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Parmigiano-Reggiano vs. Kit Kat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Parmigiano-Reggiano and Kit Kat

  • Kit Kat has less Calcium, Phosphorus, Vitamin B12, Zinc, Selenium, Vitamin B2, and Vitamin A RAE than Parmigiano-Reggiano.
  • Parmigiano-Reggiano covers your daily need of Calcium 98% more than Kit Kat.
  • Parmigiano-Reggiano has 43 times more Zinc than Kit Kat. While Parmigiano-Reggiano has 3.87mg of Zinc, Kit Kat has only 0.09mg.
  • Kit Kat has less Sodium.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Cheese, parmesan, dry grated, reduced fat 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 +787.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +440%
Contains more Zinc +4200%
Contains more Selenium +254%
Contains more Iron +11.1%
Contains more Potassium +84.8%
Contains less Sodium -96.5%
Contains more Manganese +17.6%
Equal in Magnesium - 37
Equal in Copper - 0.22
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 333% 34% 28% 313% 12% 200% 106% 80% 12% 97%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 38% 38% 27% 58% 21% 8% 3% 74% 14% 28%
Contains more Calcium +787.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +440%
Contains more Zinc +4200%
Contains more Selenium +254%
Contains more Iron +11.1%
Contains more Potassium +84.8%
Contains less Sodium -96.5%
Contains more Manganese +17.6%
Equal in Magnesium - 37
Equal in Copper - 0.22

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 A +646.9%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +131.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +145%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +303.6%
Contains more Vitamin E +100%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +303.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +338.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +96.9%
Contains more Folate +40%
Contains more Vitamin K +205.9%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 37% 4% 12% 0% 8% 113% 3% 20% 12% 8% 283% 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 A +646.9%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +131.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +145%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +303.6%
Contains more Vitamin E +100%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +303.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +338.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +96.9%
Contains more Folate +40%
Contains more Vitamin K +205.9%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +207.2%
Contains more Water +3004.3%
Contains more Other +527.3%
Contains more Fats +30%
Contains more Carbs +4614.6%
20% 20% 51% 8%
Protein: 20 g
Fats: 20 g
Carbs: 1.37 g
Water: 50.6 g
Other: 8.03 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 Protein +207.2%
Contains more Water +3004.3%
Contains more Other +527.3%
Contains more Fats +30%
Contains more Carbs +4614.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -25.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +93.7%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 5.844
67% 31% 2%
Saturated Fat: 13.317 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.098 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.462 g
73% 24% 4%
Saturated Fat: 17.953 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.844 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.895 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -25.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +93.7%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 5.844

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Parmigiano-Reggiano Kit Kat Opinion
Net carbs 1.37g 63.59g Kit Kat
Protein 20g 6.51g Parmigiano-Reggiano
Fats 20g 25.99g Kit Kat
Carbs 1.37g 64.59g Kit Kat
Calories 265kcal 518kcal Kit Kat
Starch 10.6g Kit Kat
Fructose 0.2g Kit Kat
Sugar 0g 48.68g Parmigiano-Reggiano
Fiber 0g 1g Kit Kat
Calcium 1109mg 125mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Iron 0.9mg 1mg Kit Kat
Magnesium 38mg 37mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Phosphorus 729mg 135mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Potassium 125mg 231mg Kit Kat
Sodium 1529mg 54mg Kit Kat
Zinc 3.87mg 0.09mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Copper 0.238mg 0.22mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Manganese 0.085mg 0.1mg Kit Kat
Selenium 17.7µg 5µg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Vitamin A 605IU 81IU Parmigiano-Reggiano
Vitamin A RAE 160µg 24µg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Vitamin E 0.17mg 0.34mg Kit Kat
Vitamin D 15IU 0IU Parmigiano-Reggiano
Vitamin D 0.4µg 0µg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Vitamin B1 0.029mg 0.117mg Kit Kat
Vitamin B2 0.486mg 0.21mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Vitamin B3 0.114mg 0.5mg Kit Kat
Vitamin B5 0.325mg 0.64mg Kit Kat
Vitamin B6 0.049mg 0.02mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Folate 10µg 14µg Kit Kat
Vitamin B12 2.26µg 0.56µg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Vitamin K 1.7µg 5.2µg Kit Kat
Tryptophan 0.24mg 0.09mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Threonine 1.519mg 0.19mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Isoleucine 1.2mg 0.28mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Leucine 2.983mg 0.52mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Lysine 2.459mg 0.28mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Methionine 0.369mg 0.16mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Phenylalanine 1.604mg 0.27mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Valine 1.498mg 0.36mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Histidine 0.752mg 0.11mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Cholesterol 88mg 11mg Kit Kat
Trans Fat 0.099g Parmigiano-Reggiano
Saturated Fat 13.317g 17.953g Parmigiano-Reggiano
Monounsaturated Fat 6.098g 5.844g Parmigiano-Reggiano
Polyunsaturated fat 0.462g 0.895g Kit Kat
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
Parmigiano-Reggiano 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
42%
Parmigiano-Reggiano
20%
Kit Kat
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
121%
Parmigiano-Reggiano
30%
Kit Kat

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Parmigiano-Reggiano
Parmigiano-Reggiano is lower in Sugar (difference - 48.68g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Parmigiano-Reggiano
Parmigiano-Reggiano is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.636g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Parmigiano-Reggiano
Parmigiano-Reggiano is lower in glycemic index (difference - 23)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Parmigiano-Reggiano
Parmigiano-Reggiano is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Kit Kat
Kit Kat contains less Sodium (difference - 1475mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Kit Kat
Kit Kat is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 77mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Kit Kat
Kit Kat is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
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. Parmigiano-Reggiano - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173452/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.