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Baking powder vs. Kit Kat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Baking powder and Kit Kat different?

  • Baking powder has more Calcium, Phosphorus, and Iron, however, Kit Kat is richer in Vitamin B12, Copper, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B5, and Vitamin B1.
  • Baking powder covers your daily need of Calcium 575% more than Kit Kat.
  • Baking powder has 196 times more Sodium than Kit Kat. Baking powder has 10600mg of Sodium, while Kit Kat has 54mg.

Leavening agents, baking powder, double-acting, sodium aluminum sulfate and Candies, KIT KAT Wafer Bar types were used in this article.

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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 Calcium +4600.8%
Contains more Iron +1002%
Contains more Phosphorus +1523%
Contains more Magnesium +37%
Contains more Potassium +1055%
Contains less Sodium -99.5%
Contains more Zinc +800%
Contains more Copper +2100%
Contains more Manganese +809.1%
Contains more Selenium +2400%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 1763% 414% 20% 939% 2% 1383% 1% 4% 2% 2%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 38% 38% 27% 58% 21% 8% 3% 74% 14% 28%
Contains more Calcium +4600.8%
Contains more Iron +1002%
Contains more Phosphorus +1523%
Contains more Magnesium +37%
Contains more Potassium +1055%
Contains less Sodium -99.5%
Contains more Zinc +800%
Contains more Copper +2100%
Contains more Manganese +809.1%
Contains more Selenium +2400%

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.
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Kit Kat
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
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 A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +206.7%
Contains more Other +5157.8%
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Carbs +133.2%
28% 5% 67%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 27.7 g
Water: 5 g
Other: 67.3 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 Water +206.7%
Contains more Other +5157.8%
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Carbs +133.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Baking powder Kit Kat Opinion
Net carbs 27.5g 63.59g Kit Kat
Protein 0g 6.51g Kit Kat
Fats 0g 25.99g Kit Kat
Carbs 27.7g 64.59g Kit Kat
Calories 53kcal 518kcal Kit Kat
Starch 10.6g Kit Kat
Fructose 0.2g Kit Kat
Sugar 0g 48.68g Baking powder
Fiber 0.2g 1g Kit Kat
Calcium 5876mg 125mg Baking powder
Iron 11.02mg 1mg Baking powder
Magnesium 27mg 37mg Kit Kat
Phosphorus 2191mg 135mg Baking powder
Potassium 20mg 231mg Kit Kat
Sodium 10600mg 54mg Kit Kat
Zinc 0.01mg 0.09mg Kit Kat
Copper 0.01mg 0.22mg Kit Kat
Manganese 0.011mg 0.1mg Kit Kat
Selenium 0.2µg 5µg Kit Kat
Vitamin A 0IU 81IU Kit Kat
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 24µg Kit Kat
Vitamin E 0mg 0.34mg Kit Kat
Vitamin B1 0mg 0.117mg Kit Kat
Vitamin B2 0mg 0.21mg Kit Kat
Vitamin B3 0mg 0.5mg Kit Kat
Vitamin B5 0mg 0.64mg Kit Kat
Vitamin B6 0mg 0.02mg Kit Kat
Folate 0µg 14µg Kit Kat
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.56µg Kit Kat
Vitamin K 0µg 5.2µg Kit Kat
Tryptophan 0.09mg Kit Kat
Threonine 0.19mg Kit Kat
Isoleucine 0.28mg Kit Kat
Leucine 0.52mg Kit Kat
Lysine 0.28mg Kit Kat
Methionine 0.16mg Kit Kat
Phenylalanine 0.27mg Kit Kat
Valine 0.36mg Kit Kat
Histidine 0.11mg Kit Kat
Cholesterol 0mg 11mg Baking powder
Trans Fat 0.099g Baking powder
Saturated Fat 0g 17.953g Baking powder
Monounsaturated Fat 0g 5.844g Kit Kat
Polyunsaturated fat 0g 0.895g Kit Kat
Omega-3 - ALA 0.075g Kit Kat

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Baking powder 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
0%
Baking powder
20%
Kit Kat
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
452%
Baking powder
30%
Kit Kat

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Kit Kat
Kit Kat contains less Sodium (difference - 10546mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Kit Kat
Kit Kat is lower in glycemic index (difference - 42)
Which food is cheaper?
Kit Kat
Kit Kat is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Kit Kat
Kit Kat is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Baking powder
Baking powder is lower in Sugar (difference - 48.68g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Baking powder
Baking powder is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 11mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Baking powder
Baking powder is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 17.953g)
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.

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. Baking powder - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172803/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.