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Figs vs. Kit Kat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are figs and kit Kat different?

  • Figs have more fiber and vitamin B6; however, kit Kat is richer in vitamin B12, phosphorus, copper, vitamin B2, calcium, selenium, and iron.
  • Kit Kat covers your daily need for saturated fat, 89% more than figs.
  • Figs have 6 times more vitamin B6 than kit Kat. Figs have 0.113mg of vitamin B6, while kit Kat has 0.02mg.
  • Figs contain less saturated fat.
  • Figs have a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of figs is 61, while the glycemic index of kit Kat is 50.

Figs, raw and Candies, KIT KAT Wafer Bar types were used in this article.

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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.
Figs
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 12% 11% 20% 14% 23% 4.1% 6% 0.13% 17% 1.1%
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 +66.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -98.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +28%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +117.6%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +257.1%
Contains more IronIron +170.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +214.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +864.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +2400%
~equal in Potassium ~231mg

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.
Figs
2
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 6.7% 2.3% 2.2% 0% 15% 12% 7.5% 18% 26% 0% 12% 4.5% 2.6%
Kit Kat
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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 0% 8% 6.8% 0% 29% 48% 9.4% 38% 4.6% 70% 13% 11% 17%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +465%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +242.9%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +209.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +95%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +320%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +25%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +113.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +10.6%
Contains more FolateFolate +133.3%
Contains more CholineCholine +559.6%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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19% 79%
Protein: 0.75 g
Fats: 0.3 g
Carbs: 19.18 g
Water: 79.11 g
Other: 0.66 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 +4753.4%
Contains more ProteinProtein +768%
Contains more FatsFats +8563.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +236.8%
Contains more OtherOther +93.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Figs
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22% 24% 53%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.06 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.066 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.144 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 -99.7%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +8754.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +521.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Figs Kit Kat DV% diff.
Saturated fat 0.06g 17.953g 81%
Fats 0.3g 25.99g 40%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.56µg 23%
Calories 74kcal 518kcal 22%
Copper 0.07mg 0.22mg 17%
Phosphorus 14mg 135mg 17%
Carbs 19.18g 64.59g 15%
Monounsaturated fat 0.066g 5.844g 14%
Protein 0.75g 6.51g 12%
Vitamin B2 0.05mg 0.21mg 12%
Calcium 35mg 125mg 9%
Selenium 0.2µg 5µg 9%
Iron 0.37mg 1mg 8%
Fiber 2.9g 1g 8%
Vitamin B6 0.113mg 0.02mg 7%
Vitamin B5 0.3mg 0.64mg 7%
Choline 4.7mg 31mg 5%
Magnesium 17mg 37mg 5%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.144g 0.895g 5%
Vitamin B1 0.06mg 0.117mg 5%
Starch 10.6g 4%
Cholesterol 0mg 11mg 4%
Caffeine 0mg 14mg 4%
Vitamin E 0.11mg 0.34mg 2%
Vitamin A 7µg 24µg 2%
Sodium 1mg 54mg 2%
Folate 6µg 14µg 2%
Vitamin C 2mg 0mg 2%
Manganese 0.128mg 0.1mg 1%
Vitamin B3 0.4mg 0.5mg 1%
Zinc 0.15mg 0.09mg 1%
Net carbs 16.28g 63.59g N/A
Potassium 232mg 231mg 0%
Sugar 16.26g 48.68g N/A
Vitamin K 4.7µg 5.2µg 0%
Trans fat 0g 0.099g N/A
Tryptophan 0.006mg 0.09mg 0%
Threonine 0.024mg 0.19mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.023mg 0.28mg 0%
Leucine 0.033mg 0.52mg 0%
Lysine 0.03mg 0.28mg 0%
Methionine 0.006mg 0.16mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.018mg 0.27mg 0%
Valine 0.028mg 0.36mg 0%
Histidine 0.011mg 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
Figs 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
8%
Figs
20%
Kit Kat
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
11%
Figs
30%
Kit Kat

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Kit Kat
Kit Kat is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Kit Kat
Kit Kat is lower in glycemic index (difference - 11)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Kit Kat
Kit Kat is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Figs
Figs is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 11mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Figs
Figs is lower in Sugar (difference - 32.42g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Figs
Figs contains less Sodium (difference - 53mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Figs
Figs is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 17.893g)
Which food is cheaper?
Figs
Figs 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. Figs - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173021/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.