutrients
  2. Sponge cake - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172707/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.