Kit Kat vs. Danish pastry — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between kit Kat and danish pastry
- Kit Kat is richer in vitamin B12, copper, and calcium, yet danish pastry is richer in selenium, folate, manganese, iron, and vitamin B3.
- Daily need coverage for saturated fat for kit Kat is 56% higher.
- Kit Kat contains 4 times more calcium than danish pastry. Kit Kat contains 125mg of calcium, while danish pastry contains 35mg.
- Danish pastry contains less saturated fat.
Food types used in this article are Candies, KIT KAT Wafer Bar and Danish pastry, cheese.
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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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +146.7% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +257.1% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +135.7% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +147.2% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +25% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -87.1% |
| Contains more IronIron | +80% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +677.8% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +251% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +278% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +110.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +180% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +54.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +45.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +62.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +23.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +300% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +100% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +32.7% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +328.6% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
6.51 g
Fats:
25.99 g
Carbs:
64.59 g
Water:
1.63 g
Other:
1.28 g
Protein:
8 g
Fats:
21.9 g
Carbs:
37.2 g
Water:
31.4 g
Other:
1.5 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +18.7% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +73.6% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +22.9% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +1826.4% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +17.2% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
17.953 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
5.844 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.895 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
6.794 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
11.313 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
2.575 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -62.2% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +93.6% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +187.7% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Saturated fat | 17.953g | 6.794g | 51% |
| Selenium | 5µg | 18.9µg | 25% |
| Sodium | 54mg | 417mg | 16% |
| Copper | 0.22mg | 0.089mg | 15% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.56µg | 0.2µg | 15% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 5.844g | 11.313g | 14% |
| Folate | 14µg | 60µg | 12% |
| Manganese | 0.1mg | 0.351mg | 11% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.895g | 2.575g | 11% |
| Iron | 1mg | 1.8mg | 10% |
| Carbs | 64.59g | 37.2g | 9% |
| Calcium | 125mg | 35mg | 9% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.5mg | 2mg | 9% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.64mg | 0.304mg | 7% |
| Calories | 518kcal | 374kcal | 7% |
| Zinc | 0.09mg | 0.7mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.117mg | 0.19mg | 6% |
| Fats | 25.99g | 21.9g | 6% |
| Magnesium | 37mg | 15mg | 5% |
| Caffeine | 14mg | 0mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.21mg | 0.26mg | 4% |
| Phosphorus | 135mg | 108mg | 4% |
| Starch | 10.6g | 4% | |
| Potassium | 231mg | 98mg | 4% |
| Cholesterol | 11mg | 23mg | 4% |
| Protein | 6.51g | 8g | 3% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.02mg | 0.04mg | 2% |
| Choline | 31mg | 20.1mg | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 24µg | 35µg | 1% |
| Vitamin K | 5.2µg | 6.9µg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 0.1mg | 0% |
| Net carbs | 63.59g | 36.2g | N/A |
| Vitamin D | 0IU | 2IU | 0% |
| Sugar | 48.68g | 6.95g | N/A |
| Fiber | 1g | 1g | 0% |
| Vitamin E | 0.34mg | 0.35mg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.099g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.09mg | 0.089mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.19mg | 0.293mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.28mg | 0.371mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.52mg | 0.644mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.28mg | 0.43mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.16mg | 0.174mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.27mg | 0.402mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.36mg | 0.412mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.11mg | 0.205mg | 0% |
| Fructose | 0.2g | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0g | 0.001g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.075g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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| Low Glycemic Index diet | Equal | |
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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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Kit Kat is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 12mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Kit Kat contains less Sodium (difference - 363mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Danish pastry is lower in Sugar (difference - 41.73g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Danish pastry is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 11.159g)
Which food is cheaper?
Danish pastry is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Danish pastry is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (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.