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Cheesecake vs. Kit Kat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between cheesecake and kit Kat?

  • Cheesecake is richer in vitamin A, while kit Kat is higher in copper, vitamin B12, vitamin B1, calcium, magnesium, and phosphorus.
  • Kit Kat's daily need coverage for saturated fat is 40% higher.
  • Kit Kat has 8 times less sodium than cheesecake. Cheesecake has 438mg of sodium, while kit Kat has 54mg.

We used Cheesecake commercially prepared 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 7.9% 15% 7.9% 24% 6.7% 14% 40% 57% 18% 28%
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 ZincZinc +466.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +40%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +236.4%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +145.1%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +156.7%
Contains more IronIron +58.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +1000%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +45.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -87.7%
~equal in Selenium ~5µg

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 1.3% 53% 11% 7.5% 7% 45% 3.7% 34% 12% 21% 11% 14% 25%
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 AVitamin A +562.5%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +64.7%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +160%
Contains more FolateFolate +28.6%
Contains more CholineCholine +48.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +317.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +156.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +12.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +229.4%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +18.2%
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.21mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
6% 23% 26% 46%
Protein: 5.5 g
Fats: 22.5 g
Carbs: 25.5 g
Water: 45.6 g
Other: 0.9 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 +2697.5%
Contains more ProteinProtein +18.4%
Contains more FatsFats +15.5%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +153.3%
Contains more OtherOther +42.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
49% 43% 8%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 9.921 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 8.634 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.602 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 -44.7%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +47.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +79%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cheesecake Kit Kat DV% diff.
Saturated fat 9.921g 17.953g 37%
Copper 0.02mg 0.22mg 22%
Sodium 438mg 54mg 17%
Vitamin B12 0.17µg 0.56µg 16%
Vitamin A 159µg 24µg 15%
Cholesterol 55mg 11mg 15%
Carbs 25.5g 64.59g 13%
Calories 321kcal 518kcal 10%
Vitamin B1 0.028mg 0.117mg 7%
Monounsaturated fat 8.634g 5.844g 7%
Calcium 51mg 125mg 7%
Magnesium 11mg 37mg 6%
Phosphorus 93mg 135mg 6%
Fats 22.5g 25.99g 5%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.602g 0.895g 5%
Iron 0.63mg 1mg 5%
Zinc 0.51mg 0.09mg 4%
Starch 10.6g 4%
Caffeine 0mg 14mg 4%
Potassium 90mg 231mg 4%
Vitamin D 0.5µg 0µg 3%
Choline 45.9mg 31mg 3%
Vitamin D 18IU 0IU 2%
Fiber 0.4g 1g 2%
Manganese 0.14mg 0.1mg 2%
Protein 5.5g 6.51g 2%
Vitamin B3 0.195mg 0.5mg 2%
Vitamin B6 0.052mg 0.02mg 2%
Folate 18µg 14µg 1%
Vitamin B2 0.193mg 0.21mg 1%
Vitamin K 4.4µg 5.2µg 1%
Vitamin E 0.56mg 0.34mg 1%
Vitamin B5 0.571mg 0.64mg 1%
Vitamin C 0.4mg 0mg 0%
Net carbs 25.1g 63.59g N/A
Sugar 21.8g 48.68g N/A
Selenium 5.2µg 5µg 0%
Trans fat 0.099g N/A
Tryptophan 0.064mg 0.09mg 0%
Threonine 0.222mg 0.19mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.281mg 0.28mg 0%
Leucine 0.464mg 0.52mg 0%
Lysine 0.372mg 0.28mg 0%
Methionine 0.136mg 0.16mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.258mg 0.27mg 0%
Valine 0.314mg 0.36mg 0%
Histidine 0.133mg 0.11mg 0%
Fructose 0.2g 0%
Omega-3 - DHA 0.005g 0g N/A
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
Cheesecake Kit Kat
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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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
19%
Cheesecake
20%
Kit Kat
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
22%
Cheesecake
30%
Kit Kat

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Kit Kat
Kit Kat is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 44mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Kit Kat
Kit Kat contains less Sodium (difference - 384mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cheesecake
Cheesecake is lower in Sugar (difference - 26.88g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Cheesecake
Cheesecake is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 8.032g)
Which food is cheaper?
Cheesecake
Cheesecake is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (50)
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. Cheesecake - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172711/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.