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Kit Kat vs. Watercress — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Kit Kat and Watercress

  • Kit Kat has more Vitamin B12, Copper, Phosphorus, Iron, and Selenium, however, Watercress is richer in Vitamin K, Vitamin C, Vitamin A RAE, and Vitamin B6.
  • Watercress covers your daily Vitamin K needs 204% more than Kit Kat.
  • Watercress contains less Saturated Fat.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Candies, KIT KAT Wafer Bar and Watercress, 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.
Contains more Iron +400%
Contains more Magnesium +76.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +125%
Contains more Copper +185.7%
Contains more Selenium +455.6%
Contains more Potassium +42.9%
Contains less Sodium -24.1%
Contains more Zinc +22.2%
Contains more Manganese +144%
Equal in Calcium - 120
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 38% 38% 27% 58% 21% 8% 3% 74% 14% 28%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 36% 8% 15% 26% 30% 6% 3% 26% 32% 5%
Contains more Iron +400%
Contains more Magnesium +76.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +125%
Contains more Copper +185.7%
Contains more Selenium +455.6%
Contains more Potassium +42.9%
Contains less Sodium -24.1%
Contains more Zinc +22.2%
Contains more Manganese +144%
Equal in Calcium - 120

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.
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Contains more Vitamin B1 +30%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +75%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +150%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +106.5%
Contains more Folate +55.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +3839.5%
Contains more Vitamin E +194.1%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +545%
Contains more Vitamin K +4707.7%
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%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 192% 20% 0% 144% 23% 28% 4% 19% 30% 7% 0% 625%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +30%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +75%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +150%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +106.5%
Contains more Folate +55.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +3839.5%
Contains more Vitamin E +194.1%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +545%
Contains more Vitamin K +4707.7%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +183%
Contains more Fats +25890%
Contains more Carbs +4907%
Contains more Water +5735%
Equal in Other - 1.2
7% 26% 65%
Protein: 6.51 g
Fats: 25.99 g
Carbs: 64.59 g
Water: 1.63 g
Other: 1.28 g
2% 95%
Protein: 2.3 g
Fats: 0.1 g
Carbs: 1.29 g
Water: 95.11 g
Other: 1.2 g
Contains more Protein +183%
Contains more Fats +25890%
Contains more Carbs +4907%
Contains more Water +5735%
Equal in Other - 1.2

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +72950%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2457.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.8%
73% 24% 4%
Saturated Fat: 17.953 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.844 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.895 g
39% 11% 50%
Saturated Fat: 0.027 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.008 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.035 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +72950%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2457.1%
Contains less Saturated 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 Watercress
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 ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Kit Kat Watercress Opinion
Net carbs 63.59g 0.79g Kit Kat
Protein 6.51g 2.3g Kit Kat
Fats 25.99g 0.1g Kit Kat
Carbs 64.59g 1.29g Kit Kat
Calories 518kcal 11kcal Kit Kat
Starch 10.6g Kit Kat
Fructose 0.2g Kit Kat
Sugar 48.68g 0.2g Watercress
Fiber 1g 0.5g Kit Kat
Calcium 125mg 120mg Kit Kat
Iron 1mg 0.2mg Kit Kat
Magnesium 37mg 21mg Kit Kat
Phosphorus 135mg 60mg Kit Kat
Potassium 231mg 330mg Watercress
Sodium 54mg 41mg Watercress
Zinc 0.09mg 0.11mg Watercress
Copper 0.22mg 0.077mg Kit Kat
Manganese 0.1mg 0.244mg Watercress
Selenium 5µg 0.9µg Kit Kat
Vitamin A 81IU 3191IU Watercress
Vitamin A RAE 24µg 160µg Watercress
Vitamin E 0.34mg 1mg Watercress
Vitamin C 0mg 43mg Watercress
Vitamin B1 0.117mg 0.09mg Kit Kat
Vitamin B2 0.21mg 0.12mg Kit Kat
Vitamin B3 0.5mg 0.2mg Kit Kat
Vitamin B5 0.64mg 0.31mg Kit Kat
Vitamin B6 0.02mg 0.129mg Watercress
Folate 14µg 9µg Kit Kat
Vitamin B12 0.56µg 0µg Kit Kat
Vitamin K 5.2µg 250µg Watercress
Tryptophan 0.09mg 0.03mg Kit Kat
Threonine 0.19mg 0.133mg Kit Kat
Isoleucine 0.28mg 0.093mg Kit Kat
Leucine 0.52mg 0.166mg Kit Kat
Lysine 0.28mg 0.134mg Kit Kat
Methionine 0.16mg 0.02mg Kit Kat
Phenylalanine 0.27mg 0.114mg Kit Kat
Valine 0.36mg 0.137mg Kit Kat
Histidine 0.11mg 0.04mg Kit Kat
Cholesterol 11mg 0mg Watercress
Trans Fat 0.099g 0g Watercress
Saturated Fat 17.953g 0.027g Watercress
Monounsaturated Fat 5.844g 0.008g Kit Kat
Polyunsaturated fat 0.895g 0.035g 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 Watercress
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
91%
Watercress
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
30%
Kit Kat
18%
Watercress

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Watercress
Watercress is lower in Sugar (difference - 48.48g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Watercress
Watercress contains less Sodium (difference - 13mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Watercress
Watercress is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 11mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Watercress
Watercress is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 17.926g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Watercress
Watercress is lower in glycemic index (difference - 18)
Which food is cheaper?
Watercress
Watercress is cheaper (difference - $3)
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. Watercress - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170068/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.