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Almond joy vs. Kit Kat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Almond joy and Kit Kat

  • Almond joy is richer in Fiber, yet Kit Kat is richer in Calcium.
  • Daily need coverage for Fiber from Almond joy is 16% higher.

Food types used in this article are Candies, ALMOND JOY Candy Bar 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 0% 19% 22% 48% 0% 0% 48% 19% 0% 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 IronIron +27%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +95.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +20.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -62%
~equal in Potassium ~231mg

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.
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 2.3% 2.5% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
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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% 4.9% 6.8% 0% 29% 48% 9.4% 38% 4.6% 70% 13% 11% 17%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +92.9%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
4% 27% 60% 8%
Protein: 4.13 g
Fats: 26.93 g
Carbs: 59.51 g
Water: 8.2 g
Other: 1.23 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 WaterWater +403.1%
Contains more ProteinProtein +57.6%
~equal in Fats ~25.99g
~equal in Carbs ~64.59g
~equal in Other ~1.28g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
73% 22% 5%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 17.59 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 5.26 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.18 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 more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +31.8%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +11.1%
~equal in Saturated Fat ~17.953g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Almond joy Kit Kat Opinion
Calories 479kcal 518kcal Kit Kat
Protein 4.13g 6.51g Kit Kat
Fats 26.93g 25.99g Almond joy
Vitamin C 0.7mg 0mg Almond joy
Net carbs 54.51g 63.59g Kit Kat
Carbs 59.51g 64.59g Kit Kat
Cholesterol 4mg 11mg Almond joy
Magnesium 37mg Kit Kat
Calcium 64mg 125mg Kit Kat
Potassium 254mg 231mg Almond joy
Iron 1.27mg 1mg Almond joy
Sugar 48.34g 48.68g Almond joy
Fiber 5g 1g Almond joy
Copper 0.22mg Kit Kat
Zinc 0.09mg Kit Kat
Starch 10.6g Kit Kat
Phosphorus 112mg 135mg Kit Kat
Sodium 142mg 54mg Kit Kat
Vitamin A 42IU 81IU Kit Kat
Vitamin A 24µg Kit Kat
Vitamin E 0.34mg Kit Kat
Manganese 0.1mg Kit Kat
Selenium 5µg Kit Kat
Vitamin B1 0.117mg Kit Kat
Vitamin B2 0.21mg Kit Kat
Vitamin B3 0.5mg Kit Kat
Vitamin B5 0.64mg Kit Kat
Vitamin B6 0.02mg Kit Kat
Vitamin B12 0.56µg Kit Kat
Vitamin K 5.2µg Kit Kat
Folate 14µg Kit Kat
Trans Fat 0.099g Almond joy
Choline 31mg Kit Kat
Saturated Fat 17.59g 17.953g Almond joy
Monounsaturated Fat 5.26g 5.844g Kit Kat
Polyunsaturated fat 1.18g 0.895g Almond joy
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
Fructose 0.2g 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
Almond joy 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
0%
Almond joy
19%
Kit Kat
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
16%
Almond joy
30%
Kit Kat

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Kit Kat
Kit Kat is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Kit Kat
Kit Kat contains less Sodium (difference - 88mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Kit Kat
Kit Kat is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Almond joy
Almond joy is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 7mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Almond joy
Almond joy is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.34g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Almond joy
Almond joy is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.363g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Almond joy
Almond joy is lower in glycemic index (difference - 50)
Which food is cheaper?
Almond joy
Almond joy 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. Almond joy - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167562/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.