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Kit Kat vs. Tamarind — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Kit Kat and Tamarind

  • Kit Kat has more Vitamin B12, Copper, and Vitamin B5, while Tamarind has more Vitamin B1, Iron, Fiber, Magnesium, Potassium, and Vitamin B3.
  • Kit Kat's daily need coverage for Saturated Fat is 88% higher.
  • The amount of Saturated Fat in Tamarind is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Candies, KIT KAT Wafer Bar and Tamarinds, raw.

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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.
Kit Kat
Kit Kat
5
:
5
Tamarind
Tamarind
Contains more Calcium +68.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +19.5%
Contains more Copper +155.8%
Contains more Selenium +284.6%
Contains more Iron +180%
Contains more Magnesium +148.6%
Contains more Potassium +171.9%
Contains less Sodium -48.1%
Contains more Zinc +11.1%
Kit Kat
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 38% 38% 27% 58% 21% 8% 3% 74% 14% 28%
Tamarind
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 23% 105% 66% 49% 56% 4% 3% 29% 0% 8%
Contains more Calcium +68.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +19.5%
Contains more Copper +155.8%
Contains more Selenium +284.6%
Contains more Iron +180%
Contains more Magnesium +148.6%
Contains more Potassium +171.9%
Contains less Sodium -48.1%
Contains more Zinc +11.1%

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
Kit Kat
6
:
4
Tamarind
Tamarind
Contains more Vitamin A +170%
Contains more Vitamin E +240%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +38.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +347.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +85.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +265.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +287.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +230%
Equal in Folate - 14
Kit Kat
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 5% 7% 0% 0% 30% 49% 10% 39% 5% 11% 70% 14%
Tamarind
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 2% 2% 0% 12% 108% 36% 37% 9% 16% 11% 0% 7%
Contains more Vitamin A +170%
Contains more Vitamin E +240%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +38.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +347.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +85.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +265.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +287.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +230%
Equal in Folate - 14

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Kit Kat
Kit Kat
3
:
2
Tamarind
Tamarind
Contains more Protein +132.5%
Contains more Fats +4231.7%
Contains more Water +1826.4%
Contains more Other +110.9%
Equal in Carbs - 62.5
Kit Kat
7% 26% 65%
Protein: 6.51 g
Fats: 25.99 g
Carbs: 64.59 g
Water: 1.63 g
Other: 1.28 g
Tamarind
3% 63% 31% 3%
Protein: 2.8 g
Fats: 0.6 g
Carbs: 62.5 g
Water: 31.4 g
Other: 2.7 g
Contains more Protein +132.5%
Contains more Fats +4231.7%
Contains more Water +1826.4%
Contains more Other +110.9%
Equal in Carbs - 62.5

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Kit Kat
Kit Kat
2
:
1
Tamarind
Tamarind
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +3128.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1416.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.5%
Kit Kat
73% 24% 4%
Saturated Fat: 17.953 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.844 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.895 g
Tamarind
53% 35% 12%
Saturated Fat: 0.272 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.181 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.059 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +3128.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1416.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.5%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Kit Kat Tamarind Opinion
Net carbs 63.59g 57.4g Kit Kat
Protein 6.51g 2.8g Kit Kat
Fats 25.99g 0.6g Kit Kat
Carbs 64.59g 62.5g Kit Kat
Calories 518kcal 239kcal Kit Kat
Starch 10.6g Kit Kat
Fructose 0.2g Kit Kat
Sugar 48.68g 38.8g Tamarind
Fiber 1g 5.1g Tamarind
Calcium 125mg 74mg Kit Kat
Iron 1mg 2.8mg Tamarind
Magnesium 37mg 92mg Tamarind
Phosphorus 135mg 113mg Kit Kat
Potassium 231mg 628mg Tamarind
Sodium 54mg 28mg Tamarind
Zinc 0.09mg 0.1mg Tamarind
Copper 0.22mg 0.086mg Kit Kat
Manganese 0.1mg Kit Kat
Selenium 5µg 1.3µg Kit Kat
Vitamin A 81IU 30IU Kit Kat
Vitamin A RAE 24µg 2µg Kit Kat
Vitamin E 0.34mg 0.1mg Kit Kat
Vitamin C 0mg 3.5mg Tamarind
Vitamin B1 0.117mg 0.428mg Tamarind
Vitamin B2 0.21mg 0.152mg Kit Kat
Vitamin B3 0.5mg 1.938mg Tamarind
Vitamin B5 0.64mg 0.143mg Kit Kat
Vitamin B6 0.02mg 0.066mg Tamarind
Folate 14µg 14µg
Vitamin B12 0.56µg 0µg Kit Kat
Vitamin K 5.2µg 2.8µg Kit Kat
Tryptophan 0.09mg 0.018mg Kit Kat
Threonine 0.19mg Kit Kat
Isoleucine 0.28mg Kit Kat
Leucine 0.52mg Kit Kat
Lysine 0.28mg 0.139mg Kit Kat
Methionine 0.16mg 0.014mg Kit Kat
Phenylalanine 0.27mg Kit Kat
Valine 0.36mg Kit Kat
Histidine 0.11mg Kit Kat
Cholesterol 11mg 0mg Tamarind
Trans Fat 0.099g 0g Tamarind
Saturated Fat 17.953g 0.272g Tamarind
Monounsaturated Fat 5.844g 0.181g Kit Kat
Polyunsaturated fat 0.895g 0.059g 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 Tamarind
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
20%
Tamarind
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
30%
Kit Kat
34%
Tamarind

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tamarind
Tamarind is lower in Sugar (difference - 9.88g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tamarind
Tamarind contains less Sodium (difference - 26mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tamarind
Tamarind is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 11mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Tamarind
Tamarind is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 17.681g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tamarind
Tamarind is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($3)
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
  2. Tamarind - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167763/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.