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Kit Kat vs. Gratin — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Kit Kat and Gratin

  • Kit Kat has more Vitamin B12, Vitamin B2, Copper, and Vitamin B5, however, Gratin has more Vitamin B6, Vitamin C, and Zinc.
  • Kit Kat's daily need coverage for Saturated Fat is 66% more.
  • Gratin is lower in Saturated Fat.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Candies, KIT KAT Wafer Bar and Potatoes, au gratin, home-prepared from recipe using butter.

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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.
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Gratin
Contains more Iron +56.3%
Contains more Magnesium +85%
Contains more Phosphorus +19.5%
Contains less Sodium -87.5%
Contains more Copper +37.5%
Contains more Selenium +85.2%
Contains more Potassium +71.4%
Contains more Zinc +666.7%
Contains more Manganese +61%
Equal in Calcium - 119
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 36% 24% 15% 49% 35% 57% 19% 54% 22% 15%
Contains more Iron +56.3%
Contains more Magnesium +85%
Contains more Phosphorus +19.5%
Contains less Sodium -87.5%
Contains more Copper +37.5%
Contains more Selenium +85.2%
Contains more Potassium +71.4%
Contains more Zinc +666.7%
Contains more Manganese +61%
Equal in Calcium - 119

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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Gratin
Contains more Vitamin B1 +82.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +81%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +65.4%
Contains more Folate +27.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +225.9%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +98.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +770%
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 16% 0% 0% 33% 16% 27% 19% 24% 41% 9% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +82.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +81%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +65.4%
Contains more Folate +27.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +225.9%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +98.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +770%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Gratin
Contains more Protein +28.7%
Contains more Fats +242.4%
Contains more Carbs +473.1%
Contains more Water +4439.9%
Contains more Other +62.5%
7% 26% 65%
Protein: 6.51 g
Fats: 25.99 g
Carbs: 64.59 g
Water: 1.63 g
Other: 1.28 g
5% 8% 11% 74% 2%
Protein: 5.06 g
Fats: 7.59 g
Carbs: 11.27 g
Water: 74 g
Other: 2.08 g
Contains more Protein +28.7%
Contains more Fats +242.4%
Contains more Carbs +473.1%
Contains more Water +4439.9%
Contains more Other +62.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Gratin
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +171.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +224.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -73.6%
73% 24% 4%
Saturated Fat: 17.953 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.844 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.895 g
66% 30% 4%
Saturated Fat: 4.733 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.149 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.276 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +171.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +224.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -73.6%

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 Gratin
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 Gratin Opinion
Net carbs 63.59g 9.47g Kit Kat
Protein 6.51g 5.06g Kit Kat
Fats 25.99g 7.59g Kit Kat
Carbs 64.59g 11.27g Kit Kat
Calories 518kcal 132kcal Kit Kat
Starch 10.6g Kit Kat
Fructose 0.2g Kit Kat
Sugar 48.68g Gratin
Fiber 1g 1.8g Gratin
Calcium 125mg 119mg Kit Kat
Iron 1mg 0.64mg Kit Kat
Magnesium 37mg 20mg Kit Kat
Phosphorus 135mg 113mg Kit Kat
Potassium 231mg 396mg Gratin
Sodium 54mg 433mg Kit Kat
Zinc 0.09mg 0.69mg Gratin
Copper 0.22mg 0.16mg Kit Kat
Manganese 0.1mg 0.161mg Gratin
Selenium 5µg 2.7µg Kit Kat
Vitamin A 81IU 264IU Gratin
Vitamin A RAE 24µg 64µg Gratin
Vitamin E 0.34mg Kit Kat
Vitamin C 0mg 9.9mg Gratin
Vitamin B1 0.117mg 0.064mg Kit Kat
Vitamin B2 0.21mg 0.116mg Kit Kat
Vitamin B3 0.5mg 0.993mg Gratin
Vitamin B5 0.64mg 0.387mg Kit Kat
Vitamin B6 0.02mg 0.174mg Gratin
Folate 14µg 11µg Kit Kat
Vitamin B12 0.56µg 0µg Kit Kat
Vitamin K 5.2µg Kit Kat
Tryptophan 0.09mg 0.07mg Kit Kat
Threonine 0.19mg 0.192mg Gratin
Isoleucine 0.28mg 0.284mg Gratin
Leucine 0.52mg 0.443mg Kit Kat
Lysine 0.28mg 0.381mg Gratin
Methionine 0.16mg 0.117mg Kit Kat
Phenylalanine 0.27mg 0.254mg Kit Kat
Valine 0.36mg 0.325mg Kit Kat
Histidine 0.11mg 0.151mg Gratin
Cholesterol 11mg 23mg Kit Kat
Trans Fat 0.099g Gratin
Saturated Fat 17.953g 4.733g Gratin
Monounsaturated Fat 5.844g 2.149g Kit Kat
Polyunsaturated fat 0.895g 0.276g Kit Kat
Omega-3 - ALA 0.075g Kit Kat

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Kit Kat Gratin
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
15%
Gratin
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
30%
Kit Kat
32%
Gratin

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Kit Kat
Kit Kat contains less Sodium (difference - 379mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Kit Kat
Kit Kat is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 12mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Gratin
Gratin is lower in Sugar (difference - 48.68g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Gratin
Gratin is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 13.22g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Gratin
Gratin is lower in glycemic index (difference - 50)
Which food is cheaper?
Gratin
Gratin is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

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. Gratin - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170442/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.