Mars vs. Kit Kat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Differences between Mars and Kit Kat
- Kit Kat's daily need coverage for Saturated Fat is 32% higher.
- Kit Kat contains 2 times less Fiber than Mars. Mars contains 2g of Fiber, while Kit Kat contains 1g.
- The amount of Sugar in Kit Kat is lower.
The food types used in this comparison are Candies, MARS SNACKFOOD US, M&M's Crispy Chocolate Candies and Candies, KIT KAT Wafer Bar.
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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 CalciumCalcium | +38.9% |
| Contains more IronIron | +16.3% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -60.3% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +106.2% |
~equal in
Vitamin D
~0µg
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +12.1% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +79.7% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +52.1% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +34.5% |
~equal in
Water
~1.63g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -35.1% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in price |
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Rich in minerals |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 475kcal | 518kcal |
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| Protein | 4.28g | 6.51g |
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| Fats | 19.32g | 25.99g |
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| Vitamin C | 0.5mg | 0mg |
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| Net carbs | 70.4g | 63.59g |
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| Carbs | 72.4g | 64.59g |
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| Cholesterol | 12mg | 11mg |
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| Magnesium | 37mg |
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| Calcium | 90mg | 125mg |
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| Potassium | 231mg |
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| Iron | 0.86mg | 1mg |
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| Sugar | 58.94g | 48.68g |
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| Fiber | 2g | 1g |
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| Copper | 0.22mg |
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| Zinc | 0.09mg |
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| Starch | 10.6g |
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| Phosphorus | 135mg |
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| Sodium | 136mg | 54mg |
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| Vitamin A | 167IU | 81IU |
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| Vitamin A | 24µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.34mg |
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| Manganese | 0.1mg |
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| Selenium | 5µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.117mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.21mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 0.5mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.64mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.02mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.56µg |
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| Vitamin K | 5.2µg |
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| Folate | 14µg |
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| Trans Fat | 0.131g | 0.099g |
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| Choline | 31mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 11.651g | 17.953g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 5.844g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.895g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.09mg |
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| Threonine | 0.19mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.28mg |
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| Leucine | 0.52mg |
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| Lysine | 0.28mg |
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| Methionine | 0.16mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.27mg |
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| Valine | 0.36mg |
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| Histidine | 0.11mg |
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| Fructose | 0.2g |
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| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.075g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
is better in case of low diet
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| Low Calories diet |
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| Low Fats diet |
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| Low Carbs diet |
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| Low Glycemic Index diet |
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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%
19%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
8%
30%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Mars is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 6.302g)
Which food is cheaper?
Mars is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Kit Kat is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Kit Kat is lower in Sugar (difference - 10.26g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Kit Kat contains less Sodium (difference - 82mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Kit Kat is lower in glycemic index (difference - 12)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Kit Kat is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Kit Kat is relatively richer in vitamins