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Sugar vs. Kit Kat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Sugar and Kit Kat

  • Kit Kat is richer than Sugar in Copper, Vitamin B12, Phosphorus, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B5, Calcium, Iron, Vitamin B1, and Magnesium.
  • Daily need coverage for Saturated Fat from Kit Kat is 90% higher.

Food types used in this article are Sugars, granulated 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.
Sugar
Sugar
1
:
9
Kit Kat
Kit Kat
Contains less Sodium -98.1%
Contains more Calcium +12400%
Contains more Iron +1900%
Contains more Magnesium +∞%
Contains more Phosphorus +∞%
Contains more Potassium +11450%
Contains more Zinc +800%
Contains more Copper +3042.9%
Contains more Manganese +2400%
Contains more Selenium +733.3%
Sugar
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 1% 2% 0% 0% 1% 1% 1% 3% 1% 4%
Kit Kat
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 38% 38% 27% 58% 21% 8% 3% 74% 14% 28%
Contains less Sodium -98.1%
Contains more Calcium +12400%
Contains more Iron +1900%
Contains more Magnesium +∞%
Contains more Phosphorus +∞%
Contains more Potassium +11450%
Contains more Zinc +800%
Contains more Copper +3042.9%
Contains more Manganese +2400%
Contains more Selenium +733.3%

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.
Sugar
Sugar
0
:
10
Kit Kat
Kit Kat
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1005.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Sugar
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 5% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Kit Kat
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 5% 7% 0% 0% 30% 49% 10% 39% 5% 11% 70% 14%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1005.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Sugar
Sugar
1
:
4
Kit Kat
Kit Kat
Contains more Carbs +54.8%
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Water +8050%
Contains more Other +∞%
Sugar
100%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 99.98 g
Water: 0.02 g
Other: 0 g
Kit Kat
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 Carbs +54.8%
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Water +8050%
Contains more Other +∞%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Sugar
Sugar
1
:
5
Kit Kat
Kit Kat
Contains more Sucrose +149.3%
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Glucose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
Contains more Lactose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
Sugar
100%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 99.8 g
Glucose: 0 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Kit Kat
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 Sucrose +149.3%
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Glucose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
Contains more Lactose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +∞%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Sugar Kit Kat Opinion
Net carbs 99.98g 63.59g Sugar
Protein 0g 6.51g Kit Kat
Fats 0g 25.99g Kit Kat
Carbs 99.98g 64.59g Sugar
Calories 387kcal 518kcal Kit Kat
Starch 10.6g Kit Kat
Fructose 0g 0.2g Kit Kat
Sugar 99.8g 48.68g Kit Kat
Fiber 0g 1g Kit Kat
Calcium 1mg 125mg Kit Kat
Iron 0.05mg 1mg Kit Kat
Magnesium 0mg 37mg Kit Kat
Phosphorus 0mg 135mg Kit Kat
Potassium 2mg 231mg Kit Kat
Sodium 1mg 54mg Sugar
Zinc 0.01mg 0.09mg Kit Kat
Copper 0.007mg 0.22mg Kit Kat
Manganese 0.004mg 0.1mg Kit Kat
Selenium 0.6µg 5µg Kit Kat
Vitamin A 0IU 81IU Kit Kat
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 24µg Kit Kat
Vitamin E 0mg 0.34mg Kit Kat
Vitamin B1 0mg 0.117mg Kit Kat
Vitamin B2 0.019mg 0.21mg Kit Kat
Vitamin B3 0mg 0.5mg Kit Kat
Vitamin B5 0mg 0.64mg Kit Kat
Vitamin B6 0mg 0.02mg Kit Kat
Folate 0µg 14µg Kit Kat
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.56µg Kit Kat
Vitamin K 0µg 5.2µg 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
Cholesterol 0mg 11mg Sugar
Trans Fat 0.099g Sugar
Saturated Fat 0g 17.953g Sugar
Monounsaturated Fat 0g 5.844g Kit Kat
Polyunsaturated fat 0g 0.895g Kit Kat
Omega-3 - ALA 0.075g Kit Kat

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Sugar Kit Kat
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
0%
Sugar
20%
Kit Kat
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
1%
Sugar
30%
Kit Kat

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Sugar
Sugar contains less Sodium (difference - 53mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Sugar
Sugar is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 11mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Sugar
Sugar is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 17.953g)
Which food is cheaper?
Sugar
Sugar is cheaper (difference - $2.9)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Kit Kat
Kit Kat is lower in Sugar (difference - 51.12g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Kit Kat
Kit Kat is lower in glycemic index (difference - 15)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Kit Kat
Kit Kat is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Kit Kat
Kit Kat is relatively richer in vitamins

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. Sugar - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169655/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.