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Nori vs. Kit Kat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between nori and kit Kat

  • Nori is higher in vitamin A, vitamin C, manganese, folate, vitamin B2, vitamin B6, and iron, yet kit Kat is higher in vitamin B12 and phosphorus.
  • Nori covers your daily vitamin A needs 102% more than kit Kat.
  • The amount of saturated fat in nori is lower.

Food varieties used in this article are Seaweed, laver, raw 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.
Nori
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 1.4% 21% 31% 68% 88% 29% 25% 6.3% 129% 3.8%
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 PotassiumPotassium +54.1%
Contains more IronIron +80%
Contains more CopperCopper +20%
Contains more ZincZinc +1066.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -11.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +888%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +1750%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +78.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +132.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +614.3%

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.
Nori
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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 130% 87% 20% 0% 25% 103% 28% 31% 37% 0% 10% 110% 5.7%
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 AVitamin A +983.3%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +194.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +112.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +194%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +695%
Contains more FolateFolate +942.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +19.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +22.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +30%
Contains more CholineCholine +198.1%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Nori
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6% 5% 85% 4%
Protein: 5.81 g
Fats: 0.28 g
Carbs: 5.11 g
Water: 85.03 g
Other: 3.77 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 +5116.6%
Contains more OtherOther +194.5%
Contains more ProteinProtein +12%
Contains more FatsFats +9182.1%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +1164%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Nori
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31% 13% 56%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.061 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.025 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.11 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 -99.7%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +23276%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +713.6%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Nori Kit Kat
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Nori Kit Kat DV% diff.
Saturated fat 0.061g 17.953g 81%
Vitamin C 39mg 0mg 43%
Fats 0.28g 25.99g 40%
Manganese 0.988mg 0.1mg 39%
Folate 146µg 14µg 33%
Vitamin A 260µg 24µg 26%
Calories 35kcal 518kcal 24%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.56µg 23%
Carbs 5.11g 64.59g 20%
Vitamin B2 0.446mg 0.21mg 18%
Monounsaturated fat 0.025g 5.844g 15%
Vitamin B6 0.159mg 0.02mg 11%
Phosphorus 58mg 135mg 11%
Iron 1.8mg 1mg 10%
Zinc 1.05mg 0.09mg 9%
Magnesium 2mg 37mg 8%
Selenium 0.7µg 5µg 8%
Vitamin B3 1.47mg 0.5mg 6%
Calcium 70mg 125mg 6%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.11g 0.895g 5%
Copper 0.264mg 0.22mg 5%
Starch 10.6g 4%
Potassium 356mg 231mg 4%
Caffeine 0mg 14mg 4%
Choline 10.4mg 31mg 4%
Cholesterol 0mg 11mg 4%
Vitamin E 1mg 0.34mg 4%
Fiber 0.3g 1g 3%
Vitamin B1 0.098mg 0.117mg 2%
Vitamin B5 0.521mg 0.64mg 2%
Protein 5.81g 6.51g 1%
Vitamin K 4µg 5.2µg 1%
Net carbs 4.81g 63.59g N/A
Sugar 0.49g 48.68g N/A
Sodium 48mg 54mg 0%
Trans fat 0g 0.099g N/A
Tryptophan 0.043mg 0.09mg 0%
Threonine 0.232mg 0.19mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.259mg 0.28mg 0%
Leucine 0.501mg 0.52mg 0%
Lysine 0.222mg 0.28mg 0%
Methionine 0.145mg 0.16mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.273mg 0.27mg 0%
Valine 0.402mg 0.36mg 0%
Histidine 0.14mg 0.11mg 0%
Fructose 0.2g 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.08g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.075g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Nori 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
45%
Nori
20%
Kit Kat
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
40%
Nori
30%
Kit Kat

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Nori
Nori is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 11mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Nori
Nori is lower in Sugar (difference - 48.19g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Nori
Nori contains less Sodium (difference - 6mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Nori
Nori is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 17.892g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Nori
Nori is lower in glycemic index (difference - 50)
Which food is cheaper?
Nori
Nori is cheaper (difference - $3)
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. Nori - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168458/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.