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Kit Kat vs. Heart of palm — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Kit Kat and Heart of palm

  • Kit Kat has more Vitamin B12, Calcium, and Selenium, while Heart of palm has more Vitamin B6, Copper, Potassium, Zinc, Vitamin C, and Iron.
  • Kit Kat's daily need coverage for Saturated Fat is 90% higher.
  • The amount of Saturated Fat in Heart of palm is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Candies, KIT KAT Wafer Bar and Hearts of palm, raw.

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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 +594.4%
Contains more Magnesium +270%
Contains more Selenium +614.3%
Contains more Iron +69%
Contains more Potassium +681.8%
Contains less Sodium -74.1%
Contains more Zinc +4044.4%
Contains more Copper +192.7%
Equal in Phosphorus - 140
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 6% 64% 8% 60% 160% 2% 102% 215% 0% 4%
Contains more Calcium +594.4%
Contains more Magnesium +270%
Contains more Selenium +614.3%
Contains more Iron +69%
Contains more Potassium +681.8%
Contains less Sodium -74.1%
Contains more Zinc +4044.4%
Contains more Copper +192.7%
Equal in Phosphorus - 140

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 A +19.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +134%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +16.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +47.1%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +80%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +3950%
Contains more Folate +71.4%
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 5% 10% 0% 27% 13% 42% 17% 0% 187% 18% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +19.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +134%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +16.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +47.1%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +80%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +3950%
Contains more Folate +71.4%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +141.1%
Contains more Fats +12895%
Contains more Carbs +152.2%
Contains more Water +4163.8%
Contains more Other +55.5%
7% 26% 65%
Protein: 6.51 g
Fats: 25.99 g
Carbs: 64.59 g
Water: 1.63 g
Other: 1.28 g
3% 26% 70% 2%
Protein: 2.7 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 25.61 g
Water: 69.5 g
Other: 1.99 g
Contains more Protein +141.1%
Contains more Fats +12895%
Contains more Carbs +152.2%
Contains more Water +4163.8%
Contains more Other +55.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +116780%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +905.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.7%
73% 24% 4%
Saturated Fat: 17.953 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.844 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.895 g
33% 4% 64%
Saturated Fat: 0.046 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.005 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.089 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +116780%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +905.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.7%

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 Heart of palm
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 Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Kit Kat Heart of palm Opinion
Net carbs 63.59g 24.11g Kit Kat
Protein 6.51g 2.7g Kit Kat
Fats 25.99g 0.2g Kit Kat
Carbs 64.59g 25.61g Kit Kat
Calories 518kcal 115kcal Kit Kat
Starch 10.6g Kit Kat
Fructose 0.2g Kit Kat
Sugar 48.68g 17.16g Heart of palm
Fiber 1g 1.5g Heart of palm
Calcium 125mg 18mg Kit Kat
Iron 1mg 1.69mg Heart of palm
Magnesium 37mg 10mg Kit Kat
Phosphorus 135mg 140mg Heart of palm
Potassium 231mg 1806mg Heart of palm
Sodium 54mg 14mg Heart of palm
Zinc 0.09mg 3.73mg Heart of palm
Copper 0.22mg 0.644mg Heart of palm
Manganese 0.1mg Kit Kat
Selenium 5µg 0.7µg Kit Kat
Vitamin A 81IU 68IU Kit Kat
Vitamin A RAE 24µg 3µg Kit Kat
Vitamin E 0.34mg 0.5mg Heart of palm
Vitamin C 0mg 8mg Heart of palm
Vitamin B1 0.117mg 0.05mg Kit Kat
Vitamin B2 0.21mg 0.18mg Kit Kat
Vitamin B3 0.5mg 0.9mg Heart of palm
Vitamin B5 0.64mg Kit Kat
Vitamin B6 0.02mg 0.81mg Heart of palm
Folate 14µg 24µg Heart of palm
Vitamin B12 0.56µg 0µg Kit Kat
Vitamin K 5.2µg 0µg 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 11mg 0mg Heart of palm
Trans Fat 0.099g 0g Heart of palm
Saturated Fat 17.953g 0.046g Heart of palm
Monounsaturated Fat 5.844g 0.005g Kit Kat
Polyunsaturated fat 0.895g 0.089g Kit Kat
Omega-3 - ALA 0.075g Kit Kat

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Kit Kat Heart of palm
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%
Kit Kat
26%
Heart of palm
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
30%
Kit Kat
62%
Heart of palm

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Heart of palm
Heart of palm is lower in Sugar (difference - 31.52g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Heart of palm
Heart of palm contains less Sodium (difference - 40mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Heart of palm
Heart of palm is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 11mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Heart of palm
Heart of palm is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 17.907g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Heart of palm
Heart of palm is lower in glycemic index (difference - 18)
Which food is cheaper?
Heart of palm
Heart of palm is cheaper (difference - $3)
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. Heart of palm - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167714/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.