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Kit Kat vs. Heart of palm — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between kit Kat and heart of palm

  • Kit Kat has more vitamin B12, calcium, and selenium, while heart of palm has more vitamin B6, copper, potassium, zinc, vitamin C, and iron.
  • Kit Kat's daily need coverage for saturated fat is 90% higher.
  • The amount of saturated fat in heart of palm is lower.
  • Heart of palm has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of heart of palm is 32, while the glycemic index of kit Kat is 50.

The food types used in this comparison are Candies, KIT KAT Wafer Bar and Hearts of palm, 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.
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 7.1% 5.4% 159% 63% 215% 102% 60% 1.8% 0% 3.8%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +270%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +594.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +614.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +681.8%
Contains more IronIron +69%
Contains more CopperCopper +192.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +4044.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -74.1%
~equal in Phosphorus ~140mg

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 27% 1% 10% 0% 13% 42% 17% 0% 187% 0% 0% 18% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +700%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +134%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +16.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +47.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +80%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +3950%
Contains more FolateFolate +71.4%
~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% 26% 70% 2%
Protein: 2.7 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 25.61 g
Water: 69.5 g
Other: 1.99 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +141.1%
Contains more FatsFats +12895%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +152.2%
Contains more WaterWater +4163.8%
Contains more OtherOther +55.5%

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% 4% 64%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.046 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.005 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.089 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +116780%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +905.6%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -99.7%

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 Heart of palm
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium 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 Heart of palm DV% diff.
Saturated fat 17.953g 0.046g 81%
Vitamin B6 0.02mg 0.81mg 61%
Copper 0.22mg 0.644mg 47%
Potassium 231mg 1806mg 46%
Fats 25.99g 0.2g 40%
Zinc 0.09mg 3.73mg 33%
Vitamin B12 0.56µg 0µg 23%
Calories 518kcal 115kcal 20%
Monounsaturated fat 5.844g 0.005g 15%
Carbs 64.59g 25.61g 13%
Vitamin B5 0.64mg 13%
Calcium 125mg 18mg 11%
Vitamin C 0mg 8mg 9%
Iron 1mg 1.69mg 9%
Selenium 5µg 0.7µg 8%
Protein 6.51g 2.7g 8%
Magnesium 37mg 10mg 6%
Choline 31mg 0mg 6%
Vitamin B1 0.117mg 0.05mg 6%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.895g 0.089g 5%
Caffeine 14mg 0mg 4%
Vitamin K 5.2µg 0µg 4%
Manganese 0.1mg 4%
Cholesterol 11mg 0mg 4%
Starch 10.6g 4%
Folate 14µg 24µg 3%
Vitamin B3 0.5mg 0.9mg 3%
Vitamin B2 0.21mg 0.18mg 2%
Sodium 54mg 14mg 2%
Fiber 1g 1.5g 2%
Vitamin A 24µg 3µg 2%
Vitamin E 0.34mg 0.5mg 1%
Phosphorus 135mg 140mg 1%
Net carbs 63.59g 24.11g N/A
Sugar 48.68g 17.16g N/A
Trans fat 0.099g 0g 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?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Kit Kat Heart of palm
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
24%
Heart of palm
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
30%
Kit Kat
62%
Heart of palm

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Heart of palm
Heart of palm is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 11mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Heart of palm
Heart of palm is lower in Sugar (difference - 31.52g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Heart of palm
Heart of palm contains less Sodium (difference - 40mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Heart of palm
Heart of palm is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 17.907g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Heart of palm
Heart of palm is lower in glycemic index (difference - 18)
Which food is cheaper?
Heart of palm
Heart of palm 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. Heart of palm - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167714/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.