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Mozzarella vs. Kit Kat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between mozzarella and kit Kat?

  • Mozzarella is richer in calcium, phosphorus, zinc, selenium, vitamin B12, and vitamin B2, while kit Kat is higher in copper and iron.
  • Mozzarella's daily need coverage for calcium is 61% higher.
  • Kit Kat has 35 times less zinc than mozzarella. Mozzarella has 3.13mg of zinc, while kit Kat has 0.09mg.
  • Kit Kat is lower in cholesterol.
  • Kit Kat has a higher glycemic index (50) than mozzarella (27).

We used Cheese, mozzarella, low sodium and Candies, KIT KAT Wafer Bar types in this comparison.

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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 19% 219% 8.4% 9.4% 9% 85% 225% 2.1% 0% 86%
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 CalciumCalcium +484.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +3377.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +288.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -70.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +214%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +42.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +143.2%
Contains more IronIron +300%
Contains more CopperCopper +714.8%

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.
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% 46% 3% 4.5% 5% 78% 2.3% 0% 18% 115% 4.5% 6.8% 10%
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 AVitamin A +470.8%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +61.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +300%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +64.3%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +126.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +485%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +316.7%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +188.9%
Contains more FolateFolate +55.6%
Contains more CholineCholine +68.5%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
28% 17% 3% 50% 2%
Protein: 27.5 g
Fats: 17.1 g
Carbs: 3.1 g
Water: 49.9 g
Other: 2.4 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 ProteinProtein +322.4%
Contains more WaterWater +2961.3%
Contains more OtherOther +87.5%
Contains more FatsFats +52%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +1983.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
67% 30% 3%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 10.867 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 4.844 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.509 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 -39.5%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +20.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +75.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Mozzarella Kit Kat DV% diff.
Calcium 731mg 125mg 61%
Phosphorus 524mg 135mg 56%
Protein 27.5g 6.51g 42%
Saturated fat 10.867g 17.953g 32%
Zinc 3.13mg 0.09mg 28%
Copper 0.027mg 0.22mg 21%
Carbs 3.1g 64.59g 20%
Selenium 15.7µg 5µg 19%
Vitamin B12 0.92µg 0.56µg 15%
Fats 17.1g 25.99g 14%
Cholesterol 54mg 11mg 14%
Vitamin B5 0.64mg 13%
Vitamin A 137µg 24µg 13%
Calories 280kcal 518kcal 12%
Vitamin B2 0.34mg 0.21mg 10%
Iron 0.25mg 1mg 9%
Vitamin B1 0.02mg 0.117mg 8%
Vitamin B6 0.08mg 0.02mg 5%
Starch 10.6g 4%
Caffeine 0mg 14mg 4%
Fiber 0g 1g 4%
Manganese 0.1mg 4%
Potassium 95mg 231mg 4%
Monounsaturated fat 4.844g 5.844g 3%
Vitamin K 1.8µg 5.2µg 3%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.509g 0.895g 3%
Magnesium 26mg 37mg 3%
Vitamin D 0.3µg 0µg 2%
Vitamin D 13IU 0IU 2%
Choline 18.4mg 31mg 2%
Sodium 16mg 54mg 2%
Vitamin B3 0.12mg 0.5mg 2%
Vitamin E 0.15mg 0.34mg 1%
Folate 9µg 14µg 1%
Net carbs 3.1g 63.59g N/A
Sugar 1.23g 48.68g N/A
Trans fat 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

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Mozzarella 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
23%
Mozzarella
20%
Kit Kat
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
66%
Mozzarella
30%
Kit Kat

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mozzarella
Mozzarella is lower in Sugar (difference - 47.45g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Mozzarella
Mozzarella contains less Sodium (difference - 38mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Mozzarella
Mozzarella is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 7.086g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mozzarella
Mozzarella is lower in glycemic index (difference - 23)
Which food is cheaper?
Mozzarella
Mozzarella is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Kit Kat
Kit Kat is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 43mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.
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. Mozzarella - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167735/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.