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Kit Kat vs. Palm oil — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between kit Kat and palm oil

  • Kit Kat is richer in copper, vitamin B12, phosphorus, vitamin B2, vitamin B5, calcium, iron, and vitamin B1, yet palm oil is richer in vitamin E.
  • Daily need coverage for saturated fat for palm oil is 157% higher.
  • Kit Kat contains less saturated fat.
  • Palm oil has a lower glycemic index than kit Kat.

Food types used in this article are Candies, KIT KAT Wafer Bar and Oil, palm.

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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 0% 0% 0% 0.38% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +∞%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +∞%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +∞%
Contains more IronIron +9900%
Contains more CopperCopper +∞%
Contains more ZincZinc +∞%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +∞%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains less SodiumSodium -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.
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% 319% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 20% 0% 0.16%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +10233.3%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +4588.2%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +53.8%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg

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
100%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 100 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 0 g
Other: 0 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +∞%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +∞%
Contains more FatsFats +284.8%

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
52% 39% 10%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 49.3 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 37 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 9.3 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -63.6%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +533.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +939.1%

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 Palm oil
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Kit Kat Palm oil DV% diff.
Saturated fat 17.953g 49.3g 142%
Fats 25.99g 100g 114%
Vitamin E 0.34mg 15.94mg 104%
Monounsaturated fat 5.844g 37g 78%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.895g 9.3g 56%
Copper 0.22mg 0mg 24%
Vitamin B12 0.56µg 0µg 23%
Carbs 64.59g 0g 22%
Phosphorus 135mg 0mg 19%
Calories 518kcal 884kcal 18%
Vitamin B2 0.21mg 0mg 16%
Calcium 125mg 0mg 13%
Protein 6.51g 0g 13%
Vitamin B5 0.64mg 0mg 13%
Iron 1mg 0.01mg 12%
Vitamin B1 0.117mg 0mg 10%
Magnesium 37mg 0mg 9%
Selenium 5µg 0µg 9%
Potassium 231mg 0mg 7%
Choline 31mg 0.3mg 6%
Fiber 1g 0g 4%
Starch 10.6g 4%
Cholesterol 11mg 0mg 4%
Caffeine 14mg 0mg 4%
Manganese 0.1mg 4%
Folate 14µg 0µg 4%
Vitamin B3 0.5mg 0mg 3%
Vitamin A 24µg 0µg 3%
Vitamin K 5.2µg 8µg 2%
Sodium 54mg 0mg 2%
Vitamin B6 0.02mg 0mg 2%
Zinc 0.09mg 0mg 1%
Net carbs 63.59g 0g N/A
Sugar 48.68g 0g N/A
Trans fat 0.099g N/A
Tryptophan 0.09mg 0mg 0%
Threonine 0.19mg 0mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.28mg 0mg 0%
Leucine 0.52mg 0mg 0%
Lysine 0.28mg 0mg 0%
Methionine 0.16mg 0mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.27mg 0mg 0%
Valine 0.36mg 0mg 0%
Histidine 0.11mg 0mg 0%
Fructose 0.2g 0%
Omega-3 - ALA 0.075g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Kit Kat Palm oil
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
26%
Palm oil
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
30%
Kit Kat
0%
Palm oil

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Palm oil
Palm oil is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 11mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Palm oil
Palm oil is lower in Sugar (difference - 48.68g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Palm oil
Palm oil contains less Sodium (difference - 54mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Palm oil
Palm oil is lower in glycemic index (difference - 50)
Which food is cheaper?
Palm oil
Palm oil is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Kit Kat
Kit Kat is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 31.347g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Kit Kat
Kit Kat is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Kit Kat
Kit Kat is relatively richer in vitamins

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. Palm oil - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171015/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.