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Apple vs. Kit Kat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Apple and Kit Kat

  • Apple has less Vitamin B12, Copper, Phosphorus, Vitamin B2, Calcium, Vitamin B5, Iron, Selenium, and Vitamin B1.
  • Kit Kat's daily need coverage for Saturated Fat is 90% more.
  • Apple is lower in Saturated Fat.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Apples, raw, with skin 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.
Apple
Apple
1
:
9
Kit Kat
Kit Kat
Contains less Sodium -98.1%
Contains more Calcium +1983.3%
Contains more Iron +733.3%
Contains more Magnesium +640%
Contains more Phosphorus +1127.3%
Contains more Potassium +115.9%
Contains more Zinc +125%
Contains more Copper +714.8%
Contains more Manganese +185.7%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Apple
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 2% 5% 4% 5% 10% 1% 2% 9% 5% 0%
Kit Kat
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 38% 38% 27% 58% 21% 8% 3% 74% 14% 28%
Contains less Sodium -98.1%
Contains more Calcium +1983.3%
Contains more Iron +733.3%
Contains more Magnesium +640%
Contains more Phosphorus +1127.3%
Contains more Potassium +115.9%
Contains more Zinc +125%
Contains more Copper +714.8%
Contains more Manganese +185.7%
Contains more Selenium +∞%

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.
Apple
Apple
2
:
9
Kit Kat
Kit Kat
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +105%
Contains more Vitamin A +50%
Contains more Vitamin E +88.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +588.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +707.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +449.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +949.2%
Contains more Folate +366.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +136.4%
Apple
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 4% 4% 0% 16% 5% 6% 2% 4% 10% 3% 0% 6%
Kit Kat
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%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +105%
Contains more Vitamin A +50%
Contains more Vitamin E +88.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +588.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +707.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +449.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +949.2%
Contains more Folate +366.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +136.4%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Apple
Apple
1
:
4
Kit Kat
Kit Kat
Contains more Water +5149.1%
Contains more Protein +2403.8%
Contains more Fats +15188.2%
Contains more Carbs +367.7%
Contains more Other +540%
Apple
14% 86%
Protein: 0.26 g
Fats: 0.17 g
Carbs: 13.81 g
Water: 85.56 g
Other: 0.2 g
Kit Kat
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 Water +5149.1%
Contains more Protein +2403.8%
Contains more Fats +15188.2%
Contains more Carbs +367.7%
Contains more Other +540%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Apple
Apple
1
:
2
Kit Kat
Kit Kat
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +83385.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1654.9%
Apple
33% 8% 59%
Saturated Fat: 0.028 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.007 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.051 g
Kit Kat
73% 24% 4%
Saturated Fat: 17.953 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.844 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.895 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +83385.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1654.9%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Apple
Apple
2
:
4
Kit Kat
Kit Kat
Contains more Glucose +1418.8%
Contains more Fructose +2850%
Contains more Starch +21100%
Contains more Sucrose +1834.3%
Contains more Lactose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
Apple
20% 23% 56%
Starch: 0.05 g
Sucrose: 2.07 g
Glucose: 2.43 g
Fructose: 5.9 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Kit Kat
18% 68% 14%
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 Glucose +1418.8%
Contains more Fructose +2850%
Contains more Starch +21100%
Contains more Sucrose +1834.3%
Contains more Lactose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +∞%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Apple Kit Kat
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Apple Kit Kat Opinion
Net carbs 11.41g 63.59g Kit Kat
Protein 0.26g 6.51g Kit Kat
Fats 0.17g 25.99g Kit Kat
Carbs 13.81g 64.59g Kit Kat
Calories 52kcal 518kcal Kit Kat
Starch 0.05g 10.6g Kit Kat
Fructose 5.9g 0.2g Apple
Sugar 10.39g 48.68g Apple
Fiber 2.4g 1g Apple
Calcium 6mg 125mg Kit Kat
Iron 0.12mg 1mg Kit Kat
Magnesium 5mg 37mg Kit Kat
Phosphorus 11mg 135mg Kit Kat
Potassium 107mg 231mg Kit Kat
Sodium 1mg 54mg Apple
Zinc 0.04mg 0.09mg Kit Kat
Copper 0.027mg 0.22mg Kit Kat
Manganese 0.035mg 0.1mg Kit Kat
Selenium 0µg 5µg Kit Kat
Vitamin A 54IU 81IU Kit Kat
Vitamin A RAE 3µg 24µg Kit Kat
Vitamin E 0.18mg 0.34mg Kit Kat
Vitamin C 4.6mg 0mg Apple
Vitamin B1 0.017mg 0.117mg Kit Kat
Vitamin B2 0.026mg 0.21mg Kit Kat
Vitamin B3 0.091mg 0.5mg Kit Kat
Vitamin B5 0.061mg 0.64mg Kit Kat
Vitamin B6 0.041mg 0.02mg Apple
Folate 3µg 14µg Kit Kat
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.56µg Kit Kat
Vitamin K 2.2µg 5.2µg Kit Kat
Tryptophan 0.001mg 0.09mg Kit Kat
Threonine 0.006mg 0.19mg Kit Kat
Isoleucine 0.006mg 0.28mg Kit Kat
Leucine 0.013mg 0.52mg Kit Kat
Lysine 0.012mg 0.28mg Kit Kat
Methionine 0.001mg 0.16mg Kit Kat
Phenylalanine 0.006mg 0.27mg Kit Kat
Valine 0.012mg 0.36mg Kit Kat
Histidine 0.005mg 0.11mg Kit Kat
Cholesterol 0mg 11mg Apple
Trans Fat 0g 0.099g Apple
Saturated Fat 0.028g 17.953g Apple
Monounsaturated Fat 0.007g 5.844g Kit Kat
Polyunsaturated fat 0.051g 0.895g Kit Kat
Omega-3 - ALA 0.075g Kit Kat

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Apple Kit Kat
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
5%
Apple
20%
Kit Kat
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
4%
Apple
30%
Kit Kat

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Kit Kat
Kit Kat is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Kit Kat
Kit Kat is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Apple
Apple is lower in Sugar (difference - 38.29g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Apple
Apple contains less Sodium (difference - 53mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Apple
Apple is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 11mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Apple
Apple is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 17.925g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Apple
Apple is lower in glycemic index (difference - 14)
Which food is cheaper?
Apple
Apple is cheaper (difference - $2.5)

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. Apple - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171688/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.