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Kit Kat vs. Mixed nuts — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between kit Kat and mixed nuts?

  • Mixed nuts have more manganese, copper, selenium, vitamin E, phosphorus, magnesium, vitamin B3, zinc, and vitamin B6 than kit Kat.
  • Mixed nuts' daily need coverage for manganese is 84% higher.
  • Mixed nuts have 2 times less saturated fat than kit Kat. Kit Kat has 17.953g of saturated fat, while mixed nuts have 8.711g.
  • Kit Kat has a higher glycemic index (50) than mixed nuts (24).

We used Candies, KIT KAT Wafer Bar and Nuts, mixed nuts, oil roasted, with peanuts, without salt added types in this comparison.

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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 164% 35% 56% 98% 302% 92% 195% 0.65% 266% 185%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +518.9%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +173.6%
Contains more IronIron +161%
Contains more CopperCopper +312.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +3633.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +237.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -90.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1940%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +578%
~equal in Calcium ~117mg

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 1.7% 0% 156% 0% 47% 45% 145% 68% 81% 0% 14% 62% 28%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +2200%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +61.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1441.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +78.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +1660%
Contains more FolateFolate +492.9%
Contains more CholineCholine +67.7%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.196mg
~equal in Vitamin K ~5.7µg

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% 54% 21% 2% 3%
Protein: 20.04 g
Fats: 53.95 g
Carbs: 21.05 g
Water: 2.08 g
Other: 2.88 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +206.8%
Contains more ProteinProtein +207.8%
Contains more FatsFats +107.6%
Contains more WaterWater +27.6%
Contains more OtherOther +125%

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
17% 55% 28%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 8.711 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 28.488 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 14.612 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -51.5%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +387.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1532.6%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
18% 68% 14%
Starch: 10.6 g
Sucrose: 40.04 g
Glucose: 0.16 g
Fructose: 0.2 g
Lactose: 8.21 g
Maltose: 0.07 g
Galactose: 0 g
50% 50%
Starch: 4.2 g
Sucrose: 4.15 g
Glucose: 0 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more StarchStarch +152.4%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +864.8%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +∞%
Contains more FructoseFructose +∞%
Contains more LactoseLactose +∞%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +∞%
~equal in Galactose ~0g

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Kit Kat Mixed nuts DV% diff.
Polyunsaturated fat 0.895g 14.612g 91%
Manganese 0.1mg 2.04mg 84%
Copper 0.22mg 0.907mg 76%
Monounsaturated fat 5.844g 28.488g 57%
Selenium 5µg 33.9µg 53%
Vitamin E 0.34mg 7.82mg 50%
Magnesium 37mg 229mg 46%
Phosphorus 135mg 456mg 46%
Vitamin B3 0.5mg 7.709mg 45%
Fats 25.99g 53.95g 43%
Saturated fat 17.953g 8.711g 42%
Zinc 0.09mg 3.36mg 30%
Protein 6.51g 20.04g 27%
Vitamin B6 0.02mg 0.352mg 26%
Fiber 1g 7g 24%
Vitamin B12 0.56µg 0µg 23%
Iron 1mg 2.61mg 20%
Folate 14µg 83µg 17%
Carbs 64.59g 21.05g 15%
Potassium 231mg 632mg 12%
Vitamin B5 0.64mg 1.14mg 10%
Vitamin B1 0.117mg 0.189mg 6%
Choline 31mg 52mg 4%
Caffeine 14mg 4%
Calories 518kcal 607kcal 4%
Cholesterol 11mg 0mg 4%
Starch 10.6g 4.2g 3%
Vitamin A 24µg 0µg 3%
Sodium 54mg 5mg 2%
Vitamin B2 0.21mg 0.196mg 1%
Vitamin C 0mg 0.5mg 1%
Calcium 125mg 117mg 1%
Net carbs 63.59g 14.05g N/A
Sugar 48.68g 4.15g N/A
Vitamin K 5.2µg 5.7µg 0%
Trans fat 0.099g 0.055g N/A
Tryptophan 0.09mg 0.22mg 0%
Threonine 0.19mg 0.703mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.28mg 0.826mg 0%
Leucine 0.52mg 1.656mg 0%
Lysine 0.28mg 0.782mg 0%
Methionine 0.16mg 0.283mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.27mg 1.182mg 0%
Valine 0.36mg 1.001mg 0%
Histidine 0.11mg 0.572mg 0%
Fructose 0.2g 0g 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.005g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.075g 0.082g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0g 0.013g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 14.455g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Kit Kat Mixed nuts
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
50%
Mixed nuts
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
30%
Kit Kat
139%
Mixed nuts

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Mixed nuts
Mixed nuts is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 11mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mixed nuts
Mixed nuts is lower in Sugar (difference - 44.53g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Mixed nuts
Mixed nuts contains less Sodium (difference - 49mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Mixed nuts
Mixed nuts is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 9.242g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mixed nuts
Mixed nuts is lower in glycemic index (difference - 26)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Mixed nuts
Mixed nuts is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Mixed nuts
Mixed nuts is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($3)

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. Mixed nuts - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170587/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

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