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Shark vs. Kit Kat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Shark and Kit Kat

  • Shark is higher in Selenium, Vitamin B12, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B3, and Phosphorus, yet Kit Kat is higher in Copper, Vitamin B2, and Calcium.
  • Kit Kat covers your daily Saturated Fat needs 74% more than Shark.
  • Shark contains 15 times more Vitamin B6 than Kit Kat. While Shark contains 0.3mg of Vitamin B6, Kit Kat contains only 0.02mg.
  • The amount of Cholesterol in Kit Kat is lower.

Food varieties used in this article are Fish, shark, mixed species, cooked, batter-dipped and fried 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.
Shark
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 31% 15% 14% 42% 14% 13% 83% 16% 6.5% 185%
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 +16.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +433.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +43.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +580%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +150%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +49%
Contains more CopperCopper +423.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -55.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +100%
~equal in Iron ~1mg

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.
Shark
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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 0% 11% 0% 0% 18% 22% 52% 37% 69% 151% 0% 11% 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 AVitamin A +122.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +456.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +1400%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +116.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +62.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +116.5%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0.64mg
~equal in Folate ~14µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Shark
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19% 14% 6% 60%
Protein: 18.62 g
Fats: 13.82 g
Carbs: 6.39 g
Water: 60.09 g
Other: 1.08 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 +186%
Contains more WaterWater +3586.5%
Contains more FatsFats +88.1%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +910.8%
Contains more OtherOther +18.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Shark
3
25% 46% 29%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 3.205 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 5.935 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.701 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 -82.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +313.5%
~equal in Monounsaturated Fat ~5.844g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Shark Kit Kat Opinion
Calories 228kcal 518kcal Kit Kat
Protein 18.62g 6.51g Shark
Fats 13.82g 25.99g Kit Kat
Net carbs 6.39g 63.59g Kit Kat
Carbs 6.39g 64.59g Kit Kat
Cholesterol 59mg 11mg Kit Kat
Magnesium 43mg 37mg Shark
Calcium 50mg 125mg Kit Kat
Potassium 155mg 231mg Kit Kat
Iron 1.11mg 1mg Shark
Sugar 48.68g Shark
Fiber 0g 1g Kit Kat
Copper 0.042mg 0.22mg Kit Kat
Zinc 0.48mg 0.09mg Shark
Starch 10.6g Kit Kat
Phosphorus 194mg 135mg Shark
Sodium 122mg 54mg Kit Kat
Vitamin A 180IU 81IU Shark
Vitamin A 54µg 24µg Shark
Vitamin E 0.34mg Kit Kat
Manganese 0.05mg 0.1mg Kit Kat
Selenium 34µg 5µg Shark
Vitamin B1 0.072mg 0.117mg Kit Kat
Vitamin B2 0.097mg 0.21mg Kit Kat
Vitamin B3 2.783mg 0.5mg Shark
Vitamin B5 0.62mg 0.64mg Kit Kat
Vitamin B6 0.3mg 0.02mg Shark
Vitamin B12 1.21µg 0.56µg Shark
Vitamin K 5.2µg Kit Kat
Folate 15µg 14µg Shark
Trans Fat 0.099g Shark
Choline 31mg Kit Kat
Saturated Fat 3.205g 17.953g Shark
Monounsaturated Fat 5.935g 5.844g Shark
Polyunsaturated fat 3.701g 0.895g Shark
Tryptophan 0.212mg 0.09mg Shark
Threonine 0.843mg 0.19mg Shark
Isoleucine 0.867mg 0.28mg Shark
Leucine 1.515mg 0.52mg Shark
Lysine 1.634mg 0.28mg Shark
Methionine 0.541mg 0.16mg Shark
Phenylalanine 0.75mg 0.27mg Shark
Valine 0.965mg 0.36mg Shark
Histidine 0.538mg 0.11mg Shark
Fructose 0.2g Kit Kat
Omega-3 - EPA 0.258g 0g Shark
Omega-3 - DHA 0.431g 0g Shark
Omega-3 - ALA 0.075g Kit Kat
Omega-3 - DPA 0.089g 0g Shark

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Shark 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
29%
Shark
19%
Kit Kat
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
42%
Shark
30%
Kit Kat

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Shark
Shark is lower in Sugar (difference - 48.68g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Shark
Shark is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 14.748g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Shark
Shark is lower in glycemic index (difference - 50)
Which food is cheaper?
Shark
Shark is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Kit Kat
Kit Kat is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 48mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Kit Kat
Kit Kat contains less Sodium (difference - 68mg)
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. Shark - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175143/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.