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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 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.

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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 Calcium +10.4%
Contains more Zinc +388.9%
Contains more Iron +614.3%
Contains more Magnesium +117.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +18.4%
Contains less Sodium -78%
Contains more Copper +1122.2%
Contains more Manganese +809.1%
Contains more Selenium +177.8%
Equal in Calcium - 125
Equal in Potassium - 231
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 42% 6% 13% 49% 19% 32% 12% 6% 2% 10%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 38% 38% 27% 58% 21% 8% 3% 74% 14% 28%
Contains more Calcium +10.4%
Contains more Zinc +388.9%
Contains more Iron +614.3%
Contains more Magnesium +117.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +18.4%
Contains less Sodium -78%
Contains more Copper +1122.2%
Contains more Manganese +809.1%
Contains more Selenium +177.8%
Equal in Calcium - 125
Equal in Potassium - 231

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.
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Contains more Vitamin E +35.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +21.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +180%
Contains more Vitamin A +92.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +13.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +237.8%
Contains more Folate +250%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +86.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +188.9%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.64
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 3% 10% 0% 2% 26% 60% 3% 38% 13% 3% 38% 5%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 5% 7% 0% 0% 30% 49% 10% 39% 5% 11% 70% 14%
Contains more Vitamin E +35.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +21.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +180%
Contains more Vitamin A +92.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +13.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +237.8%
Contains more Folate +250%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +86.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +188.9%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.64

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +19.2%
Contains more Water +421.5%
Contains more Other +40.6%
Contains more Protein +41.5%
Contains more Fats +220.9%
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 Carbs +19.2%
Contains more Water +421.5%
Contains more Other +40.6%
Contains more Protein +41.5%
Contains more Fats +220.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -86.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +288.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +279%
33% 21% 46%
Saturated Fat: 2.476 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.542 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.478 g
73% 24% 4%
Saturated Fat: 17.953 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.844 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.895 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -86.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +288.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated 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
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Caramel Kit Kat Opinion
Net carbs 77g 63.59g Caramel
Protein 4.6g 6.51g Kit Kat
Fats 8.1g 25.99g Kit Kat
Carbs 77g 64.59g Caramel
Calories 382kcal 518kcal Kit Kat
Starch 10.6g Kit Kat
Fructose 0.2g Kit Kat
Sugar 65.5g 48.68g Kit Kat
Fiber 0g 1g Kit Kat
Calcium 138mg 125mg Caramel
Iron 0.14mg 1mg Kit Kat
Magnesium 17mg 37mg Kit Kat
Phosphorus 114mg 135mg Kit Kat
Potassium 214mg 231mg Kit Kat
Sodium 245mg 54mg Kit Kat
Zinc 0.44mg 0.09mg Caramel
Copper 0.018mg 0.22mg Kit Kat
Manganese 0.011mg 0.1mg Kit Kat
Selenium 1.8µg 5µg Kit Kat
Vitamin A 42IU 81IU Kit Kat
Vitamin A RAE 12µg 24µg Kit Kat
Vitamin E 0.46mg 0.34mg Caramel
Vitamin C 0.4mg 0mg Caramel
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
Folate 4µg 14µg Kit Kat
Vitamin B12 0.3µg 0.56µg Kit Kat
Vitamin K 1.8µg 5.2µg Kit Kat
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
Cholesterol 7mg 11mg Caramel
Trans Fat 0.099g Caramel
Saturated Fat 2.476g 17.953g Caramel
Monounsaturated Fat 1.542g 5.844g Kit Kat
Polyunsaturated fat 3.478g 0.895g Caramel
Omega-3 - ALA 0.075g Kit Kat

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Caramel Kit Kat
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
16%
Caramel
20%
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 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)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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.

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.