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Kit Kat vs. Fruit leather — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between kit Kat and fruit leather

  • Kit Kat has more vitamin B12, phosphorus, calcium, vitamin B2, and vitamin B5; however, fruit leather has more vitamin C, vitamin B6, and vitamin K.
  • Kit Kat's daily need coverage for saturated fat is 87% more.
  • Fruit leather is lower in saturated fat.
  • Kit Kat has a higher glycemic index than fruit leather.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Candies, KIT KAT Wafer Bar and Snacks, fruit leather, pieces.

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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 10% 5.4% 14% 28% 57% 5.2% 10% 53% 24% 15%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +164.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +594.4%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +40.9%
Contains more IronIron +33.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +28.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +462.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -86.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +85.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +111.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +84%

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 187% 2% 11% 0% 11% 23% 1.9% 19% 69% 0% 46% 3% 7%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +300%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +172.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +110%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +400%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +100.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +250%
Contains more CholineCholine +140.3%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +64.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +1400%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +250%
~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
3% 83% 12%
Protein: 1 g
Fats: 2.68 g
Carbs: 82.82 g
Water: 12.3 g
Other: 1.2 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +551%
Contains more FatsFats +869.8%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +28.2%
Contains more WaterWater +654.6%
~equal in Other ~1.2g

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
24% 55% 21%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.65 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 1.48 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.55 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +294.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +62.7%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -96.4%

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 Fruit leather
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Kit Kat Fruit leather DV% diff.
Saturated fat 17.953g 0.65g 79%
Vitamin C 0mg 56mg 62%
Fats 25.99g 2.68g 36%
Vitamin B12 0.56µg 0µg 23%
Vitamin B6 0.02mg 0.3mg 22%
Phosphorus 135mg 24mg 16%
Sodium 54mg 403mg 15%
Monounsaturated fat 5.844g 1.48g 11%
Vitamin K 5.2µg 18.2µg 11%
Calcium 125mg 18mg 11%
Protein 6.51g 1g 11%
Calories 518kcal 359kcal 8%
Vitamin B2 0.21mg 0.1mg 8%
Carbs 64.59g 82.82g 6%
Vitamin B1 0.117mg 0.043mg 6%
Vitamin B5 0.64mg 0.319mg 6%
Copper 0.22mg 0.171mg 5%
Magnesium 37mg 14mg 5%
Starch 10.6g 4%
Fiber 1g 0g 4%
Manganese 0.1mg 0.184mg 4%
Selenium 5µg 2.7µg 4%
Cholesterol 11mg 0mg 4%
Caffeine 14mg 0mg 4%
Choline 31mg 12.9mg 3%
Folate 14µg 4µg 3%
Vitamin B3 0.5mg 0.1mg 3%
Iron 1mg 0.75mg 3%
Potassium 231mg 164mg 2%
Vitamin A 24µg 6µg 2%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.895g 0.55g 2%
Vitamin E 0.34mg 0.56mg 1%
Zinc 0.09mg 0.19mg 1%
Net carbs 63.59g 82.82g N/A
Sugar 48.68g 57.58g N/A
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 - ALA 0.075g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Kit Kat Fruit leather
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
29%
Fruit leather
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
30%
Kit Kat
22%
Fruit leather

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Kit Kat
Kit Kat is lower in Sugar (difference - 8.9g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Kit Kat
Kit Kat contains less Sodium (difference - 349mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Kit Kat
Kit Kat is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Kit Kat
Kit Kat is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Fruit leather
Fruit leather is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 11mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Fruit leather
Fruit leather is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 17.303g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Fruit leather
Fruit leather is lower in glycemic index (difference - 23)
Which food is cheaper?
Fruit leather
Fruit leather is cheaper (difference - $3)

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. Fruit leather - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167540/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.