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Dried fruit vs. Kit Kat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Dried fruit and Kit Kat

  • Dried fruit has more Potassium, Vitamin E , Fiber, Iron, Vitamin A RAE, Copper, and Vitamin B3, while Kit Kat has more Vitamin B12, and Vitamin B2.
  • Kit Kat's daily need coverage for Saturated Fat is 90% higher.
  • Kit Kat contains 13 times less Vitamin E than Dried fruit. Dried fruit contains 4.33mg of Vitamin E , while Kit Kat contains 0.34mg.
  • The amount of Saturated Fat in Dried fruit is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Apricots, dried, sulfured, uncooked 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.
Dried fruit
Dried fruit
6
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4
Kit Kat
Kit Kat
Contains more Iron +166%
Contains more Potassium +403%
Contains less Sodium -81.5%
Contains more Zinc +333.3%
Contains more Copper +55.9%
Contains more Manganese +135%
Contains more Calcium +127.3%
Contains more Magnesium +15.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +90.1%
Contains more Selenium +127.3%
Dried fruit
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 17% 100% 23% 31% 103% 2% 11% 115% 31% 12%
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 +166%
Contains more Potassium +403%
Contains less Sodium -81.5%
Contains more Zinc +333.3%
Contains more Copper +55.9%
Contains more Manganese +135%
Contains more Calcium +127.3%
Contains more Magnesium +15.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +90.1%
Contains more Selenium +127.3%

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.
Dried fruit
Dried fruit
5
:
6
Kit Kat
Kit Kat
Contains more Vitamin A +4349.4%
Contains more Vitamin E +1173.5%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +417.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +615%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +680%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +183.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +24%
Contains more Folate +40%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +67.7%
Dried fruit
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 217% 87% 0% 4% 4% 18% 49% 31% 33% 8% 0% 8%
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 +4349.4%
Contains more Vitamin E +1173.5%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +417.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +615%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +680%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +183.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +24%
Contains more Folate +40%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +67.7%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Dried fruit
Dried fruit
2
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3
Kit Kat
Kit Kat
Contains more Water +1795.1%
Contains more Other +100.8%
Contains more Protein +92%
Contains more Fats +4996.1%
Equal in Carbs - 64.59
Dried fruit
3% 63% 31% 3%
Protein: 3.39 g
Fats: 0.51 g
Carbs: 62.64 g
Water: 30.89 g
Other: 2.57 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 Water +1795.1%
Contains more Other +100.8%
Contains more Protein +92%
Contains more Fats +4996.1%
Equal in Carbs - 64.59

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Dried fruit
Dried fruit
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2
Kit Kat
Kit Kat
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +7797.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1109.5%
Dried fruit
10% 45% 45%
Saturated Fat: 0.017 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.074 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.074 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 -99.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +7797.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1109.5%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Dried fruit
Dried fruit
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4
Kit Kat
Kit Kat
Contains more Glucose +20575%
Contains more Fructose +6135%
Contains more Starch +2928.6%
Contains more Sucrose +407.5%
Contains more Lactose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
Dried fruit
15% 61% 23%
Starch: 0.35 g
Sucrose: 7.89 g
Glucose: 33.08 g
Fructose: 12.47 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 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 Glucose +20575%
Contains more Fructose +6135%
Contains more Starch +2928.6%
Contains more Sucrose +407.5%
Contains more Lactose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +∞%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Dried fruit Kit Kat Opinion
Net carbs 55.34g 63.59g Kit Kat
Protein 3.39g 6.51g Kit Kat
Fats 0.51g 25.99g Kit Kat
Carbs 62.64g 64.59g Kit Kat
Calories 241kcal 518kcal Kit Kat
Starch 0.35g 10.6g Kit Kat
Fructose 12.47g 0.2g Dried fruit
Sugar 53.44g 48.68g Kit Kat
Fiber 7.3g 1g Dried fruit
Calcium 55mg 125mg Kit Kat
Iron 2.66mg 1mg Dried fruit
Magnesium 32mg 37mg Kit Kat
Phosphorus 71mg 135mg Kit Kat
Potassium 1162mg 231mg Dried fruit
Sodium 10mg 54mg Dried fruit
Zinc 0.39mg 0.09mg Dried fruit
Copper 0.343mg 0.22mg Dried fruit
Manganese 0.235mg 0.1mg Dried fruit
Selenium 2.2µg 5µg Kit Kat
Vitamin A 3604IU 81IU Dried fruit
Vitamin A RAE 180µg 24µg Dried fruit
Vitamin E 4.33mg 0.34mg Dried fruit
Vitamin C 1mg 0mg Dried fruit
Vitamin B1 0.015mg 0.117mg Kit Kat
Vitamin B2 0.074mg 0.21mg Kit Kat
Vitamin B3 2.589mg 0.5mg Dried fruit
Vitamin B5 0.516mg 0.64mg Kit Kat
Vitamin B6 0.143mg 0.02mg Dried fruit
Folate 10µg 14µg Kit Kat
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.56µg Kit Kat
Vitamin K 3.1µg 5.2µg Kit Kat
Tryptophan 0.016mg 0.09mg Kit Kat
Threonine 0.073mg 0.19mg Kit Kat
Isoleucine 0.063mg 0.28mg Kit Kat
Leucine 0.105mg 0.52mg Kit Kat
Lysine 0.083mg 0.28mg Kit Kat
Methionine 0.015mg 0.16mg Kit Kat
Phenylalanine 0.062mg 0.27mg Kit Kat
Valine 0.078mg 0.36mg Kit Kat
Histidine 0.047mg 0.11mg Kit Kat
Cholesterol 0mg 11mg Dried fruit
Trans Fat 0.099g Dried fruit
Saturated Fat 0.017g 17.953g Dried fruit
Monounsaturated Fat 0.074g 5.844g Kit Kat
Polyunsaturated fat 0.074g 0.895g Kit Kat
Omega-3 - ALA 0.075g Kit Kat

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Dried fruit 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
38%
Dried fruit
20%
Kit Kat
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
44%
Dried fruit
30%
Kit Kat

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Kit Kat
Kit Kat is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.76g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Dried fruit
Dried fruit contains less Sodium (difference - 44mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Dried fruit
Dried fruit is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 11mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Dried fruit
Dried fruit is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 17.936g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Dried fruit
Dried fruit is lower in glycemic index (difference - 19)
Which food is cheaper?
Dried fruit
Dried fruit is cheaper (difference - $1)
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. Dried fruit - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173941/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.