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Kit Kat vs. Taffy (candy) — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between kit Kat and taffy (candy)

  • Taffy (candy) contains less copper, vitamin B12, phosphorus, vitamin B2, vitamin B5, iron, calcium, magnesium, and selenium than kit Kat.
  • Kit Kat's daily need coverage for saturated fat is 80% higher.
  • The amount of saturated fat in taffy (candy) is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Candies, KIT KAT Wafer Bar and Candies, taffy, prepared-from-recipe.

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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 0% 2.4% 0.26% 0.38% 0% 5.7% 0.43% 6.8% 0% 3.8%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +∞%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1462.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +7600%
Contains more IronIron +9900%
Contains more CopperCopper +∞%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +13400%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +614.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +133.3%
~equal in Sodium ~52mg

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.
Kit Kat
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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% 9% 1.8% 0% 7% 2.8% 0.04% 0.24% 0% 1.3% 0.75% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +277.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +317.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +1650%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +24900%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +15900%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +5500%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +1633.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +12.5%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~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
3% 92% 5%
Protein: 0.03 g
Fats: 3.33 g
Carbs: 91.56 g
Water: 4.85 g
Other: 0.23 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +21600%
Contains more FatsFats +680.5%
Contains more OtherOther +456.5%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +41.8%
Contains more WaterWater +197.5%

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
68% 28% 4%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.049 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.838 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.121 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +597.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +639.7%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -88.6%

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 Taffy (candy)
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Kit Kat Taffy (candy) DV% diff.
Saturated fat 17.953g 2.049g 72%
Fats 25.99g 3.33g 35%
Copper 0.22mg 0mg 24%
Vitamin B12 0.56µg 0.01µg 23%
Phosphorus 135mg 1mg 19%
Vitamin B2 0.21mg 0.012mg 15%
Monounsaturated fat 5.844g 0.838g 13%
Protein 6.51g 0.03g 13%
Vitamin B5 0.64mg 0.004mg 13%
Iron 1mg 0.01mg 12%
Calcium 125mg 8mg 12%
Magnesium 37mg 0mg 9%
Carbs 64.59g 91.56g 9%
Selenium 5µg 0.7µg 8%
Potassium 231mg 3mg 7%
Vitamin B1 0.117mg 0.028mg 7%
Choline 31mg 6%
Calories 518kcal 397kcal 6%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.895g 0.121g 5%
Fiber 1g 0g 4%
Starch 10.6g 4%
Folate 14µg 0µg 4%
Vitamin K 5.2µg 0.3µg 4%
Manganese 0.1mg 0mg 4%
Caffeine 14mg 0mg 4%
Vitamin B3 0.5mg 0.002mg 3%
Vitamin E 0.34mg 0.09mg 2%
Vitamin B6 0.02mg 0mg 2%
Zinc 0.09mg 0.21mg 1%
Cholesterol 11mg 9mg 1%
Net carbs 63.59g 91.56g N/A
Sugar 48.68g 68.48g N/A
Sodium 54mg 52mg 0%
Vitamin A 24µg 27µg 0%
Trans fat 0.099g 0.131g N/A
Tryptophan 0.09mg 0%
Threonine 0.19mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.28mg 0%
Leucine 0.52mg 0%
Lysine 0.28mg 0%
Methionine 0.16mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.27mg 0%
Valine 0.36mg 0%
Histidine 0.11mg 0%
Fructose 0.2g 0%
Omega-3 - ALA 0.075g 0.013g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.086g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Kit Kat Taffy (candy)
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
2%
Taffy (candy)
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
30%
Kit Kat
2%
Taffy (candy)

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Taffy (candy)
Taffy (candy) is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 2mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Taffy (candy)
Taffy (candy) contains less Sodium (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Taffy (candy)
Taffy (candy) is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 15.904g)
Which food is cheaper?
Taffy (candy)
Taffy (candy) is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Kit Kat
Kit Kat is lower in Sugar (difference - 19.8g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Kit Kat
Kit Kat is lower in glycemic index (difference - 1)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Kit Kat
Kit Kat is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Kit Kat
Kit Kat is relatively richer in vitamins

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. Taffy (candy) - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169670/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.