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Cassava vs. Kit Kat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between cassava and kit Kat

  • Cassava has more vitamin C and manganese; however, kit Kat is higher in vitamin B12, phosphorus, copper, vitamin B2, calcium, vitamin B5, and iron.
  • Kit Kat covers your daily need for saturated fat, 89% more than cassava.
  • Cassava has less saturated fat.
  • The glycemic index of cassava is higher.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Cassava, raw 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 15% 4.8% 24% 10% 33% 9.3% 12% 1.8% 50% 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 PotassiumPotassium +17.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +277.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -74.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +284%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +76.2%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +681.3%
Contains more IronIron +270.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +120%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +400%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +614.3%

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 69% 0.33% 3.8% 0% 22% 11% 16% 6.4% 20% 0% 4.8% 20% 13%
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 CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +70.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +340%
Contains more FolateFolate +92.9%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +2300%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +78.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +34.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +337.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +498.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +173.7%
Contains more CholineCholine +30.8%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
38% 60%
Protein: 1.36 g
Fats: 0.28 g
Carbs: 38.06 g
Water: 59.68 g
Other: 0.62 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 WaterWater +3561.3%
Contains more ProteinProtein +378.7%
Contains more FatsFats +9182.1%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +69.7%
Contains more OtherOther +106.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
38% 38% 24%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.074 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.075 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.048 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 -99.6%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +7692%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1764.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cassava Kit Kat DV% diff.
Saturated fat 0.074g 17.953g 81%
Fats 0.28g 25.99g 40%
Vitamin C 20.6mg 0mg 23%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.56µg 23%
Calories 160kcal 518kcal 18%
Phosphorus 27mg 135mg 15%
Monounsaturated fat 0.075g 5.844g 14%
Copper 0.1mg 0.22mg 13%
Manganese 0.384mg 0.1mg 12%
Vitamin B2 0.048mg 0.21mg 12%
Vitamin B5 0.107mg 0.64mg 11%
Calcium 16mg 125mg 11%
Protein 1.36g 6.51g 10%
Iron 0.27mg 1mg 9%
Carbs 38.06g 64.59g 9%
Selenium 0.7µg 5µg 8%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.048g 0.895g 6%
Vitamin B6 0.088mg 0.02mg 5%
Caffeine 0mg 14mg 4%
Starch 10.6g 4%
Cholesterol 0mg 11mg 4%
Magnesium 21mg 37mg 4%
Folate 27µg 14µg 3%
Vitamin K 1.9µg 5.2µg 3%
Fiber 1.8g 1g 3%
Vitamin A 1µg 24µg 3%
Vitamin B1 0.087mg 0.117mg 3%
Vitamin B3 0.854mg 0.5mg 2%
Sodium 14mg 54mg 2%
Zinc 0.34mg 0.09mg 2%
Vitamin E 0.19mg 0.34mg 1%
Choline 23.7mg 31mg 1%
Potassium 271mg 231mg 1%
Net carbs 36.26g 63.59g N/A
Sugar 1.7g 48.68g N/A
Trans fat 0g 0.099g N/A
Tryptophan 0.019mg 0.09mg 0%
Threonine 0.028mg 0.19mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.027mg 0.28mg 0%
Leucine 0.039mg 0.52mg 0%
Lysine 0.044mg 0.28mg 0%
Methionine 0.011mg 0.16mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.026mg 0.27mg 0%
Valine 0.035mg 0.36mg 0%
Histidine 0.02mg 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
Cassava 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
14%
Cassava
20%
Kit Kat
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
16%
Cassava
30%
Kit Kat

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Kit Kat
Kit Kat is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Kit Kat
Kit Kat is lower in glycemic index (difference - 44)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Kit Kat
Kit Kat is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cassava
Cassava is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 11mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cassava
Cassava is lower in Sugar (difference - 46.98g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cassava
Cassava contains less Sodium (difference - 40mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Cassava
Cassava is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 17.879g)
Which food is cheaper?
Cassava
Cassava is cheaper (difference - $2.8)

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. Cassava - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169985/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.