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Kit Kat vs. Taro — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Kit Kat and Taro?

  • Kit Kat is higher in Vitamin B12, Vitamin B2, Calcium, and Selenium, however, Taro is richer in Vitamin B6, Vitamin E, Fiber, Manganese, and Potassium.
  • Kit Kat's daily need coverage for Saturated Fat is 90% more.
  • Taro has less Saturated Fat.

We used Candies, KIT KAT Wafer Bar and Taro, raw types in this article.

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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%
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 24% 13% 52% 21% 57% 6.3% 36% 1.4% 50% 3.8%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +12.1%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +190.7%
Contains more IronIron +81.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +27.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +60.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +614.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +155.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +155.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -79.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +283%

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%
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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 15% 4.6% 48% 0% 24% 5.8% 11% 18% 65% 0% 2.5% 17% 9.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +23.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +740%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +111.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +420%
Contains more CholineCholine +79.2%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +600%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +20%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +1315%
Contains more FolateFolate +57.1%
~equal in Vitamin A ~76IU
~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
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26% 71%
Protein: 1.5 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 26.46 g
Water: 70.64 g
Other: 1.2 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +334%
Contains more FatsFats +12895%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +144.1%
Contains more WaterWater +4233.7%
~equal in Other ~1.2g

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
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29% 11% 59%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.041 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.016 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.083 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +36425%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +978.3%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -99.8%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Kit Kat Taro Opinion
Calories 518kcal 112kcal Kit Kat
Protein 6.51g 1.5g Kit Kat
Fats 25.99g 0.2g Kit Kat
Vitamin C 0mg 4.5mg Taro
Net carbs 63.59g 22.36g Kit Kat
Carbs 64.59g 26.46g Kit Kat
Cholesterol 11mg 0mg Taro
Magnesium 37mg 33mg Kit Kat
Calcium 125mg 43mg Kit Kat
Potassium 231mg 591mg Taro
Iron 1mg 0.55mg Kit Kat
Sugar 48.68g 0.4g Taro
Fiber 1g 4.1g Taro
Copper 0.22mg 0.172mg Kit Kat
Zinc 0.09mg 0.23mg Taro
Starch 10.6g Kit Kat
Phosphorus 135mg 84mg Kit Kat
Sodium 54mg 11mg Taro
Vitamin A 81IU 76IU Kit Kat
Vitamin A 24µg 4µg Kit Kat
Vitamin E 0.34mg 2.38mg Taro
Manganese 0.1mg 0.383mg Taro
Selenium 5µg 0.7µg Kit Kat
Vitamin B1 0.117mg 0.095mg Kit Kat
Vitamin B2 0.21mg 0.025mg Kit Kat
Vitamin B3 0.5mg 0.6mg Taro
Vitamin B5 0.64mg 0.303mg Kit Kat
Vitamin B6 0.02mg 0.283mg Taro
Vitamin B12 0.56µg 0µg Kit Kat
Vitamin K 5.2µg 1µg Kit Kat
Folate 14µg 22µg Taro
Trans Fat 0.099g 0g Taro
Choline 31mg 17.3mg Kit Kat
Saturated Fat 17.953g 0.041g Taro
Monounsaturated Fat 5.844g 0.016g Kit Kat
Polyunsaturated fat 0.895g 0.083g Kit Kat
Tryptophan 0.09mg 0.023mg Kit Kat
Threonine 0.19mg 0.069mg Kit Kat
Isoleucine 0.28mg 0.054mg Kit Kat
Leucine 0.52mg 0.111mg Kit Kat
Lysine 0.28mg 0.067mg Kit Kat
Methionine 0.16mg 0.02mg Kit Kat
Phenylalanine 0.27mg 0.082mg Kit Kat
Valine 0.36mg 0.082mg Kit Kat
Histidine 0.11mg 0.034mg 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 Taro
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
17%
Taro
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
30%
Kit Kat
26%
Taro

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Taro
Taro is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 11mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Taro
Taro is lower in Sugar (difference - 48.28g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Taro
Taro contains less Sodium (difference - 43mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Taro
Taro is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 17.912g)
Which food is cheaper?
Taro
Taro is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Kit Kat
Kit Kat is lower in glycemic index (difference - 4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Kit Kat
Kit Kat is relatively richer in minerals
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. Taro - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169308/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.