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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.
  • Kit Kat has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of kit Kat is 50, while the glycemic index of cornmeal is 68.

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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 23% 0.9% 13% 164% 25% 18% 42% 0.91% 23% 57%
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 IronIron +336%
Contains more ZincZinc +633.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -87%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +74%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +110%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +15.6%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +4066.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +62.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +189.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +36.4%

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% 3.7% 2.4% 0% 138% 88% 93% 14% 42% 0% 0% 157% 4.7%
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 B1Vitamin B1 +370.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +81.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +893.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +810%
Contains more FolateFolate +1392.9%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +118.2%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +183.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +166.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +260.5%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
7% 2% 79% 11%
Protein: 7.11 g
Fats: 1.75 g
Carbs: 79.45 g
Water: 11.18 g
Other: 0.51 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 CarbsCarbs +23%
Contains more WaterWater +585.9%
Contains more FatsFats +1385.1%
Contains more OtherOther +151%
~equal in Protein ~6.51g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
15% 27% 58%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.22 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.39 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.828 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 -98.8%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +1398.5%
~equal in Polyunsaturated fat ~0.895g

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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
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 StarchStarch +591.5%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +250%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +171.4%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +5788.2%
Contains more FructoseFructose +17.6%
Contains more LactoseLactose +∞%
~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.
Cornmeal Kit Kat
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium 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 DV% diff.
Saturated fat 0.22g 17.953g 81%
Folate 209µg 14µg 49%
Iron 4.36mg 1mg 42%
Fats 1.75g 25.99g 37%
Vitamin B1 0.551mg 0.117mg 36%
Vitamin B3 4.968mg 0.5mg 28%
Starch 73.3g 10.6g 26%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.56µg 23%
Copper 0.076mg 0.22mg 16%
Monounsaturated fat 0.39g 5.844g 14%
Vitamin B2 0.382mg 0.21mg 13%
Calcium 3mg 125mg 12%
Vitamin B6 0.182mg 0.02mg 12%
Fiber 3.9g 1g 12%
Selenium 10.5µg 5µg 10%
Vitamin B5 0.24mg 0.64mg 8%
Calories 370kcal 518kcal 7%
Carbs 79.45g 64.59g 5%
Phosphorus 99mg 135mg 5%
Zinc 0.66mg 0.09mg 5%
Cholesterol 0mg 11mg 4%
Caffeine 0mg 14mg 4%
Choline 8.6mg 31mg 4%
Vitamin K 0µg 5.2µg 4%
Manganese 0.174mg 0.1mg 3%
Potassium 142mg 231mg 3%
Sodium 7mg 54mg 2%
Vitamin E 0.12mg 0.34mg 1%
Vitamin A 11µg 24µg 1%
Magnesium 32mg 37mg 1%
Protein 7.11g 6.51g 1%
Net carbs 75.55g 63.59g N/A
Sugar 1.61g 48.68g N/A
Trans fat 0g 0.099g N/A
Polyunsaturated fat 0.828g 0.895g 0%
Tryptophan 0.038mg 0.09mg 0%
Threonine 0.172mg 0.19mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.242mg 0.28mg 0%
Leucine 1.006mg 0.52mg 0%
Lysine 0.105mg 0.28mg 0%
Methionine 0.162mg 0.16mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.366mg 0.27mg 0%
Valine 0.337mg 0.36mg 0%
Histidine 0.172mg 0.11mg 0%
Fructose 0.17g 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
Cornmeal 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
42%
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 Cholesterol?
Cornmeal
Cornmeal is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 11mg)
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 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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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.

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