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Kit Kat vs. Molasses — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between kit Kat and molasses

  • Kit Kat has more vitamin B12 and vitamin B2; however, molasses are higher in manganese, vitamin B6, magnesium, iron, potassium, copper, and selenium.
  • Kit Kat covers your daily need for saturated fat, 90% more than molasses.
  • Molasses have less saturated fat.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Candies, KIT KAT Wafer Bar and Molasses.

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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 173% 62% 129% 177% 162% 7.9% 13% 4.8% 200% 97%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +335.5%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +554.1%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +64%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +533.8%
Contains more IronIron +372%
Contains more CopperCopper +121.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +222.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -31.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1430%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +256%

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 0% 0% 0% 0% 10% 0.46% 17% 48% 155% 0% 0% 0% 7.3%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +185.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +10400%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +133.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +86%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +25.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +3250%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

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
75% 22% 3%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 0.1 g
Carbs: 74.73 g
Water: 21.87 g
Other: 3.3 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +∞%
Contains more FatsFats +25890%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +15.7%
Contains more WaterWater +1241.7%
Contains more OtherOther +157.8%

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
18% 32% 50%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.018 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.032 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.05 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +18162.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1690%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -99.9%

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
54% 22% 24%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 29.4 g
Glucose: 11.92 g
Fructose: 12.79 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more StarchStarch +∞%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +36.2%
Contains more LactoseLactose +∞%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +∞%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +7350%
Contains more FructoseFructose +6295%
~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 Molasses
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in vitamins ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Kit Kat Molasses DV% diff.
Saturated fat 17.953g 0.018g 82%
Manganese 0.1mg 1.53mg 62%
Vitamin B6 0.02mg 0.67mg 50%
Magnesium 37mg 242mg 49%
Iron 1mg 4.72mg 47%
Fats 25.99g 0.1g 40%
Potassium 231mg 1464mg 36%
Copper 0.22mg 0.487mg 30%
Vitamin B12 0.56µg 0µg 23%
Selenium 5µg 17.8µg 23%
Vitamin B2 0.21mg 0.002mg 16%
Fructose 0.2g 12.79g 16%
Phosphorus 135mg 31mg 15%
Monounsaturated fat 5.844g 0.032g 15%
Protein 6.51g 0g 13%
Calories 518kcal 290kcal 11%
Calcium 125mg 205mg 8%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.895g 0.05g 6%
Vitamin B1 0.117mg 0.041mg 6%
Starch 10.6g 4%
Fiber 1g 0g 4%
Folate 14µg 0µg 4%
Cholesterol 11mg 0mg 4%
Caffeine 14mg 0mg 4%
Vitamin K 5.2µg 0µg 4%
Choline 31mg 13.3mg 3%
Vitamin B3 0.5mg 0.93mg 3%
Vitamin B5 0.64mg 0.804mg 3%
Carbs 64.59g 74.73g 3%
Vitamin A 24µg 0µg 3%
Zinc 0.09mg 0.29mg 2%
Vitamin E 0.34mg 0mg 2%
Sodium 54mg 37mg 1%
Net carbs 63.59g 74.73g N/A
Sugar 48.68g 74.72g N/A
Trans fat 0.099g 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%
Omega-3 - ALA 0.075g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Kit Kat Molasses
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
18%
Molasses
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
30%
Kit Kat
103%
Molasses

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Molasses
Molasses is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 11mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Molasses
Molasses contains less Sodium (difference - 17mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Molasses
Molasses is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 17.935g)
Which food is cheaper?
Molasses
Molasses is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Molasses
Molasses is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Kit Kat
Kit Kat is lower in Sugar (difference - 26.04g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Kit Kat
Kit Kat is lower in glycemic index (difference - 50)
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. Molasses - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168820/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.