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Kit Kat vs. Dulce de Leche — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between kit Kat and dulce de Leche

  • Kit Kat is richer in copper, vitamin B12, iron, and vitamin B1, yet dulce de Leche is richer in vitamin B2, calcium, choline, phosphorus, and zinc.
  • Daily need coverage for saturated fat for kit Kat is 67% higher.
  • Kit Kat contains 55 times more copper than dulce de Leche. Kit Kat contains 0.22mg of copper, while dulce de Leche contains 0.004mg.
  • Dulce de Leche contains less saturated fat.

Food types used in this article are Candies, KIT KAT Wafer Bar and Dulce de Leche.

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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 16% 75% 31% 6.4% 1.3% 22% 83% 17% 0.26% 15%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +68.2%
Contains more IronIron +488.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +5400%
Contains less SodiumSodium -58.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +4900%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +85.2%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +100.8%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +51.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +777.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +43%

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.
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 8.7% 25% 4% 3% 4% 93% 3.9% 50% 3.7% 39% 3.3% 8.3% 49%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +70%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +631.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +138.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +25%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +80.6%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +300%
Contains more FolateFolate +27.3%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +208.3%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +92.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +30.5%
Contains more CholineCholine +187.4%

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
7% 7% 55% 29% 2%
Protein: 6.84 g
Fats: 7.35 g
Carbs: 55.35 g
Water: 28.71 g
Other: 1.75 g
Contains more FatsFats +253.6%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +16.7%
Contains more WaterWater +1661.3%
Contains more OtherOther +36.7%
~equal in Protein ~6.84g

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
64% 30% 5%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 4.534 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.143 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.375 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +172.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +138.7%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -74.7%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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
84% 3% 10% 2%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 41.77 g
Glucose: 1.7 g
Fructose: 0.32 g
Lactose: 4.92 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 1.03 g
Contains more StarchStarch +∞%
Contains more LactoseLactose +66.9%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +∞%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +962.5%
Contains more FructoseFructose +60%
Contains more GalactoseGalactose +∞%
~equal in Sucrose ~41.77g

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 Dulce de Leche
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price Equal
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Kit Kat Dulce de Leche DV% diff.
Saturated fat 17.953g 4.534g 61%
Fats 25.99g 7.35g 29%
Copper 0.22mg 0.004mg 24%
Vitamin B2 0.21mg 0.405mg 15%
Calcium 125mg 251mg 13%
Choline 31mg 89.1mg 11%
Calories 518kcal 315kcal 10%
Vitamin B12 0.56µg 0.31µg 10%
Iron 1mg 0.17mg 10%
Monounsaturated fat 5.844g 2.143g 9%
Vitamin B1 0.117mg 0.016mg 8%
Phosphorus 135mg 193mg 8%
Cholesterol 11mg 29mg 6%
Zinc 0.09mg 0.79mg 6%
Vitamin A 24µg 74µg 6%
Potassium 231mg 350mg 4%
Manganese 0.1mg 0.002mg 4%
Caffeine 14mg 0mg 4%
Vitamin B5 0.64mg 0.835mg 4%
Magnesium 37mg 22mg 4%
Selenium 5µg 2.7µg 4%
Fiber 1g 0g 4%
Starch 10.6g 4%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.895g 0.375g 3%
Carbs 64.59g 55.35g 3%
Vitamin K 5.2µg 1.3µg 3%
Vitamin C 0mg 2.6mg 3%
Sodium 54mg 129mg 3%
Vitamin B3 0.5mg 0.21mg 2%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.2µg 1%
Vitamin E 0.34mg 0.2mg 1%
Vitamin D 0IU 6IU 1%
Protein 6.51g 6.84g 1%
Folate 14µg 11µg 1%
Net carbs 63.59g 55.35g N/A
Sugar 48.68g 49.74g N/A
Vitamin B6 0.02mg 0.016mg 0%
Trans fat 0.099g 0.364g 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 0.32g 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.004g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.075g 0.05g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.009g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0g 0.002g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.005g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0g 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.131g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Kit Kat Dulce de Leche
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
23%
Dulce de Leche
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
30%
Kit Kat
27%
Dulce de Leche

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Kit Kat
Kit Kat is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 18mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Kit Kat
Kit Kat is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.06g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Kit Kat
Kit Kat contains less Sodium (difference - 75mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Dulce de Leche
Dulce de Leche is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 13.419g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Dulce de Leche
Dulce de Leche is lower in glycemic index (difference - 8)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($3)
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.
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. Dulce de Leche - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173461/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.