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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% 0% 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% 8% 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 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 DV% diff.
Saturated fat 8.23g 17.953g 44%
Polyunsaturated fat 4.33g 0.895g 23%
Vitamin B12 0.56µg 23%
Vitamin B3 3.57mg 0.5mg 19%
Sodium 330mg 54mg 12%
Selenium 0µg 5µg 9%
Vitamin B2 0.1mg 0.21mg 8%
Zinc 0.94mg 0.09mg 8%
Fiber 2.9g 1g 8%
Monounsaturated fat 8.94g 5.844g 8%
Choline 31mg 6%
Folate 39µg 14µg 6%
Calcium 61mg 125mg 6%
Vitamin K 5.2µg 4%
Copper 0.18mg 0.22mg 4%
Starch 10.6g 4%
Caffeine 0mg 14mg 4%
Vitamin B6 0.07mg 0.02mg 4%
Manganese 0mg 0.1mg 4%
Fats 23.42g 25.99g 4%
Vitamin B5 0.42mg 0.64mg 4%
Protein 8.66g 6.51g 4%
Magnesium 48mg 37mg 3%
Vitamin A 24µg 3%
Calories 474kcal 518kcal 2%
Potassium 284mg 231mg 2%
Cholesterol 4mg 11mg 2%
Vitamin E 0.34mg 2%
Vitamin B1 0.13mg 0.117mg 1%
Phosphorus 130mg 135mg 1%
Iron 0.96mg 1mg 1%
Carbs 61.6g 64.59g 1%
Vitamin C 0.4mg 0mg 0%
Net carbs 58.7g 63.59g N/A
Sugar 53.08g 48.68g N/A
Trans fat 0g 0.099g N/A
Tryptophan 0.09mg 0%
Threonine 0.19mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.28mg 0%
Leucine 0.52mg 0%
Lysine 0.28mg 0%
Methionine 0.16mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.27mg 0%
Valine 0.36mg 0%
Histidine 0.11mg 0%
Fructose 0.2g 0%
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
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
20%
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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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. 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.