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Kit Kat vs. Almond joy — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between kit Kat and almond joy

  • Kit Kat is richer in calcium, yet almond joy is richer in fiber.
  • Daily need coverage for fiber for almond joy is 16% higher.
  • Kit Kat contains 2 times more calcium than almond joy. Kit Kat contains 125mg of calcium, while almond joy contains 64mg.

Food types used in this article are Candies, KIT KAT Wafer Bar and Candies, ALMOND JOY Candy 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 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 0% 19% 22% 48% 0% 0% 48% 19% 0% 0%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +∞%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +95.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +∞%
Contains more ZincZinc +∞%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +20.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -62%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more IronIron +27%
~equal in Potassium ~254mg

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.
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%
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 2.3% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg

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
4% 27% 60% 8%
Protein: 4.13 g
Fats: 26.93 g
Carbs: 59.51 g
Water: 8.2 g
Other: 1.23 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +57.6%
Contains more WaterWater +403.1%
~equal in Fats ~26.93g
~equal in Carbs ~59.51g
~equal in Other ~1.23g

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
73% 22% 5%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 17.59 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 5.26 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.18 g
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +31.8%
~equal in Saturated fat ~17.59g
~equal in Monounsaturated fat ~5.26g

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 Almond joy
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Kit Kat Almond joy DV% diff.
Copper 0.22mg 24%
Vitamin B12 0.56µg 23%
Vitamin B2 0.21mg 16%
Fiber 1g 5g 16%
Vitamin B5 0.64mg 13%
Vitamin B1 0.117mg 10%
Magnesium 37mg 9%
Selenium 5µg 9%
Choline 31mg 6%
Calcium 125mg 64mg 6%
Protein 6.51g 4.13g 5%
Sodium 54mg 142mg 4%
Starch 10.6g 4%
Manganese 0.1mg 4%
Caffeine 14mg 4%
Vitamin K 5.2µg 4%
Folate 14µg 4%
Iron 1mg 1.27mg 3%
Phosphorus 135mg 112mg 3%
Vitamin A 24µg 3%
Vitamin B3 0.5mg 3%
Saturated fat 17.953g 17.59g 2%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.895g 1.18g 2%
Vitamin B6 0.02mg 2%
Calories 518kcal 479kcal 2%
Vitamin E 0.34mg 2%
Cholesterol 11mg 4mg 2%
Carbs 64.59g 59.51g 2%
Fats 25.99g 26.93g 1%
Potassium 231mg 254mg 1%
Monounsaturated fat 5.844g 5.26g 1%
Vitamin C 0mg 0.7mg 1%
Zinc 0.09mg 1%
Net carbs 63.59g 54.51g N/A
Sugar 48.68g 48.34g N/A
Trans fat 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?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Kit Kat Almond joy
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
0%
Almond joy
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
30%
Kit Kat
16%
Almond joy

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Kit Kat
Kit Kat is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Kit Kat
Kit Kat contains less Sodium (difference - 88mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Kit Kat
Kit Kat is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Almond joy
Almond joy is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 7mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Almond joy
Almond joy is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.34g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Almond joy
Almond joy is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.363g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Almond joy
Almond joy is lower in glycemic index (difference - 50)
Which food is cheaper?
Almond joy
Almond joy 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. Kit Kat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167992/nutrients
  2. Almond joy - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167562/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.