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Kit Kat vs. Chestnut — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between kit Kat and chestnut

  • Kit Kat has more vitamin B12, vitamin B2, and calcium; however, chestnut is richer in manganese, vitamin C, copper, vitamin B6, potassium, and iron.
  • Kit Kat covers your daily saturated fat needs 88% more than chestnut.
  • Chestnut contains less saturated fat.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Candies, KIT KAT Wafer Bar and Nuts, chestnuts, european, boiled and steamed.

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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 39% 14% 63% 65% 157% 6.8% 42% 3.5% 111% 0%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +171.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +36.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +45.9%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +209.5%
Contains more IronIron +73%
Contains more CopperCopper +114.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +177.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -50%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +754%

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 89% 0.33% 0% 0% 37% 24% 14% 19% 54% 0% 0% 29% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +2300%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +101.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +102.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +26.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +46.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +1065%
Contains more FolateFolate +171.4%
~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
2% 28% 68%
Protein: 2 g
Fats: 1.38 g
Carbs: 27.76 g
Water: 68.15 g
Other: 0.71 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +225.5%
Contains more FatsFats +1783.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +132.7%
Contains more OtherOther +80.3%
Contains more WaterWater +4081%

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
20% 37% 43%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.26 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.476 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.545 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +1127.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +64.2%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -98.6%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Kit Kat Chestnut DV% diff.
Saturated fat 17.953g 0.26g 80%
Fats 25.99g 1.38g 38%
Manganese 0.1mg 0.854mg 33%
Vitamin C 0mg 26.7mg 30%
Copper 0.22mg 0.472mg 28%
Vitamin B12 0.56µg 0µg 23%
Calories 518kcal 131kcal 19%
Vitamin B6 0.02mg 0.233mg 16%
Potassium 231mg 715mg 14%
Monounsaturated fat 5.844g 0.476g 13%
Carbs 64.59g 27.76g 12%
Iron 1mg 1.73mg 9%
Protein 6.51g 2g 9%
Selenium 5µg 9%
Vitamin B2 0.21mg 0.104mg 8%
Calcium 125mg 46mg 8%
Choline 31mg 6%
Vitamin B5 0.64mg 0.316mg 6%
Folate 14µg 38µg 6%
Phosphorus 135mg 99mg 5%
Caffeine 14mg 4%
Cholesterol 11mg 0mg 4%
Vitamin K 5.2µg 4%
Magnesium 37mg 54mg 4%
Starch 10.6g 4%
Fiber 1g 4%
Vitamin B1 0.117mg 0.148mg 3%
Vitamin A 24µg 1µg 3%
Vitamin E 0.34mg 2%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.895g 0.545g 2%
Vitamin B3 0.5mg 0.731mg 1%
Sodium 54mg 27mg 1%
Zinc 0.09mg 0.25mg 1%
Net carbs 63.59g 27.76g N/A
Sugar 48.68g N/A
Trans fat 0.099g N/A
Tryptophan 0.09mg 0.022mg 0%
Threonine 0.19mg 0.071mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.28mg 0.079mg 0%
Leucine 0.52mg 0.118mg 0%
Lysine 0.28mg 0.118mg 0%
Methionine 0.16mg 0.047mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.27mg 0.084mg 0%
Valine 0.36mg 0.112mg 0%
Histidine 0.11mg 0.055mg 0%
Fructose 0.2g 0%
Omega-3 - ALA 0.075g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Kit Kat Chestnut
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
20%
Chestnut
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
30%
Kit Kat
50%
Chestnut

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Kit Kat
Kit Kat is lower in glycemic index (difference - 4)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chestnut
Chestnut is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 11mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chestnut
Chestnut is lower in Sugar (difference - 48.68g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chestnut
Chestnut contains less Sodium (difference - 27mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Chestnut
Chestnut is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 17.693g)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($3)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.
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. Chestnut - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170168/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.