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Kit Kat vs. Potato pancake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between kit Kat and potato pancake

  • Kit Kat has more vitamin B12 and calcium, while potato pancake has more vitamin B6, vitamin C, potassium, fiber, and iron.
  • Kit Kat's daily need coverage for saturated fat is 77% higher.
  • Potato pancake contains 4 times less calcium than kit Kat. Kit Kat contains 125mg of calcium, while potato pancake contains 32mg.
  • The amount of saturated fat in potato pancake is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Candies, KIT KAT Wafer Bar and Potato pancakes.

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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 26% 9.6% 55% 63% 60% 19% 55% 100% 34% 49%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +290.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +22.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -92.9%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +169.3%
Contains more IronIron +67%
Contains more ZincZinc +677.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +160%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +78%
~equal in Magnesium ~36mg
~equal in Phosphorus ~128mg

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 92% 11% 4.6% 4.5% 40% 40% 31% 45% 103% 36% 6.8% 31% 40%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +47.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +21.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +93.1%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +92.6%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +33.3%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +35%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +234.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +18.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +2140%
Contains more FolateFolate +192.9%
Contains more CholineCholine +139.4%

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
6% 15% 28% 48% 4%
Protein: 6.08 g
Fats: 14.76 g
Carbs: 27.81 g
Water: 47.77 g
Other: 3.58 g
Contains more FatsFats +76.1%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +132.3%
Contains more WaterWater +2830.7%
Contains more OtherOther +179.7%
~equal in Protein ~6.08g

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
18% 27% 55%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.496 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 3.73 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 7.516 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +56.7%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -86.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +739.8%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
18% 68% 14%
Starch: 10.6 g
Sucrose: 40.04 g
Glucose: 0.16 g
Fructose: 0.2 g
Lactose: 8.21 g
Maltose: 0.07 g
Galactose: 0 g
92% 2% 3% 2%
Starch: 20.88 g
Sucrose: 0.39 g
Glucose: 0.76 g
Fructose: 0.56 g
Lactose: 0.03 g
Maltose: 0.03 g
Galactose: 0.03 g
Contains more SucroseSucrose +10166.7%
Contains more LactoseLactose +27266.7%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +133.3%
Contains more StarchStarch +97%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +375%
Contains more FructoseFructose +180%
Contains more GalactoseGalactose +∞%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Kit Kat Potato pancake DV% diff.
Saturated fat 17.953g 2.496g 70%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.895g 7.516g 44%
Vitamin B6 0.02mg 0.448mg 33%
Vitamin C 0mg 27.6mg 31%
Sodium 54mg 764mg 31%
Cholesterol 11mg 95mg 28%
Fats 25.99g 14.76g 17%
Calories 518kcal 268kcal 13%
Carbs 64.59g 27.81g 12%
Potassium 231mg 622mg 12%
Vitamin B12 0.56µg 0.29µg 11%
Calcium 125mg 32mg 9%
Fiber 1g 3.3g 9%
Iron 1mg 1.67mg 8%
Choline 31mg 74.2mg 8%
Vitamin B3 0.5mg 1.672mg 7%
Folate 14µg 41µg 7%
Manganese 0.1mg 0.26mg 7%
Selenium 5µg 8.9µg 7%
Zinc 0.09mg 0.7mg 6%
Monounsaturated fat 5.844g 3.73g 5%
Copper 0.22mg 0.18mg 4%
Starch 10.6g 20.88g 4%
Caffeine 14mg 0mg 4%
Vitamin B2 0.21mg 0.173mg 3%
Vitamin B1 0.117mg 0.158mg 3%
Vitamin B5 0.64mg 0.757mg 2%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.3µg 2%
Vitamin K 5.2µg 2.7µg 2%
Protein 6.51g 6.08g 1%
Vitamin E 0.34mg 0.23mg 1%
Vitamin A 24µg 32µg 1%
Phosphorus 135mg 128mg 1%
Vitamin D 0IU 11IU 1%
Net carbs 63.59g 24.51g N/A
Magnesium 37mg 36mg 0%
Sugar 48.68g 1.79g N/A
Trans fat 0.099g N/A
Tryptophan 0.09mg 0.087mg 0%
Threonine 0.19mg 0.24mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.28mg 0.28mg 0%
Leucine 0.52mg 0.442mg 0%
Lysine 0.28mg 0.389mg 0%
Methionine 0.16mg 0.137mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.27mg 0.3mg 0%
Valine 0.36mg 0.369mg 0%
Histidine 0.11mg 0.141mg 0%
Fructose 0.2g 0.56g 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.001g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.008g N/A
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 Potato pancake
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
37%
Potato pancake
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
30%
Kit Kat
47%
Potato pancake

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Potato pancake
Potato pancake is lower in Sugar (difference - 46.89g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Potato pancake
Potato pancake is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 15.457g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Potato pancake
Potato pancake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 50)
Which food is cheaper?
Potato pancake
Potato pancake is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Potato pancake
Potato pancake is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Kit Kat
Kit Kat is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 84mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Kit Kat
Kit Kat contains less Sodium (difference - 710mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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. Potato pancake - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170092/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

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