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Kit Kat vs. Mounds candy bar — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Kit Kat and Mounds candy bar

  • Kit Kat has more Vitamin B12, Vitamin B2, Calcium, and Vitamin B5, while Mounds candy bar has more Manganese, Copper, Iron, Fiber, and Zinc.
  • Mounds candy bar's daily need coverage for Manganese is 37% higher.
  • The amount of Saturated Fat in Kit Kat is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Candies, KIT KAT Wafer Bar and Candies, MOUNDS Candy Bar.

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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 39% 6.3% 28% 78% 133% 30% 39% 19% 124% 36%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +495.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +48.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -62.8%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +48.6%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +39%
Contains more IronIron +109%
Contains more CopperCopper +81.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +1122.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +848%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +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
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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 1.3% 0% 3.8% 0% 12% 13% 5.2% 15% 21% 0% 4% 4.5% 6.4%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +78.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +138.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +262.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +80.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +161.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +225%
Contains more FolateFolate +133.3%
Contains more CholineCholine +162.7%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +350%
~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
5% 27% 59% 9%
Protein: 4.6 g
Fats: 26.6 g
Carbs: 58.59 g
Water: 9.05 g
Other: 1.16 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +41.5%
Contains more WaterWater +455.2%
~equal in Fats ~26.6g
~equal in Carbs ~58.59g
~equal in Other ~1.16g

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
97% 2%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 20.58 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.39 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.14 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -12.8%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +1398.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +539.3%

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 Mounds candy bar
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in vitamins ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Kit Kat Mounds candy bar Opinion
Calories 518kcal 486kcal Kit Kat
Protein 6.51g 4.6g Kit Kat
Fats 25.99g 26.6g Mounds candy bar
Vitamin C 0mg 0.4mg Mounds candy bar
Net carbs 63.59g 54.89g Kit Kat
Carbs 64.59g 58.59g Kit Kat
Cholesterol 11mg 2mg Mounds candy bar
Magnesium 37mg 55mg Mounds candy bar
Calcium 125mg 21mg Kit Kat
Potassium 231mg 321mg Mounds candy bar
Iron 1mg 2.09mg Mounds candy bar
Sugar 48.68g 46.19g Mounds candy bar
Fiber 1g 3.7g Mounds candy bar
Copper 0.22mg 0.4mg Mounds candy bar
Zinc 0.09mg 1.1mg Mounds candy bar
Starch 10.6g Kit Kat
Phosphorus 135mg 91mg Kit Kat
Sodium 54mg 145mg Kit Kat
Vitamin A 81IU 0IU Kit Kat
Vitamin A 24µg 0µg Kit Kat
Vitamin E 0.34mg 0.19mg Kit Kat
Manganese 0.1mg 0.948mg Mounds candy bar
Selenium 5µg 6.6µg Mounds candy bar
Vitamin B1 0.117mg 0.049mg Kit Kat
Vitamin B2 0.21mg 0.058mg Kit Kat
Vitamin B3 0.5mg 0.277mg Kit Kat
Vitamin B5 0.64mg 0.245mg Kit Kat
Vitamin B6 0.02mg 0.09mg Mounds candy bar
Vitamin B12 0.56µg 0µg Kit Kat
Vitamin K 5.2µg 1.6µg Kit Kat
Folate 14µg 6µg Kit Kat
Trans Fat 0.099g Mounds candy bar
Choline 31mg 11.8mg Kit Kat
Saturated Fat 17.953g 20.58g Kit Kat
Monounsaturated Fat 5.844g 0.39g Kit Kat
Polyunsaturated fat 0.895g 0.14g 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 Kit Kat
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 Mounds candy bar
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
7%
Mounds candy bar
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
30%
Kit Kat
53%
Mounds candy bar

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Mounds candy bar
Mounds candy bar is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 9mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mounds candy bar
Mounds candy bar is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.49g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mounds candy bar
Mounds candy bar is lower in glycemic index (difference - 50)
Which food is cheaper?
Mounds candy bar
Mounds candy bar is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Mounds candy bar
Mounds candy bar is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Kit Kat
Kit Kat contains less Sodium (difference - 91mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Kit Kat
Kit Kat is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.627g)
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. Mounds candy bar - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168759/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.