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Kit Kat vs. Cheese sandwich — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Kit Kat and Cheese sandwich

  • Kit Kat has more Vitamin B12, however, Cheese sandwich has more Manganese, Phosphorus, Selenium, Iron, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B6, and Vitamin B3.
  • Kit Kat's daily need coverage for Saturated Fat is 69% more.
  • Kit Kat has 5 times more Vitamin B12 than Cheese sandwich. Kit Kat has 0.56µg of Vitamin B12, while Cheese sandwich has 0.12µg.
  • Cheese sandwich is lower in Saturated Fat.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Candies, KIT KAT Wafer Bar and Crackers, wheat, sandwich, with cheese filling.

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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 less Sodium -93.6%
Contains more Copper +37.5%
Contains more Calcium +63.2%
Contains more Iron +162%
Contains more Magnesium +45.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +183%
Contains more Potassium +32.5%
Contains more Zinc +866.7%
Contains more Manganese +983%
Contains more Selenium +386%
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 62% 99% 39% 164% 27% 110% 24% 54% 142% 133%
Contains less Sodium -93.6%
Contains more Copper +37.5%
Contains more Calcium +63.2%
Contains more Iron +162%
Contains more Magnesium +45.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +183%
Contains more Potassium +32.5%
Contains more Zinc +866.7%
Contains more Manganese +983%
Contains more Selenium +386%

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 A +14.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +366.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +206%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +103.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +537%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1205%
Contains more Folate +357.1%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.622
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 5% 0% 0% 5% 90% 99% 60% 38% 61% 48% 15% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +14.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +366.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +206%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +103.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +537%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1205%
Contains more Folate +357.1%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.622

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +11%
Contains more Protein +50.5%
Contains more Water +96.3%
Contains more Other +196.9%
Equal in Fats - 25
Equal in Carbs - 58.2
7% 26% 65%
Protein: 6.51 g
Fats: 25.99 g
Carbs: 64.59 g
Water: 1.63 g
Other: 1.28 g
10% 25% 58% 3% 4%
Protein: 9.8 g
Fats: 25 g
Carbs: 58.2 g
Water: 3.2 g
Other: 3.8 g
Contains more Carbs +11%
Contains more Protein +50.5%
Contains more Water +96.3%
Contains more Other +196.9%
Equal in Fats - 25
Equal in Carbs - 58.2

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -77%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +77.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +924.1%
73% 24% 4%
Saturated Fat: 17.953 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.844 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.895 g
17% 44% 39%
Saturated Fat: 4.129 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 10.351 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 9.166 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -77%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +77.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +924.1%

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 Cheese sandwich
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Kit Kat Cheese sandwich Opinion
Net carbs 63.59g 55.1g Kit Kat
Protein 6.51g 9.8g Cheese sandwich
Fats 25.99g 25g Kit Kat
Carbs 64.59g 58.2g Kit Kat
Calories 518kcal 497kcal Kit Kat
Starch 10.6g Kit Kat
Fructose 0.2g Kit Kat
Sugar 48.68g Cheese sandwich
Fiber 1g 3.1g Cheese sandwich
Calcium 125mg 204mg Cheese sandwich
Iron 1mg 2.62mg Cheese sandwich
Magnesium 37mg 54mg Cheese sandwich
Phosphorus 135mg 382mg Cheese sandwich
Potassium 231mg 306mg Cheese sandwich
Sodium 54mg 839mg Kit Kat
Zinc 0.09mg 0.87mg Cheese sandwich
Copper 0.22mg 0.16mg Kit Kat
Manganese 0.1mg 1.083mg Cheese sandwich
Selenium 5µg 24.3µg Cheese sandwich
Vitamin A 81IU 71IU Kit Kat
Vitamin A RAE 24µg 21µg Kit Kat
Vitamin E 0.34mg Kit Kat
Vitamin C 0mg 1.5mg Cheese sandwich
Vitamin B1 0.117mg 0.358mg Cheese sandwich
Vitamin B2 0.21mg 0.427mg Cheese sandwich
Vitamin B3 0.5mg 3.185mg Cheese sandwich
Vitamin B5 0.64mg 0.622mg Kit Kat
Vitamin B6 0.02mg 0.261mg Cheese sandwich
Folate 14µg 64µg Cheese sandwich
Vitamin B12 0.56µg 0.12µg Kit Kat
Vitamin K 5.2µg Kit Kat
Tryptophan 0.09mg 0.13mg Cheese sandwich
Threonine 0.19mg 0.298mg Cheese sandwich
Isoleucine 0.28mg 0.383mg Cheese sandwich
Leucine 0.52mg 0.698mg Cheese sandwich
Lysine 0.28mg 0.344mg Cheese sandwich
Methionine 0.16mg 0.167mg Cheese sandwich
Phenylalanine 0.27mg 0.472mg Cheese sandwich
Valine 0.36mg 0.438mg Cheese sandwich
Histidine 0.11mg 0.219mg Cheese sandwich
Cholesterol 11mg 7mg Cheese sandwich
Trans Fat 0.099g Cheese sandwich
Saturated Fat 17.953g 4.129g Cheese sandwich
Monounsaturated Fat 5.844g 10.351g Cheese sandwich
Polyunsaturated fat 0.895g 9.166g Cheese sandwich
Omega-3 - ALA 0.075g Kit Kat

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Kit Kat Cheese sandwich
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
35%
Cheese sandwich
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
30%
Kit Kat
85%
Cheese sandwich

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Kit Kat
Kit Kat contains less Sodium (difference - 785mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Kit Kat
Kit Kat is lower in glycemic index (difference - 4)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cheese sandwich
Cheese sandwich is lower in Sugar (difference - 48.68g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cheese sandwich
Cheese sandwich is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 4mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cheese sandwich
Cheese sandwich is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 13.824g)
Which food is cheaper?
Cheese sandwich
Cheese sandwich is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cheese sandwich
Cheese sandwich is relatively richer in minerals
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. Cheese sandwich - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172747/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.