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Goobers vs. Kit Kat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between goobers and kit Kat

  • Goobers are richer than kit Kat in fiber and potassium.
  • Daily need coverage for fiber for goobers is 35% higher.
  • Goobers contain 2 times more potassium than kit Kat. Goobers contain 502mg of potassium, while kit Kat contains 231mg.
  • Goobers contain less sugar.

Food types used in this article are Candies, NESTLE, GOOBERS Chocolate Covered Peanuts 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 0% 27% 44% 41% 0% 0% 0% 4.7% 0% 0%
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 PotassiumPotassium +117.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -33.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +40.4%
~equal in Iron ~1mg

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 1% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Kit Kat
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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 CVitamin C +∞%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
10% 34% 53% 2%
Protein: 9.7 g
Fats: 34 g
Carbs: 53 g
Water: 1.9 g
Other: 1.4 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 +49%
Contains more FatsFats +30.8%
Contains more WaterWater +16.6%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +21.9%
~equal in Other ~1.28g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
100%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 12.1 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0 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 -32.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Goobers Kit Kat DV% diff.
Fiber 9.7g 1g 35%
Saturated fat 12.1g 17.953g 27%
Copper 0.22mg 24%
Vitamin B12 0.56µg 23%
Phosphorus 135mg 19%
Vitamin B2 0.21mg 16%
Monounsaturated fat 5.844g 15%
Vitamin B5 0.64mg 13%
Fats 34g 25.99g 12%
Vitamin B1 0.117mg 10%
Selenium 5µg 9%
Magnesium 37mg 9%
Potassium 502mg 231mg 8%
Protein 9.7g 6.51g 6%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.895g 6%
Choline 31mg 6%
Manganese 0.1mg 4%
Vitamin K 5.2µg 4%
Starch 10.6g 4%
Carbs 53g 64.59g 4%
Calcium 89mg 125mg 4%
Caffeine 14mg 4%
Folate 14µg 4%
Vitamin A 24µg 3%
Vitamin B3 0.5mg 3%
Vitamin E 0.34mg 2%
Vitamin B6 0.02mg 2%
Sodium 36mg 54mg 1%
Zinc 0.09mg 1%
Iron 1.1mg 1mg 1%
Calories 512kcal 518kcal 0%
Vitamin C 0.3mg 0mg 0%
Net carbs 43.3g 63.59g N/A
Cholesterol 12mg 11mg 0%
Sugar 43g 48.68g N/A
Trans fat 0.07g 0.099g N/A
Tryptophan 0.09mg 0%
Threonine 0.19mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.28mg 0%
Leucine 0.52mg 0%
Lysine 0.28mg 0%
Methionine 0.16mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.27mg 0%
Valine 0.36mg 0%
Histidine 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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ok
is better in case of low diet
Goobers 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
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Goobers
20%
Kit Kat
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
12%
Goobers
30%
Kit Kat

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Kit Kat
Kit Kat is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Kit Kat
Kit Kat is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 1mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Kit Kat
Kit Kat is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Goobers
Goobers is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.68g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Goobers
Goobers contains less Sodium (difference - 18mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Goobers
Goobers is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 5.853g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Goobers
Goobers is lower in glycemic index (difference - 50)
Which food is cheaper?
Goobers
Goobers is cheaper (difference - $3)

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. Goobers - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167581/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.