Kit Kat vs. Marshmallow — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between kit Kat and marshmallow
- Kit Kat is higher than marshmallow in vitamin B12, phosphorus, vitamin B2, copper, vitamin B5, calcium, vitamin B1, iron, and magnesium.
- Kit Kat covers your daily saturated fat needs 89% more than marshmallow.
- The amount of saturated fat in marshmallow is lower.
- The glycemic index of kit Kat is lower.
Food varieties used in this article are Candies, KIT KAT Wafer Bar and Candies, marshmallows.
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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 | +1750% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +4066.7% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +4520% |
| Contains more IronIron | +334.8% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +126.8% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +125% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +1587.5% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -32.5% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +1150% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +194.1% |
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 EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +11600% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +20900% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +541% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +12700% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +566.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +1300% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +30900% |
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:
1.8 g
Fats:
0.2 g
Carbs:
81.3 g
Water:
16.4 g
Other:
0.3 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +261.7% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +12895% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +326.7% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +25.9% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +906.1% |
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
0.056 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.08 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.047 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +7205% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +1804.3% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -99.7% |
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 | 0.056g | 81% |
| Fats | 25.99g | 0.2g | 40% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.56µg | 0µg | 23% |
| Phosphorus | 135mg | 8mg | 18% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.21mg | 0.001mg | 16% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 5.844g | 0.08g | 14% |
| Copper | 0.22mg | 0.097mg | 14% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.64mg | 0.005mg | 13% |
| Calcium | 125mg | 3mg | 12% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.117mg | 0.001mg | 10% |
| Calories | 518kcal | 318kcal | 10% |
| Iron | 1mg | 0.23mg | 10% |
| Protein | 6.51g | 1.8g | 9% |
| Magnesium | 37mg | 2mg | 8% |
| Potassium | 231mg | 5mg | 7% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.895g | 0.047g | 6% |
| Choline | 31mg | 0.1mg | 6% |
| Selenium | 5µg | 1.7µg | 6% |
| Carbs | 64.59g | 81.3g | 6% |
| Fiber | 1g | 0.1g | 4% |
| Starch | 10.6g | 4% | |
| Manganese | 0.1mg | 0.008mg | 4% |
| Cholesterol | 11mg | 0mg | 4% |
| Caffeine | 14mg | 0mg | 4% |
| Vitamin K | 5.2µg | 0µg | 4% |
| Folate | 14µg | 1µg | 3% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.5mg | 0.078mg | 3% |
| Vitamin A | 24µg | 0µg | 3% |
| Vitamin E | 0.34mg | 0mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.02mg | 0.003mg | 1% |
| Sodium | 54mg | 80mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 63.59g | 81.2g | N/A |
| Sugar | 48.68g | 57.56g | N/A |
| Zinc | 0.09mg | 0.04mg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.099g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.09mg | 0mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.19mg | 0.035mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.28mg | 0.028mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.52mg | 0.066mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.28mg | 0.077mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.16mg | 0.015mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.27mg | 0.042mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.36mg | 0.05mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.11mg | 0.017mg | 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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
30%
7%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Marshmallow is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 11mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Marshmallow is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 17.897g)
Which food is cheaper?
Marshmallow is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Kit Kat is lower in Sugar (difference - 8.88g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Kit Kat contains less Sodium (difference - 26mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Kit Kat is lower in glycemic index (difference - 12)
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