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Macaroon vs. Kit Kat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are macaroon and kit Kat different?

  • Macaroon has more fiber, vitamin B6, and zinc; however, kit Kat is richer in vitamin B12, calcium, vitamin B2, phosphorus, and vitamin B1.
  • Kit Kat covers your daily need for vitamin B12, 23% more than macaroon.
  • Macaroon has 8 times more zinc than kit Kat. Macaroon has 0.73mg of zinc, while kit Kat has 0.09mg.
  • Kit Kat contains less sodium.
  • Kit Kat has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of kit Kat is 50, while the glycemic index of macaroon is 32.

Cookies, coconut macaroon 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 21% 1.5% 11% 31% 90% 20% 29% 31% 0% 37%
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 CopperCopper +22.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +711.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +36%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +27.6%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +2400%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +87.8%
Contains more IronIron +22%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +98.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -77.6%

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% 0% 3.8% 0% 5% 14% 4.1% 0% 22% 0% 2.8% 2.3% 5%
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 B6Vitamin B6 +380%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +78.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +485%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +250%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +127.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +372.7%
Contains more FolateFolate +366.7%
Contains more CholineCholine +240.7%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
3% 23% 61% 12% 2%
Protein: 3.02 g
Fats: 22.55 g
Carbs: 61.22 g
Water: 11.5 g
Other: 1.71 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 +605.5%
Contains more OtherOther +33.6%
Contains more ProteinProtein +115.6%
Contains more FatsFats +15.3%
~equal in Carbs ~64.59g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
89% 7% 4%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 20.099 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 1.61 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.81 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 -10.7%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +263%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +10.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Macaroon Kit Kat DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.56µg 23%
Fiber 5.1g 1g 16%
Vitamin B5 0.64mg 13%
Vitamin B2 0.06mg 0.21mg 12%
Calcium 5mg 125mg 12%
Monounsaturated fat 1.61g 5.844g 11%
Saturated fat 20.099g 17.953g 10%
Phosphorus 68mg 135mg 10%
Vitamin B1 0.02mg 0.117mg 8%
Sodium 241mg 54mg 8%
Protein 3.02g 6.51g 7%
Vitamin B6 0.096mg 0.02mg 6%
Zinc 0.73mg 0.09mg 6%
Copper 0.269mg 0.22mg 5%
Fats 22.55g 25.99g 5%
Starch 10.6g 4%
Choline 9.1mg 31mg 4%
Manganese 0.1mg 4%
Cholesterol 0mg 11mg 4%
Caffeine 0mg 14mg 4%
Folate 3µg 14µg 3%
Vitamin A 0µg 24µg 3%
Vitamin K 1.1µg 5.2µg 3%
Selenium 6.8µg 5µg 3%
Potassium 123mg 231mg 3%
Calories 460kcal 518kcal 3%
Vitamin B3 0.22mg 0.5mg 2%
Iron 0.82mg 1mg 2%
Magnesium 29mg 37mg 2%
Vitamin E 0.19mg 0.34mg 1%
Carbs 61.22g 64.59g 1%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.81g 0.895g 1%
Net carbs 56.12g 63.59g N/A
Sugar 45.16g 48.68g N/A
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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ok
is better in case of low diet
Macaroon 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
5%
Macaroon
20%
Kit Kat
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
27%
Macaroon
30%
Kit Kat

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Macaroon
Macaroon is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 11mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Macaroon
Macaroon is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.52g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Macaroon
Macaroon is lower in glycemic index (difference - 18)
Which food is cheaper?
Macaroon
Macaroon is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Kit Kat
Kit Kat contains less Sodium (difference - 187mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Kit Kat
Kit Kat is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.146g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Kit Kat
Kit Kat is relatively richer in vitamins
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.

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. Macaroon - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171847/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.