Porridge vs. Kit Kat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Important differences between porridge and kit Kat
- Porridge has more iron; however, kit Kat has more vitamin B12, copper, phosphorus, vitamin B2, vitamin B5, magnesium, potassium, and vitamin B1.
- Kit Kat's daily need coverage for saturated fat is 90% more.
- Porridge has 4 times more iron than kit Kat. Porridge has 3.74mg of iron, while kit Kat has 1mg.
- Porridge is lower in saturated fat.
- Porridge has a higher glycemic index than kit Kat.
The food varieties used in the comparison are Cereals, CREAM OF WHEAT, regular (10 minute), cooked with water, without salt 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 IronIron | +274% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +44.4% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -88.9% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +640% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +43.7% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +1343.8% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +450% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +800% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +∞% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +78.6% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +1600% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +112.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +740% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +801.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +53.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +5100% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +16.7% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more WaterWater | +5274.8% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +352.1% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +12276.2% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +514% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +481.8% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -99.8% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +20771.4% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +685.1% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in price |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Saturated fat | 0.033g | 17.953g | 81% |
| Fats | 0.21g | 25.99g | 40% |
| Iron | 3.74mg | 1mg | 34% |
| Calories | 50kcal | 518kcal | 23% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.56µg | 23% |
| Copper | 0.04mg | 0.22mg | 20% |
| Carbs | 10.52g | 64.59g | 18% |
| Phosphorus | 15mg | 135mg | 17% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.028g | 5.844g | 15% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.025mg | 0.21mg | 14% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.071mg | 0.64mg | 11% |
| Protein | 1.44g | 6.51g | 10% |
| Magnesium | 5mg | 37mg | 8% |
| Potassium | 16mg | 231mg | 6% |
| Choline | 31mg | 6% | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.055mg | 0.117mg | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.114g | 0.895g | 5% |
| Starch | 10.6g | 4% | |
| Caffeine | 0mg | 14mg | 4% |
| Vitamin K | 0.1µg | 5.2µg | 4% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 11mg | 4% |
| Calcium | 87mg | 125mg | 4% |
| Selenium | 2.8µg | 5µg | 4% |
| Manganese | 0mg | 0.1mg | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 24µg | 3% |
| Vitamin E | 0.02mg | 0.34mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 0.5g | 1g | 2% |
| Sodium | 6mg | 54mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.013mg | 0.02mg | 1% |
| Folate | 12µg | 14µg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 10.02g | 63.59g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.03g | 48.68g | N/A |
| Zinc | 0.13mg | 0.09mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.52mg | 0.5mg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.099g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.02mg | 0.09mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.045mg | 0.19mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.063mg | 0.28mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.11mg | 0.52mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.037mg | 0.28mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.027mg | 0.16mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.078mg | 0.27mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.07mg | 0.36mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.033mg | 0.11mg | 0% |
| Fructose | 0.2g | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.075g | N/A |
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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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Porridge is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 11mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Porridge is lower in Sugar (difference - 48.65g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Porridge contains less Sodium (difference - 48mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Porridge is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 17.92g)
Which food is cheaper?
Porridge is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Kit Kat is lower in glycemic index (difference - 16)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Kit Kat is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Kit Kat is relatively richer in vitamins