Caramel vs. Kit Kat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between caramel and kit Kat
- Caramel has less copper, vitamin B12, iron, and selenium than kit Kat.
- Kit Kat covers your daily need for saturated fat, 77% more than caramel.
- Caramel has 5 times more zinc than kit Kat. While caramel has 0.44mg of zinc, kit Kat has only 0.09mg.
- Kit Kat has less sodium.
- The glycemic index of caramel is higher.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Candies, caramels 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.
| Contains more ZincZinc | +388.9% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +117.6% |
| Contains more IronIron | +614.3% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +1122.2% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +18.4% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -78% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +809.1% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +177.8% |
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 EVitamin E | +35.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +21.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +180% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +100% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +13.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +237.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +86.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +188.9% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +250% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +287.5% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +19.2% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +421.5% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +40.6% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +41.5% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +220.9% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -86.2% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +288.6% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +279% |
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 Sodium |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Saturated fat | 2.476g | 17.953g | 70% |
| Fats | 8.1g | 25.99g | 28% |
| Copper | 0.018mg | 0.22mg | 22% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 3.478g | 0.895g | 17% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 1.542g | 5.844g | 11% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.3µg | 0.56µg | 11% |
| Iron | 0.14mg | 1mg | 11% |
| Sodium | 245mg | 54mg | 8% |
| Calories | 382kcal | 518kcal | 7% |
| Selenium | 1.8µg | 5µg | 6% |
| Magnesium | 17mg | 37mg | 5% |
| Caffeine | 0mg | 14mg | 4% |
| Choline | 8mg | 31mg | 4% |
| Protein | 4.6g | 6.51g | 4% |
| Manganese | 0.011mg | 0.1mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.256mg | 0.21mg | 4% |
| Carbs | 77g | 64.59g | 4% |
| Fiber | 0g | 1g | 4% |
| Starch | 10.6g | 4% | |
| Phosphorus | 114mg | 135mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.056mg | 0.02mg | 3% |
| Zinc | 0.44mg | 0.09mg | 3% |
| Folate | 4µg | 14µg | 3% |
| Vitamin K | 1.8µg | 5.2µg | 3% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.148mg | 0.5mg | 2% |
| Cholesterol | 7mg | 11mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 138mg | 125mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 214mg | 231mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.103mg | 0.117mg | 1% |
| Vitamin E | 0.46mg | 0.34mg | 1% |
| Vitamin A | 12µg | 24µg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0.4mg | 0mg | 0% |
| Net carbs | 77g | 63.59g | N/A |
| Sugar | 65.5g | 48.68g | N/A |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.62mg | 0.64mg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.099g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.06mg | 0.09mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.192mg | 0.19mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.258mg | 0.28mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.417mg | 0.52mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.338mg | 0.28mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.107mg | 0.16mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.205mg | 0.27mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.285mg | 0.36mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.115mg | 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 is lower in Sugar?
Kit Kat is lower in Sugar (difference - 16.82g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Kit Kat contains less Sodium (difference - 191mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Kit Kat is lower in glycemic index (difference - 15)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Kit Kat is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Kit Kat is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Caramel is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 4mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Caramel is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 15.477g)
Which food is cheaper?
Caramel is cheaper (difference - $1.5)