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Kit Kat vs. Orange — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Kit Kat and Orange different?

  • Kit Kat is higher in Vitamin B12, Copper, Phosphorus, Vitamin B2, Iron, Calcium, Selenium, and Vitamin B5, however, Orange is richer in Vitamin C.
  • Daily need coverage for Saturated Fat from Kit Kat is 90% higher.
  • Orange has less Saturated Fat.

Candies, KIT KAT Wafer Bar and Oranges, raw, all commercial varieties are the varieties used 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.
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Orange
Contains more Calcium +212.5%
Contains more Iron +900%
Contains more Magnesium +270%
Contains more Phosphorus +864.3%
Contains more Potassium +27.6%
Contains more Zinc +28.6%
Contains more Copper +388.9%
Contains more Manganese +300%
Contains more Selenium +900%
Contains less Sodium -100%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 38% 38% 27% 58% 21% 8% 3% 74% 14% 28%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 12% 4% 8% 6% 16% 0% 2% 15% 4% 3%
Contains more Calcium +212.5%
Contains more Iron +900%
Contains more Magnesium +270%
Contains more Phosphorus +864.3%
Contains more Potassium +27.6%
Contains more Zinc +28.6%
Contains more Copper +388.9%
Contains more Manganese +300%
Contains more Selenium +900%
Contains less Sodium -100%

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.
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Orange
Contains more Vitamin E +88.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +34.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +425%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +77.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +156%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +177.8%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +200%
Contains more Folate +114.3%
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%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 14% 4% 0% 178% 22% 10% 6% 15% 14% 23% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin E +88.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +34.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +425%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +77.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +156%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +177.8%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +200%
Contains more Folate +114.3%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Orange
Contains more Protein +592.6%
Contains more Fats +21558.3%
Contains more Carbs +449.7%
Contains more Other +190.9%
Contains more Water +5222.1%
7% 26% 65%
Protein: 6.51 g
Fats: 25.99 g
Carbs: 64.59 g
Water: 1.63 g
Other: 1.28 g
12% 87%
Protein: 0.94 g
Fats: 0.12 g
Carbs: 11.75 g
Water: 86.75 g
Other: 0.44 g
Contains more Protein +592.6%
Contains more Fats +21558.3%
Contains more Carbs +449.7%
Contains more Other +190.9%
Contains more Water +5222.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Orange
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +25308.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +3480%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.9%
73% 24% 4%
Saturated Fat: 17.953 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.844 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.895 g
24% 37% 40%
Saturated Fat: 0.015 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.023 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.025 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +25308.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +3480%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.9%

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 Orange
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 ok
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Kit Kat Orange Opinion
Net carbs 63.59g 9.35g Kit Kat
Protein 6.51g 0.94g Kit Kat
Fats 25.99g 0.12g Kit Kat
Carbs 64.59g 11.75g Kit Kat
Calories 518kcal 47kcal Kit Kat
Starch 10.6g Kit Kat
Fructose 0.2g Kit Kat
Sugar 48.68g 9.35g Orange
Fiber 1g 2.4g Orange
Calcium 125mg 40mg Kit Kat
Iron 1mg 0.1mg Kit Kat
Magnesium 37mg 10mg Kit Kat
Phosphorus 135mg 14mg Kit Kat
Potassium 231mg 181mg Kit Kat
Sodium 54mg 0mg Orange
Zinc 0.09mg 0.07mg Kit Kat
Copper 0.22mg 0.045mg Kit Kat
Manganese 0.1mg 0.025mg Kit Kat
Selenium 5µg 0.5µg Kit Kat
Vitamin A 81IU 225IU Orange
Vitamin A RAE 24µg 11µg Kit Kat
Vitamin E 0.34mg 0.18mg Kit Kat
Vitamin C 0mg 53.2mg Orange
Vitamin B1 0.117mg 0.087mg Kit Kat
Vitamin B2 0.21mg 0.04mg Kit Kat
Vitamin B3 0.5mg 0.282mg Kit Kat
Vitamin B5 0.64mg 0.25mg Kit Kat
Vitamin B6 0.02mg 0.06mg Orange
Folate 14µg 30µg Orange
Vitamin B12 0.56µg 0µg Kit Kat
Vitamin K 5.2µg 0µg Kit Kat
Tryptophan 0.09mg 0.009mg Kit Kat
Threonine 0.19mg 0.015mg Kit Kat
Isoleucine 0.28mg 0.025mg Kit Kat
Leucine 0.52mg 0.023mg Kit Kat
Lysine 0.28mg 0.047mg Kit Kat
Methionine 0.16mg 0.02mg Kit Kat
Phenylalanine 0.27mg 0.031mg Kit Kat
Valine 0.36mg 0.04mg Kit Kat
Histidine 0.11mg 0.018mg Kit Kat
Cholesterol 11mg 0mg Orange
Trans Fat 0.099g 0g Orange
Saturated Fat 17.953g 0.015g Orange
Monounsaturated Fat 5.844g 0.023g Kit Kat
Polyunsaturated fat 0.895g 0.025g 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 Orange
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
24%
Orange
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
30%
Kit Kat
7%
Orange

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Orange
Orange is lower in Sugar (difference - 39.33g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Orange
Orange contains less Sodium (difference - 54mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Orange
Orange is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 11mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Orange
Orange is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 17.938g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Orange
Orange is lower in glycemic index (difference - 5)
Which food is cheaper?
Orange
Orange is cheaper (difference - $2.6)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Kit Kat
Kit Kat is relatively richer in minerals
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. Orange - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169097/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.