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

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What are the main differences between Kit Kat and Cream cheese?

  • Kit Kat is richer in Copper, Vitamin B12, Iron, Vitamin B1, and Magnesium, while Cream cheese is higher in Vitamin A RAE, and Selenium.
  • Cream cheese's daily need coverage for Vitamin A RAE is 32% higher.
  • Cream cheese has 12 times less Copper than Kit Kat. Kit Kat has 0.22mg of Copper, while Cream cheese has 0.018mg.
  • Kit Kat is lower in Saturated Fat.

We used Candies, KIT KAT Wafer Bar and Cheese, cream types in this comparison.

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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 Calcium +28.9%
Contains more Iron +809.1%
Contains more Magnesium +311.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +26.2%
Contains more Potassium +75%
Contains less Sodium -82.8%
Contains more Copper +1122.2%
Contains more Manganese +809.1%
Contains more Zinc +455.6%
Contains more Selenium +72%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 38% 38% 27% 58% 21% 8% 3% 74% 14% 28%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 30% 5% 7% 46% 12% 41% 14% 6% 2% 47%
Contains more Calcium +28.9%
Contains more Iron +809.1%
Contains more Magnesium +311.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +26.2%
Contains more Potassium +75%
Contains less Sodium -82.8%
Contains more Copper +1122.2%
Contains more Manganese +809.1%
Contains more Zinc +455.6%
Contains more Selenium +72%

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.
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Contains more Vitamin B1 +408.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +449.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +23.8%
Contains more Folate +55.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +154.5%
Contains more Vitamin K +147.6%
Contains more Vitamin A +1271.6%
Contains more Vitamin E +152.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +180%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.23
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%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 67% 18% 0% 0% 6% 54% 2% 32% 13% 7% 28% 6%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +408.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +449.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +23.8%
Contains more Folate +55.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +154.5%
Contains more Vitamin K +147.6%
Contains more Vitamin A +1271.6%
Contains more Vitamin E +152.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +180%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.23

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +1070.1%
Contains more Fats +32.5%
Contains more Water +3128.2%
Equal in Protein - 6.15
Equal in Other - 1.27
7% 26% 65%
Protein: 6.51 g
Fats: 25.99 g
Carbs: 64.59 g
Water: 1.63 g
Other: 1.28 g
6% 34% 6% 53%
Protein: 6.15 g
Fats: 34.44 g
Carbs: 5.52 g
Water: 52.62 g
Other: 1.27 g
Contains more Carbs +1070.1%
Contains more Fats +32.5%
Contains more Water +3128.2%
Equal in Protein - 6.15
Equal in Other - 1.27

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -11.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +52.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +65.7%
73% 24% 4%
Saturated Fat: 17.953 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.844 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.895 g
66% 29% 5%
Saturated Fat: 20.213 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.907 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.483 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -11.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +52.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +65.7%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Starch +2928.6%
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Glucose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
Contains more Lactose +118.4%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
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
9% 91%
Starch: 0.35 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 0 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 3.76 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Starch +2928.6%
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Glucose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
Contains more Lactose +118.4%
Contains more Maltose +∞%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Kit Kat Cream cheese Opinion
Net carbs 63.59g 5.52g Kit Kat
Protein 6.51g 6.15g Kit Kat
Fats 25.99g 34.44g Cream cheese
Carbs 64.59g 5.52g Kit Kat
Calories 518kcal 350kcal Kit Kat
Starch 10.6g 0.35g Kit Kat
Fructose 0.2g 0g Kit Kat
Sugar 48.68g 3.76g Cream cheese
Fiber 1g 0g Kit Kat
Calcium 125mg 97mg Kit Kat
Iron 1mg 0.11mg Kit Kat
Magnesium 37mg 9mg Kit Kat
Phosphorus 135mg 107mg Kit Kat
Potassium 231mg 132mg Kit Kat
Sodium 54mg 314mg Kit Kat
Zinc 0.09mg 0.5mg Cream cheese
Copper 0.22mg 0.018mg Kit Kat
Manganese 0.1mg 0.011mg Kit Kat
Selenium 5µg 8.6µg Cream cheese
Vitamin A 81IU 1111IU Cream cheese
Vitamin A RAE 24µg 308µg Cream cheese
Vitamin E 0.34mg 0.86mg Cream cheese
Vitamin B1 0.117mg 0.023mg Kit Kat
Vitamin B2 0.21mg 0.23mg Cream cheese
Vitamin B3 0.5mg 0.091mg Kit Kat
Vitamin B5 0.64mg 0.517mg Kit Kat
Vitamin B6 0.02mg 0.056mg Cream cheese
Folate 14µg 9µg Kit Kat
Vitamin B12 0.56µg 0.22µg Kit Kat
Vitamin K 5.2µg 2.1µg Kit Kat
Tryptophan 0.09mg 0.069mg Kit Kat
Threonine 0.19mg 0.233mg Cream cheese
Isoleucine 0.28mg 0.324mg Cream cheese
Leucine 0.52mg 0.657mg Cream cheese
Lysine 0.28mg 0.567mg Cream cheese
Methionine 0.16mg 0.191mg Cream cheese
Phenylalanine 0.27mg 0.291mg Cream cheese
Valine 0.36mg 0.395mg Cream cheese
Histidine 0.11mg 0.175mg Cream cheese
Cholesterol 11mg 101mg Kit Kat
Trans Fat 0.099g Cream cheese
Saturated Fat 17.953g 20.213g Kit Kat
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.01g Cream cheese
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.02g Cream cheese
Monounsaturated Fat 5.844g 8.907g Cream cheese
Polyunsaturated fat 0.895g 1.483g Cream cheese
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0g 0.007g Cream cheese
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.807g Cream cheese
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0g 0.002g Cream cheese
Omega-3 - ALA 0.075g 0.125g Cream cheese
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.002g Cream cheese
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.036g Cream cheese

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Kit Kat Cream 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
19%
Cream cheese
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
30%
Kit Kat
21%
Cream cheese

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Kit Kat
Kit Kat contains less Sodium (difference - 260mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Kit Kat
Kit Kat is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 90mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Kit Kat
Kit Kat is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.26g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Kit Kat
Kit Kat is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cream cheese
Cream cheese is lower in Sugar (difference - 44.92g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cream cheese
Cream cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 50)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($3)
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. Cream cheese - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173418/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.