Kit Kat vs. Icing — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are Kit Kat and Icing different?
- Kit Kat has more Copper, Vitamin B12, Phosphorus, Calcium, Vitamin B5, Iron, Vitamin B1, Selenium, and Magnesium than Icing.
- Daily need coverage for Saturated Fat from Kit Kat is 75% higher.
- Icing has less Saturated Fat.
Candies, KIT KAT Wafer Bar and Frostings, vanilla, creamy, ready-to-eat are the varieties used in this article.
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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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +3600% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +4066.7% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +579.4% |
| Contains more IronIron | +525% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +∞% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +28.6% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +650% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -70.7% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +∞% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +4900% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +1070% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +127.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +1063.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +75% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +1247.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +350% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +43.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +150% |
~equal in
Vitamin D
~0µg
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +∞% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +60.1% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +58% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +824.5% |
~equal in
Carbs
~67.89g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +20.2% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -83.4% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +788.4% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Rich in vitamins |
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in price |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 518kcal | 418kcal |
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| Protein | 6.51g | 0g |
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| Fats | 25.99g | 16.23g |
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| Net carbs | 63.59g | 67.89g |
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| Carbs | 64.59g | 67.89g |
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| Cholesterol | 11mg | 0mg |
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| Magnesium | 37mg | 1mg |
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| Calcium | 125mg | 3mg |
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| Potassium | 231mg | 34mg |
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| Iron | 1mg | 0.16mg |
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| Sugar | 48.68g | 63.1g |
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| Fiber | 1g | 0g |
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| Copper | 0.22mg | 0mg |
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| Zinc | 0.09mg | 0.07mg |
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| Starch | 10.6g |
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| Phosphorus | 135mg | 18mg |
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| Sodium | 54mg | 184mg |
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| Vitamin A | 81IU | 0IU |
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| Vitamin A | 24µg | 0µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.34mg | 1.53mg |
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| Manganese | 0.1mg | 0mg |
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| Selenium | 5µg | 0.1µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.117mg | 0.01mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.21mg | 0.302mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 0.5mg | 0.22mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.64mg | 0.055mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.02mg | 0mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.56µg | 0µg |
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| Vitamin K | 5.2µg | 13µg |
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| Folate | 14µg | 8µg |
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| Trans Fat | 0.099g | 0g |
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| Choline | 31mg | 2.3mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 17.953g | 2.974g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 5.844g | 4.86g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.895g | 7.951g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.09mg |
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| Threonine | 0.19mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.28mg |
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| Leucine | 0.52mg |
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| Lysine | 0.28mg |
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| Methionine | 0.16mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.27mg |
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| Valine | 0.36mg |
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| Histidine | 0.11mg |
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| Fructose | 0.2g |
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| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.075g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
is better in case of low diet
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| Low Calories diet |
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| Low Fats diet |
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| Low Carbs diet |
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| Low Glycemic Index diet |
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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
19%
12%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
30%
4%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Kit Kat is lower in Sugar (difference - 14.42g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Kit Kat contains less Sodium (difference - 130mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Kit Kat is lower in glycemic index (difference - 1)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Kit Kat is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Kit Kat is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Icing is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 11mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Icing is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 14.979g)
Which food is cheaper?
Icing is cheaper (difference - $3)