Kit Kat vs. M&Ms Peanut — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are kit Kat and m&Ms Peanut different?
- Kit Kat is higher in vitamin B12 and vitamin B2; however, m&Ms Peanut is richer in copper, manganese, vitamin B3, vitamin E, zinc, fiber, and folate.
- Daily need coverage for saturated fat for kit Kat is 39% higher.
- Kit Kat contains 2 times more vitamin B2 than m&Ms Peanut. While kit Kat contains 0.21mg of vitamin B2, m&Ms Peanut contains only 0.106mg.
- M&Ms Peanut has less saturated fat.
- M&Ms Peanut has a lower glycemic index (33) than kit Kat (50).
Candies, KIT KAT Wafer Bar and Candies, MARS SNACKFOOD US, M&M's Peanut Chocolate Candies 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 CalciumCalcium | +22.5% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +22% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +86.5% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +50.2% |
| Contains more IronIron | +16% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +129.5% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +1855.6% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +40.7% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +564% |
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 B1Vitamin B1 | +85.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +98.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +75% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +73.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +738.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +572.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +350% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +292.9% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +20.3% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
6.51 g
Fats:
25.99 g
Carbs:
64.59 g
Water:
1.63 g
Other:
1.28 g
Protein:
9.57 g
Fats:
26.13 g
Carbs:
60.48 g
Water:
2.48 g
Other:
1.34 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +47% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +52.1% |
~equal in
Fats
~26.13g
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Carbs
~60.48g
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Other
~1.34g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
17.953 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
5.844 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.895 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
10.169 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
8.086 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
3.456 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -43.4% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +38.4% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +286.1% |
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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Saturated fat | 17.953g | 10.169g | 35% |
| Copper | 0.22mg | 0.505mg | 32% |
| Manganese | 0.1mg | 0.664mg | 25% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.5mg | 3.362mg | 18% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.895g | 3.456g | 17% |
| Vitamin E | 0.34mg | 2.85mg | 17% |
| Zinc | 0.09mg | 1.76mg | 15% |
| Fiber | 1g | 3.7g | 11% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.56µg | 0.32µg | 10% |
| Folate | 14µg | 55µg | 10% |
| Magnesium | 37mg | 69mg | 8% |
| Phosphorus | 135mg | 190mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.21mg | 0.106mg | 8% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 5.844g | 8.086g | 6% |
| Protein | 6.51g | 9.57g | 6% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.117mg | 0.063mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.02mg | 0.09mg | 5% |
| Starch | 10.6g | 4% | |
| Potassium | 231mg | 347mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 125mg | 102mg | 2% |
| Selenium | 5µg | 4.1µg | 2% |
| Vitamin K | 5.2µg | 3µg | 2% |
| Iron | 1mg | 1.16mg | 2% |
| Caffeine | 14mg | 10mg | 1% |
| Carbs | 64.59g | 60.48g | 1% |
| Cholesterol | 11mg | 8mg | 1% |
| Choline | 31mg | 37.3mg | 1% |
| Calories | 518kcal | 515kcal | 0% |
| Fats | 25.99g | 26.13g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 63.59g | 56.78g | N/A |
| Sugar | 48.68g | 50.75g | N/A |
| Sodium | 54mg | 50mg | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 24µg | 22µg | 0% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.64mg | 0.627mg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.099g | 0.328g | 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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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%
26%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
30%
57%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
M&Ms Peanut is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 3mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
M&Ms Peanut contains less Sodium (difference - 4mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
M&Ms Peanut is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 7.784g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
M&Ms Peanut is lower in glycemic index (difference - 17)
Which food is cheaper?
M&Ms Peanut is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is richer in minerals?
M&Ms Peanut is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Kit Kat is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.07g)
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.