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Shortbread vs. Kit Kat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Shortbread and Kit Kat

  • Shortbread has more Iron, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B3, Folate, Vitamin E , and Manganese, while Kit Kat has more Vitamin B12, and Copper.
  • Kit Kat's daily need coverage for Saturated Fat is 49% higher.
  • Kit Kat contains 7 times less Vitamin E than Shortbread. Shortbread contains 2.44mg of Vitamin E , while Kit Kat contains 0.34mg.
  • The amount of Sodium in Kit Kat is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Cookies, shortbread, commercially prepared, plain 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 Iron +198%
Contains more Zinc +444.4%
Contains more Manganese +293%
Contains more Selenium +24%
Contains more Calcium +861.5%
Contains more Magnesium +164.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +104.5%
Contains more Potassium +162.5%
Contains less Sodium -84.7%
Contains more Copper +144.4%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 112% 10% 29% 8% 47% 14% 30% 52% 34%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 38% 38% 27% 58% 21% 8% 3% 74% 14% 28%
Contains more Iron +198%
Contains more Zinc +444.4%
Contains more Manganese +293%
Contains more Selenium +24%
Contains more Calcium +861.5%
Contains more Magnesium +164.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +104.5%
Contains more Potassium +162.5%
Contains less Sodium -84.7%
Contains more Copper +144.4%

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.
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Contains more Vitamin E +617.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +201.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +49.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +555%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +255%
Contains more Folate +478.6%
Contains more Vitamin K +111.5%
Contains more Vitamin A +8000%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +99.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 49% 0% 0% 89% 73% 62% 20% 17% 61% 0% 28%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 5% 7% 0% 0% 30% 49% 10% 39% 5% 11% 70% 14%
Contains more Vitamin E +617.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +201.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +49.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +555%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +255%
Contains more Folate +478.6%
Contains more Vitamin K +111.5%
Contains more Vitamin A +8000%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +99.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +120.9%
Contains more Protein +21.2%
Contains more Other +24.3%
Equal in Fats - 25.99
Equal in Carbs - 64.59
5% 26% 64% 4%
Protein: 5.37 g
Fats: 26.22 g
Carbs: 63.78 g
Water: 3.6 g
Other: 1.03 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 Water +120.9%
Contains more Protein +21.2%
Contains more Other +24.3%
Equal in Fats - 25.99
Equal in Carbs - 64.59

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -54.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +14.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +830.3%
35% 29% 36%
Saturated Fat: 8.105 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.708 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 8.326 g
73% 24% 4%
Saturated Fat: 17.953 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.844 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.895 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -54.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +14.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +830.3%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Starch +281.8%
Contains more Glucose +125%
Contains more Fructose +50%
Contains more Sucrose +90.8%
Contains more Lactose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
65% 34%
Starch: 40.47 g
Sucrose: 20.99 g
Glucose: 0.36 g
Fructose: 0.3 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
18% 68% 14%
Starch: 10.6 g
Sucrose: 40.04 g
Glucose: 0.16 g
Fructose: 0.2 g
Lactose: 8.21 g
Maltose: 0.07 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Starch +281.8%
Contains more Glucose +125%
Contains more Fructose +50%
Contains more Sucrose +90.8%
Contains more Lactose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +∞%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Shortbread Kit Kat Opinion
Net carbs 62.48g 63.59g Kit Kat
Protein 5.37g 6.51g Kit Kat
Fats 26.22g 25.99g Shortbread
Carbs 63.78g 64.59g Kit Kat
Calories 514kcal 518kcal Kit Kat
Starch 40.47g 10.6g Shortbread
Fructose 0.3g 0.2g Shortbread
Sugar 21.65g 48.68g Shortbread
Fiber 1.3g 1g Shortbread
Calcium 13mg 125mg Kit Kat
Iron 2.98mg 1mg Shortbread
Magnesium 14mg 37mg Kit Kat
Phosphorus 66mg 135mg Kit Kat
Potassium 88mg 231mg Kit Kat
Sodium 353mg 54mg Kit Kat
Zinc 0.49mg 0.09mg Shortbread
Copper 0.09mg 0.22mg Kit Kat
Manganese 0.393mg 0.1mg Shortbread
Selenium 6.2µg 5µg Shortbread
Vitamin A 1IU 81IU Kit Kat
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 24µg Kit Kat
Vitamin E 2.44mg 0.34mg Shortbread
Vitamin B1 0.353mg 0.117mg Shortbread
Vitamin B2 0.314mg 0.21mg Shortbread
Vitamin B3 3.275mg 0.5mg Shortbread
Vitamin B5 0.321mg 0.64mg Kit Kat
Vitamin B6 0.071mg 0.02mg Shortbread
Folate 81µg 14µg Shortbread
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.56µg Kit Kat
Vitamin K 11µg 5.2µg Shortbread
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
Cholesterol 0mg 11mg Shortbread
Trans Fat 0.714g 0.099g Kit Kat
Saturated Fat 8.105g 17.953g Shortbread
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g 0g Shortbread
Omega-3 - DPA 0.002g 0g Shortbread
Monounsaturated Fat 6.708g 5.844g Shortbread
Polyunsaturated fat 8.326g 0.895g Shortbread
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.006g 0g Shortbread
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 7.253g Shortbread
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.033g 0g Shortbread
Omega-3 - ALA 0.885g 0.075g Shortbread
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g Shortbread
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.005g Shortbread

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Shortbread Kit Kat
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
33%
Shortbread
20%
Kit Kat
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
34%
Shortbread
30%
Kit Kat

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Shortbread
Shortbread is lower in Sugar (difference - 27.03g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Shortbread
Shortbread is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 11mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Shortbread
Shortbread is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 9.848g)
Which food is cheaper?
Shortbread
Shortbread is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Shortbread
Shortbread is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Kit Kat
Kit Kat contains less Sodium (difference - 299mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Kit Kat
Kit Kat is lower in glycemic index (difference - 14)
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.

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. Shortbread - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174967/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.

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