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Kit Kat vs. Garden asparagus — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Kit Kat and Garden asparagus

  • Kit Kat has more Vitamin B12, Phosphorus, Calcium, Vitamin B5, and Magnesium, however, Garden asparagus is richer in Vitamin K, Iron, Folate, and Vitamin C.
  • Kit Kat covers your daily Saturated Fat needs 90% more than Garden asparagus.
  • Garden asparagus contains less Saturated Fat.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Candies, KIT KAT Wafer Bar and Asparagus, 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.
Contains more Calcium +420.8%
Contains more Magnesium +164.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +159.6%
Contains more Potassium +14.4%
Contains more Copper +16.4%
Contains more Selenium +117.4%
Contains more Iron +114%
Contains less Sodium -96.3%
Contains more Zinc +500%
Contains more Manganese +58%
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 8% 81% 10% 23% 18% 1% 15% 63% 21% 13%
Contains more Calcium +420.8%
Contains more Magnesium +164.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +159.6%
Contains more Potassium +14.4%
Contains more Copper +16.4%
Contains more Selenium +117.4%
Contains more Iron +114%
Contains less Sodium -96.3%
Contains more Zinc +500%
Contains more Manganese +58%

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 Vitamin B2 +48.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +133.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +833.3%
Contains more Vitamin E +232.4%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +22.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +95.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +355%
Contains more Folate +271.4%
Contains more Vitamin K +700%
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 46% 23% 0% 19% 36% 33% 19% 17% 21% 39% 0% 105%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +48.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +133.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +833.3%
Contains more Vitamin E +232.4%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +22.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +95.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +355%
Contains more Folate +271.4%
Contains more Vitamin K +700%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +195.9%
Contains more Fats +21558.3%
Contains more Carbs +1564.7%
Contains more Other +120.7%
Contains more Water +5619%
7% 26% 65%
Protein: 6.51 g
Fats: 25.99 g
Carbs: 64.59 g
Water: 1.63 g
Other: 1.28 g
2% 4% 93%
Protein: 2.2 g
Fats: 0.12 g
Carbs: 3.88 g
Water: 93.22 g
Other: 0.58 g
Contains more Protein +195.9%
Contains more Fats +21558.3%
Contains more Carbs +1564.7%
Contains more Other +120.7%
Contains more Water +5619%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +∞%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1690%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.8%
73% 24% 4%
Saturated Fat: 17.953 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.844 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.895 g
44% 56%
Saturated Fat: 0.04 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.05 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +∞%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1690%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.8%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +17308.7%
Contains more Lactose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
Contains more Glucose +306.3%
Contains more Fructose +400%
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
12% 35% 53%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0.23 g
Glucose: 0.65 g
Fructose: 1 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +17308.7%
Contains more Lactose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
Contains more Glucose +306.3%
Contains more Fructose +400%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Kit Kat Garden asparagus Opinion
Net carbs 63.59g 1.78g Kit Kat
Protein 6.51g 2.2g Kit Kat
Fats 25.99g 0.12g Kit Kat
Carbs 64.59g 3.88g Kit Kat
Calories 518kcal 20kcal Kit Kat
Starch 10.6g Kit Kat
Fructose 0.2g 1g Garden asparagus
Sugar 48.68g 1.88g Garden asparagus
Fiber 1g 2.1g Garden asparagus
Calcium 125mg 24mg Kit Kat
Iron 1mg 2.14mg Garden asparagus
Magnesium 37mg 14mg Kit Kat
Phosphorus 135mg 52mg Kit Kat
Potassium 231mg 202mg Kit Kat
Sodium 54mg 2mg Garden asparagus
Zinc 0.09mg 0.54mg Garden asparagus
Copper 0.22mg 0.189mg Kit Kat
Manganese 0.1mg 0.158mg Garden asparagus
Selenium 5µg 2.3µg Kit Kat
Vitamin A 81IU 756IU Garden asparagus
Vitamin A RAE 24µg 38µg Garden asparagus
Vitamin E 0.34mg 1.13mg Garden asparagus
Vitamin C 0mg 5.6mg Garden asparagus
Vitamin B1 0.117mg 0.143mg Garden asparagus
Vitamin B2 0.21mg 0.141mg Kit Kat
Vitamin B3 0.5mg 0.978mg Garden asparagus
Vitamin B5 0.64mg 0.274mg Kit Kat
Vitamin B6 0.02mg 0.091mg Garden asparagus
Folate 14µg 52µg Garden asparagus
Vitamin B12 0.56µg 0µg Kit Kat
Vitamin K 5.2µg 41.6µg Garden asparagus
Tryptophan 0.09mg 0.027mg Kit Kat
Threonine 0.19mg 0.084mg Kit Kat
Isoleucine 0.28mg 0.075mg Kit Kat
Leucine 0.52mg 0.128mg Kit Kat
Lysine 0.28mg 0.104mg Kit Kat
Methionine 0.16mg 0.031mg Kit Kat
Phenylalanine 0.27mg 0.075mg Kit Kat
Valine 0.36mg 0.115mg Kit Kat
Histidine 0.11mg 0.049mg Kit Kat
Cholesterol 11mg 0mg Garden asparagus
Trans Fat 0.099g 0g Garden asparagus
Saturated Fat 17.953g 0.04g Garden asparagus
Monounsaturated Fat 5.844g 0g Kit Kat
Polyunsaturated fat 0.895g 0.05g Kit Kat
Omega-3 - ALA 0.075g Kit Kat

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Kit Kat Garden asparagus
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
29%
Garden asparagus
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
30%
Kit Kat
25%
Garden asparagus

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Kit Kat
Kit Kat is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
Kit Kat
Kit Kat is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Garden asparagus
Garden asparagus is lower in Sugar (difference - 46.8g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Garden asparagus
Garden asparagus contains less Sodium (difference - 52mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Garden asparagus
Garden asparagus is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 11mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Garden asparagus
Garden asparagus is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 17.913g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Garden asparagus
Garden asparagus is lower in glycemic index (difference - 18)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Garden asparagus
Garden asparagus is relatively richer in vitamins

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. Garden asparagus - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168389/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.