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Kit Kat vs. Peppermint — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between kit Kat and peppermint

  • Kit Kat has more vitamin B12; however, peppermint is higher in vitamin A, iron, manganese, vitamin C, fiber, folate, copper, and calcium.
  • Kit Kat covers your daily need for saturated fat, 89% more than peppermint.
  • Peppermint has less saturated fat.
  • The glycemic index of peppermint is higher.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Candies, KIT KAT Wafer Bar and Peppermint, fresh.

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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 57% 73% 50% 191% 110% 30% 31% 4% 153% 0%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +84.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +116.2%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +94.4%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +146.3%
Contains more IronIron +408%
Contains more CopperCopper +49.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +1133.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -42.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1076%

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 106% 71% 0% 0% 21% 61% 32% 20% 30% 0% 0% 86% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +42.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +89.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +783.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +26.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +241.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +545%
Contains more FolateFolate +714.3%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

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
4% 15% 79% 2%
Protein: 3.75 g
Fats: 0.94 g
Carbs: 14.89 g
Water: 78.65 g
Other: 1.77 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +73.6%
Contains more FatsFats +2664.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +333.8%
Contains more WaterWater +4725.2%
Contains more OtherOther +38.3%

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
31% 4% 65%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.246 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.033 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.508 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +17609.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +76.2%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -98.6%

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 Peppermint
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Kit Kat Peppermint DV% diff.
Saturated fat 17.953g 0.246g 80%
Iron 1mg 5.08mg 51%
Manganese 0.1mg 1.176mg 47%
Fats 25.99g 0.94g 39%
Vitamin C 0mg 31.8mg 35%
Fiber 1g 8g 28%
Folate 14µg 114µg 25%
Vitamin B12 0.56µg 0µg 23%
Calories 518kcal 70kcal 22%
Vitamin A 24µg 212µg 21%
Carbs 64.59g 14.89g 17%
Monounsaturated fat 5.844g 0.033g 15%
Copper 0.22mg 0.329mg 12%
Calcium 125mg 243mg 12%
Potassium 231mg 569mg 10%
Magnesium 37mg 80mg 10%
Zinc 0.09mg 1.11mg 9%
Phosphorus 135mg 73mg 9%
Selenium 5µg 9%
Vitamin B6 0.02mg 0.129mg 8%
Vitamin B3 0.5mg 1.706mg 8%
Choline 31mg 6%
Protein 6.51g 3.75g 6%
Vitamin B5 0.64mg 0.338mg 6%
Vitamin K 5.2µg 4%
Caffeine 14mg 4%
Vitamin B2 0.21mg 0.266mg 4%
Cholesterol 11mg 0mg 4%
Starch 10.6g 4%
Vitamin B1 0.117mg 0.082mg 3%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.895g 0.508g 3%
Vitamin E 0.34mg 2%
Sodium 54mg 31mg 1%
Net carbs 63.59g 6.89g N/A
Sugar 48.68g N/A
Trans fat 0.099g 0g N/A
Tryptophan 0.09mg 0.058mg 0%
Threonine 0.19mg 0.154mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.28mg 0.154mg 0%
Leucine 0.52mg 0.281mg 0%
Lysine 0.28mg 0.161mg 0%
Methionine 0.16mg 0.053mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.27mg 0.191mg 0%
Valine 0.36mg 0.187mg 0%
Histidine 0.11mg 0.075mg 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 Peppermint
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
33%
Peppermint
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
30%
Kit Kat
70%
Peppermint

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Peppermint
Peppermint is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 11mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Peppermint
Peppermint is lower in Sugar (difference - 48.68g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Peppermint
Peppermint contains less Sodium (difference - 23mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Peppermint
Peppermint is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 17.707g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Peppermint
Peppermint is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Kit Kat
Kit Kat is lower in glycemic index (difference - 20)
Which food is cheaper?
Kit Kat
Kit Kat is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
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. Peppermint - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173474/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.