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.
| 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.
| 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% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| 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
| Contains more StarchStarch | +∞% |
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +∞% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +∞% |
| Contains more LactoseLactose | +∞% |
| Contains more MaltoseMaltose | +∞% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +1387.5% |
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Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| 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 |
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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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Shiitake is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 11mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Shiitake is lower in Sugar (difference - 46.3g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Shiitake contains less Sodium (difference - 45mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Shiitake is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 17.953g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Shiitake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 18)
Which food is cheaper?
Shiitake is cheaper (difference - $1.7)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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