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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.
  • Tamarind has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of tamarind is 23, while the glycemic index of kit Kat is 50.

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.
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 66% 22% 55% 105% 29% 2.7% 48% 3.7% 0% 7.1%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +68.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +155.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +19.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +284.6%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +148.6%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +171.9%
Contains more IronIron +180%
Contains more ZincZinc +11.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -48.1%

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.
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 12% 0.67% 2% 0% 107% 35% 36% 8.6% 15% 0% 7% 11% 4.7%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +1100%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +240%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +38.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +347.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +85.7%
Contains more CholineCholine +260.5%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +265.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +287.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +230%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Folate ~14µg

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% 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 ProteinProtein +132.5%
Contains more FatsFats +4231.7%
Contains more WaterWater +1826.4%
Contains more OtherOther +110.9%
~equal in Carbs ~62.5g

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
53% 35% 12%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.272 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.181 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.059 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +3128.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1416.9%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated 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 Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium 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 DV% diff.
Saturated fat 17.953g 0.272g 80%
Fats 25.99g 0.6g 39%
Vitamin B1 0.117mg 0.428mg 26%
Vitamin B12 0.56µg 0µg 23%
Iron 1mg 2.8mg 23%
Fiber 1g 5.1g 16%
Copper 0.22mg 0.086mg 15%
Monounsaturated fat 5.844g 0.181g 14%
Calories 518kcal 239kcal 14%
Magnesium 37mg 92mg 13%
Potassium 231mg 628mg 12%
Vitamin B5 0.64mg 0.143mg 10%
Vitamin B3 0.5mg 1.938mg 9%
Selenium 5µg 1.3µg 7%
Protein 6.51g 2.8g 7%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.895g 0.059g 6%
Calcium 125mg 74mg 5%
Choline 31mg 8.6mg 4%
Caffeine 14mg 0mg 4%
Vitamin B6 0.02mg 0.066mg 4%
Vitamin B2 0.21mg 0.152mg 4%
Manganese 0.1mg 4%
Cholesterol 11mg 0mg 4%
Starch 10.6g 4%
Vitamin C 0mg 3.5mg 4%
Phosphorus 135mg 113mg 3%
Vitamin A 24µg 2µg 2%
Vitamin K 5.2µg 2.8µg 2%
Vitamin E 0.34mg 0.1mg 2%
Sodium 54mg 28mg 1%
Carbs 64.59g 62.5g 1%
Net carbs 63.59g 57.4g N/A
Sugar 48.68g 38.8g N/A
Zinc 0.09mg 0.1mg 0%
Trans fat 0.099g 0g N/A
Folate 14µg 14µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.09mg 0.018mg 0%
Threonine 0.19mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.28mg 0%
Leucine 0.52mg 0%
Lysine 0.28mg 0.139mg 0%
Methionine 0.16mg 0.014mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.27mg 0%
Valine 0.36mg 0%
Histidine 0.11mg 0%
Fructose 0.2g 0%
Omega-3 - ALA 0.075g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Kit Kat Tamarind
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
18%
Tamarind
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
30%
Kit Kat
34%
Tamarind

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tamarind
Tamarind is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 11mg)
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 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.