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Cornmeal vs. Kit Kat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Cornmeal and Kit Kat

  • Cornmeal has more Folate, Iron, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B2, and Vitamin B6, while Kit Kat has more Vitamin B12, Copper, and Calcium.
  • Kit Kat's daily need coverage for Saturated Fat is 89% higher.
  • Kit Kat contains 15 times less Folate than Cornmeal. Cornmeal contains 209µg of Folate, while Kit Kat contains 14µg.
  • The amount of Saturated Fat in Cornmeal is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Cornmeal, degermed, enriched, yellow 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.
Cornmeal
Cornmeal
5
:
5
Kit Kat
Kit Kat
Contains more Iron +336%
Contains less Sodium -87%
Contains more Zinc +633.3%
Contains more Manganese +74%
Contains more Selenium +110%
Contains more Calcium +4066.7%
Contains more Magnesium +15.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +36.4%
Contains more Potassium +62.7%
Contains more Copper +189.5%
Cornmeal
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 1% 164% 23% 43% 13% 1% 19% 26% 23% 58%
Kit Kat
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 38% 38% 27% 58% 21% 8% 3% 74% 14% 28%
Contains more Iron +336%
Contains less Sodium -87%
Contains more Zinc +633.3%
Contains more Manganese +74%
Contains more Selenium +110%
Contains more Calcium +4066.7%
Contains more Magnesium +15.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +36.4%
Contains more Potassium +62.7%
Contains more Copper +189.5%

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.
Cornmeal
Cornmeal
6
:
4
Kit Kat
Kit Kat
Contains more Vitamin A +164.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +370.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +81.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +893.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +810%
Contains more Folate +1392.9%
Contains more Vitamin E +183.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +166.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Cornmeal
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 13% 3% 0% 0% 138% 89% 94% 15% 42% 157% 0% 0%
Kit Kat
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 5% 7% 0% 0% 30% 49% 10% 39% 5% 11% 70% 14%
Contains more Vitamin A +164.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +370.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +81.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +893.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +810%
Contains more Folate +1392.9%
Contains more Vitamin E +183.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +166.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Cornmeal
Cornmeal
3
:
2
Kit Kat
Kit Kat
Contains more Carbs +23%
Contains more Water +585.9%
Contains more Fats +1385.1%
Contains more Other +151%
Equal in Protein - 6.51
Cornmeal
7% 2% 79% 11%
Protein: 7.11 g
Fats: 1.75 g
Carbs: 79.45 g
Water: 11.18 g
Other: 0.51 g
Kit Kat
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 Carbs +23%
Contains more Water +585.9%
Contains more Fats +1385.1%
Contains more Other +151%
Equal in Protein - 6.51

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Cornmeal
Cornmeal
1
:
2
Kit Kat
Kit Kat
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1398.5%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 0.895
Cornmeal
15% 27% 58%
Saturated Fat: 0.22 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.39 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.828 g
Kit Kat
73% 24% 4%
Saturated Fat: 17.953 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.844 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.895 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1398.5%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 0.895

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Cornmeal
Cornmeal
3
:
3
Kit Kat
Kit Kat
Contains more Starch +591.5%
Contains more Glucose +250%
Contains more Maltose +171.4%
Contains more Sucrose +5788.2%
Contains more Fructose +17.6%
Contains more Lactose +∞%
Cornmeal
98%
Starch: 73.3 g
Sucrose: 0.68 g
Glucose: 0.56 g
Fructose: 0.17 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0.19 g
Galactose: 0 g
Kit Kat
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 Starch +591.5%
Contains more Glucose +250%
Contains more Maltose +171.4%
Contains more Sucrose +5788.2%
Contains more Fructose +17.6%
Contains more Lactose +∞%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cornmeal Kit Kat Opinion
Net carbs 75.55g 63.59g Cornmeal
Protein 7.11g 6.51g Cornmeal
Fats 1.75g 25.99g Kit Kat
Carbs 79.45g 64.59g Cornmeal
Calories 370kcal 518kcal Kit Kat
Starch 73.3g 10.6g Cornmeal
Fructose 0.17g 0.2g Kit Kat
Sugar 1.61g 48.68g Cornmeal
Fiber 3.9g 1g Cornmeal
Calcium 3mg 125mg Kit Kat
Iron 4.36mg 1mg Cornmeal
Magnesium 32mg 37mg Kit Kat
Phosphorus 99mg 135mg Kit Kat
Potassium 142mg 231mg Kit Kat
Sodium 7mg 54mg Cornmeal
Zinc 0.66mg 0.09mg Cornmeal
Copper 0.076mg 0.22mg Kit Kat
Manganese 0.174mg 0.1mg Cornmeal
Selenium 10.5µg 5µg Cornmeal
Vitamin A 214IU 81IU Cornmeal
Vitamin A RAE 11µg 24µg Kit Kat
Vitamin E 0.12mg 0.34mg Kit Kat
Vitamin B1 0.551mg 0.117mg Cornmeal
Vitamin B2 0.382mg 0.21mg Cornmeal
Vitamin B3 4.968mg 0.5mg Cornmeal
Vitamin B5 0.24mg 0.64mg Kit Kat
Vitamin B6 0.182mg 0.02mg Cornmeal
Folate 209µg 14µg Cornmeal
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.56µg Kit Kat
Vitamin K 0µg 5.2µg Kit Kat
Tryptophan 0.038mg 0.09mg Kit Kat
Threonine 0.172mg 0.19mg Kit Kat
Isoleucine 0.242mg 0.28mg Kit Kat
Leucine 1.006mg 0.52mg Cornmeal
Lysine 0.105mg 0.28mg Kit Kat
Methionine 0.162mg 0.16mg Cornmeal
Phenylalanine 0.366mg 0.27mg Cornmeal
Valine 0.337mg 0.36mg Kit Kat
Histidine 0.172mg 0.11mg Cornmeal
Cholesterol 0mg 11mg Cornmeal
Trans Fat 0g 0.099g Cornmeal
Saturated Fat 0.22g 17.953g Cornmeal
Monounsaturated Fat 0.39g 5.844g Kit Kat
Polyunsaturated fat 0.828g 0.895g Kit Kat
Omega-3 - ALA 0.075g Kit Kat

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is better in case of low diet
Cornmeal Kit Kat
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
46%
Cornmeal
20%
Kit Kat
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
37%
Cornmeal
30%
Kit Kat

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Kit Kat
Kit Kat is lower in glycemic index (difference - 18)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cornmeal
Cornmeal is lower in Sugar (difference - 47.07g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cornmeal
Cornmeal contains less Sodium (difference - 47mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cornmeal
Cornmeal is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 11mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cornmeal
Cornmeal is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 17.733g)
Which food is cheaper?
Cornmeal
Cornmeal is cheaper (difference - $1.6)
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. Cornmeal - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168867/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.