Beetroot vs. Kit Kat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are beetroot and kit Kat different?
- Beetroot is higher in folate and manganese; however, kit Kat is richer in vitamin B12, copper, phosphorus, vitamin B2, calcium, vitamin B5, and selenium.
- Daily need coverage for saturated fat for kit Kat is 90% higher.
- Beetroot contains 8 times more folate than kit Kat. While beetroot contains 109µg of folate, kit Kat contains only 14µg.
- Beetroot has less saturated fat.
- Kit Kat has a lower glycemic index (50) than beetroot (64).
Beets, raw and Candies, KIT KAT Wafer Bar are the varieties 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 PotassiumPotassium | +40.7% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +288.9% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +229% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +60.9% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +681.3% |
| Contains more IronIron | +25% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +193.3% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +237.5% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -30.8% |
| 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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +235% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +678.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +1100% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +750% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +277.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +425% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +49.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +312.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +2500% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +416.7% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more WaterWater | +5273% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +304.3% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +15188.2% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +575.6% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +18.5% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -99.8% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +18162.5% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +1391.7% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Saturated fat | 0.027g | 17.953g | 81% |
| Fats | 0.17g | 25.99g | 40% |
| Calories | 43kcal | 518kcal | 24% |
| Folate | 109µg | 14µg | 24% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.56µg | 23% |
| Carbs | 9.56g | 64.59g | 18% |
| Copper | 0.075mg | 0.22mg | 16% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.032g | 5.844g | 15% |
| Phosphorus | 40mg | 135mg | 14% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.04mg | 0.21mg | 13% |
| Calcium | 16mg | 125mg | 11% |
| Manganese | 0.329mg | 0.1mg | 10% |
| Protein | 1.61g | 6.51g | 10% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.155mg | 0.64mg | 10% |
| Selenium | 0.7µg | 5µg | 8% |
| Fiber | 2.8g | 1g | 7% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.031mg | 0.117mg | 7% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.06g | 0.895g | 6% |
| Vitamin C | 4.9mg | 0mg | 5% |
| Choline | 6mg | 31mg | 5% |
| Vitamin K | 0.2µg | 5.2µg | 4% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.067mg | 0.02mg | 4% |
| Caffeine | 0mg | 14mg | 4% |
| Starch | 10.6g | 4% | |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 11mg | 4% |
| Magnesium | 23mg | 37mg | 3% |
| Iron | 0.8mg | 1mg | 3% |
| Potassium | 325mg | 231mg | 3% |
| Vitamin E | 0.04mg | 0.34mg | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 2µg | 24µg | 2% |
| Zinc | 0.35mg | 0.09mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.334mg | 0.5mg | 1% |
| Sodium | 78mg | 54mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 6.76g | 63.59g | N/A |
| Sugar | 6.76g | 48.68g | N/A |
| Trans fat | 0g | 0.099g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.019mg | 0.09mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.047mg | 0.19mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.048mg | 0.28mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.068mg | 0.52mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.058mg | 0.28mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.018mg | 0.16mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.046mg | 0.27mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.056mg | 0.36mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.021mg | 0.11mg | 0% |
| Fructose | 0.2g | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.075g | N/A |
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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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Kit Kat contains less Sodium (difference - 24mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Kit Kat is lower in glycemic index (difference - 14)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Kit Kat is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Beetroot is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 11mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Beetroot is lower in Sugar (difference - 41.92g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Beetroot is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 17.926g)
Which food is cheaper?
Beetroot is cheaper (difference - $2.5)
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.