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Kit Kat vs. Cucumber — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Kit Kat and Cucumber

  • Kit Kat is richer in Vitamin B12, Copper, Phosphorus, Vitamin B2, Calcium, Iron, Selenium, and Vitamin B5, yet Cucumber is richer in Vitamin K.
  • Daily need coverage for Saturated Fat from Kit Kat is 90% higher.
  • Cucumber contains less Saturated Fat.

Food types used in this article are Candies, KIT KAT Wafer Bar and Cucumber, with peel, raw.

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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.
Kit Kat
Kit Kat
8
:
2
Cucumber
Cucumber
Contains more Calcium +681.3%
Contains more Iron +257.1%
Contains more Magnesium +184.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +462.5%
Contains more Potassium +57.1%
Contains more Copper +436.6%
Contains more Manganese +26.6%
Contains more Selenium +1566.7%
Contains less Sodium -96.3%
Contains more Zinc +122.2%
Kit Kat
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 38% 38% 27% 58% 21% 8% 3% 74% 14% 28%
Cucumber
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 11% 10% 11% 13% 1% 6% 14% 11% 2%
Contains more Calcium +681.3%
Contains more Iron +257.1%
Contains more Magnesium +184.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +462.5%
Contains more Potassium +57.1%
Contains more Copper +436.6%
Contains more Manganese +26.6%
Contains more Selenium +1566.7%
Contains less Sodium -96.3%
Contains more Zinc +122.2%

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
Kit Kat
7
:
4
Cucumber
Cucumber
Contains more Vitamin E +1033.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +333.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +536.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +410.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +147.1%
Contains more Folate +100%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +29.6%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +100%
Contains more Vitamin K +215.4%
Kit Kat
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%
Cucumber
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 7% 1% 0% 10% 7% 8% 2% 16% 10% 6% 0% 41%
Contains more Vitamin E +1033.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +333.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +536.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +410.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +147.1%
Contains more Folate +100%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +29.6%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +100%
Contains more Vitamin K +215.4%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Kit Kat
Kit Kat
4
:
1
Cucumber
Cucumber
Contains more Protein +901.5%
Contains more Fats +23527.3%
Contains more Carbs +1679.3%
Contains more Other +236.8%
Contains more Water +5742.3%
Kit Kat
7% 26% 65%
Protein: 6.51 g
Fats: 25.99 g
Carbs: 64.59 g
Water: 1.63 g
Other: 1.28 g
Cucumber
4% 95%
Protein: 0.65 g
Fats: 0.11 g
Carbs: 3.63 g
Water: 95.23 g
Other: 0.38 g
Contains more Protein +901.5%
Contains more Fats +23527.3%
Contains more Carbs +1679.3%
Contains more Other +236.8%
Contains more Water +5742.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Kit Kat
Kit Kat
2
:
1
Cucumber
Cucumber
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +116780%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2696.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.8%
Kit Kat
73% 24% 4%
Saturated Fat: 17.953 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.844 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.895 g
Cucumber
50% 7% 43%
Saturated Fat: 0.037 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.005 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.032 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +116780%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2696.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.8%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Kit Kat
Kit Kat
4
:
2
Cucumber
Cucumber
Contains more Starch +1177.1%
Contains more Sucrose +133366.7%
Contains more Lactose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +600%
Contains more Glucose +375%
Contains more Fructose +335%
Kit Kat
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
Cucumber
33% 30% 35%
Starch: 0.83 g
Sucrose: 0.03 g
Glucose: 0.76 g
Fructose: 0.87 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0.01 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Starch +1177.1%
Contains more Sucrose +133366.7%
Contains more Lactose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +600%
Contains more Glucose +375%
Contains more Fructose +335%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Kit Kat Cucumber Opinion
Net carbs 63.59g 3.13g Kit Kat
Protein 6.51g 0.65g Kit Kat
Fats 25.99g 0.11g Kit Kat
Carbs 64.59g 3.63g Kit Kat
Calories 518kcal 15kcal Kit Kat
Starch 10.6g 0.83g Kit Kat
Fructose 0.2g 0.87g Cucumber
Sugar 48.68g 1.67g Cucumber
Fiber 1g 0.5g Kit Kat
Calcium 125mg 16mg Kit Kat
Iron 1mg 0.28mg Kit Kat
Magnesium 37mg 13mg Kit Kat
Phosphorus 135mg 24mg Kit Kat
Potassium 231mg 147mg Kit Kat
Sodium 54mg 2mg Cucumber
Zinc 0.09mg 0.2mg Cucumber
Copper 0.22mg 0.041mg Kit Kat
Manganese 0.1mg 0.079mg Kit Kat
Selenium 5µg 0.3µg Kit Kat
Vitamin A 81IU 105IU Cucumber
Vitamin A RAE 24µg 5µg Kit Kat
Vitamin E 0.34mg 0.03mg Kit Kat
Vitamin C 0mg 2.8mg Cucumber
Vitamin B1 0.117mg 0.027mg Kit Kat
Vitamin B2 0.21mg 0.033mg Kit Kat
Vitamin B3 0.5mg 0.098mg Kit Kat
Vitamin B5 0.64mg 0.259mg Kit Kat
Vitamin B6 0.02mg 0.04mg Cucumber
Folate 14µg 7µg Kit Kat
Vitamin B12 0.56µg 0µg Kit Kat
Vitamin K 5.2µg 16.4µg Cucumber
Tryptophan 0.09mg 0.005mg Kit Kat
Threonine 0.19mg 0.019mg Kit Kat
Isoleucine 0.28mg 0.021mg Kit Kat
Leucine 0.52mg 0.029mg Kit Kat
Lysine 0.28mg 0.029mg Kit Kat
Methionine 0.16mg 0.006mg Kit Kat
Phenylalanine 0.27mg 0.019mg Kit Kat
Valine 0.36mg 0.022mg Kit Kat
Histidine 0.11mg 0.01mg Kit Kat
Cholesterol 11mg 0mg Cucumber
Trans Fat 0.099g 0g Cucumber
Saturated Fat 17.953g 0.037g Cucumber
Monounsaturated Fat 5.844g 0.005g Kit Kat
Polyunsaturated fat 0.895g 0.032g 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 Cucumber
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
9%
Cucumber
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
30%
Kit Kat
8%
Cucumber

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Kit Kat
Kit Kat is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cucumber
Cucumber is lower in Sugar (difference - 47.01g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cucumber
Cucumber contains less Sodium (difference - 52mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cucumber
Cucumber is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 11mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cucumber
Cucumber is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 17.916g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cucumber
Cucumber is lower in glycemic index (difference - 29)
Which food is cheaper?
Cucumber
Cucumber is cheaper (difference - $2.6)
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. Cucumber - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168409/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.