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Brown sugar vs. Kit Kat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between brown sugar and kit Kat

  • Brown sugar has less vitamin B12, copper, phosphorus, vitamin B2, vitamin B5, vitamin B1, selenium, magnesium, and choline than kit Kat.
  • Kit Kat covers your daily need for saturated fat, 90% more than brown sugar.
  • The glycemic index of brown sugar is higher.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Sugars, brown 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 6.4% 25% 12% 27% 16% 0.82% 1.7% 3.7% 8.3% 6.5%
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 -48.1%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +311.1%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +50.6%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +73.7%
Contains more IronIron +40.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +368.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +200%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +3275%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +56.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +316.7%

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% 2.1% 7.9% 9.5% 0% 0% 0.75% 1.3%
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 B6Vitamin B6 +105%
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 +354.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +384.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +1300%
Contains more CholineCholine +1247.8%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
98%
Protein: 0.12 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 98.09 g
Water: 1.34 g
Other: 0.45 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 +51.9%
Contains more ProteinProtein +5325%
Contains more FatsFats +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +21.6%
Contains more OtherOther +184.4%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
97%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 94.56 g
Glucose: 1.35 g
Fructose: 1.11 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 SucroseSucrose +136.2%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +743.8%
Contains more FructoseFructose +455%
Contains more StarchStarch +∞%
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.
Brown sugar Kit Kat
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in price ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Brown sugar Kit Kat DV% diff.
Saturated fat 0g 17.953g 82%
Fats 0g 25.99g 40%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.56µg 23%
Copper 0.047mg 0.22mg 19%
Phosphorus 4mg 135mg 19%
Vitamin B2 0mg 0.21mg 16%
Monounsaturated fat 0g 5.844g 15%
Protein 0.12g 6.51g 13%
Carbs 98.09g 64.59g 11%
Vitamin B5 0.132mg 0.64mg 10%
Vitamin B1 0mg 0.117mg 10%
Selenium 1.2µg 5µg 7%
Calories 380kcal 518kcal 7%
Magnesium 9mg 37mg 7%
Polyunsaturated fat 0g 0.895g 6%
Choline 2.3mg 31mg 5%
Fiber 0g 1g 4%
Starch 10.6g 4%
Iron 0.71mg 1mg 4%
Calcium 83mg 125mg 4%
Cholesterol 0mg 11mg 4%
Caffeine 0mg 14mg 4%
Vitamin K 0µg 5.2µg 4%
Vitamin A 0µg 24µg 3%
Folate 1µg 14µg 3%
Potassium 133mg 231mg 3%
Vitamin B3 0.11mg 0.5mg 2%
Vitamin B6 0.041mg 0.02mg 2%
Vitamin E 0mg 0.34mg 2%
Manganese 0.064mg 0.1mg 2%
Fructose 1.11g 0.2g 1%
Sodium 28mg 54mg 1%
Zinc 0.03mg 0.09mg 1%
Net carbs 98.09g 63.59g N/A
Sugar 97.02g 48.68g N/A
Trans fat 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%
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
Brown sugar 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
2%
Brown sugar
20%
Kit Kat
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
11%
Brown sugar
30%
Kit Kat

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Kit Kat
Kit Kat is lower in Sugar (difference - 48.34g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Kit Kat
Kit Kat is lower in glycemic index (difference - 21)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Kit Kat
Kit Kat is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Kit Kat
Kit Kat is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Brown sugar
Brown sugar is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 11mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Brown sugar
Brown sugar contains less Sodium (difference - 26mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Brown sugar
Brown sugar is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 17.953g)
Which food is cheaper?
Brown sugar
Brown sugar 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. Brown sugar - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168833/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.