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Kit Kat vs. Shallot — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between kit Kat and shallot?

  • Kit Kat is richer in vitamin B12, copper, vitamin B2, phosphorus, and calcium, while shallot is higher in vitamin B6, vitamin C, fiber, and manganese.
  • Kit Kat's daily need coverage for saturated fat is 90% higher.
  • Shallot is lower in saturated fat.
  • Kit Kat has a higher glycemic index (50) than shallot (30).

We used Candies, KIT KAT Wafer Bar and Shallots, raw 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%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 15% 11% 29% 45% 29% 11% 26% 1.6% 38% 6.5%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +76.2%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +237.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +150%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +125%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +316.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +44.6%
Contains more IronIron +20%
Contains more ZincZinc +344.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -77.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +192%

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 27% 0% 0.8% 0% 15% 4.6% 3.8% 17% 80% 0% 2% 26% 6.2%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +750%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +95%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +950%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +150%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +120.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +550%
Contains more CholineCholine +174.3%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +1625%
Contains more FolateFolate +142.9%
~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
3% 17% 80%
Protein: 2.5 g
Fats: 0.1 g
Carbs: 16.8 g
Water: 79.8 g
Other: 0.8 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +160.4%
Contains more FatsFats +25890%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +284.5%
Contains more OtherOther +60%
Contains more WaterWater +4795.7%

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
24% 20% 56%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.017 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.014 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.039 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +41642.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +2194.9%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -99.9%

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 Shallot
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 vitamins ok
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Kit Kat Shallot DV% diff.
Saturated fat 17.953g 0.017g 82%
Fats 25.99g 0.1g 40%
Vitamin B6 0.02mg 0.345mg 25%
Vitamin B12 0.56µg 0µg 23%
Calories 518kcal 72kcal 22%
Carbs 64.59g 16.8g 16%
Copper 0.22mg 0.088mg 15%
Monounsaturated fat 5.844g 0.014g 15%
Vitamin B2 0.21mg 0.02mg 15%
Phosphorus 135mg 60mg 11%
Fiber 1g 3.2g 9%
Calcium 125mg 37mg 9%
Vitamin C 0mg 8mg 9%
Protein 6.51g 2.5g 8%
Manganese 0.1mg 0.292mg 8%
Selenium 5µg 1.2µg 7%
Vitamin B5 0.64mg 0.29mg 7%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.895g 0.039g 6%
Vitamin B1 0.117mg 0.06mg 5%
Folate 14µg 34µg 5%
Vitamin K 5.2µg 0.8µg 4%
Choline 31mg 11.3mg 4%
Cholesterol 11mg 0mg 4%
Starch 10.6g 4%
Caffeine 14mg 0mg 4%
Magnesium 37mg 21mg 4%
Iron 1mg 1.2mg 3%
Potassium 231mg 334mg 3%
Zinc 0.09mg 0.4mg 3%
Vitamin A 24µg 0µg 3%
Vitamin B3 0.5mg 0.2mg 2%
Sodium 54mg 12mg 2%
Vitamin E 0.34mg 0.04mg 2%
Net carbs 63.59g 13.6g N/A
Sugar 48.68g 7.87g N/A
Trans fat 0.099g 0g N/A
Tryptophan 0.09mg 0.028mg 0%
Threonine 0.19mg 0.098mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.28mg 0.106mg 0%
Leucine 0.52mg 0.149mg 0%
Lysine 0.28mg 0.125mg 0%
Methionine 0.16mg 0.027mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.27mg 0.081mg 0%
Valine 0.36mg 0.11mg 0%
Histidine 0.11mg 0.043mg 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 Shallot
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
14%
Shallot
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
30%
Kit Kat
21%
Shallot

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Shallot
Shallot is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 11mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Shallot
Shallot is lower in Sugar (difference - 40.81g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Shallot
Shallot contains less Sodium (difference - 42mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Shallot
Shallot is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 17.936g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Shallot
Shallot is lower in glycemic index (difference - 20)
Which food is cheaper?
Shallot
Shallot is cheaper (difference - $2.7)
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. Shallot - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170499/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.