Kit Kat vs. Pound cake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are kit Kat and pound cake different?
- Kit Kat is higher in copper, vitamin B12, calcium, and magnesium; however, pound cake is richer in folate, vitamin B3, and choline.
- Daily need coverage for saturated fat for kit Kat is 66% higher.
- Kit Kat contains 5 times more copper than pound cake. While kit Kat contains 0.22mg of copper, pound cake contains only 0.042mg.
- Pound cake has less saturated fat.
Candies, KIT KAT Wafer Bar and Cake, pound, commercially prepared, butter (includes fresh and frozen) are the varieties used 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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +362.5% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +166% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +55% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +423.8% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -85.7% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +32% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +55.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +205.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +191.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +91.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +47.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +18.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +223% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +80% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +200% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +111.6% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
6.51 g
Fats:
25.99 g
Carbs:
64.59 g
Water:
1.63 g
Other:
1.28 g
Protein:
5 g
Fats:
13.96 g
Carbs:
53.64 g
Water:
25.87 g
Other:
1.53 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +30.2% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +86.2% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +20.4% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +1487.1% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +19.5% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
17.953 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
5.844 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.895 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
4.811 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
3.02 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
3.419 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +93.5% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -73.2% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +282% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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
Starch:
17.36 g
Sucrose:
30.68 g
Glucose:
0.75 g
Fructose:
0.33 g
Lactose:
1.27 g
Maltose:
0.33 g
Galactose:
0 g
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +30.5% |
| Contains more LactoseLactose | +546.5% |
| Contains more StarchStarch | +63.8% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +368.8% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +65% |
| Contains more MaltoseMaltose | +371.4% |
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Galactose
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Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Saturated fat | 17.953g | 4.811g | 60% |
| Copper | 0.22mg | 0.042mg | 20% |
| Fats | 25.99g | 13.96g | 19% |
| Cholesterol | 11mg | 66mg | 18% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.895g | 3.419g | 17% |
| Threonine | 0.19mg | 153mg | 15% |
| Sodium | 54mg | 377mg | 14% |
| Calories | 518kcal | 353kcal | 8% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.56µg | 0.36µg | 8% |
| Calcium | 125mg | 47mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.5mg | 1.615mg | 7% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 5.844g | 3.02g | 7% |
| Folate | 14µg | 42µg | 7% |
| Magnesium | 37mg | 8mg | 7% |
| Choline | 31mg | 65.6mg | 6% |
| Iron | 1mg | 1.48mg | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 24µg | 70µg | 5% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.117mg | 0.173mg | 5% |
| Vitamin D | 0IU | 34IU | 4% |
| Carbs | 64.59g | 53.64g | 4% |
| Caffeine | 14mg | 0mg | 4% |
| Vitamin D | 0µg | 0.8µg | 4% |
| Vitamin K | 5.2µg | 1.7µg | 3% |
| Protein | 6.51g | 5g | 3% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.64mg | 0.485mg | 3% |
| Starch | 10.6g | 17.36g | 3% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.21mg | 0.249mg | 3% |
| Zinc | 0.09mg | 0.43mg | 3% |
| Vitamin E | 0.34mg | 0.65mg | 2% |
| Potassium | 231mg | 149mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 1g | 0.6g | 2% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.02mg | 0.036mg | 1% |
| Phosphorus | 135mg | 140mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 63.59g | 53.04g | N/A |
| Sugar | 48.68g | 33.36g | N/A |
| Manganese | 0.1mg | 0.11mg | 0% |
| Selenium | 5µg | 5µg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.099g | 0.192g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.09mg | 0.041mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.28mg | 0.204mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.52mg | 0.397mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.28mg | 0.198mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.16mg | 0.117mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.27mg | 0.239mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.36mg | 0.249mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.11mg | 0.117mg | 0% |
| Fructose | 0.2g | 0.33g | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | 0.001g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0g | 0.007g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.075g | 0.372g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0g | 0.005g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0g | 0.015g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.008g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0g | 0.004g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 2.895g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
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26%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
30%
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pound cake is lower in Sugar (difference - 15.32g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Pound cake is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 13.142g)
Which food is cheaper?
Pound cake is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pound cake is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Kit Kat is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 55mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Kit Kat contains less Sodium (difference - 323mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Kit Kat is lower in glycemic index (difference - 4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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