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Kit Kat vs. Pollock — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between kit Kat and pollock?

  • Kit Kat is richer in copper, while pollock is higher in vitamin B12, selenium, vitamin B6, vitamin B3, phosphorus, and choline.
  • Pollock's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 129% higher.
  • Pollock has 113 times less saturated fat than kit Kat. Kit Kat has 17.953g of saturated fat, while pollock has 0.159g.
  • Kit Kat has a higher glycemic index (50) than pollock (0).

We used Candies, KIT KAT Wafer Bar and Fish, pollock, Alaska, cooked, dry heat (may have been previously frozen) types in this comparison.

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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 26% 38% 20% 38% 73% 2.5% 58% 7% 13% 27%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 58% 22% 38% 21% 20% 16% 114% 55% 2.3% 241%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +73.6%
Contains more IronIron +78.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +266.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -87.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +455.6%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +118.9%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +86.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +533.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +97.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +782%

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% 8% 6.8% 0% 29% 48% 9.4% 38% 4.6% 70% 13% 11% 17%
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% 5.7% 5.6% 20% 14% 51% 74% 26% 76% 458% 0.25% 2.3% 50%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +41.2%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +21.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +116.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +48.1%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +5100%
Contains more FolateFolate +366.7%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +689.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +1545%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +553.6%
Contains more CholineCholine +195.5%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.223mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
7% 26% 65%
Protein: 6.51 g
Fats: 25.99 g
Carbs: 64.59 g
Water: 1.63 g
Other: 1.28 g
23% 74% 2%
Protein: 23.48 g
Fats: 1.18 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 73.65 g
Other: 1.69 g
Contains more FatsFats +2102.5%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more ProteinProtein +260.7%
Contains more WaterWater +4418.4%
Contains more OtherOther +32%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
73% 24% 4%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 17.953 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 5.844 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.895 g
18% 15% 67%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.159 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.134 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.583 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +4261.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +53.5%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -99.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Kit Kat Pollock DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 0.56µg 3.66µg 129%
Saturated fat 17.953g 0.159g 81%
Selenium 5µg 44.1µg 71%
Fats 25.99g 1.18g 38%
Protein 6.51g 23.48g 34%
Cholesterol 11mg 86mg 25%
Vitamin B6 0.02mg 0.329mg 24%
Vitamin B3 0.5mg 3.949mg 22%
Carbs 64.59g 0g 22%
Calories 518kcal 111kcal 20%
Phosphorus 135mg 267mg 19%
Copper 0.22mg 0.06mg 18%
Sodium 54mg 419mg 16%
Monounsaturated fat 5.844g 0.134g 14%
Choline 31mg 91.6mg 11%
Magnesium 37mg 81mg 10%
Vitamin D 0µg 1.3µg 7%
Potassium 231mg 430mg 6%
Iron 1mg 0.56mg 6%
Vitamin D 0IU 51IU 6%
Calcium 125mg 72mg 5%
Vitamin B1 0.117mg 0.054mg 5%
Vitamin K 5.2µg 0.1µg 4%
Caffeine 14mg 0mg 4%
Manganese 0.1mg 0.018mg 4%
Starch 10.6g 4%
Zinc 0.09mg 0.57mg 4%
Vitamin B5 0.64mg 0.432mg 4%
Fiber 1g 0g 4%
Folate 14µg 3µg 3%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.895g 0.583g 2%
Vitamin A 24µg 17µg 1%
Vitamin B2 0.21mg 0.223mg 1%
Net carbs 63.59g 0g N/A
Sugar 48.68g 0g N/A
Vitamin E 0.34mg 0.28mg 0%
Trans fat 0.099g N/A
Tryptophan 0.09mg 0.263mg 0%
Threonine 0.19mg 1.029mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.28mg 1.082mg 0%
Leucine 0.52mg 1.908mg 0%
Lysine 0.28mg 2.157mg 0%
Methionine 0.16mg 0.696mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.27mg 0.917mg 0%
Valine 0.36mg 1.21mg 0%
Histidine 0.11mg 0.691mg 0%
Fructose 0.2g 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.086g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.423g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.075g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.027g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Kit Kat Pollock
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
20%
Kit Kat
60%
Pollock
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
30%
Kit Kat
59%
Pollock

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pollock
Pollock is lower in Sugar (difference - 48.68g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Pollock
Pollock is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 17.794g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pollock
Pollock is lower in glycemic index (difference - 50)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Kit Kat
Kit Kat is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 75mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Kit Kat
Kit Kat contains less Sodium (difference - 365mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Kit Kat
Kit Kat is cheaper (difference - $4)
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. Kit Kat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167992/nutrients
  2. Pollock - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173681/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.