American cheese vs. Kit Kat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Important differences between American cheese and kit Kat
- American cheese has more calcium, phosphorus, vitamin B12, selenium, zinc, and vitamin A; however, kit Kat has more copper and vitamin B1.
- American cheese's daily need coverage for calcium is 92% more.
- American cheese has 31 times more sodium than kit Kat. American cheese has 1671mg of sodium, while kit Kat has 54mg.
- Kit Kat has a higher glycemic index than American cheese.
The food varieties used in the comparison are Cheese, pasteurized process, American, without added vitamin D 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.
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +736% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +2666.7% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +374.8% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +304% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +42.3% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +75% |
| Contains more IronIron | +58.7% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +378.3% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -96.8% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +143.9% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +941.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +135.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +11.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +170% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +167.9% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +16.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +680% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +557.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +58.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +100% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +75% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
| Nutrient |  |
 |
DV% diff. |
| Calcium | 1045mg | 125mg | 92% |
| Phosphorus | 641mg | 135mg | 72% |
| Sodium | 1671mg | 54mg | 70% |
| Vitamin B12 | 1.5µg | 0.56µg | 39% |
| Cholesterol | 100mg | 11mg | 30% |
| Selenium | 20.2µg | 5µg | 28% |
| Vitamin A | 250µg | 24µg | 25% |
| Protein | 18.13g | 6.51g | 23% |
| Zinc | 2.49mg | 0.09mg | 22% |
| Carbs | 3.7g | 64.59g | 20% |
| Copper | 0.046mg | 0.22mg | 19% |
| Fats | 31.79g | 25.99g | 9% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.015mg | 0.117mg | 9% |
| Calories | 371kcal | 518kcal | 7% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 8.236g | 5.844g | 6% |
| Iron | 0.63mg | 1mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.403mg | 0.64mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 0g | 1g | 4% |
| Caffeine | 0mg | 14mg | 4% |
| Starch | 10.6g | 4% | |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.076mg | 0.5mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.054mg | 0.02mg | 3% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.286g | 0.895g | 3% |
| Vitamin D | 23IU | 0IU | 3% |
| Vitamin E | 0.8mg | 0.34mg | 3% |
| Magnesium | 26mg | 37mg | 3% |
| Manganese | 0.041mg | 0.1mg | 3% |
| Vitamin D | 0.6µg | 0µg | 3% |
| Potassium | 132mg | 231mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.234mg | 0.21mg | 2% |
| Folate | 8µg | 14µg | 2% |
| Vitamin K | 2.6µg | 5.2µg | 2% |
| Choline | 36.2mg | 31mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 3.7g | 63.59g | N/A |
| Sugar | 2.26g | 48.68g | N/A |
| Trans fat | 1.144g | 0.099g | N/A |
| Saturated fat | 18.057g | 17.953g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.232mg | 0.09mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.772mg | 0.19mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.938mg | 0.28mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.716mg | 0.52mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 1.516mg | 0.28mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.475mg | 0.16mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.939mg | 0.27mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.187mg | 0.36mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.546mg | 0.11mg | 0% |
| Fructose | 0g | 0.2g | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.012g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.006g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.137g | 0.075g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.021g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0.001g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.001g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.033g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.009g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 0.79g | N/A |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
18.13 g
Fats:
31.79 g
Carbs:
3.7 g
Water:
39.61 g
Other:
6.77 g
Protein:
6.51 g
Fats:
25.99 g
Carbs:
64.59 g
Water:
1.63 g
Other:
1.28 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +178.5% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +22.3% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +2330.1% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +428.9% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +1645.7% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
18.057 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
8.236 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.286 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
17.953 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
5.844 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.895 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +40.9% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +43.7% |
~equal in
Saturated fat
~17.953g
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Starch:
0 g
Sucrose:
0 g
Glucose:
0 g
Fructose:
0 g
Lactose:
2.15 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0.11 g
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 GalactoseGalactose | +∞% |
| Contains more StarchStarch | +∞% |
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +∞% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +∞% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +∞% |
| Contains more LactoseLactose | +281.9% |
| Contains more MaltoseMaltose | +∞% |
