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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 of 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% 4.9% 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 Opinion
Calories 518kcal 290kcal Kit Kat
Protein 6.51g 0g Kit Kat
Fats 25.99g 0.1g Kit Kat
Net carbs 63.59g 74.73g Molasses
Carbs 64.59g 74.73g Molasses
Cholesterol 11mg 0mg Molasses
Magnesium 37mg 242mg Molasses
Calcium 125mg 205mg Molasses
Potassium 231mg 1464mg Molasses
Iron 1mg 4.72mg Molasses
Sugar 48.68g 74.72g Kit Kat
Fiber 1g 0g Kit Kat
Copper 0.22mg 0.487mg Molasses
Zinc 0.09mg 0.29mg Molasses
Starch 10.6g Kit Kat
Phosphorus 135mg 31mg Kit Kat
Sodium 54mg 37mg Molasses
Vitamin A 81IU 0IU Kit Kat
Vitamin A 24µg 0µg Kit Kat
Vitamin E 0.34mg 0mg Kit Kat
Manganese 0.1mg 1.53mg Molasses
Selenium 5µg 17.8µg Molasses
Vitamin B1 0.117mg 0.041mg Kit Kat
Vitamin B2 0.21mg 0.002mg Kit Kat
Vitamin B3 0.5mg 0.93mg Molasses
Vitamin B5 0.64mg 0.804mg Molasses
Vitamin B6 0.02mg 0.67mg Molasses
Vitamin B12 0.56µg 0µg Kit Kat
Vitamin K 5.2µg 0µg Kit Kat
Folate 14µg 0µg Kit Kat
Trans Fat 0.099g Molasses
Choline 31mg 13.3mg Kit Kat
Saturated Fat 17.953g 0.018g Molasses
Monounsaturated Fat 5.844g 0.032g Kit Kat
Polyunsaturated fat 0.895g 0.05g Kit Kat
Tryptophan 0.09mg Kit Kat
Threonine 0.19mg Kit Kat
Isoleucine 0.28mg Kit Kat
Leucine 0.52mg Kit Kat
Lysine 0.28mg Kit Kat
Methionine 0.16mg Kit Kat
Phenylalanine 0.27mg Kit Kat
Valine 0.36mg Kit Kat
Histidine 0.11mg Kit Kat
Fructose 0.2g 12.79g Molasses
Omega-3 - ALA 0.075g Kit Kat

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
19%
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.