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

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What are the differences between kit Kat and tuna salad?

  • Kit Kat is higher in calcium, vitamin B2, copper, vitamin B5, and vitamin B1; however, tuna salad is richer in selenium, vitamin B3, and vitamin B12.
  • Kit Kat's daily need coverage for saturated fat is 82% more.
  • Tuna salad contains 7 times less calcium than kit Kat. Kit Kat contains 125mg of calcium, while tuna salad contains 17mg.
  • Tuna salad has less saturated fat.

We used Candies, KIT KAT Wafer Bar and Fish, tuna salad 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%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 14% 5.1% 16% 38% 48% 15% 76% 52% 5.2% 225%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +94.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +635.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +29.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +51.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -86.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +150%
Contains more ZincZinc +522.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +31.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +724%
~equal in Iron ~1mg

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 7.3% 8% 0% 0% 7.8% 16% 126% 16% 19% 150% 0% 6% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +277.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +200%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +146.2%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +75%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1240%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +305%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +114.3%
~equal in Vitamin A ~24µg
~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
16% 9% 9% 63% 2%
Protein: 16.04 g
Fats: 9.26 g
Carbs: 9.41 g
Water: 63.16 g
Other: 2.13 g
Contains more FatsFats +180.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +586.4%
Contains more ProteinProtein +146.4%
Contains more WaterWater +3774.8%
Contains more OtherOther +66.4%

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
18% 34% 48%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.544 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.887 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 4.122 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +102.4%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -91.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +360.6%

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 Tuna 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 vitamins ok
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Kit Kat Tuna salad DV% diff.
Saturated fat 17.953g 1.544g 75%
Selenium 5µg 41.2µg 66%
Vitamin B3 0.5mg 6.7mg 39%
Vitamin B12 0.56µg 1.2µg 27%
Fats 25.99g 9.26g 26%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.895g 4.122g 22%
Protein 6.51g 16.04g 19%
Carbs 64.59g 9.41g 18%
Calories 518kcal 187kcal 17%
Sodium 54mg 402mg 15%
Calcium 125mg 17mg 11%
Vitamin B2 0.21mg 0.07mg 11%
Vitamin B5 0.64mg 0.26mg 8%
Copper 0.22mg 0.145mg 8%
Monounsaturated fat 5.844g 2.887g 7%
Vitamin B1 0.117mg 0.031mg 7%
Phosphorus 135mg 178mg 6%
Choline 31mg 6%
Vitamin B6 0.02mg 0.081mg 5%
Zinc 0.09mg 0.56mg 4%
Starch 10.6g 4%
Vitamin K 5.2µg 4%
Fiber 1g 0g 4%
Caffeine 14mg 4%
Magnesium 37mg 19mg 4%
Manganese 0.1mg 0.04mg 3%
Potassium 231mg 178mg 2%
Vitamin C 0mg 2.2mg 2%
Folate 14µg 8µg 2%
Vitamin E 0.34mg 2%
Cholesterol 11mg 13mg 1%
Net carbs 63.59g 9.41g N/A
Iron 1mg 1mg 0%
Sugar 48.68g N/A
Vitamin A 24µg 24µg 0%
Trans fat 0.099g N/A
Tryptophan 0.09mg 0.18mg 0%
Threonine 0.19mg 0.701mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.28mg 0.739mg 0%
Leucine 0.52mg 1.293mg 0%
Lysine 0.28mg 1.457mg 0%
Methionine 0.16mg 0.47mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.27mg 0.626mg 0%
Valine 0.36mg 0.824mg 0%
Histidine 0.11mg 0.467mg 0%
Fructose 0.2g 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.014g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.055g N/A
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 Tuna 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
20%
Kit Kat
27%
Tuna salad
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
30%
Kit Kat
49%
Tuna salad

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tuna salad
Tuna salad is lower in Sugar (difference - 48.68g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Tuna salad
Tuna salad is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 16.409g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tuna salad
Tuna salad is lower in glycemic index (difference - 50)
Which food is cheaper?
Tuna salad
Tuna salad is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Kit Kat
Kit Kat is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 2mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Kit Kat
Kit Kat contains less Sodium (difference - 348mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Kit Kat
Kit Kat is relatively richer in vitamins
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.

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. Tuna salad - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175160/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.