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Kit Kat vs. Merlot — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between kit Kat and merlot

  • Merlot contains less vitamin B12, copper, phosphorus, vitamin B2, vitamin B5, calcium, vitamin B1, selenium, iron, and magnesium than kit Kat.
  • Kit Kat's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 23% higher.
  • Merlot contains 25 times less selenium than kit Kat. Kit Kat contains 5µg of selenium, while merlot contains 0.2µg.
  • Merlot has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of merlot is 15, while the glycemic index of kit Kat is 50.

The food types used in this comparison are Candies, KIT KAT Wafer Bar and Alcoholic Beverage, wine, table, red, Merlot.

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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%
Merlot
3
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 8.6% 2.4% 11% 17% 3.7% 3.8% 9.9% 0.52% 17% 1.1%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +208.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1462.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +81.9%
Contains more IronIron +117.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +1900%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +487%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +2400%
Contains more ZincZinc +55.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -92.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +32%

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
10
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%
Merlot
1
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% 1.3% 7.2% 4.2% 1.8% 13% 0% 0% 0.75% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +2240%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +577.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +123.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +2033.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +1300%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +185%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg

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
Merlot
2
3% 87% 11%
Protein: 0.07 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 2.51 g
Water: 86.59 g
Other: 10.83 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +9200%
Contains more FatsFats +∞%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +2473.3%
Contains more WaterWater +5212.3%
Contains more OtherOther +746.1%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Kit Kat Merlot DV% diff.
Saturated fat 17.953g 82%
Fats 25.99g 0g 40%
Vitamin B12 0.56µg 0µg 23%
Copper 0.22mg 0.011mg 23%
Calories 518kcal 83kcal 22%
Carbs 64.59g 2.51g 21%
Phosphorus 135mg 23mg 16%
Monounsaturated fat 5.844g 15%
Vitamin B2 0.21mg 0.031mg 14%
Protein 6.51g 0.07g 13%
Calcium 125mg 8mg 12%
Vitamin B5 0.64mg 0.03mg 12%
Vitamin B1 0.117mg 0.005mg 9%
Selenium 5µg 0.2µg 9%
Iron 1mg 0.46mg 7%
Choline 31mg 6%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.895g 6%
Magnesium 37mg 12mg 6%
Cholesterol 11mg 4%
Starch 10.6g 4%
Vitamin K 5.2µg 4%
Fiber 1g 0g 4%
Caffeine 14mg 4%
Folate 14µg 1µg 3%
Vitamin A 24µg 3%
Potassium 231mg 127mg 3%
Vitamin B6 0.02mg 0.057mg 3%
Vitamin B3 0.5mg 0.224mg 2%
Vitamin E 0.34mg 2%
Sodium 54mg 4mg 2%
Manganese 0.1mg 0.132mg 1%
Net carbs 63.59g 2.51g N/A
Sugar 48.68g 0.62g N/A
Zinc 0.09mg 0.14mg 0%
Trans fat 0.099g 0g 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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is better in case of low diet
Kit Kat Merlot
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
2%
Merlot
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
30%
Kit Kat
8%
Merlot

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Merlot
Merlot is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 11mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Merlot
Merlot is lower in Sugar (difference - 48.06g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Merlot
Merlot contains less Sodium (difference - 50mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Merlot
Merlot is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 17.953g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Merlot
Merlot is lower in glycemic index (difference - 35)
Which food is cheaper?
Merlot
Merlot is cheaper (difference - $1)
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

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. Merlot - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171925/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.