Foodstruct Nutrition Search | Diet Analysis | Food Comparison | Glycemic Index Chart | Insulin Index Chart | Blog | Subscribe | Sign Up

Caramel vs. Kit Kat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

Compare

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 of 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.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Candies, caramels and Candies, KIT KAT Wafer Bar.

Infographic

Caramel vs Kit Kat infographic
Infographic link

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 12% 41% 19% 5.3% 6% 12% 49% 32% 1.4% 9.8%
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 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%
~equal in Calcium ~125mg
~equal in Potassium ~231mg

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 1.3% 2.5% 9.2% 0% 26% 59% 2.8% 37% 13% 38% 4.5% 3% 4.4%
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% 4.9% 6.8% 0% 29% 48% 9.4% 38% 4.6% 70% 13% 11% 17%
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 +92.9%
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%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0.64mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
5% 8% 77% 9% 2%
Protein: 4.6 g
Fats: 8.1 g
Carbs: 77 g
Water: 8.5 g
Other: 1.8 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 +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
33% 21% 46%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 2.476 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 1.542 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.478 g
73% 24% 4%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 17.953 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 5.844 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.895 g
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.
Caramel Kit Kat
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Caramel Kit Kat Opinion
Calories 382kcal 518kcal Kit Kat
Protein 4.6g 6.51g Kit Kat
Fats 8.1g 25.99g Kit Kat
Vitamin C 0.4mg 0mg Caramel
Net carbs 77g 63.59g Caramel
Carbs 77g 64.59g Caramel
Cholesterol 7mg 11mg Caramel
Magnesium 17mg 37mg Kit Kat
Calcium 138mg 125mg Caramel
Potassium 214mg 231mg Kit Kat
Iron 0.14mg 1mg Kit Kat
Sugar 65.5g 48.68g Kit Kat
Fiber 0g 1g Kit Kat
Copper 0.018mg 0.22mg Kit Kat
Zinc 0.44mg 0.09mg Caramel
Starch 10.6g Kit Kat
Phosphorus 114mg 135mg Kit Kat
Sodium 245mg 54mg Kit Kat
Vitamin A 42IU 81IU Kit Kat
Vitamin A 12µg 24µg Kit Kat
Vitamin E 0.46mg 0.34mg Caramel
Manganese 0.011mg 0.1mg Kit Kat
Selenium 1.8µg 5µg Kit Kat
Vitamin B1 0.103mg 0.117mg Kit Kat
Vitamin B2 0.256mg 0.21mg Caramel
Vitamin B3 0.148mg 0.5mg Kit Kat
Vitamin B5 0.62mg 0.64mg Kit Kat
Vitamin B6 0.056mg 0.02mg Caramel
Vitamin B12 0.3µg 0.56µg Kit Kat
Vitamin K 1.8µg 5.2µg Kit Kat
Folate 4µg 14µg Kit Kat
Trans Fat 0.099g Caramel
Choline 8mg 31mg Kit Kat
Saturated Fat 2.476g 17.953g Caramel
Monounsaturated Fat 1.542g 5.844g Kit Kat
Polyunsaturated fat 3.478g 0.895g Caramel
Tryptophan 0.06mg 0.09mg Kit Kat
Threonine 0.192mg 0.19mg Caramel
Isoleucine 0.258mg 0.28mg Kit Kat
Leucine 0.417mg 0.52mg Kit Kat
Lysine 0.338mg 0.28mg Caramel
Methionine 0.107mg 0.16mg Kit Kat
Phenylalanine 0.205mg 0.27mg Kit Kat
Valine 0.285mg 0.36mg Kit Kat
Histidine 0.115mg 0.11mg Caramel
Fructose 0.2g Kit Kat
Omega-3 - ALA 0.075g Kit Kat

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Caramel Kit Kat
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

People also compare

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
15%
Caramel
19%
Kit Kat
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
19%
Caramel
30%
Kit Kat

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Kit Kat
Kit Kat is lower in Sugar (difference - 16.82g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Kit Kat
Kit Kat contains less Sodium (difference - 191mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Kit Kat
Kit Kat is lower in glycemic index (difference - 15)
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?
Caramel
Caramel is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 4mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Caramel
Caramel is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 15.477g)
Which food is cheaper?
Caramel
Caramel is cheaper (difference - $1.5)

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. Caramel - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167974/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.