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Kit Kat vs. Reese's pieces — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Kit Kat and Reese's pieces

  • Kit Kat has more Vitamin B12, however, Reese's pieces are richer in Manganese, Vitamin B3, Copper, Magnesium, Phosphorus, Folate, Zinc, and Fiber.
  • Reese's pieces covers your daily Manganese needs 43% more than Kit Kat.
  • Reese's pieces have 5 times less Vitamin B12 than Kit Kat. Kit Kat has 0.56µg of Vitamin B12, while Reese's pieces have 0.11µg.
  • Reese's pieces contain less Saturated Fat.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Candies, KIT KAT Wafer Bar and Candies, REESE'S PIECES Candy.

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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 63% 21% 32% 18% 137% 31% 89% 25% 143% 4.4%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +81.2%
Contains more IronIron +104.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -72.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +525%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +137.8%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +55.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +86.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +1177.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +53.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1000%

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% 4.9% 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 0% 0% 20% 0% 45% 51% 114% 37% 25% 14% 15% 41% 16%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +409.1%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +191.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +53.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1112%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +450%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +13.5%
Contains more FolateFolate +292.9%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.22mg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0.61mg
~equal in Choline ~28.7mg

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
12% 25% 60% 2%
Protein: 12.46 g
Fats: 24.77 g
Carbs: 59.86 g
Water: 1 g
Other: 1.91 g
Contains more WaterWater +63%
Contains more ProteinProtein +91.4%
Contains more OtherOther +49.2%
~equal in Fats ~24.77g
~equal in Carbs ~59.86g

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
72% 20% 8%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 16.42 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 4.46 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.88 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +31%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +110.1%
~equal in Saturated Fat ~16.42g

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 Reese's pieces
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Kit Kat Reese's pieces Opinion
Calories 518kcal 497kcal Kit Kat
Protein 6.51g 12.46g Reese's pieces
Fats 25.99g 24.77g Kit Kat
Net carbs 63.59g 56.86g Kit Kat
Carbs 64.59g 59.86g Kit Kat
Cholesterol 11mg 0mg Reese's pieces
Magnesium 37mg 88mg Reese's pieces
Calcium 125mg 69mg Kit Kat
Potassium 231mg 359mg Reese's pieces
Iron 1mg 0.49mg Kit Kat
Sugar 48.68g 53.25g Kit Kat
Fiber 1g 3g Reese's pieces
Copper 0.22mg 0.41mg Reese's pieces
Zinc 0.09mg 1.15mg Reese's pieces
Starch 10.6g Kit Kat
Phosphorus 135mg 207mg Reese's pieces
Sodium 54mg 194mg Kit Kat
Vitamin A 81IU 0IU Kit Kat
Vitamin A 24µg 0µg Kit Kat
Vitamin E 0.34mg 0.99mg Reese's pieces
Manganese 0.1mg 1.1mg Reese's pieces
Selenium 5µg 0.8µg Kit Kat
Vitamin B1 0.117mg 0.18mg Reese's pieces
Vitamin B2 0.21mg 0.22mg Reese's pieces
Vitamin B3 0.5mg 6.06mg Reese's pieces
Vitamin B5 0.64mg 0.61mg Kit Kat
Vitamin B6 0.02mg 0.11mg Reese's pieces
Vitamin B12 0.56µg 0.11µg Kit Kat
Vitamin K 5.2µg 5.9µg Reese's pieces
Folate 14µg 55µg Reese's pieces
Trans Fat 0.099g 0g Reese's pieces
Choline 31mg 28.7mg Kit Kat
Saturated Fat 17.953g 16.42g Reese's pieces
Monounsaturated Fat 5.844g 4.46g Kit Kat
Polyunsaturated fat 0.895g 1.88g Reese's pieces
Tryptophan 0.09mg Kit Kat
Threonine 0.19mg Kit Kat
Isoleucine 0.28mg Kit Kat
Leucine 0.52mg Kit Kat
Lysine 0.28mg Kit Kat
Methionine 0.16mg Kit Kat
Phenylalanine 0.27mg Kit Kat
Valine 0.36mg Kit Kat
Histidine 0.11mg Kit Kat
Fructose 0.2g Kit Kat
Omega-3 - ALA 0.075g Kit Kat

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Kit Kat Reese's pieces
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
19%
Kit Kat
29%
Reese's pieces
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
30%
Kit Kat
56%
Reese's pieces

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Reese's pieces
Reese's pieces is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 11mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Reese's pieces
Reese's pieces is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.533g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Reese's pieces
Reese's pieces is lower in glycemic index (difference - 50)
Which food is cheaper?
Reese's pieces
Reese's pieces is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Reese's pieces
Reese's pieces is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Kit Kat
Kit Kat is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.57g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Kit Kat
Kit Kat contains less Sodium (difference - 140mg)
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. Reese's pieces - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168764/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.