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Aspartame vs. Kit Kat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between aspartame and kit Kat?

  • Kit Kat has more copper, vitamin B1,2, phosphorus, vitamin B2, vitamin B5, calcium, iron, vitamin B1, and magnesium than aspartame.
  • Kit Kat's daily need coverage for saturated fat is 90% higher.

We used Sweeteners, tabletop, aspartame, EQUAL, packets 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 0% 0% 0.35% 1.5% 0% 0.27% 0% 0% 0% 2.7%
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 less SodiumSodium -100%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +∞%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +∞%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +5675%
Contains more IronIron +2400%
Contains more CopperCopper +∞%
Contains more ZincZinc +800%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +∞%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +900%

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 0% 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 AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
2% 89% 9%
Protein: 2.17 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 89.08 g
Water: 8.75 g
Other: 0 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 CarbsCarbs +37.9%
Contains more WaterWater +436.8%
Contains more ProteinProtein +200%
Contains more FatsFats +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +∞%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
100%
Starch: 8.36 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 0 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
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 StarchStarch +26.8%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +∞%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +∞%
Contains more FructoseFructose +∞%
Contains more LactoseLactose +∞%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +∞%
~equal in Galactose ~0g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Aspartame Kit Kat DV% diff.
Saturated fat 0g 17.953g 82%
Fats 0g 25.99g 40%
Copper 0mg 0.22mg 24%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.56µg 23%
Phosphorus 0mg 135mg 19%
Vitamin B2 0mg 0.21mg 16%
Monounsaturated fat 0g 5.844g 15%
Vitamin B5 0mg 0.64mg 13%
Calcium 0mg 125mg 13%
Iron 0.04mg 1mg 12%
Vitamin B1 0mg 0.117mg 10%
Protein 2.17g 6.51g 9%
Magnesium 0mg 37mg 9%
Calories 365kcal 518kcal 8%
Selenium 0.5µg 5µg 8%
Carbs 89.08g 64.59g 8%
Potassium 4mg 231mg 7%
Polyunsaturated fat 0g 0.895g 6%
Choline 0mg 31mg 6%
Folate 0µg 14µg 4%
Vitamin K 0µg 5.2µg 4%
Manganese 0mg 0.1mg 4%
Cholesterol 0mg 11mg 4%
Fiber 0g 1g 4%
Caffeine 0mg 14mg 4%
Vitamin B3 0mg 0.5mg 3%
Vitamin A 0µg 24µg 3%
Vitamin B6 0mg 0.02mg 2%
Sodium 0mg 54mg 2%
Vitamin E 0mg 0.34mg 2%
Starch 8.36g 10.6g 1%
Zinc 0.01mg 0.09mg 1%
Net carbs 89.08g 63.59g N/A
Sugar 80.7g 48.68g N/A
Trans fat 0.099g N/A
Tryptophan 0mg 0.09mg 0%
Threonine 0mg 0.19mg 0%
Isoleucine 0mg 0.28mg 0%
Leucine 0mg 0.52mg 0%
Lysine 0mg 0.28mg 0%
Methionine 0mg 0.16mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.186mg 0.27mg 0%
Valine 0mg 0.36mg 0%
Histidine 0mg 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
Aspartame 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%
Aspartame
20%
Kit Kat
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
0%
Aspartame
30%
Kit Kat

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Kit Kat
Kit Kat is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Kit Kat
Kit Kat is lower in Sugar (difference - 32.02g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Kit Kat
Kit Kat is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Aspartame
Aspartame is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 11mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Aspartame
Aspartame contains less Sodium (difference - 54mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Aspartame
Aspartame is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 17.953g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Aspartame
Aspartame is lower in glycemic index (difference - 50)
Which food is cheaper?
Aspartame
Aspartame 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. Aspartame - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169657/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.