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Kit Kat vs. Parsnip — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between kit Kat and parsnip?

  • Kit Kat is higher in vitamin B12, vitamin B2, copper, and phosphorus; however, parsnip is richer in manganese, vitamin C, fiber, vitamin K, and folate.
  • Kit Kat's daily need coverage for saturated fat is 90% more.
  • Parsnip has less saturated fat.
  • Kit Kat has a lower glycemic index (50) than parsnip (97).

We used Candies, KIT KAT Wafer Bar and Parsnips, 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.
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 21% 11% 33% 22% 40% 16% 30% 1.3% 73% 9.8%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +27.6%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +247.2%
Contains more IronIron +69.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +83.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +90.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +177.8%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +62.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +555.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -81.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +460%

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 57% 0% 30% 0% 23% 12% 13% 36% 21% 0% 56% 50% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +30%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +320%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +338.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +40%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +350%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +332.7%
Contains more FolateFolate +378.6%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0.6mg

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
18% 80%
Protein: 1.2 g
Fats: 0.3 g
Carbs: 17.99 g
Water: 79.53 g
Other: 0.98 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +442.5%
Contains more FatsFats +8563.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +259%
Contains more OtherOther +30.6%
Contains more WaterWater +4779.1%

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
24% 54% 22%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.05 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.112 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.047 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +5117.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1804.3%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated 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 Parsnip
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Kit Kat Parsnip DV% diff.
Saturated fat 17.953g 0.05g 81%
Fats 25.99g 0.3g 40%
Vitamin B12 0.56µg 0µg 23%
Calories 518kcal 75kcal 22%
Manganese 0.1mg 0.56mg 20%
Vitamin C 0mg 17mg 19%
Fiber 1g 4.9g 16%
Carbs 64.59g 17.99g 16%
Monounsaturated fat 5.844g 0.112g 14%
Vitamin K 5.2µg 22.5µg 14%
Folate 14µg 67µg 13%
Vitamin B2 0.21mg 0.05mg 12%
Protein 6.51g 1.2g 11%
Copper 0.22mg 0.12mg 11%
Calcium 125mg 36mg 9%
Phosphorus 135mg 71mg 9%
Vitamin E 0.34mg 1.49mg 8%
Selenium 5µg 1.8µg 6%
Choline 31mg 6%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.895g 0.047g 6%
Zinc 0.09mg 0.59mg 5%
Iron 1mg 0.59mg 5%
Vitamin B6 0.02mg 0.09mg 5%
Starch 10.6g 4%
Cholesterol 11mg 0mg 4%
Caffeine 14mg 0mg 4%
Potassium 231mg 375mg 4%
Vitamin A 24µg 0µg 3%
Magnesium 37mg 29mg 2%
Vitamin B1 0.117mg 0.09mg 2%
Sodium 54mg 10mg 2%
Vitamin B5 0.64mg 0.6mg 1%
Vitamin B3 0.5mg 0.7mg 1%
Net carbs 63.59g 13.09g N/A
Sugar 48.68g 4.8g N/A
Trans fat 0.099g 0g N/A
Tryptophan 0.09mg 0%
Threonine 0.19mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.28mg 0%
Leucine 0.52mg 0%
Lysine 0.28mg 0%
Methionine 0.16mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.27mg 0%
Valine 0.36mg 0%
Histidine 0.11mg 0%
Fructose 0.2g 0%
Omega-3 - ALA 0.075g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Kit Kat Parsnip
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
23%
Parsnip
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
30%
Kit Kat
26%
Parsnip

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Parsnip
Parsnip is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 11mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Parsnip
Parsnip is lower in Sugar (difference - 43.88g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Parsnip
Parsnip contains less Sodium (difference - 44mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Parsnip
Parsnip is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 17.903g)
Which food is cheaper?
Parsnip
Parsnip is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Kit Kat
Kit Kat is lower in glycemic index (difference - 47)
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. Parsnip - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170417/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.