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Cherry vs. Kit Kat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between cherries and kit Kat

  • Cherries have more vitamin A and vitamin C; however, kit Kat has more vitamin B12, phosphorus, vitamin B2, copper, calcium, vitamin B5, and selenium.
  • Kit Kat's daily need coverage for saturated fat is 89% more.
  • Cherries are lower in saturated fat.
  • Kit Kat has a higher glycemic index than cherries.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Cherries, sour, red, 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.
Cherry
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 6.4% 4.8% 15% 12% 35% 2.7% 6.4% 0.39% 15% 0%
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 less SodiumSodium -94.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +12%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +311.1%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +681.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +33.5%
Contains more IronIron +212.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +111.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +800%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
~equal in Zinc ~0.09mg

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.
Cherry
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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 33% 21% 1.4% 0% 7.5% 9.2% 7.5% 8.6% 10% 0% 5.3% 6% 3.3%
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 +166.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +120%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +385.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +290%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +425%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +25%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +347.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +147.6%
Contains more FolateFolate +75%
Contains more CholineCholine +408.2%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Cherry
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12% 86%
Protein: 1 g
Fats: 0.3 g
Carbs: 12.18 g
Water: 86.13 g
Other: 0.39 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 +5184%
Contains more ProteinProtein +551%
Contains more FatsFats +8563.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +430.3%
Contains more OtherOther +228.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Cherry
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28% 34% 38%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.068 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.082 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.09 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 +7026.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +894.4%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Cherry
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9% 49% 41%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0.8 g
Glucose: 4.18 g
Fructose: 3.51 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
18% 68% 14%
Starch: 10.6 g
Sucrose: 40.04 g
Glucose: 0.16 g
Fructose: 0.2 g
Lactose: 8.21 g
Maltose: 0.07 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +2512.5%
Contains more FructoseFructose +1655%
Contains more StarchStarch +∞%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +4905%
Contains more LactoseLactose +∞%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +∞%
~equal in Galactose ~0g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cherry Kit Kat DV% diff.
Saturated fat 0.068g 17.953g 81%
Fats 0.3g 25.99g 40%
Calories 50kcal 518kcal 23%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.56µg 23%
Carbs 12.18g 64.59g 17%
Phosphorus 15mg 135mg 17%
Monounsaturated fat 0.082g 5.844g 14%
Copper 0.104mg 0.22mg 13%
Vitamin B2 0.04mg 0.21mg 13%
Vitamin C 10mg 0mg 11%
Calcium 16mg 125mg 11%
Protein 1g 6.51g 11%
Vitamin B5 0.143mg 0.64mg 10%
Selenium 0µg 5µg 9%
Iron 0.32mg 1mg 9%
Magnesium 9mg 37mg 7%
Vitamin B1 0.03mg 0.117mg 7%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.09g 0.895g 5%
Choline 6.1mg 31mg 5%
Fructose 3.51g 0.2g 4%
Starch 10.6g 4%
Cholesterol 0mg 11mg 4%
Vitamin A 64µg 24µg 4%
Caffeine 0mg 14mg 4%
Vitamin K 2.1µg 5.2µg 3%
Folate 8µg 14µg 2%
Potassium 173mg 231mg 2%
Vitamin B6 0.044mg 0.02mg 2%
Fiber 1.6g 1g 2%
Vitamin E 0.07mg 0.34mg 2%
Sodium 3mg 54mg 2%
Manganese 0.112mg 0.1mg 1%
Vitamin B3 0.4mg 0.5mg 1%
Net carbs 10.58g 63.59g N/A
Sugar 8.49g 48.68g N/A
Zinc 0.1mg 0.09mg 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%
Omega-3 - ALA 0.075g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Cherry 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
9%
Cherry
20%
Kit Kat
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
10%
Cherry
30%
Kit Kat

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Kit Kat
Kit Kat is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Kit Kat
Kit Kat is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cherry
Cherry is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 11mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cherry
Cherry is lower in Sugar (difference - 40.19g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cherry
Cherry contains less Sodium (difference - 51mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Cherry
Cherry is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 17.885g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cherry
Cherry is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is cheaper?
Cherry
Cherry is cheaper (difference - $2.4)

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. Cherry - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173954/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.