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Arrowroot vs. Kit Kat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between arrowroot and kit Kat?

  • Arrowroot is richer in folate, vitamin B6, iron, and vitamin B3, while kit Kat is higher in vitamin B12, calcium, vitamin B2, copper, and selenium.
  • Kit Kat's daily need coverage for saturated fat is 90% higher.
  • Kit Kat has 24 times less folate than arrowroot. Arrowroot has 338µg of folate, while kit Kat has 14µg.
  • Arrowroot is lower in saturated fat.

We used Arrowroot, raw and Candies, KIT KAT Wafer Bar types in this comparison.

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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 18% 1.8% 40% 83% 40% 17% 42% 3.4% 23% 3.8%
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 PotassiumPotassium +96.5%
Contains more IronIron +122%
Contains more ZincZinc +600%
Contains less SodiumSodium -51.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +74%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +48%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1983.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +81.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +37.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +614.3%

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 6.3% 0.33% 0% 0% 36% 14% 32% 18% 61% 0% 0% 254% 0%
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 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +22.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +238.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +1230%
Contains more FolateFolate +2314.3%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +2300%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +255.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +119.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
4% 13% 81%
Protein: 4.24 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 13.39 g
Water: 80.75 g
Other: 1.42 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 +4854%
Contains more ProteinProtein +53.5%
Contains more FatsFats +12895%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +382.4%
~equal in Other ~1.28g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
29% 3% 68%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.039 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.004 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.092 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 less Sat. FatSaturated fat -99.8%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +146000%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +872.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Arrowroot Kit Kat DV% diff.
Folate 338µg 14µg 81%
Saturated fat 0.039g 17.953g 81%
Fats 0.2g 25.99g 40%
Calories 65kcal 518kcal 23%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.56µg 23%
Vitamin B6 0.266mg 0.02mg 19%
Carbs 13.39g 64.59g 17%
Iron 2.22mg 1mg 15%
Monounsaturated fat 0.004g 5.844g 15%
Vitamin B2 0.059mg 0.21mg 12%
Calcium 6mg 125mg 12%
Copper 0.121mg 0.22mg 11%
Selenium 0.7µg 5µg 8%
Potassium 454mg 231mg 7%
Vitamin B5 0.292mg 0.64mg 7%
Vitamin B3 1.693mg 0.5mg 7%
Choline 31mg 6%
Protein 4.24g 6.51g 5%
Zinc 0.63mg 0.09mg 5%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.092g 0.895g 5%
Phosphorus 98mg 135mg 5%
Caffeine 14mg 4%
Cholesterol 0mg 11mg 4%
Vitamin K 5.2µg 4%
Starch 10.6g 4%
Magnesium 25mg 37mg 3%
Vitamin A 1µg 24µg 3%
Manganese 0.174mg 0.1mg 3%
Vitamin B1 0.143mg 0.117mg 2%
Vitamin E 0.34mg 2%
Vitamin C 1.9mg 0mg 2%
Fiber 1.3g 1g 1%
Sodium 26mg 54mg 1%
Net carbs 12.09g 63.59g N/A
Sugar 48.68g N/A
Trans fat 0g 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
Arrowroot 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
32%
Arrowroot
20%
Kit Kat
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
27%
Arrowroot
30%
Kit Kat

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Kit Kat
Kit Kat is lower in glycemic index (difference - 8)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Arrowroot
Arrowroot is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 11mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Arrowroot
Arrowroot is lower in Sugar (difference - 48.68g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Arrowroot
Arrowroot contains less Sodium (difference - 28mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Arrowroot
Arrowroot is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 17.914g)
Which food is cheaper?
Arrowroot
Arrowroot 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. Arrowroot - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168490/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.