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Molasses vs. Kit Kat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Molasses and Kit Kat

  • Molasses have more Manganese, Vitamin B6, Magnesium, Iron, Potassium, Copper, and Selenium, however, Kit Kat is higher in Vitamin B12, and Vitamin B2.
  • Kit Kat covers your daily need of Saturated Fat 90% more than Molasses.
  • Molasses have 34 times more Vitamin B6 than Kit Kat. While Molasses have 0.67mg of Vitamin B6, Kit Kat has only 0.02mg.
  • Molasses have less Saturated Fat.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Molasses 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 Calcium +64%
Contains more Iron +372%
Contains more Magnesium +554.1%
Contains more Potassium +533.8%
Contains less Sodium -31.5%
Contains more Zinc +222.2%
Contains more Copper +121.4%
Contains more Manganese +1430%
Contains more Selenium +256%
Contains more Phosphorus +335.5%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 62% 177% 173% 14% 130% 5% 8% 163% 200% 98%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 38% 38% 27% 58% 21% 8% 3% 74% 14% 28%
Contains more Calcium +64%
Contains more Iron +372%
Contains more Magnesium +554.1%
Contains more Potassium +533.8%
Contains less Sodium -31.5%
Contains more Zinc +222.2%
Contains more Copper +121.4%
Contains more Manganese +1430%
Contains more Selenium +256%
Contains more Phosphorus +335.5%

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 B3 +86%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +25.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +3250%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +185.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +10400%
Contains more Folate +∞%
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 0% 0% 0% 0% 11% 1% 18% 49% 155% 0% 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 B3 +86%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +25.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +3250%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +185.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +10400%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +15.7%
Contains more Water +1241.7%
Contains more Other +157.8%
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Fats +25890%
75% 22% 3%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 0.1 g
Carbs: 74.73 g
Water: 21.87 g
Other: 3.3 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 Carbs +15.7%
Contains more Water +1241.7%
Contains more Other +157.8%
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Fats +25890%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +18162.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1690%
18% 32% 50%
Saturated Fat: 0.018 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.032 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.05 g
73% 24% 4%
Saturated Fat: 17.953 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.844 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.895 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +18162.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1690%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Glucose +7350%
Contains more Fructose +6295%
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +36.2%
Contains more Lactose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
54% 22% 24%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 29.4 g
Glucose: 11.92 g
Fructose: 12.79 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 +7350%
Contains more Fructose +6295%
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +36.2%
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.
Molasses Kit Kat
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in vitamins ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Molasses Kit Kat Opinion
Net carbs 74.73g 63.59g Molasses
Protein 0g 6.51g Kit Kat
Fats 0.1g 25.99g Kit Kat
Carbs 74.73g 64.59g Molasses
Calories 290kcal 518kcal Kit Kat
Starch 10.6g Kit Kat
Fructose 12.79g 0.2g Molasses
Sugar 74.72g 48.68g Kit Kat
Fiber 0g 1g Kit Kat
Calcium 205mg 125mg Molasses
Iron 4.72mg 1mg Molasses
Magnesium 242mg 37mg Molasses
Phosphorus 31mg 135mg Kit Kat
Potassium 1464mg 231mg Molasses
Sodium 37mg 54mg Molasses
Zinc 0.29mg 0.09mg Molasses
Copper 0.487mg 0.22mg Molasses
Manganese 1.53mg 0.1mg Molasses
Selenium 17.8µg 5µg Molasses
Vitamin A 0IU 81IU Kit Kat
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 24µg Kit Kat
Vitamin E 0mg 0.34mg Kit Kat
Vitamin B1 0.041mg 0.117mg Kit Kat
Vitamin B2 0.002mg 0.21mg Kit Kat
Vitamin B3 0.93mg 0.5mg Molasses
Vitamin B5 0.804mg 0.64mg Molasses
Vitamin B6 0.67mg 0.02mg Molasses
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 Molasses
Trans Fat 0.099g Molasses
Saturated Fat 0.018g 17.953g Molasses
Monounsaturated Fat 0.032g 5.844g Kit Kat
Polyunsaturated fat 0.05g 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
Molasses 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
19%
Molasses
20%
Kit Kat
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
103%
Molasses
30%
Kit Kat

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Molasses
Molasses contains less Sodium (difference - 17mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Molasses
Molasses is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 11mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Molasses
Molasses is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 17.935g)
Which food is cheaper?
Molasses
Molasses is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Molasses
Molasses is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Kit Kat
Kit Kat is lower in Sugar (difference - 26.04g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Kit Kat
Kit Kat is lower in glycemic index (difference - 50)
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. Molasses - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168820/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.

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