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Kit Kat vs. Chinook salmon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are kit Kat and chinook salmon different?

  • Kit Kat is higher in copper and calcium; however, chinook salmon is richer in vitamin B12, selenium, vitamin B3, vitamin B6, phosphorus, and magnesium.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin B12 for chinook salmon is 96% higher.
  • Kit Kat contains 6 times more saturated fat than chinook salmon. While kit Kat contains 17.953g of saturated fat, chinook salmon contains only 3.214g.
  • Chinook salmon has a lower glycemic index (0) than kit Kat (50).

Candies, KIT KAT Wafer Bar and Fish, salmon, chinook, cooked, dry heat are the varieties used in this article.

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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 87% 8.4% 45% 34% 18% 15% 159% 7.8% 2.5% 255%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +346.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +315.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -10%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +426.3%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +229.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +118.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +522.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +174.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +836%
~equal in Iron ~0.91mg

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 14% 50% 0% 0% 11% 36% 188% 52% 107% 359% 0% 26% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +165.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +36.4%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +520.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1909%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +35.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +2210%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +412.5%
Contains more FolateFolate +150%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg

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
26% 13% 66%
Protein: 25.72 g
Fats: 13.38 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 65.6 g
Other: 0 g
Contains more FatsFats +94.2%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +-127.2%
Contains more ProteinProtein +295.1%
Contains more WaterWater +3924.5%

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
28% 49% 23%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 3.214 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 5.742 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.662 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -82.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +197.4%
~equal in Monounsaturated fat ~5.742g

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Kit Kat Chinook salmon DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 0.56µg 2.87µg 96%
Selenium 5µg 46.8µg 76%
Saturated fat 17.953g 3.214g 67%
Vitamin B3 0.5mg 10.045mg 60%
Protein 6.51g 25.72g 38%
Phosphorus 135mg 371mg 34%
Vitamin B6 0.02mg 0.462mg 34%
Cholesterol 11mg 85mg 25%
Carbs 64.59g 0g 22%
Magnesium 37mg 122mg 20%
Fats 25.99g 13.38g 19%
Copper 0.22mg 0.053mg 19%
Calories 518kcal 231kcal 14%
Vitamin A 24µg 149µg 14%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.895g 2.662g 12%
Calcium 125mg 28mg 10%
Potassium 231mg 505mg 8%
Choline 31mg 6%
Vitamin B1 0.117mg 0.044mg 6%
Folate 14µg 35µg 5%
Vitamin B5 0.64mg 0.865mg 5%
Vitamin C 0mg 4.1mg 5%
Manganese 0.1mg 0.019mg 4%
Caffeine 14mg 4%
Vitamin B2 0.21mg 0.154mg 4%
Starch 10.6g 4%
Zinc 0.09mg 0.56mg 4%
Fiber 1g 0g 4%
Vitamin K 5.2µg 4%
Vitamin E 0.34mg 2%
Iron 1mg 0.91mg 1%
Net carbs 63.59g 0g N/A
Sugar 48.68g N/A
Sodium 54mg 60mg 0%
Trans fat 0.099g N/A
Monounsaturated fat 5.844g 5.742g 0%
Tryptophan 0.09mg 0.288mg 0%
Threonine 0.19mg 1.127mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.28mg 1.185mg 0%
Leucine 0.52mg 2.09mg 0%
Lysine 0.28mg 2.362mg 0%
Methionine 0.16mg 0.761mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.27mg 1.004mg 0%
Valine 0.36mg 1.325mg 0%
Histidine 0.11mg 0.757mg 0%
Fructose 0.2g 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 1.01g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.727g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.075g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.296g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Kit Kat Chinook salmon
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
65%
Chinook salmon
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
30%
Kit Kat
63%
Chinook salmon

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Kit Kat
Kit Kat is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 74mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Kit Kat
Kit Kat contains less Sodium (difference - 6mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Kit Kat
Kit Kat is cheaper (difference - $12)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chinook salmon
Chinook salmon is lower in Sugar (difference - 48.68g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Chinook salmon
Chinook salmon is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 14.739g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chinook salmon
Chinook salmon is lower in glycemic index (difference - 50)
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. Chinook salmon - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171999/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.