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Kit Kat vs. Gouda cheese — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Kit Kat and Gouda cheese

  • Kit Kat has more Copper, while Gouda cheese has more Phosphorus, Calcium, Vitamin B12, Zinc, Selenium, Vitamin A RAE, and Vitamin B2.
  • Gouda cheese's daily need coverage for Phosphorus is 59% higher.
  • Gouda cheese contains 6 times less Copper than Kit Kat. Kit Kat contains 0.22mg of Copper, while Gouda cheese contains 0.036mg.
  • The amount of Cholesterol in Kit Kat is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Candies, KIT KAT Wafer Bar and Cheese, gouda.

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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 Iron +316.7%
Contains more Magnesium +27.6%
Contains more Potassium +90.9%
Contains less Sodium -93.4%
Contains more Copper +511.1%
Contains more Manganese +809.1%
Contains more Calcium +460%
Contains more Phosphorus +304.4%
Contains more Zinc +4233.3%
Contains more Selenium +190%
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 210% 9% 21% 234% 11% 107% 107% 12% 2% 80%
Contains more Iron +316.7%
Contains more Magnesium +27.6%
Contains more Potassium +90.9%
Contains less Sodium -93.4%
Contains more Copper +511.1%
Contains more Manganese +809.1%
Contains more Calcium +460%
Contains more Phosphorus +304.4%
Contains more Zinc +4233.3%
Contains more Selenium +190%

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 E +41.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +290%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +693.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +88.2%
Contains more Vitamin K +126.1%
Contains more Vitamin A +595.1%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +59%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +300%
Contains more Folate +50%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +175%
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 34% 5% 15% 0% 8% 78% 2% 21% 19% 16% 193% 6%
Contains more Vitamin E +41.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +290%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +693.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +88.2%
Contains more Vitamin K +126.1%
Contains more Vitamin A +595.1%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +59%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +300%
Contains more Folate +50%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +175%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +2809.5%
Contains more Protein +283.1%
Contains more Water +2443.6%
Contains more Other +207.8%
Equal in Fats - 27.44
7% 26% 65%
Protein: 6.51 g
Fats: 25.99 g
Carbs: 64.59 g
Water: 1.63 g
Other: 1.28 g
25% 27% 2% 41% 4%
Protein: 24.94 g
Fats: 27.44 g
Carbs: 2.22 g
Water: 41.46 g
Other: 3.94 g
Contains more Carbs +2809.5%
Contains more Protein +283.1%
Contains more Water +2443.6%
Contains more Other +207.8%
Equal in Fats - 27.44

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +36.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +32.6%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 17.614
73% 24% 4%
Saturated Fat: 17.953 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.844 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.895 g
68% 30% 3%
Saturated Fat: 17.614 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 7.747 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.657 g
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +36.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +32.6%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 17.614

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 Gouda cheese
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Kit Kat Gouda cheese Opinion
Net carbs 63.59g 2.22g Kit Kat
Protein 6.51g 24.94g Gouda cheese
Fats 25.99g 27.44g Gouda cheese
Carbs 64.59g 2.22g Kit Kat
Calories 518kcal 356kcal Kit Kat
Starch 10.6g Kit Kat
Fructose 0.2g Kit Kat
Sugar 48.68g 2.22g Gouda cheese
Fiber 1g 0g Kit Kat
Calcium 125mg 700mg Gouda cheese
Iron 1mg 0.24mg Kit Kat
Magnesium 37mg 29mg Kit Kat
Phosphorus 135mg 546mg Gouda cheese
Potassium 231mg 121mg Kit Kat
Sodium 54mg 819mg Kit Kat
Zinc 0.09mg 3.9mg Gouda cheese
Copper 0.22mg 0.036mg Kit Kat
Manganese 0.1mg 0.011mg Kit Kat
Selenium 5µg 14.5µg Gouda cheese
Vitamin A 81IU 563IU Gouda cheese
Vitamin A RAE 24µg 165µg Gouda cheese
Vitamin E 0.34mg 0.24mg Kit Kat
Vitamin D 0IU 20IU Gouda cheese
Vitamin D 0µg 0.5µg Gouda cheese
Vitamin B1 0.117mg 0.03mg Kit Kat
Vitamin B2 0.21mg 0.334mg Gouda cheese
Vitamin B3 0.5mg 0.063mg Kit Kat
Vitamin B5 0.64mg 0.34mg Kit Kat
Vitamin B6 0.02mg 0.08mg Gouda cheese
Folate 14µg 21µg Gouda cheese
Vitamin B12 0.56µg 1.54µg Gouda cheese
Vitamin K 5.2µg 2.3µg Kit Kat
Tryptophan 0.09mg 0.352mg Gouda cheese
Threonine 0.19mg 0.93mg Gouda cheese
Isoleucine 0.28mg 1.306mg Gouda cheese
Leucine 0.52mg 2.564mg Gouda cheese
Lysine 0.28mg 2.654mg Gouda cheese
Methionine 0.16mg 0.719mg Gouda cheese
Phenylalanine 0.27mg 1.431mg Gouda cheese
Valine 0.36mg 1.806mg Gouda cheese
Histidine 0.11mg 1.032mg Gouda cheese
Cholesterol 11mg 114mg Kit Kat
Trans Fat 0.099g Gouda cheese
Saturated Fat 17.953g 17.614g Gouda cheese
Monounsaturated Fat 5.844g 7.747g Gouda cheese
Polyunsaturated fat 0.895g 0.657g Kit Kat
Omega-3 - ALA 0.075g Kit Kat

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Kit Kat Gouda cheese
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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
33%
Gouda cheese
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
30%
Kit Kat
79%
Gouda cheese

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Kit Kat
Kit Kat contains less Sodium (difference - 765mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Kit Kat
Kit Kat is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 103mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Gouda cheese
Gouda cheese is lower in Sugar (difference - 46.46g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Gouda cheese
Gouda cheese is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.339g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Gouda cheese
Gouda cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 50)
Which food is cheaper?
Gouda cheese
Gouda cheese is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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. Gouda cheese - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171241/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.