Carob vs. Kit Kat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between carob and kit Kat
- Carob has more zinc, calcium, potassium, fiber, vitamin B6, and vitamin E; however, kit Kat is richer in vitamin B12 and monounsaturated fat.
- Carob covers your daily saturated fat needs 55% more than kit Kat.
- Kit Kat has 39 times less zinc than carob. Carob has 3.53mg of zinc, while kit Kat has 0.09mg.
- Kit Kat contains less saturated fat.
- Kit Kat has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of kit Kat is 50, while the glycemic index of carob is 39.
Specific food types used in this comparison are Candies, carob, unsweetened 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 CalciumCalcium | +142.4% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +174% |
| Contains more IronIron | +29% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +3822.2% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +40% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +20.2% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -49.5% |
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 | +361.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +108% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +17.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +550% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +48.1% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +50% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +2300% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +17% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +18% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +100% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +63.2% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +25.2% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +20.7% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +107.8% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +14.7% |
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Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -38.1% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +1109.9% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +203.4% |
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 Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in price |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Saturated fat | 29.018g | 17.953g | 50% |
| Zinc | 3.53mg | 0.09mg | 31% |
| Calcium | 303mg | 125mg | 18% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.483g | 5.844g | 13% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.28µg | 0.56µg | 12% |
| Potassium | 633mg | 231mg | 12% |
| Fiber | 3.8g | 1g | 11% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.13mg | 0.02mg | 8% |
| Fats | 31.36g | 25.99g | 8% |
| Vitamin E | 1.57mg | 0.34mg | 8% |
| Starch | 10.6g | 4% | |
| Copper | 0.183mg | 0.22mg | 4% |
| Iron | 1.29mg | 1mg | 4% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.295g | 0.895g | 4% |
| Caffeine | 0mg | 14mg | 4% |
| Cholesterol | 1mg | 11mg | 3% |
| Carbs | 56.29g | 64.59g | 3% |
| Vitamin A | 1µg | 24µg | 3% |
| Protein | 8.15g | 6.51g | 3% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.04mg | 0.5mg | 3% |
| Choline | 19mg | 31mg | 2% |
| Sodium | 107mg | 54mg | 2% |
| Manganese | 0.14mg | 0.1mg | 2% |
| Folate | 21µg | 14µg | 2% |
| Vitamin K | 7.7µg | 5.2µg | 2% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.75mg | 0.64mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.178mg | 0.21mg | 2% |
| Calories | 540kcal | 518kcal | 1% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.1mg | 0.117mg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0.5mg | 0mg | 1% |
| Phosphorus | 126mg | 135mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 52.49g | 63.59g | N/A |
| Magnesium | 36mg | 37mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 34.11g | 48.68g | N/A |
| Selenium | 5.2µg | 5µg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0g | 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 |
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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 contains less Sodium?
Kit Kat contains less Sodium (difference - 53mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Kit Kat is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 11.065g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Carob is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 10mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Carob is lower in Sugar (difference - 14.57g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Carob is lower in glycemic index (difference - 11)
Which food is cheaper?
Carob is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Carob is relatively richer in minerals
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.