Gingerbread vs. Kit Kat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
Compare
A recap on differences between gingerbread and kit Kat
- Gingerbread is higher in manganese, iron, selenium, vitamin B6, magnesium, and vitamin B3, yet kit Kat is higher in vitamin B12 and phosphorus.
- Kit Kat covers your daily saturated fat needs 69% more than gingerbread.
- Gingerbread contains 10 times more vitamin B6 than kit Kat. While gingerbread contains 0.19mg of vitamin B6, kit Kat contains only 0.02mg.
- The amount of sodium in kit Kat is lower.
- The glycemic index of kit Kat is lower.
Food varieties used in this article are Cake, gingerbread, prepared from recipe and Candies, KIT KAT Wafer Bar.
Infographic
Infographic link
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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +89.2% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +90% |
| Contains more IronIron | +188% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +333.3% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +583% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +226% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +76.1% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +12.8% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +150% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -83.5% |
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 | +62.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +247.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +850% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +135.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +71.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +29.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +70.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +833.3% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
3.9 g
Fats:
16.4 g
Carbs:
49.2 g
Water:
28 g
Other:
2.5 g
Protein:
6.51 g
Fats:
25.99 g
Carbs:
64.59 g
Water:
1.63 g
Other:
1.28 g
| Contains more WaterWater | +1617.8% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +95.3% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +66.9% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +58.5% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +31.3% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
4.122 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
7.124 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
4.216 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 | -77% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +21.9% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +371.1% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
 |
 |
||
| Lower in Cholesterol |
|
||
| Lower in Sodium |
|
||
| Lower in Glycemic Index |
|
||
| Lower in Sugar |
|
||
| Lower in Saturated fat |
|
||
| Lower in price |
|
||
| Rich in minerals |
|
||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
| Nutrient | |
|
DV% diff. |
| Saturated fat | 4.122g | 17.953g | 63% |
| Manganese | 0.683mg | 0.1mg | 25% |
| Iron | 2.88mg | 1mg | 24% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 4.216g | 0.895g | 22% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.06µg | 0.56µg | 21% |
| Selenium | 16.3µg | 5µg | 21% |
| Fats | 16.4g | 25.99g | 15% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.19mg | 0.02mg | 13% |
| Phosphorus | 54mg | 135mg | 12% |
| Sodium | 327mg | 54mg | 12% |
| Calories | 356kcal | 518kcal | 8% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.738mg | 0.5mg | 8% |
| Magnesium | 70mg | 37mg | 8% |
| Cholesterol | 32mg | 11mg | 7% |
| Choline | 31mg | 6% | |
| Potassium | 439mg | 231mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.19mg | 0.117mg | 6% |
| Protein | 3.9g | 6.51g | 5% |
| Folate | 33µg | 14µg | 5% |
| Carbs | 49.2g | 64.59g | 5% |
| Calcium | 71mg | 125mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.375mg | 0.64mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% | |
| Vitamin K | 5.2µg | 4% | |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.162mg | 0.21mg | 4% |
| Caffeine | 14mg | 4% | |
| Starch | 10.6g | 4% | |
| Copper | 0.195mg | 0.22mg | 3% |
| Zinc | 0.39mg | 0.09mg | 3% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 7.124g | 5.844g | 3% |
| Vitamin E | 0.34mg | 2% | |
| Vitamin A | 14µg | 24µg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0.1mg | 0mg | 0% |
| Net carbs | 49.2g | 63.59g | N/A |
| Sugar | 48.68g | N/A | |
| Trans fat | 0.099g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.047mg | 0.09mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.124mg | 0.19mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.151mg | 0.28mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.279mg | 0.52mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.131mg | 0.28mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.08mg | 0.16mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.195mg | 0.27mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.173mg | 0.36mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.087mg | 0.11mg | 0% |
| Fructose | 0.2g | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.003g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.075g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
is better in case of low diet
|
|
|
| Low Calories diet |
|
|
| Low Fats diet |
|
|
| Low Carbs diet |
|
|
| Low Glycemic Index diet |
|
People also compare
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
17%
20%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
54%
30%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Kit Kat is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 21mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Kit Kat contains less Sodium (difference - 273mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Kit Kat is lower in glycemic index (difference - 36)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Gingerbread is lower in Sugar (difference - 48.68g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Gingerbread is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 13.831g)
Which food is cheaper?
Gingerbread is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Gingerbread is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
?
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.