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Kit Kat vs. Macadamia — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between kit Kat and macadamia

  • Kit Kat has more vitamin B12; however, macadamia is richer in manganese, vitamin B1, copper, iron, fiber, magnesium, vitamin B6, and vitamin B3.
  • Macadamia covers your daily manganese needs 175% more than kit Kat.
  • Macadamia contains less saturated fat.
  • Kit Kat has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of kit Kat is 50, while the glycemic index of macadamia is 10.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Candies, KIT KAT Wafer Bar and Nuts, macadamia nuts, 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.
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 93% 26% 32% 138% 252% 35% 81% 0.65% 539% 20%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +47.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +38.9%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +251.4%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +59.3%
Contains more IronIron +269%
Contains more CopperCopper +243.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +1344.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +39.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -90.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +4031%

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 4% 0% 11% 0% 299% 37% 46% 45% 63% 0% 0% 8.3% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +29.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +27.3%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +58.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +921.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +394.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +18.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +1275%
~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
8% 76% 14%
Protein: 7.91 g
Fats: 75.77 g
Carbs: 13.82 g
Water: 1.36 g
Other: 1.14 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +367.4%
Contains more WaterWater +19.9%
Contains more OtherOther +12.3%
Contains more ProteinProtein +21.5%
Contains more FatsFats +191.5%

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
17% 81% 2%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 12.061 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 58.877 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.502 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -32.8%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +907.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +67.8%

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
19% 79%
Starch: 1.05 g
Sucrose: 4.43 g
Glucose: 0.07 g
Fructose: 0.07 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more StarchStarch +909.5%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +803.8%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +128.6%
Contains more FructoseFructose +185.7%
Contains more LactoseLactose +∞%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +∞%
~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 Macadamia
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in price Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Kit Kat Macadamia DV% diff.
Manganese 0.1mg 4.131mg 175%
Monounsaturated fat 5.844g 58.877g 133%
Vitamin B1 0.117mg 1.195mg 90%
Fats 25.99g 75.77g 77%
Copper 0.22mg 0.756mg 60%
Iron 1mg 3.69mg 34%
Fiber 1g 8.6g 30%
Saturated fat 17.953g 12.061g 27%
Vitamin B12 0.56µg 0µg 23%
Magnesium 37mg 130mg 22%
Vitamin B6 0.02mg 0.275mg 20%
Carbs 64.59g 13.82g 17%
Vitamin B3 0.5mg 2.473mg 12%
Zinc 0.09mg 1.3mg 11%
Calories 518kcal 718kcal 10%
Phosphorus 135mg 188mg 8%
Choline 31mg 6%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.895g 1.502g 4%
Vitamin K 5.2µg 4%
Caffeine 14mg 0mg 4%
Vitamin B2 0.21mg 0.162mg 4%
Starch 10.6g 1.05g 4%
Cholesterol 11mg 0mg 4%
Potassium 231mg 368mg 4%
Calcium 125mg 85mg 4%
Selenium 5µg 3.6µg 3%
Protein 6.51g 7.91g 3%
Vitamin A 24µg 0µg 3%
Vitamin B5 0.64mg 0.758mg 2%
Sodium 54mg 5mg 2%
Vitamin C 0mg 1.2mg 1%
Folate 14µg 11µg 1%
Vitamin E 0.34mg 0.54mg 1%
Net carbs 63.59g 5.22g N/A
Sugar 48.68g 4.57g N/A
Trans fat 0.099g N/A
Tryptophan 0.09mg 0.067mg 0%
Threonine 0.19mg 0.37mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.28mg 0.314mg 0%
Leucine 0.52mg 0.602mg 0%
Lysine 0.28mg 0.018mg 0%
Methionine 0.16mg 0.023mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.27mg 0.665mg 0%
Valine 0.36mg 0.363mg 0%
Histidine 0.11mg 0.195mg 0%
Fructose 0.2g 0.07g 0%
Omega-3 - ALA 0.075g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Kit Kat Macadamia
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
40%
Macadamia
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
30%
Kit Kat
122%
Macadamia

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Macadamia
Macadamia is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 11mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Macadamia
Macadamia is lower in Sugar (difference - 44.11g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Macadamia
Macadamia contains less Sodium (difference - 49mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Macadamia
Macadamia is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 5.892g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Macadamia
Macadamia is lower in glycemic index (difference - 40)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Macadamia
Macadamia is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($3)
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. Macadamia - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170178/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.