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Kit Kat vs. Minestrone — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Kit Kat and Minestrone different?

  • Kit Kat has more Vitamin B12, Copper, Phosphorus, Vitamin B2, Calcium, Vitamin B5, Magnesium, and Vitamin B1 than Minestrone.
  • Daily need coverage for Saturated Fat from Kit Kat is 89% higher.
  • Minestrone has less Saturated Fat.

Candies, KIT KAT Wafer Bar and Soup, minestrone, canned, prepared with equal volume water 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 Calcium +792.9%
Contains more Iron +163.2%
Contains more Magnesium +1133.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +487%
Contains more Potassium +77.7%
Contains less Sodium -78.7%
Contains more Copper +331.4%
Contains more Zinc +244.4%
Contains more Manganese +52%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 38% 38% 27% 58% 21% 8% 3% 74% 14% 28%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 15% 3% 10% 12% 34% 9% 17% 20% 0%
Contains more Calcium +792.9%
Contains more Iron +163.2%
Contains more Magnesium +1133.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +487%
Contains more Potassium +77.7%
Contains less Sodium -78.7%
Contains more Copper +331.4%
Contains more Zinc +244.4%
Contains more Manganese +52%

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.
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Contains more Vitamin B1 +431.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1066.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +27.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +357.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +1097.5%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +105%
Equal in Folate - 15
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 5% 7% 0% 0% 30% 49% 10% 39% 5% 11% 70% 14%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 59% 0% 0% 2% 6% 5% 8% 9% 10% 12% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +431.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1066.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +27.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +357.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +1097.5%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +105%
Equal in Folate - 15

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +267.8%
Contains more Fats +2399%
Contains more Carbs +1286.1%
Contains more Water +5503.1%
Equal in Other - 1.2
7% 26% 65%
Protein: 6.51 g
Fats: 25.99 g
Carbs: 64.59 g
Water: 1.63 g
Other: 1.28 g
2% 5% 91%
Protein: 1.77 g
Fats: 1.04 g
Carbs: 4.66 g
Water: 91.33 g
Other: 1.2 g
Contains more Protein +267.8%
Contains more Fats +2399%
Contains more Carbs +1286.1%
Contains more Water +5503.1%
Equal in Other - 1.2

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1915.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +94.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.7%
73% 24% 4%
Saturated Fat: 17.953 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.844 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.895 g
23% 30% 47%
Saturated Fat: 0.23 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.29 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.46 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1915.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +94.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.7%

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 Minestrone
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Kit Kat Minestrone Opinion
Net carbs 63.59g 4.26g Kit Kat
Protein 6.51g 1.77g Kit Kat
Fats 25.99g 1.04g Kit Kat
Carbs 64.59g 4.66g Kit Kat
Calories 518kcal 34kcal Kit Kat
Starch 10.6g Kit Kat
Fructose 0.2g Kit Kat
Sugar 48.68g Minestrone
Fiber 1g 0.4g Kit Kat
Calcium 125mg 14mg Kit Kat
Iron 1mg 0.38mg Kit Kat
Magnesium 37mg 3mg Kit Kat
Phosphorus 135mg 23mg Kit Kat
Potassium 231mg 130mg Kit Kat
Sodium 54mg 254mg Kit Kat
Zinc 0.09mg 0.31mg Minestrone
Copper 0.22mg 0.051mg Kit Kat
Manganese 0.1mg 0.152mg Minestrone
Selenium 5µg Kit Kat
Vitamin A 81IU 970IU Minestrone
Vitamin A RAE 24µg 49µg Minestrone
Vitamin E 0.34mg Kit Kat
Vitamin C 0mg 0.5mg Minestrone
Vitamin B1 0.117mg 0.022mg Kit Kat
Vitamin B2 0.21mg 0.018mg Kit Kat
Vitamin B3 0.5mg 0.391mg Kit Kat
Vitamin B5 0.64mg 0.14mg Kit Kat
Vitamin B6 0.02mg 0.041mg Minestrone
Folate 14µg 15µg Minestrone
Vitamin B12 0.56µg 0µg Kit Kat
Vitamin K 5.2µg Kit Kat
Tryptophan 0.09mg 0.013mg Kit Kat
Threonine 0.19mg 0.043mg Kit Kat
Isoleucine 0.28mg 0.054mg Kit Kat
Leucine 0.52mg 0.098mg Kit Kat
Lysine 0.28mg 0.076mg Kit Kat
Methionine 0.16mg 0.018mg Kit Kat
Phenylalanine 0.27mg 0.064mg Kit Kat
Valine 0.36mg 0.074mg Kit Kat
Histidine 0.11mg 0.03mg Kit Kat
Cholesterol 11mg 1mg Minestrone
Trans Fat 0.099g Minestrone
Saturated Fat 17.953g 0.23g Minestrone
Monounsaturated Fat 5.844g 0.29g Kit Kat
Polyunsaturated fat 0.895g 0.46g Kit Kat
Omega-3 - ALA 0.075g Kit Kat

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Kit Kat Minestrone
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
9%
Minestrone
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
30%
Kit Kat
12%
Minestrone

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Minestrone
Minestrone is lower in Sugar (difference - 48.68g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Minestrone
Minestrone is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 10mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Minestrone
Minestrone is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 17.723g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Minestrone
Minestrone is lower in glycemic index (difference - 3)
Which food is cheaper?
Minestrone
Minestrone is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Kit Kat
Kit Kat contains less Sodium (difference - 200mg)
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. Minestrone - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172913/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.