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Kit Kat vs. Safflower — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between kit Kat and safflower

  • The amount of copper, vitamin B6, vitamin B1, manganese, magnesium, phosphorus, vitamin B5, iron, and zinc in safflower is higher than in kit Kat.
  • Safflower covers your daily copper needs 170% more than kit Kat.
  • Safflower has 5 times less saturated fat than kit Kat. Kit Kat has 17.953g of saturated fat, while safflower has 3.682g.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Candies, KIT KAT Wafer Bar and Seeds, safflower seed kernels, dried.

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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 252% 23% 61% 184% 582% 138% 276% 0.39% 263% 0%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +60.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +854.1%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +197.4%
Contains more IronIron +390%
Contains more CopperCopper +694.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +5511.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +377%
Contains less SodiumSodium -94.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1914%

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%
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% 1% 0% 0% 291% 96% 43% 242% 270% 0% 0% 120% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +700%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +894%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +97.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +356.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +529.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +5750%
Contains more FolateFolate +1042.9%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

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
16% 38% 34% 6% 5%
Protein: 16.18 g
Fats: 38.45 g
Carbs: 34.29 g
Water: 5.62 g
Other: 5.46 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +88.4%
Contains more ProteinProtein +148.5%
Contains more FatsFats +47.9%
Contains more WaterWater +244.8%
Contains more OtherOther +326.6%

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
10% 13% 77%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 3.682 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 4.848 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 28.223 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +20.5%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -79.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +3053.4%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Kit Kat Safflower DV% diff.
Polyunsaturated fat 0.895g 28.223g 182%
Copper 0.22mg 1.747mg 170%
Vitamin B6 0.02mg 1.17mg 88%
Vitamin B1 0.117mg 1.163mg 87%
Manganese 0.1mg 2.014mg 83%
Magnesium 37mg 353mg 75%
Phosphorus 135mg 644mg 73%
Vitamin B5 0.64mg 4.03mg 68%
Saturated fat 17.953g 3.682g 65%
Iron 1mg 4.9mg 49%
Zinc 0.09mg 5.05mg 45%
Folate 14µg 160µg 37%
Vitamin B12 0.56µg 0µg 23%
Protein 6.51g 16.18g 19%
Fats 25.99g 38.45g 19%
Vitamin B2 0.21mg 0.415mg 16%
Potassium 231mg 687mg 13%
Vitamin B3 0.5mg 2.284mg 11%
Carbs 64.59g 34.29g 10%
Selenium 5µg 9%
Choline 31mg 6%
Calcium 125mg 78mg 5%
Starch 10.6g 4%
Fiber 1g 4%
Cholesterol 11mg 0mg 4%
Vitamin K 5.2µg 4%
Caffeine 14mg 4%
Vitamin E 0.34mg 2%
Vitamin A 24µg 3µg 2%
Sodium 54mg 3mg 2%
Monounsaturated fat 5.844g 4.848g 2%
Calories 518kcal 517kcal 0%
Net carbs 63.59g 34.29g N/A
Sugar 48.68g N/A
Trans fat 0.099g N/A
Tryptophan 0.09mg 0.183mg 0%
Threonine 0.19mg 0.586mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.28mg 0.717mg 0%
Leucine 0.52mg 1.154mg 0%
Lysine 0.28mg 0.534mg 0%
Methionine 0.16mg 0.284mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.27mg 0.806mg 0%
Valine 0.36mg 1.025mg 0%
Histidine 0.11mg 0.452mg 0%
Fructose 0.2g 0%
Omega-3 - ALA 0.075g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Kit Kat Safflower
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
82%
Safflower
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
30%
Kit Kat
178%
Safflower

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Safflower
Safflower is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 11mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Safflower
Safflower is lower in Sugar (difference - 48.68g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Safflower
Safflower contains less Sodium (difference - 51mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Safflower
Safflower is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 14.271g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Safflower
Safflower is lower in glycemic index (difference - 50)
Which food is cheaper?
Safflower
Safflower is cheaper (difference - $2.2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Safflower
Safflower is relatively richer in minerals
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. Safflower - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170558/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.