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Baby food vs. Kit Kat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between baby food and kit Kat

  • Baby food is richer in iron, vitamin B3, vitamin B1, vitamin B2, calcium, selenium, phosphorus, and fiber, yet kit Kat is richer in vitamin B12.
  • Daily need coverage for iron for baby food is 581% higher.
  • Baby food contains 69 times more vitamin B3 than kit Kat. Baby food contains 34.714mg of vitamin B3, while kit Kat contains 0.5mg.
  • Baby food contains less saturated fat.

Food types used in this article are Babyfood, cereal, mixed, dry fortified 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 71% 220% 39% 1781% 111% 65% 168% 0.39% 0% 141%
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 MagnesiumMagnesium +170.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +486.4%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +89.2%
Contains more IronIron +4650%
Contains more CopperCopper +51.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +2566.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +190.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -94.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +418%

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 7.7% 0.33% 74% 0% 610% 627% 651% 64% 44% 0% 3.8% 32% 13%
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 EVitamin E +982.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1983.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +1193.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +6842.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +67.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +845%
Contains more FolateFolate +207.1%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +2300%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +246.7%
Contains more CholineCholine +33.6%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
12% 4% 73% 7% 3%
Protein: 12.2 g
Fats: 4.4 g
Carbs: 73.4 g
Water: 6.7 g
Other: 3.3 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 ProteinProtein +87.4%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +13.6%
Contains more WaterWater +311%
Contains more OtherOther +157.8%
Contains more FatsFats +490.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
21% 33% 46%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.769 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 1.206 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.697 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 -95.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +89.6%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +384.6%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Baby food 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 ok
Rich in vitamins ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Baby food Kit Kat DV% diff.
Iron 47.5mg 1mg 581%
Vitamin B3 34.714mg 0.5mg 214%
Vitamin B1 2.438mg 0.117mg 193%
Vitamin B2 2.717mg 0.21mg 193%
Saturated fat 0.769g 17.953g 78%
Calcium 733mg 125mg 61%
Selenium 25.9µg 5µg 38%
Phosphorus 392mg 135mg 37%
Fats 4.4g 25.99g 33%
Fiber 7.5g 1g 26%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.56µg 23%
Vitamin E 3.68mg 0.34mg 22%
Zinc 2.4mg 0.09mg 21%
Magnesium 100mg 37mg 15%
Vitamin B6 0.189mg 0.02mg 13%
Copper 0.334mg 0.22mg 13%
Monounsaturated fat 1.206g 5.844g 12%
Protein 12.2g 6.51g 11%
Vitamin B5 1.074mg 0.64mg 9%
Folate 43µg 14µg 7%
Calories 379kcal 518kcal 7%
Potassium 437mg 231mg 6%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.697g 0.895g 5%
Caffeine 0mg 14mg 4%
Cholesterol 0mg 11mg 4%
Manganese 0.1mg 4%
Starch 10.6g 4%
Vitamin K 1.5µg 5.2µg 3%
Carbs 73.4g 64.59g 3%
Vitamin C 2.3mg 0mg 3%
Vitamin A 1µg 24µg 3%
Sodium 3mg 54mg 2%
Choline 23.2mg 31mg 1%
Net carbs 65.9g 63.59g N/A
Sugar 0.87g 48.68g N/A
Trans fat 0.099g N/A
Tryptophan 0.158mg 0.09mg 0%
Threonine 0.4mg 0.19mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.477mg 0.28mg 0%
Leucine 1.041mg 0.52mg 0%
Lysine 0.404mg 0.28mg 0%
Methionine 0.24mg 0.16mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.672mg 0.27mg 0%
Valine 0.653mg 0.36mg 0%
Histidine 0.286mg 0.11mg 0%
Fructose 0.2g 0%
Omega-3 - ALA 0.075g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Baby food 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
164%
Baby food
20%
Kit Kat
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
260%
Baby food
30%
Kit Kat

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Kit Kat
Kit Kat is lower in glycemic index (difference - 6)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Baby food
Baby food is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 11mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Baby food
Baby food is lower in Sugar (difference - 47.81g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Baby food
Baby food contains less Sodium (difference - 51mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Baby food
Baby food is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 17.184g)
Which food is cheaper?
Baby food
Baby food is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Baby food
Baby food is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Baby food
Baby food is relatively richer in vitamins

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. Baby food - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170964/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.