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Mixed nuts vs. Kit Kat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between mixed nuts and kit Kat?

  • Mixed nuts have more manganese, copper, selenium, vitamin E, phosphorus, magnesium, vitamin B3, zinc, and vitamin B6 than kit Kat.
  • Mixed nuts' daily need coverage for manganese is 84% higher.
  • Kit Kat has 37 times less zinc than mixed nuts. Mixed nuts have 3.36mg of zinc, while kit Kat has 0.09mg.
  • Mixed nuts are lower in saturated fat.
  • Kit Kat has a higher glycemic index (50) than mixed nuts (24).

We used Nuts, mixed nuts, oil roasted, with peanuts, without salt added and Candies, KIT KAT Wafer Bar types in this comparison.

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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 164% 35% 56% 98% 302% 92% 195% 0.65% 266% 185%
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 more MagnesiumMagnesium +518.9%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +173.6%
Contains more IronIron +161%
Contains more CopperCopper +312.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +3633.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +237.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -90.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1940%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +578%
~equal in Calcium ~125mg

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 1.7% 0% 156% 0% 47% 45% 145% 68% 81% 0% 14% 62% 28%
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 EVitamin E +2200%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +61.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1441.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +78.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +1660%
Contains more FolateFolate +492.9%
Contains more CholineCholine +67.7%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.21mg
~equal in Vitamin K ~5.2µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
20% 54% 21% 2% 3%
Protein: 20.04 g
Fats: 53.95 g
Carbs: 21.05 g
Water: 2.08 g
Other: 2.88 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 ProteinProtein +207.8%
Contains more FatsFats +107.6%
Contains more WaterWater +27.6%
Contains more OtherOther +125%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +206.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
17% 55% 28%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 8.711 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 28.488 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 14.612 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 -51.5%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +387.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1532.6%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
50% 50%
Starch: 4.2 g
Sucrose: 4.15 g
Glucose: 0 g
Fructose: 0 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 StarchStarch +152.4%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +864.8%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +∞%
Contains more FructoseFructose +∞%
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.
Mixed nuts Kit Kat
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Mixed nuts Kit Kat DV% diff.
Polyunsaturated fat 14.612g 0.895g 91%
Manganese 2.04mg 0.1mg 84%
Copper 0.907mg 0.22mg 76%
Monounsaturated fat 28.488g 5.844g 57%
Selenium 33.9µg 5µg 53%
Vitamin E 7.82mg 0.34mg 50%
Magnesium 229mg 37mg 46%
Phosphorus 456mg 135mg 46%
Vitamin B3 7.709mg 0.5mg 45%
Fats 53.95g 25.99g 43%
Saturated fat 8.711g 17.953g 42%
Zinc 3.36mg 0.09mg 30%
Protein 20.04g 6.51g 27%
Vitamin B6 0.352mg 0.02mg 26%
Fiber 7g 1g 24%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.56µg 23%
Iron 2.61mg 1mg 20%
Folate 83µg 14µg 17%
Carbs 21.05g 64.59g 15%
Potassium 632mg 231mg 12%
Vitamin B5 1.14mg 0.64mg 10%
Vitamin B1 0.189mg 0.117mg 6%
Choline 52mg 31mg 4%
Caffeine 14mg 4%
Calories 607kcal 518kcal 4%
Cholesterol 0mg 11mg 4%
Starch 4.2g 10.6g 3%
Vitamin A 0µg 24µg 3%
Sodium 5mg 54mg 2%
Vitamin B2 0.196mg 0.21mg 1%
Vitamin C 0.5mg 0mg 1%
Calcium 117mg 125mg 1%
Net carbs 14.05g 63.59g N/A
Sugar 4.15g 48.68g N/A
Vitamin K 5.7µg 5.2µg 0%
Trans fat 0.055g 0.099g N/A
Tryptophan 0.22mg 0.09mg 0%
Threonine 0.703mg 0.19mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.826mg 0.28mg 0%
Leucine 1.656mg 0.52mg 0%
Lysine 0.782mg 0.28mg 0%
Methionine 0.283mg 0.16mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.182mg 0.27mg 0%
Valine 1.001mg 0.36mg 0%
Histidine 0.572mg 0.11mg 0%
Fructose 0g 0.2g 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.005g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.082g 0.075g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.013g 0g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 14.455g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Mixed nuts 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
50%
Mixed nuts
20%
Kit Kat
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
139%
Mixed nuts
30%
Kit Kat

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Mixed nuts
Mixed nuts is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 11mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mixed nuts
Mixed nuts is lower in Sugar (difference - 44.53g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Mixed nuts
Mixed nuts contains less Sodium (difference - 49mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Mixed nuts
Mixed nuts is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 9.242g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mixed nuts
Mixed nuts is lower in glycemic index (difference - 26)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Mixed nuts
Mixed nuts is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Mixed nuts
Mixed nuts is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($3)

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. Mixed nuts - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170587/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.