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Mustard vs. Kit Kat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between mustard and kit Kat

  • Mustard is higher in selenium, manganese, fiber, and iron, yet kit Kat is higher in vitamin B12, copper, vitamin B2, and vitamin B5.
  • Kit Kat covers your daily saturated fat needs 89% more than mustard.
  • Mustard contains 20 times more sodium than kit Kat. While mustard contains 1104mg of sodium, kit Kat contains only 54mg.
  • The glycemic index of mustard is lower.

Food varieties used in this article are Mustard, prepared, yellow 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 34% 19% 13% 60% 25% 17% 46% 144% 55% 183%
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 +29.7%
Contains more IronIron +61%
Contains more ZincZinc +611.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +322%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +570%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +98.4%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +52%
Contains more CopperCopper +197.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +25%
Contains less SodiumSodium -95.1%

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% 1.7% 7.2% 0% 44% 16% 11% 15% 16% 0% 3.5% 5.3% 12%
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 B1Vitamin B1 +51.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +13%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +250%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +380%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +200%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +152%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +271.4%
Contains more FolateFolate +100%
Contains more CholineCholine +38.4%
~equal in Vitamin E ~0.34mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
4% 3% 6% 84% 3%
Protein: 3.74 g
Fats: 3.34 g
Carbs: 5.83 g
Water: 83.72 g
Other: 3.37 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 +5036.2%
Contains more OtherOther +163.3%
Contains more ProteinProtein +74.1%
Contains more FatsFats +678.1%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +1007.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
7% 69% 24%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.214 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.182 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.774 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 -98.8%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +167.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +15.6%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
41% 14% 30% 15%
Starch: 0.64 g
Sucrose: 0.21 g
Glucose: 0.47 g
Fructose: 0.23 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 GlucoseGlucose +193.8%
Contains more FructoseFructose +15%
Contains more StarchStarch +1556.3%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +18966.7%
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.
Mustard Kit Kat
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Mustard Kit Kat DV% diff.
Saturated fat 0.214g 17.953g 81%
Selenium 33.5µg 5µg 52%
Sodium 1104mg 54mg 46%
Fats 3.34g 25.99g 35%
Calories 60kcal 518kcal 23%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.56µg 23%
Carbs 5.83g 64.59g 20%
Copper 0.074mg 0.22mg 16%
Manganese 0.422mg 0.1mg 14%
Fiber 4g 1g 12%
Vitamin B2 0.07mg 0.21mg 11%
Monounsaturated fat 2.182g 5.844g 9%
Vitamin B5 0.254mg 0.64mg 8%
Iron 1.61mg 1mg 8%
Protein 3.74g 6.51g 6%
Calcium 63mg 125mg 6%
Zinc 0.64mg 0.09mg 5%
Vitamin B1 0.177mg 0.117mg 5%
Caffeine 0mg 14mg 4%
Phosphorus 108mg 135mg 4%
Starch 0.64g 10.6g 4%
Vitamin B6 0.07mg 0.02mg 4%
Cholesterol 0mg 11mg 4%
Magnesium 48mg 37mg 3%
Vitamin K 1.4µg 5.2µg 3%
Vitamin A 5µg 24µg 2%
Potassium 152mg 231mg 2%
Folate 7µg 14µg 2%
Choline 22.4mg 31mg 2%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.774g 0.895g 1%
Vitamin C 0.3mg 0mg 0%
Net carbs 1.83g 63.59g N/A
Sugar 0.92g 48.68g N/A
Vitamin E 0.36mg 0.34mg 0%
Vitamin B3 0.565mg 0.5mg 0%
Trans fat 0.009g 0.099g N/A
Tryptophan 0.009mg 0.09mg 0%
Threonine 0.167mg 0.19mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.146mg 0.28mg 0%
Leucine 0.292mg 0.52mg 0%
Lysine 0.264mg 0.28mg 0%
Methionine 0.076mg 0.16mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.161mg 0.27mg 0%
Valine 0.189mg 0.36mg 0%
Histidine 0.119mg 0.11mg 0%
Fructose 0.23g 0.2g 0%
Omega-3 - ALA 0.373g 0.075g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.018g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.01g 0g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.358g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Mustard 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
10%
Mustard
20%
Kit Kat
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
60%
Mustard
30%
Kit Kat

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Mustard
Mustard is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 11mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mustard
Mustard is lower in Sugar (difference - 47.76g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Mustard
Mustard is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 17.739g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mustard
Mustard is lower in glycemic index (difference - 18)
Which food is cheaper?
Mustard
Mustard is cheaper (difference - $0.9)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Kit Kat
Kit Kat contains less Sodium (difference - 1050mg)
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.
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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. Mustard - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172234/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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