English muffin vs. Kit Kat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are English muffins and kit Kat different?
- English muffins have more manganese, fiber, vitamin B3, folate, and zinc; however, kit Kat is richer in vitamin B12, copper, and calcium.
- Kit Kat covers your daily need for saturated fat, 88% more than English muffins.
- English muffins have 9 times more sodium than kit Kat. English muffins have 464mg of sodium, while kit Kat has 54mg.
- English muffins have a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of English muffins is 77, while the glycemic index of kit Kat is 50.
English muffins, plain, unenriched, without calcium propionate (includes sourdough) 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 ZincZinc | +677.8% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +257% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +76.2% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +140.4% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +76.3% |
| Contains more IronIron | +12.4% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +70.5% |
| 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 B1Vitamin B1 | +54.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +213.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +115% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +164.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +36.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +43.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +1300% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
7.7 g
Fats:
1.8 g
Carbs:
46 g
Water:
42.1 g
Other:
2.4 g
Protein:
6.51 g
Fats:
25.99 g
Carbs:
64.59 g
Water:
1.63 g
Other:
1.28 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +18.3% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +2482.8% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +87.5% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +1343.9% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +40.4% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.259 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.302 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.888 g
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 | -98.6% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +1835.1% |
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Polyunsaturated fat
~0.895g
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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Saturated fat | 0.259g | 17.953g | 80% |
| Fats | 1.8g | 25.99g | 37% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.04µg | 0.56µg | 22% |
| Sodium | 464mg | 54mg | 18% |
| Calories | 235kcal | 518kcal | 14% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.302g | 5.844g | 14% |
| Manganese | 0.357mg | 0.1mg | 11% |
| Copper | 0.129mg | 0.22mg | 10% |
| Selenium | 5µg | 9% | |
| Calcium | 52mg | 125mg | 7% |
| Fiber | 2.7g | 1g | 7% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.566mg | 0.5mg | 7% |
| Folate | 37µg | 14µg | 6% |
| Choline | 31mg | 6% | |
| Carbs | 46g | 64.59g | 6% |
| Zinc | 0.7mg | 0.09mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.181mg | 0.117mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.446mg | 0.64mg | 4% |
| Caffeine | 14mg | 4% | |
| Vitamin K | 5.2µg | 4% | |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.154mg | 0.21mg | 4% |
| Magnesium | 21mg | 37mg | 4% |
| Starch | 10.6g | 4% | |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 11mg | 4% |
| Potassium | 131mg | 231mg | 3% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 24µg | 3% |
| Vitamin E | 0.34mg | 2% | |
| Protein | 7.7g | 6.51g | 2% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.043mg | 0.02mg | 2% |
| Iron | 0.89mg | 1mg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0.1mg | 0mg | 0% |
| Net carbs | 43.3g | 63.59g | N/A |
| Sugar | 48.68g | N/A | |
| Phosphorus | 133mg | 135mg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.099g | N/A | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.888g | 0.895g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.092mg | 0.09mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.242mg | 0.19mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.315mg | 0.28mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.553mg | 0.52mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.241mg | 0.28mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.139mg | 0.16mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.379mg | 0.27mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.353mg | 0.36mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.17mg | 0.11mg | 0% |
| Fructose | 0.2g | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.075g | N/A |
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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 contains less Sodium?
Kit Kat contains less Sodium (difference - 410mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Kit Kat is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Kit Kat is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
English muffin is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 11mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
English muffin is lower in Sugar (difference - 48.68g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
English muffin is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 17.694g)
Which food is cheaper?
English muffin is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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