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Kit Kat vs. Nori — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Kit Kat and Nori

  • Kit Kat is higher in Vitamin B12, and Phosphorus, yet Nori is higher in Vitamin C, Manganese, Folate, Vitamin A RAE, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B6, and Iron.
  • Kit Kat covers your daily Saturated Fat needs 89% more than Nori.
  • The amount of Saturated Fat in Nori is lower.

Food varieties used in this article are Candies, KIT KAT Wafer Bar and Seaweed, laver, raw.

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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.
Kit Kat
Kit Kat
4
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6
Nori
Nori
Contains more Calcium +78.6%
Contains more Magnesium +1750%
Contains more Phosphorus +132.8%
Contains more Selenium +614.3%
Contains more Iron +80%
Contains more Potassium +54.1%
Contains less Sodium -11.1%
Contains more Zinc +1066.7%
Contains more Copper +20%
Contains more Manganese +888%
Kit Kat
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 38% 38% 27% 58% 21% 8% 3% 74% 14% 28%
Nori
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 22% 68% 2% 25% 32% 7% 29% 88% 129% 4%
Contains more Calcium +78.6%
Contains more Magnesium +1750%
Contains more Phosphorus +132.8%
Contains more Selenium +614.3%
Contains more Iron +80%
Contains more Potassium +54.1%
Contains less Sodium -11.1%
Contains more Zinc +1066.7%
Contains more Copper +20%
Contains more Manganese +888%

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
Kit Kat
4
:
7
Nori
Nori
Contains more Vitamin B1 +19.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +22.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +30%
Contains more Vitamin A +6322.2%
Contains more Vitamin E +194.1%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +112.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +194%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +695%
Contains more Folate +942.9%
Kit Kat
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 5% 7% 0% 0% 30% 49% 10% 39% 5% 11% 70% 14%
Nori
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 313% 20% 0% 130% 25% 103% 28% 32% 37% 110% 0% 10%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +19.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +22.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +30%
Contains more Vitamin A +6322.2%
Contains more Vitamin E +194.1%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +112.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +194%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +695%
Contains more Folate +942.9%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Kit Kat
Kit Kat
3
:
2
Nori
Nori
Contains more Protein +12%
Contains more Fats +9182.1%
Contains more Carbs +1164%
Contains more Water +5116.6%
Contains more Other +194.5%
Kit Kat
7% 26% 65%
Protein: 6.51 g
Fats: 25.99 g
Carbs: 64.59 g
Water: 1.63 g
Other: 1.28 g
Nori
6% 5% 85% 4%
Protein: 5.81 g
Fats: 0.28 g
Carbs: 5.11 g
Water: 85.03 g
Other: 3.77 g
Contains more Protein +12%
Contains more Fats +9182.1%
Contains more Carbs +1164%
Contains more Water +5116.6%
Contains more Other +194.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Kit Kat
Kit Kat
2
:
1
Nori
Nori
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +23276%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +713.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.7%
Kit Kat
73% 24% 4%
Saturated Fat: 17.953 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.844 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.895 g
Nori
31% 13% 56%
Saturated Fat: 0.061 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.025 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.11 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +23276%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +713.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.7%

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 Nori
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol 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 Nori Opinion
Net carbs 63.59g 4.81g Kit Kat
Protein 6.51g 5.81g Kit Kat
Fats 25.99g 0.28g Kit Kat
Carbs 64.59g 5.11g Kit Kat
Calories 518kcal 35kcal Kit Kat
Starch 10.6g Kit Kat
Fructose 0.2g Kit Kat
Sugar 48.68g 0.49g Nori
Fiber 1g 0.3g Kit Kat
Calcium 125mg 70mg Kit Kat
Iron 1mg 1.8mg Nori
Magnesium 37mg 2mg Kit Kat
Phosphorus 135mg 58mg Kit Kat
Potassium 231mg 356mg Nori
Sodium 54mg 48mg Nori
Zinc 0.09mg 1.05mg Nori
Copper 0.22mg 0.264mg Nori
Manganese 0.1mg 0.988mg Nori
Selenium 5µg 0.7µg Kit Kat
Vitamin A 81IU 5202IU Nori
Vitamin A RAE 24µg 260µg Nori
Vitamin E 0.34mg 1mg Nori
Vitamin C 0mg 39mg Nori
Vitamin B1 0.117mg 0.098mg Kit Kat
Vitamin B2 0.21mg 0.446mg Nori
Vitamin B3 0.5mg 1.47mg Nori
Vitamin B5 0.64mg 0.521mg Kit Kat
Vitamin B6 0.02mg 0.159mg Nori
Folate 14µg 146µg Nori
Vitamin B12 0.56µg 0µg Kit Kat
Vitamin K 5.2µg 4µg Kit Kat
Tryptophan 0.09mg 0.043mg Kit Kat
Threonine 0.19mg 0.232mg Nori
Isoleucine 0.28mg 0.259mg Kit Kat
Leucine 0.52mg 0.501mg Kit Kat
Lysine 0.28mg 0.222mg Kit Kat
Methionine 0.16mg 0.145mg Kit Kat
Phenylalanine 0.27mg 0.273mg Nori
Valine 0.36mg 0.402mg Nori
Histidine 0.11mg 0.14mg Nori
Cholesterol 11mg 0mg Nori
Trans Fat 0.099g 0g Nori
Saturated Fat 17.953g 0.061g Nori
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.08g Nori
Monounsaturated Fat 5.844g 0.025g Kit Kat
Polyunsaturated fat 0.895g 0.11g 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 Nori
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
67%
Nori
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
30%
Kit Kat
40%
Nori

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Nori
Nori is lower in Sugar (difference - 48.19g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Nori
Nori contains less Sodium (difference - 6mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Nori
Nori is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 11mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Nori
Nori is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 17.892g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Nori
Nori is lower in glycemic index (difference - 50)
Which food is cheaper?
Nori
Nori is cheaper (difference - $3)
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. Nori - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168458/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.