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Kit Kat vs. Skipjack tuna — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are kit Kat and skipjack tuna different?

  • Kit Kat is higher in copper and calcium; however, skipjack tuna is richer in vitamin B3, selenium, vitamin B6, vitamin B12, phosphorus, and zinc.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin B3 for skipjack tuna is 114% higher.
  • Kit Kat contains 43 times more saturated fat than skipjack tuna. While kit Kat contains 17.953g of saturated fat, skipjack tuna contains only 0.42g.
  • Skipjack tuna has a lower glycemic index (0) than kit Kat (50).

Candies, KIT KAT Wafer Bar and Fish, tuna, skipjack, fresh, cooked, dry heat are the varieties used in this article.

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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 31% 11% 46% 60% 37% 29% 122% 6.1% 2.5% 255%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +237.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +100%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +426.3%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +18.9%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +126%
Contains more IronIron +60%
Contains more ZincZinc +1066.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +111.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -13%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +836%

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 3.3% 6% 0% 0% 9.5% 28% 352% 29% 226% 274% 0% 7.5% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +33.3%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +207.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +72.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +32%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +40%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +3651.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +4805%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +291.1%
~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
28% 62% 8%
Protein: 28.21 g
Fats: 1.29 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 62.28 g
Other: 8.22 g
Contains more FatsFats +1914.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more ProteinProtein +333.3%
Contains more WaterWater +3720.9%
Contains more OtherOther +542.2%

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
39% 23% 38%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.42 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.243 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.403 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +2304.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +122.1%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -97.7%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Kit Kat Skipjack tuna DV% diff.
Vitamin B3 0.5mg 18.756mg 114%
Saturated fat 17.953g 0.42g 80%
Selenium 5µg 46.8µg 76%
Vitamin B6 0.02mg 0.981mg 74%
Vitamin B12 0.56µg 2.19µg 68%
Protein 6.51g 28.21g 43%
Fats 25.99g 1.29g 38%
Carbs 64.59g 0g 22%
Phosphorus 135mg 285mg 21%
Calories 518kcal 132kcal 19%
Cholesterol 11mg 60mg 16%
Monounsaturated fat 5.844g 0.243g 14%
Copper 0.22mg 0.11mg 12%
Potassium 231mg 522mg 9%
Calcium 125mg 37mg 9%
Zinc 0.09mg 1.05mg 9%
Iron 1mg 1.6mg 8%
Vitamin B1 0.117mg 0.038mg 7%
Vitamin B2 0.21mg 0.122mg 7%
Choline 31mg 6%
Fiber 1g 0g 4%
Starch 10.6g 4%
Vitamin K 5.2µg 4%
Manganese 0.1mg 0.019mg 4%
Caffeine 14mg 4%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.895g 0.403g 3%
Vitamin B5 0.64mg 0.485mg 3%
Magnesium 37mg 44mg 2%
Vitamin E 0.34mg 2%
Vitamin C 0mg 1mg 1%
Folate 14µg 10µg 1%
Vitamin A 24µg 18µg 1%
Net carbs 63.59g 0g N/A
Sugar 48.68g N/A
Sodium 54mg 47mg 0%
Trans fat 0.099g N/A
Tryptophan 0.09mg 0.316mg 0%
Threonine 0.19mg 1.237mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.28mg 1.3mg 0%
Leucine 0.52mg 2.293mg 0%
Lysine 0.28mg 2.59mg 0%
Methionine 0.16mg 0.835mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.27mg 1.101mg 0%
Valine 0.36mg 1.453mg 0%
Histidine 0.11mg 0.83mg 0%
Fructose 0.2g 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.091g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.237g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.075g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.017g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Kit Kat Skipjack tuna
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
72%
Skipjack tuna
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
30%
Kit Kat
60%
Skipjack tuna

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Skipjack tuna
Skipjack tuna is lower in Sugar (difference - 48.68g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Skipjack tuna
Skipjack tuna contains less Sodium (difference - 7mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Skipjack tuna
Skipjack tuna is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 17.533g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Skipjack tuna
Skipjack tuna is lower in glycemic index (difference - 50)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Kit Kat
Kit Kat is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 49mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Kit Kat
Kit Kat is cheaper (difference - $5)
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. Skipjack tuna - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172005/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.