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

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What are the differences between mandarin oranges and kit Kat?

  • Mandarin oranges are higher in vitamin C and vitamin A; however, kit Kat is richer in vitamin B12, copper, phosphorus, vitamin B2, iron, selenium, and calcium.
  • Kit Kat's daily need coverage for saturated fat is 90% more.
  • Mandarin oranges have 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 8.6% 11% 15% 5.6% 14% 1.9% 8.6% 0.26% 5.1% 0.55%
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%
Contains less SodiumSodium -96.3%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +208.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +237.8%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +39.2%
Contains more IronIron +566.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +423.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +28.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +575%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +156.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +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.
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 89% 11% 4% 0% 15% 8.3% 7.1% 13% 18% 0% 0% 12% 5.6%
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%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +41.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +290%
Contains more FolateFolate +14.3%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +70%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +101.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +483.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +33%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +196.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +203.9%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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 WaterWater +5125.2%
Contains more ProteinProtein +703.7%
Contains more FatsFats +8283.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +384.2%
Contains more OtherOther +245.9%

Fat Type Comparison

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

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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 GlucoseGlucose +1231.3%
Contains more FructoseFructose +1100%
Contains more StarchStarch +∞%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +561.8%
Contains more LactoseLactose +∞%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +∞%
~equal in Galactose ~0g

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 Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Mandarin orange Kit Kat DV% diff.
Saturated fat 0.039g 17.953g 81%
Fats 0.31g 25.99g 40%
Vitamin C 26.7mg 0mg 30%
Calories 53kcal 518kcal 23%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.56µg 23%
Copper 0.042mg 0.22mg 20%
Carbs 13.34g 64.59g 17%
Phosphorus 20mg 135mg 16%
Monounsaturated fat 0.06g 5.844g 14%
Vitamin B2 0.036mg 0.21mg 13%
Protein 0.81g 6.51g 11%
Iron 0.15mg 1mg 11%
Calcium 37mg 125mg 9%
Selenium 0.1µg 5µg 9%
Vitamin B5 0.216mg 0.64mg 8%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.065g 0.895g 6%
Magnesium 12mg 37mg 6%
Vitamin B1 0.058mg 0.117mg 5%
Caffeine 0mg 14mg 4%
Cholesterol 0mg 11mg 4%
Choline 10.2mg 31mg 4%
Vitamin B6 0.078mg 0.02mg 4%
Vitamin K 0µg 5.2µg 4%
Starch 0g 10.6g 4%
Manganese 0.039mg 0.1mg 3%
Fructose 2.4g 0.2g 3%
Fiber 1.8g 1g 3%
Sodium 2mg 54mg 2%
Potassium 166mg 231mg 2%
Vitamin E 0.2mg 0.34mg 1%
Vitamin A 34µg 24µg 1%
Folate 16µg 14µg 1%
Vitamin B3 0.376mg 0.5mg 1%
Net carbs 11.54g 63.59g N/A
Sugar 10.58g 48.68g N/A
Zinc 0.07mg 0.09mg 0%
Trans fat 0g 0.099g N/A
Tryptophan 0.002mg 0.09mg 0%
Threonine 0.016mg 0.19mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.017mg 0.28mg 0%
Leucine 0.028mg 0.52mg 0%
Lysine 0.032mg 0.28mg 0%
Methionine 0.002mg 0.16mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.018mg 0.27mg 0%
Valine 0.021mg 0.36mg 0%
Histidine 0.011mg 0.11mg 0%
Omega-3 - ALA 0.075g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Mandarin orange Kit Kat
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
14%
Mandarin orange
20%
Kit Kat
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
7%
Mandarin orange
30%
Kit Kat

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Mandarin orange
Mandarin orange is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 11mg)
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 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?
Kit Kat
Kit Kat is relatively richer in vitamins

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.