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Kit Kat vs. American cheese — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Kit Kat and American cheese

  • Kit Kat has more Copper, and Vitamin B1, however, American cheese has more Calcium, Phosphorus, Vitamin B12, Selenium, Vitamin A RAE, and Zinc.
  • American cheese's daily need coverage for Calcium is 92% more.
  • Kit Kat has 8 times more Vitamin B1 than American cheese. Kit Kat has 0.117mg of Vitamin B1, while American cheese has 0.015mg.
  • Kit Kat is lower in Cholesterol.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Candies, KIT KAT Wafer Bar and Cheese, pasteurized process, American, without added vitamin D.

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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.
Kit Kat
Kit Kat
6
:
4
American cheese
American cheese
Contains more Iron +58.7%
Contains more Magnesium +42.3%
Contains more Potassium +75%
Contains less Sodium -96.8%
Contains more Copper +378.3%
Contains more Manganese +143.9%
Contains more Calcium +736%
Contains more Phosphorus +374.8%
Contains more Zinc +2666.7%
Contains more Selenium +304%
Kit Kat
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 38% 38% 27% 58% 21% 8% 3% 74% 14% 28%
American cheese
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 314% 24% 19% 275% 12% 218% 68% 16% 6% 111%
Contains more Iron +58.7%
Contains more Magnesium +42.3%
Contains more Potassium +75%
Contains less Sodium -96.8%
Contains more Copper +378.3%
Contains more Manganese +143.9%
Contains more Calcium +736%
Contains more Phosphorus +374.8%
Contains more Zinc +2666.7%
Contains more Selenium +304%

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
Kit Kat
5
:
6
American cheese
American cheese
Contains more Vitamin B1 +680%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +557.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +58.8%
Contains more Folate +75%
Contains more Vitamin K +100%
Contains more Vitamin A +1066.7%
Contains more Vitamin E +135.3%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +11.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +170%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +167.9%
Kit Kat
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 5% 7% 0% 0% 30% 49% 10% 39% 5% 11% 70% 14%
American cheese
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 57% 16% 18% 0% 4% 54% 2% 25% 13% 6% 188% 7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +680%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +557.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +58.8%
Contains more Folate +75%
Contains more Vitamin K +100%
Contains more Vitamin A +1066.7%
Contains more Vitamin E +135.3%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +11.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +170%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +167.9%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Kit Kat
Kit Kat
1
:
4
American cheese
American cheese
Contains more Carbs +1645.7%
Contains more Protein +178.5%
Contains more Fats +22.3%
Contains more Water +2330.1%
Contains more Other +428.9%
Kit Kat
7% 26% 65%
Protein: 6.51 g
Fats: 25.99 g
Carbs: 64.59 g
Water: 1.63 g
Other: 1.28 g
American cheese
18% 32% 4% 40% 7%
Protein: 18.13 g
Fats: 31.79 g
Carbs: 3.7 g
Water: 39.61 g
Other: 6.77 g
Contains more Carbs +1645.7%
Contains more Protein +178.5%
Contains more Fats +22.3%
Contains more Water +2330.1%
Contains more Other +428.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Kit Kat
Kit Kat
1
:
2
American cheese
American cheese
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +40.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +43.7%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 18.057
Kit Kat
73% 24% 4%
Saturated Fat: 17.953 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.844 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.895 g
American cheese
65% 30% 5%
Saturated Fat: 18.057 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.236 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.286 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +40.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +43.7%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 18.057

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Kit Kat
Kit Kat
6
:
1
American cheese
American cheese
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Glucose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
Contains more Lactose +281.9%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
Contains more Galactose +∞%
Kit Kat
18% 68% 14%
Starch: 10.6 g
Sucrose: 40.04 g
Glucose: 0.16 g
Fructose: 0.2 g
Lactose: 8.21 g
Maltose: 0.07 g
Galactose: 0 g
American cheese
95% 5%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 0 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 2.15 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0.11 g
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Glucose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
Contains more Lactose +281.9%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
Contains more Galactose +∞%

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 American cheese
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Kit Kat American cheese Opinion
Net carbs 63.59g 3.7g Kit Kat
Protein 6.51g 18.13g American cheese
Fats 25.99g 31.79g American cheese
Carbs 64.59g 3.7g Kit Kat
Calories 518kcal 371kcal Kit Kat
Starch 10.6g Kit Kat
Fructose 0.2g 0g Kit Kat
Sugar 48.68g 2.26g American cheese
Fiber 1g 0g Kit Kat
Calcium 125mg 1045mg American cheese
Iron 1mg 0.63mg Kit Kat
Magnesium 37mg 26mg Kit Kat
Phosphorus 135mg 641mg American cheese
Potassium 231mg 132mg Kit Kat
Sodium 54mg 1671mg Kit Kat
Zinc 0.09mg 2.49mg American cheese
Copper 0.22mg 0.046mg Kit Kat
Manganese 0.1mg 0.041mg Kit Kat
Selenium 5µg 20.2µg American cheese
Vitamin A 81IU 945IU American cheese
Vitamin A RAE 24µg 250µg American cheese
Vitamin E 0.34mg 0.8mg American cheese
Vitamin D 0IU 23IU American cheese
Vitamin D 0µg 0.6µg American cheese
Vitamin B1 0.117mg 0.015mg Kit Kat
Vitamin B2 0.21mg 0.234mg American cheese
Vitamin B3 0.5mg 0.076mg Kit Kat
Vitamin B5 0.64mg 0.403mg Kit Kat
Vitamin B6 0.02mg 0.054mg American cheese
Folate 14µg 8µg Kit Kat
Vitamin B12 0.56µg 1.5µg American cheese
Vitamin K 5.2µg 2.6µg Kit Kat
Tryptophan 0.09mg 0.232mg American cheese
Threonine 0.19mg 0.772mg American cheese
Isoleucine 0.28mg 0.938mg American cheese
Leucine 0.52mg 1.716mg American cheese
Lysine 0.28mg 1.516mg American cheese
Methionine 0.16mg 0.475mg American cheese
Phenylalanine 0.27mg 0.939mg American cheese
Valine 0.36mg 1.187mg American cheese
Histidine 0.11mg 0.546mg American cheese
Cholesterol 11mg 100mg Kit Kat
Trans Fat 0.099g 1.144g Kit Kat
Saturated Fat 17.953g 18.057g Kit Kat
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.006g American cheese
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.012g American cheese
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.021g American cheese
Monounsaturated Fat 5.844g 8.236g American cheese
Polyunsaturated fat 0.895g 1.286g American cheese
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0g 0.009g American cheese
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.79g American cheese
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0g 0.001g American cheese
Omega-3 - ALA 0.075g 0.137g American cheese
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g American cheese
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.033g American cheese

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Kit Kat American cheese
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
32%
American cheese
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
30%
Kit Kat
106%
American cheese

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Kit Kat
Kit Kat contains less Sodium (difference - 1617mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Kit Kat
Kit Kat is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 89mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Kit Kat
Kit Kat is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.104g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
American cheese
American cheese is lower in Sugar (difference - 46.42g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
American cheese
American cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 23)
Which food is cheaper?
American cheese
American cheese is cheaper (difference - $0.6)
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. American cheese - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171290/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.