Croissant vs. Kit Kat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are croissant and kit Kat different?
- Croissant has more selenium, vitamin B1, folate, vitamin A, and iron; however, kit Kat is richer in vitamin B12 and copper.
- Croissant covers your daily need for selenium, 32% more than kit Kat.
- Croissant has 9 times more vitamin A than kit Kat. Croissant has 744IU of vitamin A, while kit Kat has 81IU.
- Kit Kat contains less sodium.
Croissants, butter 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.
| Contains more IronIron | +103% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +733.3% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +230% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +354% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +131.3% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +237.8% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +95.8% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +175% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +28.6% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -88.4% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +758.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +147.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +231.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +14.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +337.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +34.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +190% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +528.6% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +25.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +250% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +188.9% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +26% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +1323.3% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +40.6% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +23.8% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +41% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -35.1% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +22.2% |
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Monounsaturated fat
~5.844g
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Selenium | 22.7µg | 5µg | 32% |
| Saturated fat | 11.659g | 17.953g | 29% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.388mg | 0.117mg | 23% |
| Vitamin A | 206µg | 24µg | 20% |
| Folate | 88µg | 14µg | 19% |
| Cholesterol | 67mg | 11mg | 19% |
| Sodium | 467mg | 54mg | 18% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.16µg | 0.56µg | 17% |
| Copper | 0.08mg | 0.22mg | 16% |
| Iron | 2.03mg | 1mg | 13% |
| Vitamin B3 | 2.188mg | 0.5mg | 11% |
| Manganese | 0.33mg | 0.1mg | 10% |
| Calcium | 37mg | 125mg | 9% |
| Fats | 21g | 25.99g | 8% |
| Calories | 406kcal | 518kcal | 6% |
| Zinc | 0.75mg | 0.09mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 2.6g | 1g | 6% |
| Carbs | 45.8g | 64.59g | 6% |
| Magnesium | 16mg | 37mg | 5% |
| Starch | 10.6g | 4% | |
| Caffeine | 0mg | 14mg | 4% |
| Phosphorus | 105mg | 135mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.861mg | 0.64mg | 4% |
| Vitamin K | 1.8µg | 5.2µg | 3% |
| Vitamin E | 0.84mg | 0.34mg | 3% |
| Potassium | 118mg | 231mg | 3% |
| Protein | 8.2g | 6.51g | 3% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.058mg | 0.02mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.241mg | 0.21mg | 2% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.094g | 0.895g | 1% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 5.525g | 5.844g | 1% |
| Choline | 38.8mg | 31mg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0.2mg | 0mg | 0% |
| Net carbs | 43.2g | 63.59g | N/A |
| Sugar | 11.26g | 48.68g | N/A |
| Trans fat | 0.099g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.099mg | 0.09mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.284mg | 0.19mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.365mg | 0.28mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.623mg | 0.52mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.329mg | 0.28mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.175mg | 0.16mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.416mg | 0.27mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.41mg | 0.36mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.187mg | 0.11mg | 0% |
| Fructose | 0.2g | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.003g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.002g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.075g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Kit Kat is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 56mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Kit Kat contains less Sodium (difference - 413mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Kit Kat is lower in glycemic index (difference - 6)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Croissant is lower in Sugar (difference - 37.42g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Croissant is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 6.294g)
Which food is cheaper?
Croissant is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Croissant 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.