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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 for 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.
  • Kit Kat has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of kit Kat is 50, while the glycemic index of macaroon is 32.

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.
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 21% 1.5% 11% 31% 90% 20% 29% 31% 0% 37%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +27.6%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +2400%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +87.8%
Contains more IronIron +22%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +98.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -77.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more CopperCopper +22.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +711.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +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.
Kit Kat
10
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 0% 0% 3.8% 0% 5% 14% 4.1% 0% 22% 0% 2.8% 2.3% 5%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +78.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +485%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +250%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +127.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +372.7%
Contains more FolateFolate +366.7%
Contains more CholineCholine +240.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +380%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~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
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 ProteinProtein +115.6%
Contains more FatsFats +15.3%
Contains more WaterWater +605.5%
Contains more OtherOther +33.6%
~equal in Carbs ~61.22g

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
89% 7% 4%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 20.099 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 1.61 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.81 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -10.7%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +263%
~equal in Polyunsaturated fat ~0.81g

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 Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar 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 DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 0.56µg 0µg 23%
Fiber 1g 5.1g 16%
Vitamin B5 0.64mg 13%
Vitamin B2 0.21mg 0.06mg 12%
Calcium 125mg 5mg 12%
Monounsaturated fat 5.844g 1.61g 11%
Saturated fat 17.953g 20.099g 10%
Phosphorus 135mg 68mg 10%
Vitamin B1 0.117mg 0.02mg 8%
Sodium 54mg 241mg 8%
Protein 6.51g 3.02g 7%
Vitamin B6 0.02mg 0.096mg 6%
Zinc 0.09mg 0.73mg 6%
Copper 0.22mg 0.269mg 5%
Fats 25.99g 22.55g 5%
Starch 10.6g 4%
Choline 31mg 9.1mg 4%
Manganese 0.1mg 4%
Cholesterol 11mg 0mg 4%
Caffeine 14mg 0mg 4%
Folate 14µg 3µg 3%
Vitamin A 24µg 0µg 3%
Vitamin K 5.2µg 1.1µg 3%
Selenium 5µg 6.8µg 3%
Potassium 231mg 123mg 3%
Calories 518kcal 460kcal 3%
Vitamin B3 0.5mg 0.22mg 2%
Iron 1mg 0.82mg 2%
Magnesium 37mg 29mg 2%
Vitamin E 0.34mg 0.19mg 1%
Carbs 64.59g 61.22g 1%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.895g 0.81g 1%
Net carbs 63.59g 56.12g N/A
Sugar 48.68g 45.16g N/A
Trans fat 0.099g N/A
Tryptophan 0.09mg 0%
Threonine 0.19mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.28mg 0%
Leucine 0.52mg 0%
Lysine 0.28mg 0%
Methionine 0.16mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.27mg 0%
Valine 0.36mg 0%
Histidine 0.11mg 0%
Fructose 0.2g 0%
Omega-3 - ALA 0.075g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Kit Kat Macaroon
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
5%
Macaroon
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
30%
Kit Kat
27%
Macaroon

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Macaroon
Macaroon is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 11mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Macaroon
Macaroon is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.52g)
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.