Pretzel vs. Kit Kat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Pretzel and Kit Kat?

Pretzel is richer in Iron, Manganese, Folate, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B1, and Fiber, while Kit Kat is higher in Vitamin B12, and Calcium.
Kit Kat's daily need coverage for Saturated Fat is 88% higher.
Kit Kat has 23 times less Sodium than Pretzel. Pretzel has 1240mg of Sodium, while Kit Kat has 54mg.

We used Snacks, pretzels, hard, plain, salted and Candies, KIT KAT Wafer Bar types in this comparison.

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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.

Pretzel

Kit Kat

Contains more Iron +358%

Contains more Zinc +1055.6%

Contains more Manganese +915%

Contains more Calcium +363%

Contains more Magnesium +27.6%

Contains less Sodium -95.6%

Contains more Copper +41%

Contains more Selenium +13.6%

Equal in Phosphorus - 135

Equal in Potassium - 231

Pretzel

Kit Kat

Contains more Iron +358%

Contains more Zinc +1055.6%

Contains more Manganese +915%

Contains more Calcium +363%

Contains more Magnesium +27.6%

Contains less Sodium -95.6%

Contains more Copper +41%

Contains more Selenium +13.6%

Equal in Phosphorus - 135

Equal in Potassium - 231

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.

Pretzel

Kit Kat

Contains more Vitamin E +38.2%

Contains more Vitamin C +∞%

Contains more Vitamin B1 +262.4%

Contains more Vitamin B2 +58.1%

Contains more Vitamin B3 +954%

Contains more Vitamin B6 +270%

Contains more Folate +1085.7%

Contains more Vitamin A +∞%

Contains more Vitamin B5 +98.8%

Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Contains more Vitamin K +85.7%

Pretzel

Kit Kat

Contains more Vitamin E +38.2%

Contains more Vitamin C +∞%

Contains more Vitamin B1 +262.4%

Contains more Vitamin B2 +58.1%

Contains more Vitamin B3 +954%

Contains more Vitamin B6 +270%

Contains more Folate +1085.7%

Contains more Vitamin A +∞%

Contains more Vitamin B5 +98.8%

Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Contains more Vitamin K +85.7%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison

Pretzel

Kit Kat

Contains more Protein +54.2%

Contains more Carbs +24.5%

Contains more Water +92%

Contains more Other +174.2%

Contains more Fats +787%

Pretzel

Protein: 10.04 g

Fats: 2.93 g

Carbs: 80.39 g

Water: 3.13 g

Other: 3.51 g

Kit Kat

Protein: 6.51 g

Fats: 25.99 g

Carbs: 64.59 g

Water: 1.63 g

Other: 1.28 g

Contains more Protein +54.2%

Contains more Carbs +24.5%

Contains more Water +92%

Contains more Other +174.2%

Contains more Fats +787%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison

Pretzel

Kit Kat

Contains less Saturated Fat -97.8%

Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +44.2%

Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +703.9%

Pretzel

Saturated Fat: 0.391 g

Monounsaturated Fat: 0.727 g

Polyunsaturated fat: 1.291 g

Kit Kat

Saturated Fat: 17.953 g

Monounsaturated Fat: 5.844 g

Polyunsaturated fat: 0.895 g

Contains less Saturated Fat -97.8%

Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +44.2%

Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +703.9%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison

Pretzel

Kit Kat

Contains more Starch +584.7%

Contains more Glucose +331.3%

Contains more Fructose +55%

Contains more Maltose +1485.7%

Contains more Sucrose +∞%

Contains more Lactose +∞%

Pretzel

Starch: 72.58 g

Sucrose: 0 g

Glucose: 0.69 g

Fructose: 0.31 g

Lactose: 0 g

Maltose: 1.11 g

Galactose: 0 g

Kit Kat

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 +584.7%

Contains more Glucose +331.3%

Contains more Fructose +55%

Contains more Maltose +1485.7%

Contains more Sucrose +∞%

Contains more Lactose +∞%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.


Lower in Sugar
Lower in Cholesterol
Lower in Saturated Fat
Lower in price
Lower in Sodium
Lower in Glycemic Index
Rich in minerals	Equal
Rich in vitamins	Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient			Opinion
Net carbs	76.99g	63.59g
Protein	10.04g	6.51g
Fats	2.93g	25.99g
Carbs	80.39g	64.59g
Calories	384kcal	518kcal
Starch	72.58g	10.6g
Fructose	0.31g	0.2g
Sugar	2.21g	48.68g
Fiber	3.4g	1g
Calcium	27mg	125mg
Iron	4.58mg	1mg
Magnesium	29mg	37mg
Phosphorus	128mg	135mg
Potassium	223mg	231mg
Sodium	1240mg	54mg
Zinc	1.04mg	0.09mg
Copper	0.156mg	0.22mg
Manganese	1.015mg	0.1mg
Selenium	4.4µg	5µg
Vitamin A	0IU	81IU
Vitamin A RAE	0µg	24µg
Vitamin E	0.47mg	0.34mg
Vitamin C	2.1mg	0mg
Vitamin B1	0.424mg	0.117mg
Vitamin B2	0.332mg	0.21mg
Vitamin B3	5.27mg	0.5mg
Vitamin B5	0.322mg	0.64mg
Vitamin B6	0.074mg	0.02mg
Folate	166µg	14µg
Vitamin B12	0µg	0.56µg
Vitamin K	2.8µg	5.2µg
Tryptophan	0.097mg	0.09mg
Threonine	0.25mg	0.19mg
Isoleucine	0.407mg	0.28mg
Leucine	0.757mg	0.52mg
Lysine	0.257mg	0.28mg
Methionine	0.177mg	0.16mg
Phenylalanine	0.52mg	0.27mg
Valine	0.48mg	0.36mg
Histidine	0.22mg	0.11mg
Cholesterol	0mg	11mg
Trans Fat	0.004g	0.099g
Saturated Fat	0.391g	17.953g
Monounsaturated Fat	0.727g	5.844g
Polyunsaturated fat	1.291g	0.895g
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid	1.223g
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid	0.001g	0g
Omega-3 - ALA	0.063g	0.075g

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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

39%

20%

Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score

67%

30%

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?

Pretzel is lower in Sugar (difference - 46.47g)

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?

Pretzel is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 11mg)

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?

Pretzel is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 17.562g)

Which food is cheaper?

Pretzel is cheaper (difference - $0.6)

Which food contains less Sodium?

Kit Kat contains less Sodium (difference - 1186mg)

Which food is lower in glycemic index?

Kit Kat is lower in glycemic index (difference - 33)

Which food is richer in minerals?

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Pretzel vs. Kit Kat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

What are the main differences between Pretzel and Kit Kat?

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Mineral Comparison

Vitamin Comparison

Macronutrient Comparison

Fat Type Comparison

Carbohydrate type comparison

Comparison summary table

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Vitamins & Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score

Comparison summary

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