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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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 21% 8.1% 20% 172% 52% 28% 55% 162% 132% 24%
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 IronIron +358%
Contains more ZincZinc +1055.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +915%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +27.6%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +363%
Contains more CopperCopper +41%
Contains less SodiumSodium -95.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +13.6%
~equal in Potassium ~231mg
~equal in Phosphorus ~135mg

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.
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 7% 0% 9.4% 0% 106% 77% 99% 19% 17% 0% 7% 125% 16%
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 CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +38.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +262.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +58.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +954%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +270%
Contains more FolateFolate +1085.7%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +98.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +85.7%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Choline ~31mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
10% 3% 80% 3% 4%
Protein: 10.04 g
Fats: 2.93 g
Carbs: 80.39 g
Water: 3.13 g
Other: 3.51 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 +54.2%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +24.5%
Contains more WaterWater +92%
Contains more OtherOther +174.2%
Contains more FatsFats +787%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
16% 30% 54%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.391 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.727 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.291 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 -97.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +44.2%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +703.9%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
97%
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
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 StarchStarch +584.7%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +331.3%
Contains more FructoseFructose +55%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +1485.7%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +∞%
Contains more LactoseLactose +∞%
~equal in 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.
Pretzel Kit Kat
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pretzel Kit Kat Opinion
Calories 384kcal 518kcal Kit Kat
Protein 10.04g 6.51g Pretzel
Fats 2.93g 25.99g Kit Kat
Vitamin C 2.1mg 0mg Pretzel
Net carbs 76.99g 63.59g Pretzel
Carbs 80.39g 64.59g Pretzel
Cholesterol 0mg 11mg Pretzel
Magnesium 29mg 37mg Kit Kat
Calcium 27mg 125mg Kit Kat
Potassium 223mg 231mg Kit Kat
Iron 4.58mg 1mg Pretzel
Sugar 2.21g 48.68g Pretzel
Fiber 3.4g 1g Pretzel
Copper 0.156mg 0.22mg Kit Kat
Zinc 1.04mg 0.09mg Pretzel
Starch 72.58g 10.6g Pretzel
Phosphorus 128mg 135mg Kit Kat
Sodium 1240mg 54mg Kit Kat
Vitamin A 0IU 81IU Kit Kat
Vitamin A 0µg 24µg Kit Kat
Vitamin E 0.47mg 0.34mg Pretzel
Manganese 1.015mg 0.1mg Pretzel
Selenium 4.4µg 5µg Kit Kat
Vitamin B1 0.424mg 0.117mg Pretzel
Vitamin B2 0.332mg 0.21mg Pretzel
Vitamin B3 5.27mg 0.5mg Pretzel
Vitamin B5 0.322mg 0.64mg Kit Kat
Vitamin B6 0.074mg 0.02mg Pretzel
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.56µg Kit Kat
Vitamin K 2.8µg 5.2µg Kit Kat
Folate 166µg 14µg Pretzel
Trans Fat 0.004g 0.099g Pretzel
Choline 29.5mg 31mg Kit Kat
Saturated Fat 0.391g 17.953g Pretzel
Monounsaturated Fat 0.727g 5.844g Kit Kat
Polyunsaturated fat 1.291g 0.895g Pretzel
Tryptophan 0.097mg 0.09mg Pretzel
Threonine 0.25mg 0.19mg Pretzel
Isoleucine 0.407mg 0.28mg Pretzel
Leucine 0.757mg 0.52mg Pretzel
Lysine 0.257mg 0.28mg Kit Kat
Methionine 0.177mg 0.16mg Pretzel
Phenylalanine 0.52mg 0.27mg Pretzel
Valine 0.48mg 0.36mg Pretzel
Histidine 0.22mg 0.11mg Pretzel
Fructose 0.31g 0.2g Pretzel
Omega-3 - ALA 0.063g 0.075g Kit Kat
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.001g 0g Pretzel
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.223g Pretzel

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Pretzel 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
37%
Pretzel
19%
Kit Kat
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
67%
Pretzel
30%
Kit Kat

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pretzel
Pretzel is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 11mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pretzel
Pretzel is lower in Sugar (difference - 46.47g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pretzel
Pretzel is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 17.562g)
Which food is cheaper?
Pretzel
Pretzel is cheaper (difference - $0.6)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Kit Kat
Kit Kat contains less Sodium (difference - 1186mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Kit Kat
Kit Kat is lower in glycemic index (difference - 33)
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. Pretzel - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167555/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.