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Kit Kat vs. Roe — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between kit Kat and roe?

  • Roe has more vitamin B12, selenium, vitamin B2, phosphorus, folate, vitamin C, vitamin B1, and vitamin B6 than kit Kat.
  • Roe's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 457% higher.
  • Roe has 10 times less saturated fat than kit Kat. Kit Kat has 17.953g of saturated fat, while roe has 1.866g.
  • Kit Kat has a higher glycemic index (50) than roe (27).

We used Candies, KIT KAT Wafer Bar and Fish, roe, mixed species, cooked, dry heat 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.
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%
Roe
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 19% 8.4% 25% 29% 43% 35% 221% 15% 1.7% 282%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +42.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +346.4%
Contains more IronIron +29.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +71.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -53.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +669.2%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +22.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +1322.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +281.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +934%

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%
Roe
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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 55% 30% 0% 0% 69% 219% 41% 69% 43% 1443% 0% 69% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +279.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +136.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +351.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +338.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +80.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +825%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +1960.7%
Contains more FolateFolate +557.1%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg

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
Roe
Roe
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29% 8% 2% 59% 3%
Protein: 28.62 g
Fats: 8.23 g
Carbs: 1.92 g
Water: 58.63 g
Other: 2.6 g
Contains more FatsFats +215.8%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +3264.1%
Contains more ProteinProtein +339.6%
Contains more WaterWater +3496.9%
Contains more OtherOther +103.1%

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
Roe
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25% 29% 46%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.866 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.129 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.404 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +174.5%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -89.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +280.3%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Kit Kat Roe DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 0.56µg 11.54µg 458%
Cholesterol 11mg 479mg 156%
Selenium 5µg 51.7µg 85%
Saturated fat 17.953g 1.866g 73%
Vitamin B2 0.21mg 0.949mg 57%
Phosphorus 135mg 515mg 54%
Protein 6.51g 28.62g 44%
Fats 25.99g 8.23g 27%
Carbs 64.59g 1.92g 21%
Folate 14µg 92µg 20%
Vitamin C 0mg 16.4mg 18%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.895g 3.404g 17%
Calories 518kcal 204kcal 16%
Vitamin B6 0.02mg 0.185mg 13%
Vitamin B1 0.117mg 0.277mg 13%
Vitamin B3 0.5mg 2.192mg 11%
Zinc 0.09mg 1.28mg 11%
Vitamin B5 0.64mg 1.154mg 10%
Copper 0.22mg 0.128mg 10%
Calcium 125mg 28mg 10%
Monounsaturated fat 5.844g 2.129g 9%
Vitamin A 24µg 91µg 7%
Choline 31mg 6%
Manganese 0.1mg 0.013mg 4%
Starch 10.6g 4%
Fiber 1g 0g 4%
Caffeine 14mg 4%
Vitamin K 5.2µg 4%
Sodium 54mg 117mg 3%
Iron 1mg 0.77mg 3%
Magnesium 37mg 26mg 3%
Potassium 231mg 283mg 2%
Vitamin E 0.34mg 2%
Net carbs 63.59g 1.92g N/A
Sugar 48.68g N/A
Trans fat 0.099g N/A
Tryptophan 0.09mg 0.375mg 0%
Threonine 0.19mg 1.305mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.28mg 1.465mg 0%
Leucine 0.52mg 2.509mg 0%
Lysine 0.28mg 2.179mg 0%
Methionine 0.16mg 0.71mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.27mg 1.401mg 0%
Valine 0.36mg 1.676mg 0%
Histidine 0.11mg 0.778mg 0%
Fructose 0.2g 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 1.26g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 1.747g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.075g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.105g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Kit Kat Roe
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
157%
Roe
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
30%
Kit Kat
68%
Roe

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Roe
Roe is lower in Sugar (difference - 48.68g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Roe
Roe is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 16.087g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Roe
Roe is lower in glycemic index (difference - 23)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Roe
Roe is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Kit Kat
Kit Kat is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 468mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Kit Kat
Kit Kat contains less Sodium (difference - 63mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Kit Kat
Kit Kat is cheaper (difference - $97)
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. Roe - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174239/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.