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Kit Kat vs. Taco salad — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Kit Kat and Taco salad

  • Kit Kat has more Copper, Vitamin B12, Phosphorus, Vitamin B1, and Selenium, however, Taco salad has more Zinc, Folate, and Vitamin B6.
  • Kit Kat's daily need coverage for Saturated Fat is 73% more.
  • Kit Kat has 2 times more Vitamin B1 than Taco salad. Kit Kat has 0.117mg of Vitamin B1, while Taco salad has 0.05mg.
  • Taco salad is lower in Saturated Fat.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Candies, KIT KAT Wafer Bar and Fast foods, taco salad.

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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 19% 29% 19% 43% 38% 37% 31% 50% 22% 12%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +42.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +28.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +94.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +87.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -86%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +127.3%
Contains more IronIron +15%
Contains more ZincZinc +1411.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +67%
~equal in Potassium ~210mg

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 6% 18% 0% 0% 13% 42% 23% 41% 25% 40% 0% 32% 13%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +134%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +16.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +75%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +33%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +266.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +148%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +450%
Contains more FolateFolate +200%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0.68mg

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
7% 7% 12% 72%
Protein: 6.68 g
Fats: 7.46 g
Carbs: 11.91 g
Water: 72.35 g
Other: 1.6 g
Contains more FatsFats +248.4%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +442.3%
Contains more WaterWater +4338.7%
Contains more OtherOther +25%
~equal in Protein ~6.68g

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
50% 38% 13%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 3.446 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 2.606 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.883 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +124.3%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -80.8%
~equal in Polyunsaturated fat ~0.883g

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 Taco salad
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Kit Kat Taco salad Opinion
Calories 518kcal 141kcal Kit Kat
Protein 6.51g 6.68g Taco salad
Fats 25.99g 7.46g Kit Kat
Vitamin C 0mg 1.8mg Taco salad
Net carbs 63.59g 11.91g Kit Kat
Carbs 64.59g 11.91g Kit Kat
Cholesterol 11mg 22mg Kit Kat
Magnesium 37mg 26mg Kit Kat
Calcium 125mg 97mg Kit Kat
Potassium 231mg 210mg Kit Kat
Iron 1mg 1.15mg Taco salad
Sugar 48.68g Taco salad
Fiber 1g Kit Kat
Copper 0.22mg 0.113mg Kit Kat
Zinc 0.09mg 1.36mg Taco salad
Starch 10.6g Kit Kat
Phosphorus 135mg 72mg Kit Kat
Sodium 54mg 385mg Kit Kat
Vitamin A 81IU 297IU Taco salad
Vitamin A 24µg Kit Kat
Vitamin E 0.34mg Kit Kat
Manganese 0.1mg 0.167mg Taco salad
Selenium 5µg 2.2µg Kit Kat
Vitamin B1 0.117mg 0.05mg Kit Kat
Vitamin B2 0.21mg 0.18mg Kit Kat
Vitamin B3 0.5mg 1.24mg Taco salad
Vitamin B5 0.64mg 0.68mg Taco salad
Vitamin B6 0.02mg 0.11mg Taco salad
Vitamin B12 0.56µg 0.32µg Kit Kat
Vitamin K 5.2µg Kit Kat
Folate 14µg 42µg Taco salad
Trans Fat 0.099g Taco salad
Choline 31mg 23.3mg Kit Kat
Saturated Fat 17.953g 3.446g Taco salad
Monounsaturated Fat 5.844g 2.606g Kit Kat
Polyunsaturated fat 0.895g 0.883g Kit Kat
Tryptophan 0.09mg 0.075mg Kit Kat
Threonine 0.19mg 0.254mg Taco salad
Isoleucine 0.28mg 0.311mg Taco salad
Leucine 0.52mg 0.549mg Taco salad
Lysine 0.28mg 0.486mg Taco salad
Methionine 0.16mg 0.145mg Kit Kat
Phenylalanine 0.27mg 0.277mg Taco salad
Valine 0.36mg 0.343mg Kit Kat
Histidine 0.11mg 0.201mg Taco salad
Fructose 0.2g Kit Kat
Omega-3 - ALA 0.075g Kit Kat

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Kit Kat Taco salad
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
19%
Taco salad
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
30%
Kit Kat
30%
Taco salad

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Taco salad
Taco salad is lower in Sugar (difference - 48.68g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Taco salad
Taco salad is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 14.507g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Taco salad
Taco salad is lower in glycemic index (difference - 50)
Which food is cheaper?
Taco salad
Taco salad is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Kit Kat
Kit Kat is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 11mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Kit Kat
Kit Kat contains less Sodium (difference - 331mg)
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.
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

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.