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Kit Kat vs. Fruit preserves — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between kit Kat and fruit preserves?

  • Kit Kat is richer in vitamin B12, phosphorus, copper, vitamin B5, calcium, vitamin B2, vitamin B1, and magnesium, while fruit preserves are higher in vitamin C.
  • Kit Kat's daily need coverage for saturated fat is 90% higher.
  • Fruit preserves are lower in saturated fat.

We used Candies, KIT KAT Wafer Bar and Jams and preserves types in this comparison.

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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 2.9% 6% 6.8% 18% 33% 1.6% 8.1% 4.2% 5.2% 11%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +825%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +525%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +200%
Contains more IronIron +104.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +120%
Contains more ZincZinc +50%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +610.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +150%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +150%
Contains less SodiumSodium -40.7%

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.
Kit Kat
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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 29% 0% 2.4% 0% 4% 18% 0.68% 1.2% 4.6% 0% 0% 8.3% 5.6%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +183.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +631.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +176.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1288.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +3100%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +27.3%
Contains more CholineCholine +203.9%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B6 ~0.02mg

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
69% 30%
Protein: 0.37 g
Fats: 0.07 g
Carbs: 68.86 g
Water: 30.47 g
Other: 0.23 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +1659.5%
Contains more FatsFats +37028.6%
Contains more OtherOther +456.5%
Contains more WaterWater +1769.3%
~equal in Carbs ~68.86g

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
21% 79%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.01 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.038 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +15278.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +∞%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -99.9%

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 Fruit preserves
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in price ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Kit Kat Fruit preserves DV% diff.
Saturated fat 17.953g 0.01g 82%
Fats 25.99g 0.07g 40%
Vitamin B12 0.56µg 0µg 23%
Phosphorus 135mg 19mg 17%
Monounsaturated fat 5.844g 0.038g 15%
Copper 0.22mg 0.1mg 13%
Calories 518kcal 278kcal 12%
Vitamin B5 0.64mg 0.02mg 12%
Protein 6.51g 0.37g 12%
Calcium 125mg 20mg 11%
Vitamin B2 0.21mg 0.076mg 10%
Vitamin C 0mg 8.8mg 10%
Vitamin B1 0.117mg 0.016mg 8%
Magnesium 37mg 4mg 8%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.895g 0g 6%
Iron 1mg 0.49mg 6%
Selenium 5µg 2µg 5%
Potassium 231mg 77mg 5%
Caffeine 14mg 0mg 4%
Starch 10.6g 4%
Vitamin K 5.2µg 0µg 4%
Choline 31mg 10.2mg 4%
Cholesterol 11mg 0mg 4%
Vitamin A 24µg 0µg 3%
Manganese 0.1mg 0.04mg 3%
Vitamin B3 0.5mg 0.036mg 3%
Folate 14µg 11µg 1%
Carbs 64.59g 68.86g 1%
Vitamin E 0.34mg 0.12mg 1%
Sodium 54mg 32mg 1%
Net carbs 63.59g 67.76g N/A
Sugar 48.68g 48.5g N/A
Fiber 1g 1.1g 0%
Zinc 0.09mg 0.06mg 0%
Vitamin B6 0.02mg 0.02mg 0%
Trans fat 0.099g N/A
Tryptophan 0.09mg 0.008mg 0%
Threonine 0.19mg 0.023mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.28mg 0.017mg 0%
Leucine 0.52mg 0.037mg 0%
Lysine 0.28mg 0.03mg 0%
Methionine 0.16mg 0.001mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.27mg 0.021mg 0%
Valine 0.36mg 0.021mg 0%
Histidine 0.11mg 0.014mg 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 Fruit preserves
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
6%
Fruit preserves
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
30%
Kit Kat
10%
Fruit preserves

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Kit Kat
Kit Kat is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Kit Kat
Kit Kat is lower in glycemic index (difference - 1)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Kit Kat
Kit Kat is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Fruit preserves
Fruit preserves is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 11mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Fruit preserves
Fruit preserves is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.18g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Fruit preserves
Fruit preserves contains less Sodium (difference - 22mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Fruit preserves
Fruit preserves is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 17.943g)
Which food is cheaper?
Fruit preserves
Fruit preserves is cheaper (difference - $3)

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. Fruit preserves - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169641/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.