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Kit Kat vs. Cracker — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Kit Kat and Cracker different?

  • Kit Kat has more Vitamin B12, however, Cracker is richer in Vitamin K, Iron, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B3, Folate, Vitamin B2, and Vitamin E .
  • Kit Kat covers your daily need of Saturated Fat 62% more than Cracker.
  • Cracker contains less Saturated Fat.

Candies, KIT KAT Wafer Bar and Crackers, standard snack-type, regular 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 Magnesium +105.6%
Contains more Potassium +95.8%
Contains less Sodium -92.6%
Contains more Copper +111.5%
Contains more Iron +303%
Contains more Phosphorus +83.7%
Contains more Zinc +444.4%
Contains more Manganese +391%
Contains more Selenium +34%
Equal in Calcium - 120
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 36% 152% 13% 107% 11% 95% 14% 35% 65% 37%
Contains more Magnesium +105.6%
Contains more Potassium +95.8%
Contains less Sodium -92.6%
Contains more Copper +111.5%
Contains more Iron +303%
Contains more Phosphorus +83.7%
Contains more Zinc +444.4%
Contains more Manganese +391%
Contains more Selenium +34%
Equal in Calcium - 120

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 B5 +53.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +791.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +255.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +117.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +770.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +215%
Contains more Folate +557.1%
Contains more Vitamin K +1232.7%
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% 61% 0% 0% 105% 106% 82% 26% 15% 69% 0% 174%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +53.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +791.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +255.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +117.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +770.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +215%
Contains more Folate +557.1%
Contains more Vitamin K +1232.7%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +92.6%
Contains more Other +94.5%
Equal in Protein - 6.64
Equal in Fats - 26.43
Equal in Carbs - 61.3
7% 26% 65%
Protein: 6.51 g
Fats: 25.99 g
Carbs: 64.59 g
Water: 1.63 g
Other: 1.28 g
7% 26% 61% 3% 2%
Protein: 6.64 g
Fats: 26.43 g
Carbs: 61.3 g
Water: 3.14 g
Other: 2.49 g
Contains more Water +92.6%
Contains more Other +94.5%
Equal in Protein - 6.64
Equal in Fats - 26.43
Equal in Carbs - 61.3

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -69%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +12.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1367.8%
73% 24% 4%
Saturated Fat: 17.953 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.844 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.895 g
22% 26% 52%
Saturated Fat: 5.562 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.553 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 13.137 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -69%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +12.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1367.8%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Sucrose +476.1%
Contains more Lactose +∞%
Contains more Starch +368.8%
Contains more Glucose +193.8%
Contains more Fructose +45%
Contains more Maltose +585.7%
18% 68% 14%
Starch: 10.6 g
Sucrose: 40.04 g
Glucose: 0.16 g
Fructose: 0.2 g
Lactose: 8.21 g
Maltose: 0.07 g
Galactose: 0 g
86% 12%
Starch: 49.69 g
Sucrose: 6.95 g
Glucose: 0.47 g
Fructose: 0.29 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0.48 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Sucrose +476.1%
Contains more Lactose +∞%
Contains more Starch +368.8%
Contains more Glucose +193.8%
Contains more Fructose +45%
Contains more Maltose +585.7%

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 Cracker
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 vitamins ok
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Kit Kat Cracker Opinion
Net carbs 63.59g 59g Kit Kat
Protein 6.51g 6.64g Cracker
Fats 25.99g 26.43g Cracker
Carbs 64.59g 61.3g Kit Kat
Calories 518kcal 510kcal Kit Kat
Starch 10.6g 49.69g Cracker
Fructose 0.2g 0.29g Cracker
Sugar 48.68g 8.18g Cracker
Fiber 1g 2.3g Cracker
Calcium 125mg 120mg Kit Kat
Iron 1mg 4.03mg Cracker
Magnesium 37mg 18mg Kit Kat
Phosphorus 135mg 248mg Cracker
Potassium 231mg 118mg Kit Kat
Sodium 54mg 726mg Kit Kat
Zinc 0.09mg 0.49mg Cracker
Copper 0.22mg 0.104mg Kit Kat
Manganese 0.1mg 0.491mg Cracker
Selenium 5µg 6.7µg Cracker
Vitamin A 81IU 0IU Kit Kat
Vitamin A RAE 24µg 0µg Kit Kat
Vitamin E 0.34mg 3.03mg Cracker
Vitamin B1 0.117mg 0.416mg Cracker
Vitamin B2 0.21mg 0.456mg Cracker
Vitamin B3 0.5mg 4.352mg Cracker
Vitamin B5 0.64mg 0.417mg Kit Kat
Vitamin B6 0.02mg 0.063mg Cracker
Folate 14µg 92µg Cracker
Vitamin B12 0.56µg 0µg Kit Kat
Vitamin K 5.2µg 69.3µg Cracker
Tryptophan 0.09mg 0.084mg Kit Kat
Threonine 0.19mg 0.193mg Cracker
Isoleucine 0.28mg 0.246mg Kit Kat
Leucine 0.52mg 0.471mg Kit Kat
Lysine 0.28mg 0.103mg Kit Kat
Methionine 0.16mg 0.112mg Kit Kat
Phenylalanine 0.27mg 0.331mg Cracker
Valine 0.36mg 0.294mg Kit Kat
Histidine 0.11mg 0.145mg Cracker
Cholesterol 11mg 0mg Cracker
Trans Fat 0.099g 1.076g Kit Kat
Saturated Fat 17.953g 5.562g Cracker
Monounsaturated Fat 5.844g 6.553g Cracker
Polyunsaturated fat 0.895g 13.137g Cracker
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0g 0.009g Cracker
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 11.48g Cracker
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0g 0.062g Cracker
Omega-3 - ALA 0.075g 1.485g Cracker

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Kit Kat Cracker
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
53%
Cracker
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
30%
Kit Kat
56%
Cracker

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Kit Kat
Kit Kat contains less Sodium (difference - 672mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Kit Kat
Kit Kat is lower in glycemic index (difference - 13)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cracker
Cracker is lower in Sugar (difference - 40.5g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cracker
Cracker is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 11mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cracker
Cracker is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 12.391g)
Which food is cheaper?
Cracker
Cracker is cheaper (difference - $0.6)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cracker
Cracker 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. Cracker - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174982/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.