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Kit Kat vs. Fireweed — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between kit Kat and fireweed

  • Kit Kat is richer in vitamin B12, yet fireweed is richer in manganese, vitamin A, vitamin B6, fiber, calcium, magnesium, vitamin B3, folate, and zinc.
  • Daily need coverage for manganese for fireweed is 287% higher.

Food types used in this article are Candies, KIT KAT Wafer Bar and Fireweed, leaves, 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.
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 111% 129% 44% 90% 107% 73% 46% 4.4% 874% 4.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +25%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +455.6%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +321.6%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +243.2%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +113.9%
Contains more IronIron +140%
Contains more CopperCopper +45.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +2855.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -37%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +6604%

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 7.3% 60% 0% 0% 8.3% 32% 88% 81% 146% 0% 0% 84% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +254.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +53.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +650%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +834.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +111.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +3060%
Contains more FolateFolate +700%
~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
5% 3% 19% 71% 3%
Protein: 4.71 g
Fats: 2.75 g
Carbs: 19.22 g
Water: 70.78 g
Other: 2.54 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +38.2%
Contains more FatsFats +845.1%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +236.1%
Contains more WaterWater +4242.3%
Contains more OtherOther +98.4%

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 Fireweed
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in price Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Kit Kat Fireweed DV% diff.
Manganese 0.1mg 6.704mg 287%
Saturated fat 17.953g 82%
Vitamin B6 0.02mg 0.632mg 47%
Fiber 1g 10.6g 38%
Fats 25.99g 2.75g 36%
Calcium 125mg 429mg 30%
Magnesium 37mg 156mg 28%
Vitamin B3 0.5mg 4.674mg 26%
Folate 14µg 112µg 25%
Vitamin B12 0.56µg 0µg 23%
Zinc 0.09mg 2.66mg 23%
Calories 518kcal 103kcal 21%
Iron 1mg 2.4mg 18%
Vitamin A 24µg 180µg 17%
Carbs 64.59g 19.22g 15%
Monounsaturated fat 5.844g 15%
Vitamin B5 0.64mg 1.356mg 14%
Copper 0.22mg 0.32mg 11%
Potassium 231mg 494mg 8%
Selenium 5µg 0.9µg 7%
Vitamin B1 0.117mg 0.033mg 7%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.895g 6%
Choline 31mg 6%
Vitamin B2 0.21mg 0.137mg 6%
Protein 6.51g 4.71g 4%
Caffeine 14mg 4%
Phosphorus 135mg 108mg 4%
Vitamin K 5.2µg 4%
Starch 10.6g 4%
Cholesterol 11mg 0mg 4%
Vitamin C 0mg 2.2mg 2%
Vitamin E 0.34mg 2%
Sodium 54mg 34mg 1%
Net carbs 63.59g 8.62g N/A
Sugar 48.68g N/A
Trans fat 0.099g 0g 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?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Kit Kat Fireweed
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
39%
Fireweed
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
30%
Kit Kat
148%
Fireweed

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Fireweed
Fireweed is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 11mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Fireweed
Fireweed is lower in Sugar (difference - 48.68g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Fireweed
Fireweed contains less Sodium (difference - 20mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Fireweed
Fireweed is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 17.953g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Fireweed
Fireweed is lower in glycemic index (difference - 50)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Fireweed
Fireweed is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($3)
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. Fireweed - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169399/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.