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Kit Kat vs. Baked beans — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between kit Kat and baked beans

  • Kit Kat is richer in vitamin B12, vitamin B2, vitamin B5, and copper, yet baked beans are richer in fiber, iron, folate, and manganese.
  • Daily need coverage for saturated fat for kit Kat is 80% higher.
  • Baked beans contain less saturated fat.

Food types used in this article are Candies, KIT KAT Wafer Bar and Beans, baked, home prepared.

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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 31% 18% 32% 75% 53% 20% 47% 55% 33% 31%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +104.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +38.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +23.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -87.2%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +16.2%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +55%
Contains more IronIron +99%
Contains more ZincZinc +711.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +155%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +14%

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 3.7% 0% 0% 0% 34% 11% 7.7% 9.3% 21% 0% 0% 36% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +328.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +22.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +312.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +16.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +350%
Contains more FolateFolate +242.9%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

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
6% 5% 22% 65% 3%
Protein: 5.54 g
Fats: 5.15 g
Carbs: 21.63 g
Water: 65.17 g
Other: 2.51 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +17.5%
Contains more FatsFats +404.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +198.6%
Contains more WaterWater +3898.2%
Contains more OtherOther +96.1%

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
40% 44% 15%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.948 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.133 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.74 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +174%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +20.9%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -89.1%

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 Baked beans
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
Rich in minerals ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Kit Kat Baked beans DV% diff.
Saturated fat 17.953g 1.948g 73%
Fats 25.99g 5.15g 32%
Vitamin B12 0.56µg 0µg 23%
Calories 518kcal 155kcal 18%
Fiber 1g 5.5g 18%
Sodium 54mg 422mg 16%
Carbs 64.59g 21.63g 14%
Iron 1mg 1.99mg 12%
Vitamin B2 0.21mg 0.049mg 12%
Vitamin B5 0.64mg 0.155mg 10%
Monounsaturated fat 5.844g 2.133g 9%
Folate 14µg 48µg 9%
Manganese 0.1mg 0.255mg 7%
Copper 0.22mg 0.159mg 7%
Zinc 0.09mg 0.73mg 6%
Choline 31mg 6%
Calcium 125mg 61mg 6%
Vitamin B6 0.02mg 0.09mg 5%
Potassium 231mg 358mg 4%
Caffeine 14mg 4%
Vitamin K 5.2µg 4%
Phosphorus 135mg 109mg 4%
Starch 10.6g 4%
Vitamin A 24µg 0µg 3%
Protein 6.51g 5.54g 2%
Vitamin B1 0.117mg 0.136mg 2%
Vitamin E 0.34mg 2%
Cholesterol 11mg 5mg 2%
Selenium 5µg 5.7µg 1%
Magnesium 37mg 43mg 1%
Vitamin C 0mg 1.1mg 1%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.895g 0.74g 1%
Vitamin B3 0.5mg 0.408mg 1%
Net carbs 63.59g 16.13g N/A
Sugar 48.68g N/A
Trans fat 0.099g 0g N/A
Tryptophan 0.09mg 0.067mg 0%
Threonine 0.19mg 0.228mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.28mg 0.242mg 0%
Leucine 0.52mg 0.428mg 0%
Lysine 0.28mg 0.379mg 0%
Methionine 0.16mg 0.086mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.27mg 0.287mg 0%
Valine 0.36mg 0.282mg 0%
Histidine 0.11mg 0.153mg 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
Kit Kat Baked beans
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
9%
Baked beans
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
30%
Kit Kat
39%
Baked beans

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Kit Kat
Kit Kat contains less Sodium (difference - 368mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Kit Kat
Kit Kat is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Baked beans
Baked beans is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 6mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Baked beans
Baked beans is lower in Sugar (difference - 48.68g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Baked beans
Baked beans is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 16.005g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Baked beans
Baked beans is lower in glycemic index (difference - 10)
Which food is cheaper?
Baked beans
Baked beans is cheaper (difference - $1.2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Baked beans
Baked beans is relatively richer in minerals

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. Baked beans - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173731/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.