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Kit Kat vs. Pecan pie — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Kit Kat and Pecan pie

  • Kit Kat is richer in Vitamin B12, and Calcium, yet Pecan pie is richer in Manganese, Selenium, Zinc, Vitamin A RAE, and Iron.
  • Daily need coverage for Saturated Fat from Kit Kat is 70% higher.
  • Kit Kat contains 4 times more Calcium than Pecan pie. Kit Kat contains 125mg of Calcium, while Pecan pie contains 32mg.
  • Pecan pie contains less Saturated Fat.

Food types used in this article are Candies, KIT KAT Wafer Bar and Pie, pecan, prepared from recipe.

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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 +290.6%
Contains more Magnesium +42.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +43.6%
Contains more Potassium +73.7%
Contains less Sodium -79.4%
Contains more Iron +48%
Contains more Zinc +1033.3%
Contains more Manganese +612%
Contains more Selenium +140%
Equal in Copper - 0.211
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 10% 56% 19% 41% 12% 35% 28% 71% 93% 66%
Contains more Calcium +290.6%
Contains more Magnesium +42.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +43.6%
Contains more Potassium +73.7%
Contains less Sodium -79.4%
Contains more Iron +48%
Contains more Zinc +1033.3%
Contains more Manganese +612%
Contains more Selenium +140%
Equal in Copper - 0.211

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 B2 +16.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +33.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +229.4%
Contains more Vitamin A +340.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +60.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +69.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +200%
Contains more Folate +85.7%
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 22% 0% 0% 1% 47% 42% 16% 29% 14% 20% 22% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +16.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +33.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +229.4%
Contains more Vitamin A +340.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +60.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +69.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +200%
Contains more Folate +85.7%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +32.9%
Contains more Fats +17.1%
Contains more Carbs +23.7%
Contains more Water +1096.3%
Equal in Other - 1.2
7% 26% 65%
Protein: 6.51 g
Fats: 25.99 g
Carbs: 64.59 g
Water: 1.63 g
Other: 1.28 g
5% 22% 52% 20%
Protein: 4.9 g
Fats: 22.2 g
Carbs: 52.2 g
Water: 19.5 g
Other: 1.2 g
Contains more Protein +32.9%
Contains more Fats +17.1%
Contains more Carbs +23.7%
Contains more Water +1096.3%
Equal in Other - 1.2

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -77.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +91.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +538%
73% 24% 4%
Saturated Fat: 17.953 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.844 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.895 g
19% 54% 27%
Saturated Fat: 3.989 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 11.181 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 5.71 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -77.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +91.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +538%

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 Pecan pie
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Kit Kat Pecan pie Opinion
Net carbs 63.59g 52.2g Kit Kat
Protein 6.51g 4.9g Kit Kat
Fats 25.99g 22.2g Kit Kat
Carbs 64.59g 52.2g Kit Kat
Calories 518kcal 412kcal Kit Kat
Starch 10.6g Kit Kat
Fructose 0.2g Kit Kat
Sugar 48.68g Pecan pie
Fiber 1g Kit Kat
Calcium 125mg 32mg Kit Kat
Iron 1mg 1.48mg Pecan pie
Magnesium 37mg 26mg Kit Kat
Phosphorus 135mg 94mg Kit Kat
Potassium 231mg 133mg Kit Kat
Sodium 54mg 262mg Kit Kat
Zinc 0.09mg 1.02mg Pecan pie
Copper 0.22mg 0.211mg Kit Kat
Manganese 0.1mg 0.712mg Pecan pie
Selenium 5µg 12µg Pecan pie
Vitamin A 81IU 357IU Pecan pie
Vitamin A RAE 24µg 82µg Pecan pie
Vitamin E 0.34mg Kit Kat
Vitamin C 0mg 0.2mg Pecan pie
Vitamin B1 0.117mg 0.188mg Pecan pie
Vitamin B2 0.21mg 0.18mg Kit Kat
Vitamin B3 0.5mg 0.847mg Pecan pie
Vitamin B5 0.64mg 0.479mg Kit Kat
Vitamin B6 0.02mg 0.06mg Pecan pie
Folate 14µg 26µg Pecan pie
Vitamin B12 0.56µg 0.17µg Kit Kat
Vitamin K 5.2µg Kit Kat
Tryptophan 0.09mg 0.069mg Kit Kat
Threonine 0.19mg 0.189mg Kit Kat
Isoleucine 0.28mg 0.223mg Kit Kat
Leucine 0.52mg 0.372mg Kit Kat
Lysine 0.28mg 0.248mg Kit Kat
Methionine 0.16mg 0.125mg Kit Kat
Phenylalanine 0.27mg 0.25mg Kit Kat
Valine 0.36mg 0.255mg Kit Kat
Histidine 0.11mg 0.116mg Pecan pie
Cholesterol 11mg 87mg Kit Kat
Trans Fat 0.099g Pecan pie
Saturated Fat 17.953g 3.989g Pecan pie
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.008g Pecan pie
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.001g Pecan pie
Monounsaturated Fat 5.844g 11.181g Pecan pie
Polyunsaturated fat 0.895g 5.71g Pecan pie
Omega-3 - ALA 0.075g Kit Kat

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Kit Kat Pecan pie
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
17%
Pecan pie
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
30%
Kit Kat
43%
Pecan pie

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pecan pie
Pecan pie is lower in Sugar (difference - 48.68g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pecan pie
Pecan pie is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 13.964g)
Which food is cheaper?
Pecan pie
Pecan pie is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Kit Kat
Kit Kat contains less Sodium (difference - 208mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Kit Kat
Kit Kat is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 76mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Kit Kat
Kit Kat is lower in glycemic index (difference - 9)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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. Pecan pie - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172786/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.