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Reese's fast break vs. Kit Kat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Reese's fast break and Kit Kat

  • Reese's fast break has more Vitamin B3, Zinc, Fiber, and Folate, while Kit Kat has more Selenium, Vitamin B2, and Calcium.
  • Kit Kat's daily need coverage for Saturated Fat is 49% higher.
  • Kit Kat contains 10 times less Zinc than Reese's fast break. Reese's fast break contains 0.94mg of Zinc, while Kit Kat contains 0.09mg.
  • The amount of Sodium in Kit Kat is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Candies, REESE'S, FAST BREAK, milk chocolate peanut butter and soft nougats 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% 18% 25% 36% 60% 26% 56% 43% 0% 0%
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 PotassiumPotassium +22.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +944.4%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +104.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +22.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -83.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
~equal in Iron ~1mg
~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.
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 1.3% 2.4% 0% 0% 33% 23% 67% 25% 16% 0% 0% 29% 0%
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% 4.9% 6.8% 0% 29% 48% 9.4% 38% 4.6% 70% 13% 11% 17%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +614%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +250%
Contains more FolateFolate +178.6%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +102.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +110%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +52.4%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B1 ~0.117mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
9% 23% 62% 4% 2%
Protein: 8.66 g
Fats: 23.42 g
Carbs: 61.6 g
Water: 4.1 g
Other: 2.22 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 ProteinProtein +33%
Contains more WaterWater +151.5%
Contains more OtherOther +73.4%
Contains more FatsFats +11%
~equal in Carbs ~64.59g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
38% 42% 20%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 8.23 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 8.94 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 4.33 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 -54.2%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +53%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +383.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Reese's fast break Kit Kat Opinion
Calories 474kcal 518kcal Kit Kat
Protein 8.66g 6.51g Reese's fast break
Fats 23.42g 25.99g Kit Kat
Vitamin C 0.4mg 0mg Reese's fast break
Net carbs 58.7g 63.59g Kit Kat
Carbs 61.6g 64.59g Kit Kat
Cholesterol 4mg 11mg Reese's fast break
Magnesium 48mg 37mg Reese's fast break
Calcium 61mg 125mg Kit Kat
Potassium 284mg 231mg Reese's fast break
Iron 0.96mg 1mg Kit Kat
Sugar 53.08g 48.68g Kit Kat
Fiber 2.9g 1g Reese's fast break
Copper 0.18mg 0.22mg Kit Kat
Zinc 0.94mg 0.09mg Reese's fast break
Starch 10.6g Kit Kat
Phosphorus 130mg 135mg Kit Kat
Sodium 330mg 54mg Kit Kat
Vitamin A 40IU 81IU Kit Kat
Vitamin A 24µg Kit Kat
Vitamin E 0.34mg Kit Kat
Manganese 0mg 0.1mg Kit Kat
Selenium 0µg 5µg Kit Kat
Vitamin B1 0.13mg 0.117mg Reese's fast break
Vitamin B2 0.1mg 0.21mg Kit Kat
Vitamin B3 3.57mg 0.5mg Reese's fast break
Vitamin B5 0.42mg 0.64mg Kit Kat
Vitamin B6 0.07mg 0.02mg Reese's fast break
Vitamin B12 0.56µg Kit Kat
Vitamin K 5.2µg Kit Kat
Folate 39µg 14µg Reese's fast break
Trans Fat 0g 0.099g Reese's fast break
Choline 31mg Kit Kat
Saturated Fat 8.23g 17.953g Reese's fast break
Monounsaturated Fat 8.94g 5.844g Reese's fast break
Polyunsaturated fat 4.33g 0.895g Reese's fast break
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
Fructose 0.2g 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
Reese's fast break 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
15%
Reese's fast break
19%
Kit Kat
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
30%
Reese's fast break
30%
Kit Kat

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Reese's fast break
Reese's fast break is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 7mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Reese's fast break
Reese's fast break is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 9.723g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Reese's fast break
Reese's fast break is lower in glycemic index (difference - 50)
Which food is cheaper?
Reese's fast break
Reese's fast break is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Kit Kat
Kit Kat is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.4g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Kit Kat
Kit Kat contains less Sodium (difference - 276mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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. Reese's fast break - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169630/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.