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Kit Kat vs. Mackerel — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Kit Kat and Mackerel?

  • Kit Kat is richer in Copper, while Mackerel is higher in Vitamin B12, Selenium, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B6, Phosphorus, Vitamin B2, and Magnesium.
  • Mackerel's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 768% higher.
  • Mackerel has 4 times less Saturated Fat than Kit Kat. Kit Kat has 17.953g of Saturated Fat, while Mackerel has 4.176g.

We used Candies, KIT KAT Wafer Bar and Fish, mackerel, Atlantic, cooked, dry heat types in this comparison.

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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 Calcium +733.3%
Contains less Sodium -34.9%
Contains more Copper +134%
Contains more Manganese +400%
Contains more Iron +57%
Contains more Magnesium +162.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +105.9%
Contains more Potassium +73.6%
Contains more Zinc +944.4%
Contains more Selenium +932%
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 5% 59% 70% 120% 36% 11% 26% 32% 3% 282%
Contains more Calcium +733.3%
Contains less Sodium -34.9%
Contains more Copper +134%
Contains more Manganese +400%
Contains more Iron +57%
Contains more Magnesium +162.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +105.9%
Contains more Potassium +73.6%
Contains more Zinc +944.4%
Contains more Selenium +932%

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 Folate +600%
Contains more Vitamin A +122.2%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +35.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +96.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1270%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +54.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +2200%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +3292.9%
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 11% 0% 0% 2% 40% 96% 129% 60% 107% 2% 2375% 0%
Contains more Folate +600%
Contains more Vitamin A +122.2%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +35.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +96.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1270%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +54.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +2200%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +3292.9%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +45.9%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Protein +266.4%
Contains more Water +3168.1%
Contains more Other +296.1%
7% 26% 65%
Protein: 6.51 g
Fats: 25.99 g
Carbs: 64.59 g
Water: 1.63 g
Other: 1.28 g
24% 18% 53% 5%
Protein: 23.85 g
Fats: 17.81 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 53.27 g
Other: 5.07 g
Contains more Fats +45.9%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Protein +266.4%
Contains more Water +3168.1%
Contains more Other +296.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -76.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +19.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +380.4%
73% 24% 4%
Saturated Fat: 17.953 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.844 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.895 g
27% 45% 28%
Saturated Fat: 4.176 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 7.006 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.3 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -76.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +19.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +380.4%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Kit Kat Mackerel Opinion
Net carbs 63.59g 0g Kit Kat
Protein 6.51g 23.85g Mackerel
Fats 25.99g 17.81g Kit Kat
Carbs 64.59g 0g Kit Kat
Calories 518kcal 262kcal Kit Kat
Starch 10.6g Kit Kat
Fructose 0.2g Kit Kat
Sugar 48.68g Mackerel
Fiber 1g 0g Kit Kat
Calcium 125mg 15mg Kit Kat
Iron 1mg 1.57mg Mackerel
Magnesium 37mg 97mg Mackerel
Phosphorus 135mg 278mg Mackerel
Potassium 231mg 401mg Mackerel
Sodium 54mg 83mg Kit Kat
Zinc 0.09mg 0.94mg Mackerel
Copper 0.22mg 0.094mg Kit Kat
Manganese 0.1mg 0.02mg Kit Kat
Selenium 5µg 51.6µg Mackerel
Vitamin A 81IU 180IU Mackerel
Vitamin A RAE 24µg 54µg Mackerel
Vitamin E 0.34mg Kit Kat
Vitamin C 0mg 0.4mg Mackerel
Vitamin B1 0.117mg 0.159mg Mackerel
Vitamin B2 0.21mg 0.412mg Mackerel
Vitamin B3 0.5mg 6.85mg Mackerel
Vitamin B5 0.64mg 0.99mg Mackerel
Vitamin B6 0.02mg 0.46mg Mackerel
Folate 14µg 2µg Kit Kat
Vitamin B12 0.56µg 19µg Mackerel
Vitamin K 5.2µg Kit Kat
Tryptophan 0.09mg 0.267mg Mackerel
Threonine 0.19mg 1.045mg Mackerel
Isoleucine 0.28mg 1.099mg Mackerel
Leucine 0.52mg 1.938mg Mackerel
Lysine 0.28mg 2.19mg Mackerel
Methionine 0.16mg 0.706mg Mackerel
Phenylalanine 0.27mg 0.931mg Mackerel
Valine 0.36mg 1.228mg Mackerel
Histidine 0.11mg 0.702mg Mackerel
Cholesterol 11mg 75mg Kit Kat
Trans Fat 0.099g Mackerel
Saturated Fat 17.953g 4.176g Mackerel
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.699g Mackerel
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.504g Mackerel
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.106g Mackerel
Monounsaturated Fat 5.844g 7.006g Mackerel
Polyunsaturated fat 0.895g 4.3g Mackerel
Omega-3 - ALA 0.075g Kit Kat

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Kit Kat Mackerel
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
235%
Mackerel
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
30%
Kit Kat
64%
Mackerel

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mackerel
Mackerel is lower in Sugar (difference - 48.68g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Mackerel
Mackerel is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 13.777g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mackerel
Mackerel is lower in glycemic index (difference - 50)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Mackerel
Mackerel is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Mackerel
Mackerel is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Kit Kat
Kit Kat contains less Sodium (difference - 29mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Kit Kat
Kit Kat is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 64mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Kit Kat
Kit Kat is cheaper (difference - $4)

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. Mackerel - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175120/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.