Spelt vs. Kit Kat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are spelt and kit Kat different?
- Spelt is higher in manganese, iron, vitamin B3, fiber, phosphorus, copper, zinc, and magnesium; however, kit Kat is richer in vitamin B12.
- Daily need coverage for manganese for spelt is 125% higher.
- Spelt contains 36 times more zinc than kit Kat. While spelt contains 3.28mg of zinc, kit Kat contains only 0.09mg.
- Spelt has less saturated fat.
- Kit Kat has a lower glycemic index (50) than spelt (63).
Spelt, uncooked and Candies, KIT KAT Wafer Bar are the varieties used in this article.
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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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +267.6% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +68% |
| Contains more IronIron | +344% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +132.3% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +3544.4% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +197% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -85.2% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +2883% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +134% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +363% |
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 | +132.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +211.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +1268.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +66.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +1050% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +221.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +85.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +44.4% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +123.8% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +576.1% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +39.8% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +969.5% |
~equal in
Carbs
~64.59g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -97.7% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +40.6% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +1213.3% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more StarchStarch | +408.7% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +425% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +20% |
| Contains more MaltoseMaltose | +7257.1% |
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +6686.4% |
| 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.
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Manganese | 2.983mg | 0.1mg | 125% |
| Saturated fat | 0.406g | 17.953g | 80% |
| Iron | 4.44mg | 1mg | 43% |
| Vitamin B3 | 6.843mg | 0.5mg | 40% |
| Fiber | 10.7g | 1g | 39% |
| Phosphorus | 401mg | 135mg | 38% |
| Fats | 2.43g | 25.99g | 36% |
| Copper | 0.511mg | 0.22mg | 32% |
| Zinc | 3.28mg | 0.09mg | 29% |
| Magnesium | 136mg | 37mg | 24% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.56µg | 23% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.364mg | 0.117mg | 21% |
| Starch | 53.92g | 10.6g | 18% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.23mg | 0.02mg | 16% |
| Protein | 14.57g | 6.51g | 16% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.445g | 5.844g | 13% |
| Selenium | 11.7µg | 5µg | 12% |
| Calcium | 27mg | 125mg | 10% |
| Vitamin B5 | 1.068mg | 0.64mg | 9% |
| Calories | 338kcal | 518kcal | 9% |
| Folate | 45µg | 14µg | 8% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.113mg | 0.21mg | 7% |
| Choline | 31mg | 6% | |
| Potassium | 388mg | 231mg | 5% |
| Caffeine | 14mg | 4% | |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 11mg | 4% |
| Vitamin E | 0.79mg | 0.34mg | 3% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 24µg | 3% |
| Carbs | 70.19g | 64.59g | 2% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.258g | 0.895g | 2% |
| Sodium | 8mg | 54mg | 2% |
| Vitamin K | 3.6µg | 5.2µg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 59.49g | 63.59g | N/A |
| Sugar | 6.82g | 48.68g | N/A |
| Trans fat | 0.099g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.132mg | 0.09mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.443mg | 0.19mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.552mg | 0.28mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.07mg | 0.52mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.409mg | 0.28mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.258mg | 0.16mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.737mg | 0.27mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.681mg | 0.36mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.36mg | 0.11mg | 0% |
| Fructose | 0.24g | 0.2g | 0% |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.065g | 0.075g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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?
Spelt is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 11mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Spelt is lower in Sugar (difference - 41.86g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Spelt contains less Sodium (difference - 46mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Spelt is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 17.547g)
Which food is cheaper?
Spelt is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Spelt is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Kit Kat is lower in glycemic index (difference - 13)
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.