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Muffin vs. Kit Kat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between muffin and kit Kat

  • Muffin has more vitamin K, manganese, choline, vitamin E, and folate; however, kit Kat is higher in copper, vitamin B12, and calcium.
  • Kit Kat covers your daily need for saturated fat, 76% more than muffin.
  • Muffin has 8 times more vitamin K than kit Kat. While muffin has 39.2µg of vitamin K, kit Kat has only 5.2µg.
  • Kit Kat has less sodium.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Muffins, blueberry, commercially prepared (Includes mini-muffins) 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.
Muffin
4
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 7.1% 13% 11% 49% 20% 10% 63% 44% 59% 45%
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 IronIron +30%
Contains more ZincZinc +311.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +349%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +64%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +270%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +184.1%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +90.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +266.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -83.9%
~equal in Phosphorus ~135mg

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.
Muffin
9
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 3% 7% 33% 1.5% 42% 38% 27% 28% 9.2% 20% 98% 36% 50%
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 +379.4%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +43.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +183.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +100%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +653.8%
Contains more FolateFolate +242.9%
Contains more CholineCholine +198.4%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +14.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +28.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +36.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +250%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Muffin
2
4% 16% 53% 25%
Protein: 4.49 g
Fats: 16.07 g
Carbs: 53 g
Water: 24.96 g
Other: 1.48 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 +1431.3%
Contains more OtherOther +15.6%
Contains more ProteinProtein +45%
Contains more FatsFats +61.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +21.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Muffin
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18% 31% 51%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.844 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 4.822 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 8.103 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 -84.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +805.4%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +21.2%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Muffin
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34% 59% 3% 3%
Starch: 16.31 g
Sucrose: 28.01 g
Glucose: 1.23 g
Fructose: 1.21 g
Lactose: 0.54 g
Maltose: 0.47 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 +53.9%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +668.8%
Contains more FructoseFructose +505%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +571.4%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +42.9%
Contains more LactoseLactose +1420.4%
~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.
Muffin Kit Kat
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Muffin Kit Kat DV% diff.
Saturated fat 2.844g 17.953g 69%
Polyunsaturated fat 8.103g 0.895g 48%
Vitamin K 39.2µg 5.2µg 28%
Copper 0.06mg 0.22mg 18%
Vitamin B12 0.16µg 0.56µg 17%
Fats 16.07g 25.99g 15%
Manganese 0.449mg 0.1mg 15%
Sodium 336mg 54mg 12%
Choline 92.5mg 31mg 11%
Folate 48µg 14µg 9%
Vitamin E 1.63mg 0.34mg 9%
Calcium 44mg 125mg 8%
Calories 375kcal 518kcal 7%
Magnesium 10mg 37mg 6%
Cholesterol 30mg 11mg 6%
Vitamin B3 1.418mg 0.5mg 6%
Selenium 8.2µg 5µg 6%
Vitamin B1 0.168mg 0.117mg 4%
Iron 1.3mg 1mg 4%
Protein 4.49g 6.51g 4%
Carbs 53g 64.59g 4%
Vitamin B2 0.163mg 0.21mg 4%
Caffeine 0mg 14mg 4%
Monounsaturated fat 4.822g 5.844g 3%
Vitamin B5 0.47mg 0.64mg 3%
Potassium 121mg 231mg 3%
Zinc 0.37mg 0.09mg 3%
Phosphorus 146mg 135mg 2%
Vitamin B6 0.04mg 0.02mg 2%
Starch 16.31g 10.6g 2%
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0µg 1%
Vitamin D 4IU 0IU 1%
Vitamin C 0.9mg 0mg 1%
Fructose 1.21g 0.2g 1%
Net carbs 51.9g 63.59g N/A
Sugar 31.47g 48.68g N/A
Fiber 1.1g 1g 0%
Vitamin A 21µg 24µg 0%
Trans fat 0.2g 0.099g N/A
Tryptophan 0.066mg 0.09mg 0%
Threonine 0.181mg 0.19mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.224mg 0.28mg 0%
Leucine 0.421mg 0.52mg 0%
Lysine 0.199mg 0.28mg 0%
Methionine 0.115mg 0.16mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.277mg 0.27mg 0%
Valine 0.257mg 0.36mg 0%
Histidine 0.128mg 0.11mg 0%
Omega-3 - DHA 0.008g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 1.022g 0.075g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.001g 0g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.048g 0g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.002g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g 0g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 6.911g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Muffin 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
30%
Muffin
20%
Kit Kat
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
32%
Muffin
30%
Kit Kat

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Muffin
Muffin is lower in Sugar (difference - 17.21g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Muffin
Muffin is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 15.109g)
Which food is cheaper?
Muffin
Muffin is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Muffin
Muffin is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Kit Kat
Kit Kat is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 19mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Kit Kat
Kit Kat contains less Sodium (difference - 282mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Kit Kat
Kit Kat is lower in glycemic index (difference - 9)
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. Muffin - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172765/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.