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Kit Kat vs. Brown sugar — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between kit Kat and brown sugar

  • Brown sugar has less vitamin B12, copper, phosphorus, vitamin B2, vitamin B5, vitamin B1, selenium, magnesium, and choline than kit Kat.
  • Kit Kat covers your daily need for saturated fat, 90% more than brown sugar.
  • Brown sugar has less saturated fat.
  • The glycemic index of brown sugar is higher.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Candies, KIT KAT Wafer Bar and Sugars, brown.

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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 6.4% 25% 12% 27% 16% 0.82% 1.7% 3.7% 8.3% 6.5%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +311.1%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +50.6%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +73.7%
Contains more IronIron +40.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +368.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +200%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +3275%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +56.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +316.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -48.1%

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 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 2.1% 7.9% 9.5% 0% 0% 0.75% 1.3%
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 +354.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +384.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +1300%
Contains more CholineCholine +1247.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +105%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~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
98%
Protein: 0.12 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 98.09 g
Water: 1.34 g
Other: 0.45 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +5325%
Contains more FatsFats +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +21.6%
Contains more OtherOther +184.4%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +51.9%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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
97%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 94.56 g
Glucose: 1.35 g
Fructose: 1.11 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more StarchStarch +∞%
Contains more LactoseLactose +∞%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +∞%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +136.2%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +743.8%
Contains more FructoseFructose +455%
~equal in Galactose ~0g

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 Brown sugar
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in price ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Kit Kat Brown sugar DV% diff.
Saturated fat 17.953g 0g 82%
Fats 25.99g 0g 40%
Vitamin B12 0.56µg 0µg 23%
Copper 0.22mg 0.047mg 19%
Phosphorus 135mg 4mg 19%
Vitamin B2 0.21mg 0mg 16%
Monounsaturated fat 5.844g 0g 15%
Protein 6.51g 0.12g 13%
Carbs 64.59g 98.09g 11%
Vitamin B5 0.64mg 0.132mg 10%
Vitamin B1 0.117mg 0mg 10%
Selenium 5µg 1.2µg 7%
Calories 518kcal 380kcal 7%
Magnesium 37mg 9mg 7%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.895g 0g 6%
Choline 31mg 2.3mg 5%
Fiber 1g 0g 4%
Starch 10.6g 4%
Iron 1mg 0.71mg 4%
Calcium 125mg 83mg 4%
Cholesterol 11mg 0mg 4%
Caffeine 14mg 0mg 4%
Vitamin K 5.2µg 0µg 4%
Vitamin A 24µg 0µg 3%
Folate 14µg 1µg 3%
Potassium 231mg 133mg 3%
Vitamin B3 0.5mg 0.11mg 2%
Vitamin B6 0.02mg 0.041mg 2%
Vitamin E 0.34mg 0mg 2%
Manganese 0.1mg 0.064mg 2%
Fructose 0.2g 1.11g 1%
Sodium 54mg 28mg 1%
Zinc 0.09mg 0.03mg 1%
Net carbs 63.59g 98.09g N/A
Sugar 48.68g 97.02g 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%
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 Brown sugar
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
2%
Brown sugar
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
30%
Kit Kat
11%
Brown sugar

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Kit Kat
Kit Kat is lower in Sugar (difference - 48.34g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Kit Kat
Kit Kat is lower in glycemic index (difference - 21)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Kit Kat
Kit Kat is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Kit Kat
Kit Kat is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Brown sugar
Brown sugar is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 11mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Brown sugar
Brown sugar contains less Sodium (difference - 26mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Brown sugar
Brown sugar is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 17.953g)
Which food is cheaper?
Brown sugar
Brown sugar 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. Brown sugar - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168833/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.