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Kit Kat vs. Cassava — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between kit Kat and cassava

  • Kit Kat has more vitamin B12, phosphorus, copper, vitamin B2, calcium, vitamin B5, and iron; however, cassava is higher in vitamin C and manganese.
  • Kit Kat covers your daily need for saturated fat, 89% more than cassava.
  • Cassava has less saturated fat.
  • The glycemic index of cassava is higher.

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

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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 15% 4.8% 24% 10% 33% 9.3% 12% 1.8% 50% 3.8%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +76.2%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +681.3%
Contains more IronIron +270.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +120%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +400%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +614.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +17.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +277.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -74.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +284%

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 69% 0.33% 3.8% 0% 22% 11% 16% 6.4% 20% 0% 4.8% 20% 13%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +2300%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +78.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +34.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +337.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +498.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +173.7%
Contains more CholineCholine +30.8%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +70.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +340%
Contains more FolateFolate +92.9%
~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
38% 60%
Protein: 1.36 g
Fats: 0.28 g
Carbs: 38.06 g
Water: 59.68 g
Other: 0.62 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +378.7%
Contains more FatsFats +9182.1%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +69.7%
Contains more OtherOther +106.5%
Contains more WaterWater +3561.3%

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
38% 38% 24%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.074 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.075 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.048 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +7692%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1764.6%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -99.6%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Kit Kat Cassava DV% diff.
Saturated fat 17.953g 0.074g 81%
Fats 25.99g 0.28g 40%
Vitamin C 0mg 20.6mg 23%
Vitamin B12 0.56µg 0µg 23%
Calories 518kcal 160kcal 18%
Phosphorus 135mg 27mg 15%
Monounsaturated fat 5.844g 0.075g 14%
Copper 0.22mg 0.1mg 13%
Manganese 0.1mg 0.384mg 12%
Vitamin B2 0.21mg 0.048mg 12%
Vitamin B5 0.64mg 0.107mg 11%
Calcium 125mg 16mg 11%
Protein 6.51g 1.36g 10%
Iron 1mg 0.27mg 9%
Carbs 64.59g 38.06g 9%
Selenium 5µg 0.7µg 8%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.895g 0.048g 6%
Vitamin B6 0.02mg 0.088mg 5%
Caffeine 14mg 0mg 4%
Starch 10.6g 4%
Cholesterol 11mg 0mg 4%
Magnesium 37mg 21mg 4%
Folate 14µg 27µg 3%
Vitamin K 5.2µg 1.9µg 3%
Fiber 1g 1.8g 3%
Vitamin A 24µg 1µg 3%
Vitamin B1 0.117mg 0.087mg 3%
Vitamin B3 0.5mg 0.854mg 2%
Sodium 54mg 14mg 2%
Zinc 0.09mg 0.34mg 2%
Vitamin E 0.34mg 0.19mg 1%
Choline 31mg 23.7mg 1%
Potassium 231mg 271mg 1%
Net carbs 63.59g 36.26g N/A
Sugar 48.68g 1.7g N/A
Trans fat 0.099g 0g N/A
Tryptophan 0.09mg 0.019mg 0%
Threonine 0.19mg 0.028mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.28mg 0.027mg 0%
Leucine 0.52mg 0.039mg 0%
Lysine 0.28mg 0.044mg 0%
Methionine 0.16mg 0.011mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.27mg 0.026mg 0%
Valine 0.36mg 0.035mg 0%
Histidine 0.11mg 0.02mg 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 Cassava
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
14%
Cassava
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
30%
Kit Kat
16%
Cassava

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Kit Kat
Kit Kat is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Kit Kat
Kit Kat is lower in glycemic index (difference - 44)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Kit Kat
Kit Kat is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cassava
Cassava is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 11mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cassava
Cassava is lower in Sugar (difference - 46.98g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cassava
Cassava contains less Sodium (difference - 40mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Cassava
Cassava is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 17.879g)
Which food is cheaper?
Cassava
Cassava is cheaper (difference - $2.8)

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. Cassava - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169985/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.