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.
- Kit Kat has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of kit Kat is 50, while the glycemic index of shortbread is 64.
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 IronIron | +198% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +444.4% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +293% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +24% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +164.3% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +861.5% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +162.5% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +144.4% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +104.5% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -84.7% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +617.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +201.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +49.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +555% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +255% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +111.5% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +478.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +99.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +3344.4% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
5.37 g
Fats:
26.22 g
Carbs:
63.78 g
Water:
3.6 g
Other:
1.03 g
Protein:
6.51 g
Fats:
25.99 g
Carbs:
64.59 g
Water:
1.63 g
Other:
1.28 g
| Contains more WaterWater | +120.9% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +21.2% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +24.3% |
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Fats
~25.99g
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Carbs
~64.59g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
8.105 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
6.708 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
8.326 g
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 | -54.9% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +14.8% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +830.3% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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
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 StarchStarch | +281.8% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +125% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +50% |
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +90.8% |
| Contains more LactoseLactose | +∞% |
| Contains more MaltoseMaltose | +∞% |
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Galactose
~0g
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 8.326g | 0.895g | 50% |
| Saturated fat | 8.105g | 17.953g | 45% |
| Iron | 2.98mg | 1mg | 25% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.56µg | 23% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.353mg | 0.117mg | 20% |
| Vitamin B3 | 3.275mg | 0.5mg | 17% |
| Folate | 81µg | 14µg | 17% |
| Vitamin E | 2.44mg | 0.34mg | 14% |
| Copper | 0.09mg | 0.22mg | 14% |
| Manganese | 0.393mg | 0.1mg | 13% |
| Sodium | 353mg | 54mg | 13% |
| Starch | 40.47g | 10.6g | 12% |
| Calcium | 13mg | 125mg | 11% |
| Phosphorus | 66mg | 135mg | 10% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.314mg | 0.21mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.321mg | 0.64mg | 6% |
| Choline | 0.9mg | 31mg | 5% |
| Magnesium | 14mg | 37mg | 5% |
| Vitamin K | 11µg | 5.2µg | 5% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.071mg | 0.02mg | 4% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 11mg | 4% |
| Potassium | 88mg | 231mg | 4% |
| Zinc | 0.49mg | 0.09mg | 4% |
| Caffeine | 0mg | 14mg | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 24µg | 3% |
| Selenium | 6.2µg | 5µg | 2% |
| Protein | 5.37g | 6.51g | 2% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 6.708g | 5.844g | 2% |
| Fiber | 1.3g | 1g | 1% |
| Calories | 514kcal | 518kcal | 0% |
| Fats | 26.22g | 25.99g | 0% |
| Carbs | 63.78g | 64.59g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 62.48g | 63.59g | N/A |
| Sugar | 21.65g | 48.68g | N/A |
| Trans fat | 0.714g | 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 | 0.3g | 0.2g | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.001g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.885g | 0.075g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.002g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0.001g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.033g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.005g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.006g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 7.253g | N/A |
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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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Shortbread is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 11mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Shortbread is lower in Sugar (difference - 27.03g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Shortbread is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 9.848g)
Which food is cheaper?
Shortbread is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Kit Kat contains less Sodium (difference - 299mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Kit Kat is lower in glycemic index (difference - 14)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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