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Kit Kat vs. Jelly bean — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between kit Kat and jelly bean?

  • The amount of vitamin B12, copper, phosphorus, vitamin B2, vitamin B5, calcium, iron, vitamin B1, and magnesium in kit Kat is higher than in jelly bean.
  • Kit Kat's daily need coverage for saturated fat is 90% more.
  • Jelly bean has less saturated fat.
  • Kit Kat has a lower glycemic index (50) than jelly bean (80).

We used Candies, KIT KAT Wafer Bar and Candies, jellybeans types 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.
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 1.4% 0.9% 3.3% 4.9% 9.3% 1.4% 1.7% 6.5% 4.6% 6%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +1750%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +4066.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +524.3%
Contains more IronIron +669.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +685.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +80%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +3275%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +185.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +354.5%
~equal in Sodium ~50mg

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
11
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 0% 0% 0% 0% 1% 2.5% 0.15% 0.54% 0.92% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +2825%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +1809.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +6150%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +7011.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +400%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~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
94% 6%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 0.05 g
Carbs: 93.55 g
Water: 6.3 g
Other: 0.1 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +∞%
Contains more FatsFats +51880%
Contains more OtherOther +1180%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +44.8%
Contains more WaterWater +286.5%

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 Jelly bean
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in price ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Kit Kat Jelly bean DV% diff.
Saturated fat 17.953g 0g 82%
Fats 25.99g 0.05g 40%
Vitamin B12 0.56µg 0µg 23%
Copper 0.22mg 0.028mg 21%
Phosphorus 135mg 4mg 19%
Monounsaturated fat 5.844g 0g 15%
Vitamin B2 0.21mg 0.011mg 15%
Vitamin B5 0.64mg 0.009mg 13%
Protein 6.51g 0g 13%
Calcium 125mg 3mg 12%
Iron 1mg 0.13mg 11%
Carbs 64.59g 93.55g 10%
Vitamin B1 0.117mg 0.004mg 9%
Magnesium 37mg 2mg 8%
Selenium 5µg 1.1µg 7%
Calories 518kcal 375kcal 7%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.895g 0g 6%
Potassium 231mg 37mg 6%
Choline 31mg 0mg 6%
Starch 10.6g 4%
Cholesterol 11mg 0mg 4%
Folate 14µg 0µg 4%
Vitamin K 5.2µg 0µg 4%
Caffeine 14mg 0mg 4%
Vitamin B3 0.5mg 0.008mg 3%
Vitamin A 24µg 0µg 3%
Fiber 1g 0.2g 3%
Manganese 0.1mg 0.035mg 3%
Vitamin E 0.34mg 0mg 2%
Vitamin B6 0.02mg 0.004mg 1%
Net carbs 63.59g 93.35g N/A
Sugar 48.68g 70g N/A
Zinc 0.09mg 0.05mg 0%
Sodium 54mg 50mg 0%
Trans fat 0.099g 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?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Kit Kat Jelly bean
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
0%
Jelly bean
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
30%
Kit Kat
4%
Jelly bean

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Kit Kat
Kit Kat is lower in Sugar (difference - 21.32g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Kit Kat
Kit Kat is lower in glycemic index (difference - 30)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Kit Kat
Kit Kat is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Kit Kat
Kit Kat is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Jelly bean
Jelly bean is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 11mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Jelly bean
Jelly bean contains less Sodium (difference - 4mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Jelly bean
Jelly bean is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 17.953g)
Which food is cheaper?
Jelly bean
Jelly bean is cheaper (difference - $1)

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. Jelly bean - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167991/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.