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Kit Kat vs. Mackerel — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are kit Kat and mackerel different?

  • Mackerel has more vitamin B12, vitamin D, selenium, vitamin B6, vitamin B3, phosphorus, and vitamin E than kit Kat.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin B12 for mackerel is 477% higher.
  • Kit Kat contains 3 times more saturated fat than mackerel. While kit Kat contains 17.953g of saturated fat, mackerel contains only 7.148g.
  • Mackerel has a lower glycemic index (0) than kit Kat (50).

Candies, KIT KAT Wafer Bar and Fish, mackerel, salted are the varieties used in this article.

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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 43% 20% 46% 53% 33% 30% 109% 580% 0% 400%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +89.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +120%
Contains less SodiumSodium -98.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +62.2%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +125.1%
Contains more IronIron +40%
Contains more ZincZinc +1122.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +88.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +1368%

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 0% 16% 48% 378% 5% 44% 62% 0% 95% 1500% 20% 11% 55%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +485%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +95.8%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +600%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +560%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +1950%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +2042.9%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +50%
Contains more CholineCholine +227.7%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.19mg
~equal in Folate ~15µg

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
19% 25% 43% 13%
Protein: 18.5 g
Fats: 25.1 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 43 g
Other: 13.4 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more ProteinProtein +184.2%
Contains more WaterWater +2538%
Contains more OtherOther +946.9%
~equal in Fats ~25.1g

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
33% 38% 29%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 7.148 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 8.32 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 6.21 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -60.2%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +42.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +593.9%

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 Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in price ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Kit Kat Mackerel DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 0.56µg 12µg 477%
Sodium 54mg 4450mg 191%
Vitamin D 0IU 1006IU 126%
Vitamin D 0µg 25.2µg 126%
Selenium 5µg 73.4µg 124%
Saturated fat 17.953g 7.148g 49%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.895g 6.21g 35%
Vitamin B6 0.02mg 0.41mg 30%
Cholesterol 11mg 95mg 28%
Protein 6.51g 18.5g 24%
Carbs 64.59g 0g 22%
Vitamin B3 0.5mg 3.3mg 18%
Phosphorus 135mg 254mg 17%
Vitamin E 0.34mg 2.38mg 14%
Vitamin B5 0.64mg 13%
Copper 0.22mg 0.1mg 13%
Choline 31mg 101.6mg 13%
Calories 518kcal 305kcal 11%
Zinc 0.09mg 1.1mg 9%
Potassium 231mg 520mg 9%
Vitamin B1 0.117mg 0.02mg 8%
Monounsaturated fat 5.844g 8.32g 6%
Calcium 125mg 66mg 6%
Magnesium 37mg 60mg 5%
Iron 1mg 1.4mg 5%
Manganese 0.1mg 4%
Fiber 1g 0g 4%
Caffeine 14mg 0mg 4%
Starch 10.6g 4%
Vitamin A 24µg 47µg 3%
Vitamin B2 0.21mg 0.19mg 2%
Vitamin K 5.2µg 7.8µg 2%
Fats 25.99g 25.1g 1%
Net carbs 63.59g 0g N/A
Sugar 48.68g 0g N/A
Folate 14µg 15µg 0%
Trans fat 0.099g 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 - EPA 0g 1.619g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 2.965g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.075g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.391g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Kit Kat Mackerel
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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
172%
Mackerel
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
30%
Kit Kat
131%
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 - 10.805g)
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 is lower in Cholesterol?
Kit Kat
Kit Kat is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 84mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Kit Kat
Kit Kat contains less Sodium (difference - 4396mg)
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/168149/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.