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Sorghum syrup vs. Kit Kat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Sorghum syrup and Kit Kat

  • Sorghum syrup is richer in Manganese, Vitamin B6, Iron, Potassium, and Magnesium, yet Kit Kat is richer in Vitamin B12, Phosphorus, Copper, and Selenium.
  • Daily need coverage for Saturated Fat from Kit Kat is 90% higher.
  • Sorghum syrup contains 34 times more Vitamin B6 than Kit Kat. Sorghum syrup contains 0.67mg of Vitamin B6, while Kit Kat contains 0.02mg.

Food types used in this article are Syrups, sorghum 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 71% 45% 88% 143% 43% 11% 24% 1% 200% 9.3%
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 +170.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +20%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +332.9%
Contains more IronIron +280%
Contains more ZincZinc +355.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -85.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1430%
Contains more CopperCopper +69.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +141.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +194.1%

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 0% 0% 0% 0% 25% 36% 1.9% 48% 155% 0% 0% 0% 7.3%
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 B5Vitamin B5 +25.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +3250%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +17%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +35.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +400%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +133.1%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
75% 23% 2%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 74.9 g
Water: 22.7 g
Other: 2.4 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 CarbsCarbs +16%
Contains more WaterWater +1292.6%
Contains more OtherOther +87.5%
Contains more ProteinProtein +∞%
Contains more FatsFats +∞%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Sorghum syrup Kit Kat Opinion
Calories 290kcal 518kcal Kit Kat
Protein 0g 6.51g Kit Kat
Fats 0g 25.99g Kit Kat
Net carbs 74.9g 63.59g Sorghum syrup
Carbs 74.9g 64.59g Sorghum syrup
Cholesterol 0mg 11mg Sorghum syrup
Magnesium 100mg 37mg Sorghum syrup
Calcium 150mg 125mg Sorghum syrup
Potassium 1000mg 231mg Sorghum syrup
Iron 3.8mg 1mg Sorghum syrup
Sugar 74.9g 48.68g Kit Kat
Fiber 0g 1g Kit Kat
Copper 0.13mg 0.22mg Kit Kat
Zinc 0.41mg 0.09mg Sorghum syrup
Starch 10.6g Kit Kat
Phosphorus 56mg 135mg Kit Kat
Sodium 8mg 54mg Sorghum syrup
Vitamin A 0IU 81IU Kit Kat
Vitamin A 0µg 24µg Kit Kat
Vitamin E 0mg 0.34mg Kit Kat
Manganese 1.53mg 0.1mg Sorghum syrup
Selenium 1.7µg 5µg Kit Kat
Vitamin B1 0.1mg 0.117mg Kit Kat
Vitamin B2 0.155mg 0.21mg Kit Kat
Vitamin B3 0.1mg 0.5mg Kit Kat
Vitamin B5 0.804mg 0.64mg Sorghum syrup
Vitamin B6 0.67mg 0.02mg Sorghum syrup
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.56µg Kit Kat
Vitamin K 0µg 5.2µg Kit Kat
Folate 0µg 14µg Kit Kat
Trans Fat 0.099g Sorghum syrup
Choline 13.3mg 31mg Kit Kat
Saturated Fat 0g 17.953g Sorghum syrup
Monounsaturated Fat 0g 5.844g Kit Kat
Polyunsaturated fat 0g 0.895g Kit Kat
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
Fructose 0.2g Kit Kat
Omega-3 - ALA 0.075g Kit Kat

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Sorghum syrup 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
21%
Sorghum syrup
19%
Kit Kat
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
64%
Sorghum syrup
30%
Kit Kat

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Sorghum syrup
Sorghum syrup is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 11mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Sorghum syrup
Sorghum syrup contains less Sodium (difference - 46mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Sorghum syrup
Sorghum syrup is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 17.953g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Sorghum syrup
Sorghum syrup is lower in glycemic index (difference - 50)
Which food is cheaper?
Sorghum syrup
Sorghum syrup is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Kit Kat
Kit Kat is lower in Sugar (difference - 26.22g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Kit Kat
Kit Kat is relatively richer in vitamins
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. Sorghum syrup - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169662/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.