Kit Kat vs. Ricotta — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between kit Kat and ricotta
- Kit Kat is higher in copper, vitamin B12, vitamin B1, vitamin B5, and iron, yet ricotta is higher in selenium, zinc, and calcium.
- Kit Kat covers your daily saturated fat needs 48% more than ricotta.
- Kit Kat contains 10 times more copper than ricotta. While kit Kat contains 0.22mg of copper, ricotta contains only 0.021mg.
- The amount of saturated fat in ricotta is lower.
- The glycemic index of ricotta is lower.
Food varieties used in this article are Candies, KIT KAT Wafer Bar and Cheese, ricotta, whole milk.
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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 | +236.4% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +120% |
| Contains more IronIron | +163.2% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +947.6% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -35.7% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +1566.7% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +65.6% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +1188.9% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +17% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +190% |
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 EVitamin E | +209.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +800% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +380.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +200.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +64.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +372.7% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +16.7% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +77.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +400% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +115% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more FatsFats | +100.2% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +2024.7% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +25.5% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +73% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +4298.8% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +61.1% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +132.5% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -53.8% |
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 Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Saturated fat | 17.953g | 8.295g | 44% |
| Copper | 0.22mg | 0.021mg | 22% |
| Carbs | 64.59g | 3.04g | 21% |
| Fats | 25.99g | 12.98g | 20% |
| Calories | 518kcal | 174kcal | 17% |
| Selenium | 5µg | 14.5µg | 17% |
| Cholesterol | 11mg | 51mg | 13% |
| Vitamin A | 24µg | 120µg | 11% |
| Protein | 6.51g | 11.26g | 10% |
| Zinc | 0.09mg | 1.16mg | 10% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.56µg | 0.34µg | 9% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.64mg | 0.213mg | 9% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.117mg | 0.013mg | 9% |
| Calcium | 125mg | 207mg | 8% |
| Iron | 1mg | 0.38mg | 8% |
| Magnesium | 37mg | 11mg | 6% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 5.844g | 3.627g | 6% |
| Starch | 10.6g | 4% | |
| Manganese | 0.1mg | 0.006mg | 4% |
| Potassium | 231mg | 105mg | 4% |
| Caffeine | 14mg | 0mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 1g | 0g | 4% |
| Phosphorus | 135mg | 158mg | 3% |
| Vitamin K | 5.2µg | 1.1µg | 3% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.895g | 0.385g | 3% |
| Choline | 31mg | 17.5mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.5mg | 0.104mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.02mg | 0.043mg | 2% |
| Vitamin E | 0.34mg | 0.11mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.21mg | 0.195mg | 1% |
| Folate | 14µg | 12µg | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 0µg | 0.2µg | 1% |
| Sodium | 54mg | 84mg | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 0IU | 10IU | 1% |
| Net carbs | 63.59g | 3.04g | N/A |
| Sugar | 48.68g | 0.27g | N/A |
| Trans fat | 0.099g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.09mg | 0.125mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.19mg | 0.517mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.28mg | 0.589mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.52mg | 1.221mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.28mg | 1.338mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.16mg | 0.281mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.27mg | 0.556mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.36mg | 0.692mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.11mg | 0.459mg | 0% |
| Fructose | 0.2g | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.075g | 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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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Ricotta is lower in Sugar (difference - 48.41g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Ricotta is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 9.658g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Ricotta is lower in glycemic index (difference - 23)
Which food is cheaper?
Ricotta is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Kit Kat is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 40mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Kit Kat contains less Sodium (difference - 30mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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.