Kit Kat vs. Amaranth — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Differences between kit Kat and amaranth
- Kit Kat has more vitamin B2, vitamin B1, copper, and calcium, while amaranth has more manganese, iron, vitamin B6, zinc, and magnesium.
- Amaranth's daily need coverage for manganese is 33% higher.
- Amaranth contains 10 times less vitamin B2 than kit Kat. Kit Kat contains 0.21mg of vitamin B2, while amaranth contains 0.022mg.
- Kit Kat has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of kit Kat is 50, while the glycemic index of amaranth is 97.
The food types used in this comparison are Candies, KIT KAT Wafer Bar and Amaranth grain, cooked.
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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 CalciumCalcium | +166% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +71.1% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +47.7% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +75.7% |
| Contains more IronIron | +110% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +855.6% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -88.9% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +754% |
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 AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +78.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +680% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +854.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +112.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +465% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +57.1% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +71.3% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +1544.9% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +245.6% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +66.2% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +4511% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +∞% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +∞% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +∞% |
| Contains more LactoseLactose | +∞% |
| Contains more MaltoseMaltose | +∞% |
| Contains more StarchStarch | +53.1% |
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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 | 17.953g | 82% | |
| Fats | 25.99g | 1.58g | 38% |
| Manganese | 0.1mg | 0.854mg | 33% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.56µg | 23% | |
| Calories | 518kcal | 102kcal | 21% |
| Carbs | 64.59g | 18.69g | 15% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 5.844g | 15% | |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.21mg | 0.022mg | 14% |
| Iron | 1mg | 2.1mg | 14% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.64mg | 13% | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.117mg | 0.015mg | 9% |
| Calcium | 125mg | 47mg | 8% |
| Copper | 0.22mg | 0.149mg | 8% |
| Zinc | 0.09mg | 0.86mg | 7% |
| Magnesium | 37mg | 65mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.02mg | 0.113mg | 7% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.895g | 6% | |
| Choline | 31mg | 6% | |
| Protein | 6.51g | 3.8g | 5% |
| Fiber | 1g | 2.1g | 4% |
| Vitamin K | 5.2µg | 4% | |
| Cholesterol | 11mg | 4% | |
| Caffeine | 14mg | 4% | |
| Vitamin A | 24µg | 3% | |
| Potassium | 231mg | 135mg | 3% |
| Folate | 14µg | 22µg | 2% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.5mg | 0.235mg | 2% |
| Sodium | 54mg | 6mg | 2% |
| Phosphorus | 135mg | 148mg | 2% |
| Starch | 10.6g | 16.23g | 2% |
| Selenium | 5µg | 5.5µg | 1% |
| Vitamin E | 0.34mg | 0.19mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 63.59g | 16.59g | N/A |
| Sugar | 48.68g | 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 |
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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 is lower in glycemic index?
Kit Kat is lower in glycemic index (difference - 47)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Kit Kat is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Amaranth is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 11mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Amaranth is lower in Sugar (difference - 48.68g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Amaranth contains less Sodium (difference - 48mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Amaranth is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 17.953g)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($3)
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.