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Kit Kat vs. Limburger — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between kit Kat and Limburger

  • Kit Kat has more copper; however, Limburger is higher in calcium, phosphorus, vitamin B2, vitamin A, vitamin B12, zinc, and selenium.
  • Limburger covers your daily need for calcium, 37% more than kit Kat.
  • Kit Kat has 10 times more copper than Limburger. While kit Kat has 0.22mg of copper, Limburger has only 0.021mg.
  • Kit Kat has less cholesterol.
  • The glycemic index of kit Kat is higher.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Candies, KIT KAT Wafer Bar and Cheese, limburger.

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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 15% 149% 11% 4.9% 7% 57% 168% 104% 5% 79%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +76.2%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +80.5%
Contains more IronIron +669.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +947.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -93.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +163.2%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +297.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +2233.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +191.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +190%

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 0% 113% 4.6% 7.5% 20% 116% 3% 71% 20% 130% 5.8% 44% 8.4%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +47.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +46.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +216.5%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +126.1%
Contains more CholineCholine +101.3%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +1316.7%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +139.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +83.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +330%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +85.7%
Contains more FolateFolate +314.3%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg

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
20% 27% 48% 4%
Protein: 20.05 g
Fats: 27.25 g
Carbs: 0.49 g
Water: 48.42 g
Other: 3.79 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +13081.6%
Contains more ProteinProtein +208%
Contains more WaterWater +2870.6%
Contains more OtherOther +196.1%
~equal in Fats ~27.25g

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
65% 33% 2%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 16.746 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 8.606 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.495 g
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +80.8%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +47.3%
~equal in Saturated fat ~16.746g

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 Limburger
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in price Equal
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Kit Kat Limburger DV% diff.
Calcium 125mg 497mg 37%
Phosphorus 135mg 393mg 37%
Vitamin A 24µg 340µg 35%
Sodium 54mg 800mg 32%
Protein 6.51g 20.05g 27%
Cholesterol 11mg 90mg 26%
Vitamin B2 0.21mg 0.503mg 23%
Copper 0.22mg 0.021mg 22%
Carbs 64.59g 0.49g 21%
Vitamin B12 0.56µg 1.04µg 20%
Zinc 0.09mg 2.1mg 18%
Selenium 5µg 14.5µg 17%
Folate 14µg 58µg 11%
Vitamin B5 0.64mg 1.177mg 11%
Iron 1mg 0.13mg 11%
Calories 518kcal 327kcal 10%
Monounsaturated fat 5.844g 8.606g 7%
Saturated fat 17.953g 16.746g 5%
Vitamin B6 0.02mg 0.086mg 5%
Starch 10.6g 4%
Caffeine 14mg 0mg 4%
Fiber 1g 0g 4%
Magnesium 37mg 21mg 4%
Vitamin D 0IU 20IU 3%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.895g 0.495g 3%
Choline 31mg 15.4mg 3%
Potassium 231mg 128mg 3%
Manganese 0.1mg 0.038mg 3%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.5µg 3%
Vitamin B1 0.117mg 0.08mg 3%
Vitamin B3 0.5mg 0.158mg 2%
Vitamin K 5.2µg 2.3µg 2%
Fats 25.99g 27.25g 2%
Vitamin E 0.34mg 0.23mg 1%
Net carbs 63.59g 0.49g N/A
Sugar 48.68g 0.49g N/A
Trans fat 0.099g N/A
Tryptophan 0.09mg 0.289mg 0%
Threonine 0.19mg 0.739mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.28mg 1.219mg 0%
Leucine 0.52mg 2.093mg 0%
Lysine 0.28mg 1.675mg 0%
Methionine 0.16mg 0.619mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.27mg 1.116mg 0%
Valine 0.36mg 1.439mg 0%
Histidine 0.11mg 0.578mg 0%
Fructose 0.2g 0%
Omega-3 - ALA 0.075g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Kit Kat Limburger
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
42%
Limburger
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
30%
Kit Kat
60%
Limburger

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Limburger
Limburger is lower in Sugar (difference - 48.19g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Limburger
Limburger is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.207g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Limburger
Limburger is lower in glycemic index (difference - 23)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Kit Kat
Kit Kat is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 79mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Kit Kat
Kit Kat contains less Sodium (difference - 746mg)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($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. Limburger - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171243/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.