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Salsa vs. Kit Kat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between salsa and kit Kat?

  • Salsa is higher in iron, vitamin B6, and vitamin A; however, kit Kat is richer in vitamin B12, phosphorus, vitamin B2, copper, and calcium.
  • Kit Kat's daily need coverage for saturated fat is 90% more.
  • Kit Kat contains 8 times less sodium than salsa. Salsa contains 430mg of sodium, while kit Kat contains 54mg.

We used USDA Commodity, salsa and Candies, KIT KAT Wafer Bar types in this article.

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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.
Salsa
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 11% 3.6% 24% 84% 32% 4.6% 13% 56% 0% 2.2%
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 +16.9%
Contains more IronIron +124%
Contains more ZincZinc +88.9%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +131.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +941.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +129.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +350%
Contains less SodiumSodium -87.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +1150%

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.
Salsa
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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 13% 9.3% 0% 0% 13% 6.9% 20% 0% 34% 0% 0% 14% 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 AVitamin A +16.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +116%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +645%
Contains more FolateFolate +35.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +134%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +600%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Salsa
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7% 90%
Protein: 1.5 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 7 g
Water: 89.7 g
Other: 1.6 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 +5403.1%
Contains more OtherOther +25%
Contains more ProteinProtein +334%
Contains more FatsFats +12895%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +822.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Salsa
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19% 11% 70%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.029 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.016 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.107 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 -99.8%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +36425%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +736.4%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Salsa 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 Salsa Kit Kat DV% diff.
Saturated fat 0.029g 17.953g 81%
Fats 0.2g 25.99g 40%
Calories 36kcal 518kcal 24%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.56µg 23%
Carbs 7g 64.59g 19%
Iron 2.24mg 1mg 16%
Sodium 430mg 54mg 16%
Monounsaturated fat 0.016g 5.844g 15%
Phosphorus 30mg 135mg 15%
Copper 0.096mg 0.22mg 14%
Vitamin B2 0.03mg 0.21mg 14%
Vitamin B5 0.64mg 13%
Calcium 12mg 125mg 11%
Protein 1.5g 6.51g 10%
Vitamin B6 0.149mg 0.02mg 10%
Selenium 0.4µg 5µg 8%
Vitamin B1 0.05mg 0.117mg 6%
Choline 31mg 6%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.107g 0.895g 5%
Magnesium 16mg 37mg 5%
Cholesterol 0mg 11mg 4%
Vitamin B3 1.08mg 0.5mg 4%
Manganese 0.1mg 4%
Vitamin C 4mg 0mg 4%
Caffeine 14mg 4%
Starch 10.6g 4%
Vitamin K 5.2µg 4%
Fiber 1.4g 1g 2%
Vitamin E 0.34mg 2%
Folate 19µg 14µg 1%
Zinc 0.17mg 0.09mg 1%
Potassium 270mg 231mg 1%
Net carbs 5.6g 63.59g N/A
Sugar 48.68g N/A
Vitamin A 28µg 24µg 0%
Trans fat 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
Salsa 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
9%
Salsa
20%
Kit Kat
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
23%
Salsa
30%
Kit Kat

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Salsa
Salsa is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 11mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Salsa
Salsa is lower in Sugar (difference - 48.68g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Salsa
Salsa is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 17.924g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Salsa
Salsa is lower in glycemic index (difference - 50)
Which food is cheaper?
Salsa
Salsa is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Kit Kat
Kit Kat contains less Sodium (difference - 376mg)
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. 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.