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Cane syrup vs. Kit Kat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are cane syrup and kit Kat different?

  • Cane syrup is higher in iron; however, kit Kat is richer in vitamin B12, copper, phosphorus, vitamin B2, calcium, selenium, and magnesium.
  • Daily need coverage for saturated fat for kit Kat is 90% higher.
  • Cane syrup contains 4 times more iron than kit Kat. While cane syrup contains 3.6mg of iron, kit Kat contains only 1mg.

Syrup, Cane 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 7.1% 3.9% 5.6% 135% 6.7% 5.2% 3.4% 7.6% 0% 3.8%
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 IronIron +260%
Contains more ZincZinc +111.1%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +270%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +861.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +266.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +1000%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +1587.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +614.3%
~equal in Sodium ~54mg

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% 33% 14% 1.9% 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 B2Vitamin B2 +250%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +400%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B1 ~0.117mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
73% 26%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 73.14 g
Water: 26 g
Other: 0.86 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 +13.2%
Contains more WaterWater +1495.1%
Contains more ProteinProtein +∞%
Contains more FatsFats +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +48.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cane syrup Kit Kat DV% diff.
Saturated fat 0g 17.953g 82%
Fats 0g 25.99g 40%
Iron 3.6mg 1mg 33%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.56µg 23%
Copper 0.02mg 0.22mg 22%
Phosphorus 8mg 135mg 18%
Monounsaturated fat 0g 5.844g 15%
Vitamin B5 0.64mg 13%
Protein 0g 6.51g 13%
Calories 269kcal 518kcal 12%
Vitamin B2 0.06mg 0.21mg 12%
Calcium 13mg 125mg 11%
Selenium 0.7µg 5µg 8%
Magnesium 10mg 37mg 6%
Polyunsaturated fat 0g 0.895g 6%
Choline 31mg 6%
Potassium 63mg 231mg 5%
Fiber 0g 1g 4%
Cholesterol 0mg 11mg 4%
Starch 10.6g 4%
Folate 0µg 14µg 4%
Vitamin K 0µg 5.2µg 4%
Manganese 0.1mg 4%
Caffeine 0mg 14mg 4%
Vitamin B3 0.1mg 0.5mg 3%
Carbs 73.14g 64.59g 3%
Vitamin A 0µg 24µg 3%
Vitamin B6 0mg 0.02mg 2%
Vitamin E 0mg 0.34mg 2%
Zinc 0.19mg 0.09mg 1%
Vitamin B1 0.13mg 0.117mg 1%
Net carbs 73.14g 63.59g N/A
Sugar 73.2g 48.68g N/A
Sodium 58mg 54mg 0%
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%
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
Cane syrup 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
4%
Cane syrup
20%
Kit Kat
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
18%
Cane syrup
30%
Kit Kat

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Kit Kat
Kit Kat is lower in Sugar (difference - 24.52g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Kit Kat
Kit Kat contains less Sodium (difference - 4mg)
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?
Cane syrup
Cane syrup is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 11mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Cane syrup
Cane syrup is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 17.953g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cane syrup
Cane syrup is lower in glycemic index (difference - 50)
Which food is cheaper?
Cane syrup
Cane syrup 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. Cane syrup - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167743/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.