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Mandarin orange vs. Kit Kat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Mandarin orange and Kit Kat?

  • Mandarin orange is higher in Vitamin C, however, Kit Kat is richer in Vitamin B12, Copper, Phosphorus, Vitamin B2, Iron, Selenium, Calcium, and Vitamin B5.
  • Kit Kat's daily need coverage for Saturated Fat is 90% more.
  • Mandarin orange has less Saturated Fat.

We used Tangerines, (mandarin oranges), raw and Candies, KIT KAT Wafer Bar 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.
Contains less Sodium -96.3%
Contains more Calcium +237.8%
Contains more Iron +566.7%
Contains more Magnesium +208.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +575%
Contains more Potassium +39.2%
Contains more Zinc +28.6%
Contains more Copper +423.8%
Contains more Manganese +156.4%
Contains more Selenium +4900%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 12% 6% 9% 9% 15% 1% 2% 14% 6% 1%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 38% 38% 27% 58% 21% 8% 3% 74% 14% 28%
Contains less Sodium -96.3%
Contains more Calcium +237.8%
Contains more Iron +566.7%
Contains more Magnesium +208.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +575%
Contains more Potassium +39.2%
Contains more Zinc +28.6%
Contains more Copper +423.8%
Contains more Manganese +156.4%
Contains more Selenium +4900%

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 A +740.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +290%
Contains more Folate +14.3%
Contains more Vitamin E +70%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +101.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +483.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +33%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +196.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 41% 4% 0% 89% 15% 9% 8% 13% 18% 12% 0% 0%
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%
Contains more Vitamin A +740.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +290%
Contains more Folate +14.3%
Contains more Vitamin E +70%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +101.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +483.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +33%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +196.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +5125.2%
Contains more Protein +703.7%
Contains more Fats +8283.9%
Contains more Carbs +384.2%
Contains more Other +245.9%
13% 85%
Protein: 0.81 g
Fats: 0.31 g
Carbs: 13.34 g
Water: 85.17 g
Other: 0.37 g
7% 26% 65%
Protein: 6.51 g
Fats: 25.99 g
Carbs: 64.59 g
Water: 1.63 g
Other: 1.28 g
Contains more Water +5125.2%
Contains more Protein +703.7%
Contains more Fats +8283.9%
Contains more Carbs +384.2%
Contains more Other +245.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +9640%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1276.9%
24% 37% 40%
Saturated Fat: 0.039 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.06 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.065 g
73% 24% 4%
Saturated Fat: 17.953 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.844 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.895 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +9640%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1276.9%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Glucose +1231.3%
Contains more Fructose +1100%
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +561.8%
Contains more Lactose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
57% 20% 23%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 6.05 g
Glucose: 2.13 g
Fructose: 2.4 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
18% 68% 14%
Starch: 10.6 g
Sucrose: 40.04 g
Glucose: 0.16 g
Fructose: 0.2 g
Lactose: 8.21 g
Maltose: 0.07 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Glucose +1231.3%
Contains more Fructose +1100%
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +561.8%
Contains more Lactose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +∞%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Mandarin orange Kit Kat
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 Mandarin orange Kit Kat Opinion
Net carbs 11.54g 63.59g Kit Kat
Protein 0.81g 6.51g Kit Kat
Fats 0.31g 25.99g Kit Kat
Carbs 13.34g 64.59g Kit Kat
Calories 53kcal 518kcal Kit Kat
Starch 0g 10.6g Kit Kat
Fructose 2.4g 0.2g Mandarin orange
Sugar 10.58g 48.68g Mandarin orange
Fiber 1.8g 1g Mandarin orange
Calcium 37mg 125mg Kit Kat
Iron 0.15mg 1mg Kit Kat
Magnesium 12mg 37mg Kit Kat
Phosphorus 20mg 135mg Kit Kat
Potassium 166mg 231mg Kit Kat
Sodium 2mg 54mg Mandarin orange
Zinc 0.07mg 0.09mg Kit Kat
Copper 0.042mg 0.22mg Kit Kat
Manganese 0.039mg 0.1mg Kit Kat
Selenium 0.1µg 5µg Kit Kat
Vitamin A 681IU 81IU Mandarin orange
Vitamin A RAE 34µg 24µg Mandarin orange
Vitamin E 0.2mg 0.34mg Kit Kat
Vitamin C 26.7mg 0mg Mandarin orange
Vitamin B1 0.058mg 0.117mg Kit Kat
Vitamin B2 0.036mg 0.21mg Kit Kat
Vitamin B3 0.376mg 0.5mg Kit Kat
Vitamin B5 0.216mg 0.64mg Kit Kat
Vitamin B6 0.078mg 0.02mg Mandarin orange
Folate 16µg 14µg Mandarin orange
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.56µg Kit Kat
Vitamin K 0µg 5.2µg Kit Kat
Tryptophan 0.002mg 0.09mg Kit Kat
Threonine 0.016mg 0.19mg Kit Kat
Isoleucine 0.017mg 0.28mg Kit Kat
Leucine 0.028mg 0.52mg Kit Kat
Lysine 0.032mg 0.28mg Kit Kat
Methionine 0.002mg 0.16mg Kit Kat
Phenylalanine 0.018mg 0.27mg Kit Kat
Valine 0.021mg 0.36mg Kit Kat
Histidine 0.011mg 0.11mg Kit Kat
Cholesterol 0mg 11mg Mandarin orange
Trans Fat 0g 0.099g Mandarin orange
Saturated Fat 0.039g 17.953g Mandarin orange
Monounsaturated Fat 0.06g 5.844g Kit Kat
Polyunsaturated fat 0.065g 0.895g 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
Mandarin orange Kit Kat
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
17%
Mandarin orange
20%
Kit Kat
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
7%
Mandarin orange
30%
Kit Kat

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mandarin orange
Mandarin orange is lower in Sugar (difference - 38.1g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Mandarin orange
Mandarin orange contains less Sodium (difference - 52mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Mandarin orange
Mandarin orange is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 11mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Mandarin orange
Mandarin orange is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 17.914g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mandarin orange
Mandarin orange is lower in glycemic index (difference - 3)
Which food is cheaper?
Mandarin orange
Mandarin orange is cheaper (difference - $2.6)
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. Mandarin orange - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169105/nutrients
  2. Kit Kat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167992/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.