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Kit Kat vs. Quinoa — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Kit Kat and Quinoa?

  • Kit Kat is richer in Vitamin B12, Calcium, and Vitamin B2, while Quinoa is higher in Manganese, Zinc, Vitamin B6, Fiber, Folate, and Magnesium.
  • Kit Kat's daily need coverage for Saturated Fat is 89% higher.
  • Quinoa is lower in Saturated Fat.

We used Candies, KIT KAT Wafer Bar and Quinoa, cooked types in this comparison.

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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.
Kit Kat
Kit Kat
4
:
6
Quinoa
Quinoa
Contains more Calcium +635.3%
Contains more Potassium +34.3%
Contains more Copper +14.6%
Contains more Selenium +78.6%
Contains more Iron +49%
Contains more Magnesium +73%
Contains more Phosphorus +12.6%
Contains less Sodium -87%
Contains more Zinc +1111.1%
Contains more Manganese +531%
Kit Kat
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 38% 38% 27% 58% 21% 8% 3% 74% 14% 28%
Quinoa
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 56% 46% 66% 16% 1% 30% 64% 83% 16%
Contains more Calcium +635.3%
Contains more Potassium +34.3%
Contains more Copper +14.6%
Contains more Selenium +78.6%
Contains more Iron +49%
Contains more Magnesium +73%
Contains more Phosphorus +12.6%
Contains less Sodium -87%
Contains more Zinc +1111.1%
Contains more Manganese +531%

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.
Kit Kat
Kit Kat
7
:
3
Quinoa
Quinoa
Contains more Vitamin A +1520%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +90.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +21.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +85.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +515%
Contains more Folate +200%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.107
Kit Kat
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%
Quinoa
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 13% 0% 0% 27% 26% 8% 0% 29% 32% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +1520%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +90.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +21.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +85.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +515%
Contains more Folate +200%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.107

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Kit Kat
Kit Kat
4
:
1
Quinoa
Quinoa
Contains more Protein +48%
Contains more Fats +1253.6%
Contains more Carbs +203.2%
Contains more Other +66.2%
Contains more Water +4293.3%
Kit Kat
7% 26% 65%
Protein: 6.51 g
Fats: 25.99 g
Carbs: 64.59 g
Water: 1.63 g
Other: 1.28 g
Quinoa
4% 2% 21% 72%
Protein: 4.4 g
Fats: 1.92 g
Carbs: 21.3 g
Water: 71.61 g
Other: 0.77 g
Contains more Protein +48%
Contains more Fats +1253.6%
Contains more Carbs +203.2%
Contains more Other +66.2%
Contains more Water +4293.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Kit Kat
Kit Kat
1
:
2
Quinoa
Quinoa
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1006.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +20.4%
Kit Kat
73% 24% 4%
Saturated Fat: 17.953 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.844 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.895 g
Quinoa
13% 29% 59%
Saturated Fat: 0.231 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.528 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.078 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1006.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +20.4%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Kit Kat
Kit Kat
5
:
1
Quinoa
Quinoa
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Glucose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
Contains more Lactose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
Contains more Starch +66.3%
Kit Kat
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
Quinoa
100%
Starch: 17.63 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 0 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Glucose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
Contains more Lactose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
Contains more Starch +66.3%

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 Quinoa
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 vitamins ok
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Kit Kat Quinoa Opinion
Net carbs 63.59g 18.5g Kit Kat
Protein 6.51g 4.4g Kit Kat
Fats 25.99g 1.92g Kit Kat
Carbs 64.59g 21.3g Kit Kat
Calories 518kcal 120kcal Kit Kat
Starch 10.6g 17.63g Quinoa
Fructose 0.2g Kit Kat
Sugar 48.68g 0.87g Quinoa
Fiber 1g 2.8g Quinoa
Calcium 125mg 17mg Kit Kat
Iron 1mg 1.49mg Quinoa
Magnesium 37mg 64mg Quinoa
Phosphorus 135mg 152mg Quinoa
Potassium 231mg 172mg Kit Kat
Sodium 54mg 7mg Quinoa
Zinc 0.09mg 1.09mg Quinoa
Copper 0.22mg 0.192mg Kit Kat
Manganese 0.1mg 0.631mg Quinoa
Selenium 5µg 2.8µg Kit Kat
Vitamin A 81IU 5IU Kit Kat
Vitamin A RAE 24µg 0µg Kit Kat
Vitamin E 0.34mg 0.63mg Quinoa
Vitamin B1 0.117mg 0.107mg Kit Kat
Vitamin B2 0.21mg 0.11mg Kit Kat
Vitamin B3 0.5mg 0.412mg Kit Kat
Vitamin B5 0.64mg Kit Kat
Vitamin B6 0.02mg 0.123mg Quinoa
Folate 14µg 42µg Quinoa
Vitamin B12 0.56µg 0µg Kit Kat
Vitamin K 5.2µg 0µg Kit Kat
Tryptophan 0.09mg 0.052mg Kit Kat
Threonine 0.19mg 0.131mg Kit Kat
Isoleucine 0.28mg 0.157mg Kit Kat
Leucine 0.52mg 0.261mg Kit Kat
Lysine 0.28mg 0.239mg Kit Kat
Methionine 0.16mg 0.096mg Kit Kat
Phenylalanine 0.27mg 0.185mg Kit Kat
Valine 0.36mg 0.185mg Kit Kat
Histidine 0.11mg 0.127mg Quinoa
Cholesterol 11mg 0mg Quinoa
Trans Fat 0.099g Quinoa
Saturated Fat 17.953g 0.231g Quinoa
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.015g Quinoa
Monounsaturated Fat 5.844g 0.528g Kit Kat
Polyunsaturated fat 0.895g 1.078g Quinoa
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 Quinoa
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
11%
Quinoa
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
30%
Kit Kat
38%
Quinoa

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Quinoa
Quinoa is lower in Sugar (difference - 47.81g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Quinoa
Quinoa contains less Sodium (difference - 47mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Quinoa
Quinoa is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 11mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Quinoa
Quinoa is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 17.722g)
Which food is cheaper?
Quinoa
Quinoa is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Kit Kat
Kit Kat is lower in glycemic index (difference - 3)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Kit Kat
Kit Kat is relatively richer in vitamins
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. Quinoa - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168917/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.