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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 for 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% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Kit Kat
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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% 8% 6.8% 0% 29% 48% 9.4% 38% 4.6% 70% 13% 11% 17%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
~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 DV% diff.
Copper 0.22mg 24%
Vitamin B12 0.56µg 23%
Vitamin B2 0.21mg 16%
Fiber 5g 1g 16%
Vitamin B5 0.64mg 13%
Vitamin B1 0.117mg 10%
Magnesium 37mg 9%
Selenium 5µg 9%
Choline 31mg 6%
Calcium 64mg 125mg 6%
Protein 4.13g 6.51g 5%
Sodium 142mg 54mg 4%
Starch 10.6g 4%
Manganese 0.1mg 4%
Caffeine 14mg 4%
Vitamin K 5.2µg 4%
Folate 14µg 4%
Iron 1.27mg 1mg 3%
Phosphorus 112mg 135mg 3%
Vitamin A 24µg 3%
Vitamin B3 0.5mg 3%
Saturated fat 17.59g 17.953g 2%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.18g 0.895g 2%
Vitamin B6 0.02mg 2%
Calories 479kcal 518kcal 2%
Vitamin E 0.34mg 2%
Cholesterol 4mg 11mg 2%
Carbs 59.51g 64.59g 2%
Fats 26.93g 25.99g 1%
Potassium 254mg 231mg 1%
Monounsaturated fat 5.26g 5.844g 1%
Vitamin C 0.7mg 0mg 1%
Zinc 0.09mg 1%
Net carbs 54.51g 63.59g N/A
Sugar 48.34g 48.68g N/A
Trans fat 0.099g N/A
Tryptophan 0.09mg 0%
Threonine 0.19mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.28mg 0%
Leucine 0.52mg 0%
Lysine 0.28mg 0%
Methionine 0.16mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.27mg 0%
Valine 0.36mg 0%
Histidine 0.11mg 0%
Fructose 0.2g 0%
Omega-3 - ALA 0.075g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
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
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Almond joy
20%
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.