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Crouton vs. Kit Kat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between crouton and kit Kat

  • Crouton has more selenium, vitamin B1, iron, vitamin B3, folate, manganese, and fiber, while kit Kat has more vitamin B12.
  • Kit Kat's daily need coverage for saturated fat is 82% higher.
  • Kit Kat contains 13 times less sodium than crouton. Crouton contains 698mg of sodium, while kit Kat contains 54mg.
  • Kit Kat has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of kit Kat is 50, while the glycemic index of crouton is 72.

The food types used in this comparison are Croutons, plain 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 22% 23% 11% 153% 54% 24% 49% 91% 65% 205%
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 +308%
Contains more ZincZinc +888.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +400%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +650%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +19.4%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +64.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +86.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +35%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +17.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -92.3%

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% 0% 0% 156% 63% 102% 26% 6% 0% 0% 99% 0%
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 +432.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +29.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +987.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +30%
Contains more FolateFolate +842.9%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +49.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
12% 7% 74% 6% 3%
Protein: 11.9 g
Fats: 6.6 g
Carbs: 73.5 g
Water: 5.5 g
Other: 2.5 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 ProteinProtein +82.8%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +13.8%
Contains more WaterWater +237.4%
Contains more OtherOther +95.3%
Contains more FatsFats +293.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
26% 52% 22%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.51 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 3.059 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.273 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 -91.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +42.2%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +91%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Crouton Kit Kat
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar 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 Crouton Kit Kat DV% diff.
Saturated fat 1.51g 17.953g 75%
Selenium 37.5µg 5µg 59%
Vitamin B1 0.623mg 0.117mg 42%
Iron 4.08mg 1mg 39%
Vitamin B3 5.439mg 0.5mg 31%
Fats 6.6g 25.99g 30%
Folate 132µg 14µg 30%
Sodium 698mg 54mg 28%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.56µg 23%
Manganese 0.5mg 0.1mg 17%
Fiber 5.1g 1g 16%
Protein 11.9g 6.51g 11%
Monounsaturated fat 3.059g 5.844g 7%
Zinc 0.89mg 0.09mg 7%
Choline 31mg 6%
Calories 407kcal 518kcal 6%
Copper 0.163mg 0.22mg 6%
Vitamin B2 0.272mg 0.21mg 5%
Calcium 76mg 125mg 5%
Vitamin K 5.2µg 4%
Caffeine 14mg 4%
Starch 10.6g 4%
Vitamin B5 0.429mg 0.64mg 4%
Cholesterol 0mg 11mg 4%
Phosphorus 115mg 135mg 3%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.273g 0.895g 3%
Vitamin A 0µg 24µg 3%
Carbs 73.5g 64.59g 3%
Potassium 124mg 231mg 3%
Vitamin E 0.34mg 2%
Magnesium 31mg 37mg 1%
Net carbs 68.4g 63.59g N/A
Sugar 48.68g N/A
Vitamin B6 0.026mg 0.02mg 0%
Trans fat 0.099g N/A
Tryptophan 0.14mg 0.09mg 0%
Threonine 0.337mg 0.19mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.456mg 0.28mg 0%
Leucine 0.832mg 0.52mg 0%
Lysine 0.278mg 0.28mg 0%
Methionine 0.211mg 0.16mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.586mg 0.27mg 0%
Valine 0.514mg 0.36mg 0%
Histidine 0.255mg 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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is better in case of low diet
Crouton 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
35%
Crouton
20%
Kit Kat
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
70%
Crouton
30%
Kit Kat

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Kit Kat
Kit Kat contains less Sodium (difference - 644mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Kit Kat
Kit Kat is lower in glycemic index (difference - 22)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Crouton
Crouton is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 11mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Crouton
Crouton is lower in Sugar (difference - 48.68g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Crouton
Crouton is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 16.443g)
Which food is cheaper?
Crouton
Crouton is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
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. Crouton - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172751/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.