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Kit Kat vs. Shiitake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between kit Kat and shiitake?

  • Kit Kat is higher in calcium, copper, vitamin B1, and iron; however, shiitake is richer in vitamin B3, vitamin B6, vitamin B5, zinc, fiber, and manganese.
  • Shiitake's daily need coverage for vitamin B3 is 21% more.
  • Shiitake contains 63 times less calcium than kit Kat. Kit Kat contains 125mg of calcium, while shiitake contains 2mg.
  • Shiitake has a lower glycemic index (32) than kit Kat (50).

We used Candies, KIT KAT Wafer Bar and Mushrooms, shiitake, raw types 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.
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 14% 0.6% 27% 15% 47% 28% 48% 1.2% 30% 31%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +85%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +6150%
Contains more IronIron +143.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +54.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +20.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +31.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +1044.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -83.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +130%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +14%

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% 6% 3.8% 50% 73% 90% 68% 0% 0% 9.8% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +680%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +675.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +134.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +1365%
~equal in Vitamin C ~mg
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.217mg
~equal in Folate ~13µg

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
2% 7% 90%
Protein: 2.24 g
Fats: 0.49 g
Carbs: 6.79 g
Water: 89.74 g
Other: 0.74 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +190.6%
Contains more FatsFats +5204.1%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +851.3%
Contains more OtherOther +73%
Contains more WaterWater +5405.5%

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
100%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 2.38 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more StarchStarch +∞%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +∞%
Contains more FructoseFructose +∞%
Contains more LactoseLactose +∞%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +∞%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +1387.5%
~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 Shiitake
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Kit Kat Shiitake DV% diff.
Saturated fat 17.953g 82%
Fats 25.99g 0.49g 39%
Calories 518kcal 34kcal 24%
Vitamin B12 0.56µg 23%
Vitamin B3 0.5mg 3.877mg 21%
Vitamin B6 0.02mg 0.293mg 21%
Carbs 64.59g 6.79g 19%
Vitamin B5 0.64mg 1.5mg 17%
Monounsaturated fat 5.844g 15%
Calcium 125mg 2mg 12%
Vitamin B1 0.117mg 0.015mg 9%
Protein 6.51g 2.24g 9%
Copper 0.22mg 0.142mg 9%
Zinc 0.09mg 1.03mg 9%
Iron 1mg 0.41mg 7%
Fiber 1g 2.5g 6%
Choline 31mg 6%
Manganese 0.1mg 0.23mg 6%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.895g 6%
Vitamin K 5.2µg 4%
Caffeine 14mg 4%
Starch 10.6g 4%
Magnesium 37mg 20mg 4%
Cholesterol 11mg 4%
Vitamin A 24µg 3%
Phosphorus 135mg 112mg 3%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.4µg 2%
Vitamin E 0.34mg 2%
Potassium 231mg 304mg 2%
Vitamin D 0IU 18IU 2%
Sodium 54mg 9mg 2%
Vitamin B2 0.21mg 0.217mg 1%
Selenium 5µg 5.7µg 1%
Net carbs 63.59g 4.29g N/A
Sugar 48.68g 2.38g N/A
Trans fat 0.099g 0g N/A
Folate 14µg 13µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.09mg 0.011mg 0%
Threonine 0.19mg 0.134mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.28mg 0.111mg 0%
Leucine 0.52mg 0.189mg 0%
Lysine 0.28mg 0.134mg 0%
Methionine 0.16mg 0.033mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.27mg 0.111mg 0%
Valine 0.36mg 0.145mg 0%
Histidine 0.11mg 0.056mg 0%
Fructose 0.2g 0g 0%
Omega-3 - ALA 0.075g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Kit Kat Shiitake
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
23%
Shiitake
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
30%
Kit Kat
24%
Shiitake

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Shiitake
Shiitake is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 11mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Shiitake
Shiitake is lower in Sugar (difference - 46.3g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Shiitake
Shiitake contains less Sodium (difference - 45mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Shiitake
Shiitake is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 17.953g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Shiitake
Shiitake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 18)
Which food is cheaper?
Shiitake
Shiitake is cheaper (difference - $1.7)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

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. Shiitake - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169242/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.