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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.

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.
Contains more Calcium +247.2%
Contains more Iron +69.5%
Contains more Magnesium +27.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +90.1%
Contains more Copper +83.3%
Contains more Selenium +177.8%
Contains more Potassium +62.3%
Contains less Sodium -81.5%
Contains more Zinc +555.6%
Contains more Manganese +460%
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 11% 23% 21% 31% 34% 2% 17% 40% 74% 10%
Contains more Calcium +247.2%
Contains more Iron +69.5%
Contains more Magnesium +27.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +90.1%
Contains more Copper +83.3%
Contains more Selenium +177.8%
Contains more Potassium +62.3%
Contains less Sodium -81.5%
Contains more Zinc +555.6%
Contains more Manganese +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.
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Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +30%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +320%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +338.2%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +40%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +350%
Contains more Folate +378.6%
Contains more Vitamin K +332.7%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.6
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 0% 30% 0% 57% 23% 12% 14% 36% 21% 51% 0% 57%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +30%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +320%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +338.2%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +40%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +350%
Contains more Folate +378.6%
Contains more Vitamin K +332.7%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.6

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +442.5%
Contains more Fats +8563.3%
Contains more Carbs +259%
Contains more Other +30.6%
Contains more Water +4779.1%
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 Protein +442.5%
Contains more Fats +8563.3%
Contains more Carbs +259%
Contains more Other +30.6%
Contains more Water +4779.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +5117.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1804.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.7%
73% 24% 4%
Saturated Fat: 17.953 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.844 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.895 g
24% 54% 22%
Saturated Fat: 0.05 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.112 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.047 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +5117.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1804.3%
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 Parsnip
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol 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 Opinion
Net carbs 63.59g 13.09g Kit Kat
Protein 6.51g 1.2g Kit Kat
Fats 25.99g 0.3g Kit Kat
Carbs 64.59g 17.99g Kit Kat
Calories 518kcal 75kcal Kit Kat
Starch 10.6g Kit Kat
Fructose 0.2g Kit Kat
Sugar 48.68g 4.8g Parsnip
Fiber 1g 4.9g Parsnip
Calcium 125mg 36mg Kit Kat
Iron 1mg 0.59mg Kit Kat
Magnesium 37mg 29mg Kit Kat
Phosphorus 135mg 71mg Kit Kat
Potassium 231mg 375mg Parsnip
Sodium 54mg 10mg Parsnip
Zinc 0.09mg 0.59mg Parsnip
Copper 0.22mg 0.12mg Kit Kat
Manganese 0.1mg 0.56mg Parsnip
Selenium 5µg 1.8µg Kit Kat
Vitamin A 81IU 0IU Kit Kat
Vitamin A RAE 24µg 0µg Kit Kat
Vitamin E 0.34mg 1.49mg Parsnip
Vitamin C 0mg 17mg Parsnip
Vitamin B1 0.117mg 0.09mg Kit Kat
Vitamin B2 0.21mg 0.05mg Kit Kat
Vitamin B3 0.5mg 0.7mg Parsnip
Vitamin B5 0.64mg 0.6mg Kit Kat
Vitamin B6 0.02mg 0.09mg Parsnip
Folate 14µg 67µg Parsnip
Vitamin B12 0.56µg 0µg Kit Kat
Vitamin K 5.2µg 22.5µg Parsnip
Tryptophan 0.09mg Kit Kat
Threonine 0.19mg Kit Kat
Isoleucine 0.28mg Kit Kat
Leucine 0.52mg Kit Kat
Lysine 0.28mg Kit Kat
Methionine 0.16mg Kit Kat
Phenylalanine 0.27mg Kit Kat
Valine 0.36mg Kit Kat
Histidine 0.11mg Kit Kat
Cholesterol 11mg 0mg Parsnip
Trans Fat 0.099g 0g Parsnip
Saturated Fat 17.953g 0.05g Parsnip
Monounsaturated Fat 5.844g 0.112g Kit Kat
Polyunsaturated fat 0.895g 0.047g 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 Parsnip
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
25%
Parsnip
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
30%
Kit Kat
26%
Parsnip

Comparison summary

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 Cholesterol?
Parsnip
Parsnip is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 11mg)
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.