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Maple sugar vs. Kit Kat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Maple sugar and Kit Kat different?

  • Maple sugar is higher in Manganese, and Zinc, however, Kit Kat is richer in Vitamin B12, Phosphorus, Vitamin B2, Copper, Vitamin B5, Vitamin B1, and Selenium.
  • Daily need coverage for Manganese from Maple sugar is 188% higher.
  • Maple sugar contains 67 times more Zinc than Kit Kat. While Maple sugar contains 6.06mg of Zinc, Kit Kat contains only 0.09mg.
  • Maple sugar has less Saturated Fat.

Sugars, maple and Candies, KIT KAT Wafer Bar are the varieties used 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.
Maple sugar
Maple sugar
5
:
5
Kit Kat
Kit Kat
Contains more Iron +61%
Contains more Potassium +18.6%
Contains less Sodium -79.6%
Contains more Zinc +6633.3%
Contains more Manganese +4322%
Contains more Calcium +38.9%
Contains more Magnesium +94.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +4400%
Contains more Copper +122.2%
Contains more Selenium +525%
Maple sugar
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 27% 61% 14% 2% 25% 2% 166% 33% 577% 5%
Kit Kat
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 38% 38% 27% 58% 21% 8% 3% 74% 14% 28%
Contains more Iron +61%
Contains more Potassium +18.6%
Contains less Sodium -79.6%
Contains more Zinc +6633.3%
Contains more Manganese +4322%
Contains more Calcium +38.9%
Contains more Magnesium +94.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +4400%
Contains more Copper +122.2%
Contains more Selenium +525%

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.
Maple sugar
Maple sugar
0
:
10
Kit Kat
Kit Kat
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1200%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1515.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1150%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +1233.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +566.7%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Maple sugar
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 0% 3% 3% 1% 3% 1% 0% 0% 0%
Kit Kat
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 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1200%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1515.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1150%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +1233.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +566.7%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Maple sugar
Maple sugar
2
:
3
Kit Kat
Kit Kat
Contains more Carbs +40.7%
Contains more Water +390.8%
Contains more Protein +6410%
Contains more Fats +12895%
Contains more Other +60%
Maple sugar
91% 8%
Protein: 0.1 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 90.9 g
Water: 8 g
Other: 0.8 g
Kit Kat
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 Carbs +40.7%
Contains more Water +390.8%
Contains more Protein +6410%
Contains more Fats +12895%
Contains more Other +60%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Maple sugar
Maple sugar
1
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2
Kit Kat
Kit Kat
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +9031.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +795%
Maple sugar
18% 32% 50%
Saturated Fat: 0.036 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.064 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.1 g
Kit Kat
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 +9031.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +795%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Maple sugar Kit Kat
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Maple sugar Kit Kat Opinion
Net carbs 90.9g 63.59g Maple sugar
Protein 0.1g 6.51g Kit Kat
Fats 0.2g 25.99g Kit Kat
Carbs 90.9g 64.59g Maple sugar
Calories 354kcal 518kcal Kit Kat
Starch 10.6g Kit Kat
Fructose 0.2g Kit Kat
Sugar 84.87g 48.68g Kit Kat
Fiber 0g 1g Kit Kat
Calcium 90mg 125mg Kit Kat
Iron 1.61mg 1mg Maple sugar
Magnesium 19mg 37mg Kit Kat
Phosphorus 3mg 135mg Kit Kat
Potassium 274mg 231mg Maple sugar
Sodium 11mg 54mg Maple sugar
Zinc 6.06mg 0.09mg Maple sugar
Copper 0.099mg 0.22mg Kit Kat
Manganese 4.422mg 0.1mg Maple sugar
Selenium 0.8µg 5µg Kit Kat
Vitamin A 0IU 81IU Kit Kat
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 24µg Kit Kat
Vitamin E 0mg 0.34mg Kit Kat
Vitamin B1 0.009mg 0.117mg Kit Kat
Vitamin B2 0.013mg 0.21mg Kit Kat
Vitamin B3 0.04mg 0.5mg Kit Kat
Vitamin B5 0.048mg 0.64mg Kit Kat
Vitamin B6 0.003mg 0.02mg Kit Kat
Folate 0µg 14µg Kit Kat
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.56µg Kit Kat
Vitamin K 0µg 5.2µg Kit Kat
Tryptophan 0.09mg Kit Kat
Threonine 0.19mg Kit Kat
Isoleucine 0.28mg Kit Kat
Leucine 0.52mg Kit Kat
Lysine 0.28mg Kit Kat
Methionine 0.16mg Kit Kat
Phenylalanine 0.27mg Kit Kat
Valine 0.36mg Kit Kat
Histidine 0.11mg Kit Kat
Cholesterol 0mg 11mg Maple sugar
Trans Fat 0.099g Maple sugar
Saturated Fat 0.036g 17.953g Maple sugar
Monounsaturated Fat 0.064g 5.844g Kit Kat
Polyunsaturated fat 0.1g 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
Maple sugar 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
1%
Maple sugar
20%
Kit Kat
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
91%
Maple sugar
30%
Kit Kat

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Maple sugar
Maple sugar contains less Sodium (difference - 43mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Maple sugar
Maple sugar is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 11mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Maple sugar
Maple sugar is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 17.917g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Kit Kat
Kit Kat is lower in Sugar (difference - 36.19g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Kit Kat
Kit Kat is lower in glycemic index (difference - 13)
Which food is cheaper?
Kit Kat
Kit Kat is cheaper (difference - $1)
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. Maple sugar - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169658/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.