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Kit Kat vs. Sorghum syrup — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Kit Kat and Sorghum syrup

  • Kit Kat is richer in Vitamin B12, Phosphorus, Copper, and Selenium, yet Sorghum syrup is richer in Manganese, Vitamin B6, Iron, Potassium, and Magnesium.
  • Daily need coverage for Saturated Fat from Kit Kat is 90% higher.
  • Sorghum syrup contains less Saturated Fat.

Food types used in this article are Candies, KIT KAT Wafer Bar and Syrups, sorghum.

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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 71% 45% 88% 143% 43% 11% 24% 1% 200% 9.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +69.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +141.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +194.1%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +170.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +20%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +332.9%
Contains more IronIron +280%
Contains more ZincZinc +355.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -85.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1430%

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% 4.9% 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% 0% 0% 0% 25% 36% 1.9% 48% 155% 0% 0% 0% 7.3%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +17%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +35.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +400%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +133.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +25.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +3250%
~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
75% 23% 2%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 74.9 g
Water: 22.7 g
Other: 2.4 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +∞%
Contains more FatsFats +∞%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +16%
Contains more WaterWater +1292.6%
Contains more OtherOther +87.5%

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 Sorghum syrup
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Kit Kat Sorghum syrup Opinion
Calories 518kcal 290kcal Kit Kat
Protein 6.51g 0g Kit Kat
Fats 25.99g 0g Kit Kat
Net carbs 63.59g 74.9g Sorghum syrup
Carbs 64.59g 74.9g Sorghum syrup
Cholesterol 11mg 0mg Sorghum syrup
Magnesium 37mg 100mg Sorghum syrup
Calcium 125mg 150mg Sorghum syrup
Potassium 231mg 1000mg Sorghum syrup
Iron 1mg 3.8mg Sorghum syrup
Sugar 48.68g 74.9g Kit Kat
Fiber 1g 0g Kit Kat
Copper 0.22mg 0.13mg Kit Kat
Zinc 0.09mg 0.41mg Sorghum syrup
Starch 10.6g Kit Kat
Phosphorus 135mg 56mg Kit Kat
Sodium 54mg 8mg Sorghum syrup
Vitamin A 81IU 0IU Kit Kat
Vitamin A 24µg 0µg Kit Kat
Vitamin E 0.34mg 0mg Kit Kat
Manganese 0.1mg 1.53mg Sorghum syrup
Selenium 5µg 1.7µg Kit Kat
Vitamin B1 0.117mg 0.1mg Kit Kat
Vitamin B2 0.21mg 0.155mg Kit Kat
Vitamin B3 0.5mg 0.1mg Kit Kat
Vitamin B5 0.64mg 0.804mg Sorghum syrup
Vitamin B6 0.02mg 0.67mg Sorghum syrup
Vitamin B12 0.56µg 0µg Kit Kat
Vitamin K 5.2µg 0µg Kit Kat
Folate 14µg 0µg Kit Kat
Trans Fat 0.099g Sorghum syrup
Choline 31mg 13.3mg Kit Kat
Saturated Fat 17.953g 0g Sorghum syrup
Monounsaturated Fat 5.844g 0g Kit Kat
Polyunsaturated fat 0.895g 0g Kit Kat
Tryptophan 0.09mg Kit Kat
Threonine 0.19mg Kit Kat
Isoleucine 0.28mg Kit Kat
Leucine 0.52mg Kit Kat
Lysine 0.28mg Kit Kat
Methionine 0.16mg Kit Kat
Phenylalanine 0.27mg Kit Kat
Valine 0.36mg Kit Kat
Histidine 0.11mg Kit Kat
Fructose 0.2g Kit Kat
Omega-3 - ALA 0.075g Kit Kat

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Kit Kat Sorghum syrup
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
19%
Kit Kat
21%
Sorghum syrup
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
30%
Kit Kat
64%
Sorghum syrup

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Sorghum syrup
Sorghum syrup is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 11mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Sorghum syrup
Sorghum syrup contains less Sodium (difference - 46mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Sorghum syrup
Sorghum syrup is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 17.953g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Sorghum syrup
Sorghum syrup is lower in glycemic index (difference - 50)
Which food is cheaper?
Sorghum syrup
Sorghum syrup is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Kit Kat
Kit Kat is lower in Sugar (difference - 26.22g)
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. Sorghum syrup - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169662/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.