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Kit Kat vs. Macaroon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Kit Kat and Macaroon different?

  • Kit Kat has more Vitamin B12, Calcium, Vitamin B2, Phosphorus, and Vitamin B1, however, Macaroon is richer in Fiber, Vitamin B6, and Zinc.
  • Kit Kat covers your daily need of Vitamin B12 23% more than Macaroon.
  • Kit Kat has 25 times more Calcium than Macaroon. Kit Kat has 125mg of Calcium, while Macaroon has 5mg.
  • Kit Kat contains less Saturated Fat.

Candies, KIT KAT Wafer Bar and Cookies, coconut macaroon types were 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.
Contains more Calcium +2400%
Contains more Iron +22%
Contains more Magnesium +27.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +98.5%
Contains more Potassium +87.8%
Contains less Sodium -77.6%
Contains more Zinc +711.1%
Contains more Copper +22.3%
Contains more Selenium +36%
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 2% 31% 21% 30% 11% 32% 20% 90% 0% 38%
Contains more Calcium +2400%
Contains more Iron +22%
Contains more Magnesium +27.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +98.5%
Contains more Potassium +87.8%
Contains less Sodium -77.6%
Contains more Zinc +711.1%
Contains more Copper +22.3%
Contains more Selenium +36%

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 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +78.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +485%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +250%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +127.3%
Contains more Folate +366.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +372.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +380%
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 0% 4% 0% 0% 5% 14% 5% 0% 23% 3% 0% 3%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +78.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +485%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +250%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +127.3%
Contains more Folate +366.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +372.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +380%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +115.6%
Contains more Fats +15.3%
Contains more Water +605.5%
Contains more Other +33.6%
Equal in Carbs - 61.22
7% 26% 65%
Protein: 6.51 g
Fats: 25.99 g
Carbs: 64.59 g
Water: 1.63 g
Other: 1.28 g
3% 23% 61% 12% 2%
Protein: 3.02 g
Fats: 22.55 g
Carbs: 61.22 g
Water: 11.5 g
Other: 1.71 g
Contains more Protein +115.6%
Contains more Fats +15.3%
Contains more Water +605.5%
Contains more Other +33.6%
Equal in Carbs - 61.22

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -10.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +263%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +10.5%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 0.81
73% 24% 4%
Saturated Fat: 17.953 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.844 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.895 g
89% 7% 4%
Saturated Fat: 20.099 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.61 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.81 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -10.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +263%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +10.5%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 0.81

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Kit Kat Macaroon Opinion
Net carbs 63.59g 56.12g Kit Kat
Protein 6.51g 3.02g Kit Kat
Fats 25.99g 22.55g Kit Kat
Carbs 64.59g 61.22g Kit Kat
Calories 518kcal 460kcal Kit Kat
Starch 10.6g Kit Kat
Fructose 0.2g Kit Kat
Sugar 48.68g 45.16g Macaroon
Fiber 1g 5.1g Macaroon
Calcium 125mg 5mg Kit Kat
Iron 1mg 0.82mg Kit Kat
Magnesium 37mg 29mg Kit Kat
Phosphorus 135mg 68mg Kit Kat
Potassium 231mg 123mg Kit Kat
Sodium 54mg 241mg Kit Kat
Zinc 0.09mg 0.73mg Macaroon
Copper 0.22mg 0.269mg Macaroon
Manganese 0.1mg Kit Kat
Selenium 5µg 6.8µg Macaroon
Vitamin A 81IU 0IU Kit Kat
Vitamin A RAE 24µg 0µg Kit Kat
Vitamin E 0.34mg 0.19mg Kit Kat
Vitamin B1 0.117mg 0.02mg Kit Kat
Vitamin B2 0.21mg 0.06mg Kit Kat
Vitamin B3 0.5mg 0.22mg Kit Kat
Vitamin B5 0.64mg Kit Kat
Vitamin B6 0.02mg 0.096mg Macaroon
Folate 14µg 3µg Kit Kat
Vitamin B12 0.56µg 0µg Kit Kat
Vitamin K 5.2µg 1.1µg Kit Kat
Tryptophan 0.09mg Kit Kat
Threonine 0.19mg Kit Kat
Isoleucine 0.28mg Kit Kat
Leucine 0.52mg Kit Kat
Lysine 0.28mg Kit Kat
Methionine 0.16mg Kit Kat
Phenylalanine 0.27mg Kit Kat
Valine 0.36mg Kit Kat
Histidine 0.11mg Kit Kat
Cholesterol 11mg 0mg Macaroon
Trans Fat 0.099g Macaroon
Saturated Fat 17.953g 20.099g Kit Kat
Monounsaturated Fat 5.844g 1.61g Kit Kat
Polyunsaturated fat 0.895g 0.81g Kit Kat
Omega-3 - ALA 0.075g Kit Kat

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Kit Kat Macaroon
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
4%
Macaroon
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
30%
Kit Kat
27%
Macaroon

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Macaroon
Macaroon is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.52g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Macaroon
Macaroon is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 11mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Macaroon
Macaroon is lower in glycemic index (difference - 18)
Which food is cheaper?
Macaroon
Macaroon is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Kit Kat
Kit Kat contains less Sodium (difference - 187mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Kit Kat
Kit Kat is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.146g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Kit Kat
Kit Kat is relatively richer in vitamins
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.

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. Macaroon - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171847/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.