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Chowder vs. Kit Kat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between chowder and kit Kat

  • Chowder is richer in vitamin A and polyunsaturated fat, yet kit Kat is richer in monounsaturated fat.
  • Daily need coverage for saturated fat for kit Kat is 81% higher.
  • Chowder contains 14 times more vitamin A than kit Kat. Chowder contains 1150IU of vitamin A, while kit Kat contains 81IU.
  • Kit Kat contains less sodium.
  • Chowder has a lower glycemic index than kit Kat.

Food types used in this article are Soup, chicken corn chowder, chunky, ready-to-serve, single brand 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 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 39% 0% 0%
Kit Kat
10
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 -81.9%

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% 19% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Kit Kat
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 +141.7%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
3% 6% 8% 82%
Protein: 3.1 g
Fats: 6.3 g
Carbs: 7.5 g
Water: 82.1 g
Other: 1 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 +4936.8%
Contains more ProteinProtein +110%
Contains more FatsFats +312.5%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +761.2%
Contains more OtherOther +28%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
36% 26% 39%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.75 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 1.27 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.9 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 -90.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +112.3%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +360.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chowder Kit Kat DV% diff.
Saturated fat 1.75g 17.953g 74%
Fats 6.3g 25.99g 30%
Copper 0.22mg 24%
Vitamin B12 0.56µg 23%
Calories 99kcal 518kcal 21%
Carbs 7.5g 64.59g 19%
Phosphorus 135mg 19%
Vitamin B2 0.21mg 16%
Iron 1mg 13%
Vitamin B5 0.64mg 13%
Calcium 125mg 13%
Monounsaturated fat 1.27g 5.844g 11%
Sodium 299mg 54mg 11%
Vitamin B1 0.117mg 10%
Selenium 5µg 9%
Magnesium 37mg 9%
Potassium 231mg 7%
Protein 3.1g 6.51g 7%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.9g 0.895g 7%
Choline 31mg 6%
Manganese 0.1mg 4%
Folate 14µg 4%
Vitamin A 58µg 24µg 4%
Starch 10.6g 4%
Caffeine 14mg 4%
Vitamin K 5.2µg 4%
Vitamin B3 0.5mg 3%
Vitamin B6 0.02mg 2%
Vitamin E 0.34mg 2%
Zinc 0.09mg 1%
Net carbs 6.6g 63.59g N/A
Cholesterol 11mg 11mg 0%
Sugar 48.68g N/A
Fiber 0.9g 1g 0%
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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is better in case of low diet
Chowder 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
1%
Chowder
20%
Kit Kat
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
4%
Chowder
30%
Kit Kat

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Kit Kat
Kit Kat is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Kit Kat
Kit Kat contains less Sodium (difference - 245mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Kit Kat
Kit Kat is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chowder
Chowder is lower in Sugar (difference - 48.68g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Chowder
Chowder is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 16.203g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chowder
Chowder is lower in glycemic index (difference - 23)
Which food is cheaper?
Chowder
Chowder is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (11 mg)

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. Chowder - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171585/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.