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

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Important differences between Maple syrup and Kit Kat

  • Maple syrup has more Manganese, Vitamin B2, and Zinc, however, Kit Kat has more Vitamin B12, Copper, Phosphorus, Vitamin B5, Iron, and Selenium.
  • Maple syrup's daily need coverage for Manganese is 122% more.
  • Maple syrup has 16 times more Zinc than Kit Kat. Maple syrup has 1.47mg of Zinc, while Kit Kat has 0.09mg.
  • Maple syrup is lower in Saturated Fat.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Syrups, maple 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.
Contains less Sodium -77.8%
Contains more Zinc +1533.3%
Contains more Manganese +2808%
Contains more Calcium +22.5%
Contains more Iron +809.1%
Contains more Magnesium +76.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +6650%
Contains more Copper +1122.2%
Contains more Selenium +733.3%
Equal in Potassium - 231
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 31% 5% 15% 1% 19% 2% 41% 6% 380% 4%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 38% 38% 27% 58% 21% 8% 3% 74% 14% 28%
Contains less Sodium -77.8%
Contains more Zinc +1533.3%
Contains more Manganese +2808%
Contains more Calcium +22.5%
Contains more Iron +809.1%
Contains more Magnesium +76.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +6650%
Contains more Copper +1122.2%
Contains more Selenium +733.3%
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.
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Contains more Vitamin B2 +504.8%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +77.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +517.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +1677.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +900%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
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% 17% 294% 2% 3% 1% 0% 0% 0%
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 B2 +504.8%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +77.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +517.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +1677.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +900%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +1887.1%
Contains more Protein +16175%
Contains more Fats +43216.7%
Contains more Other +172.3%
Equal in Carbs - 64.59
67% 32%
Protein: 0.04 g
Fats: 0.06 g
Carbs: 67.04 g
Water: 32.39 g
Other: 0.47 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 Water +1887.1%
Contains more Protein +16175%
Contains more Fats +43216.7%
Contains more Other +172.3%
Equal in Carbs - 64.59

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -100%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +53027.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +5164.7%
20% 31% 49%
Saturated Fat: 0.007 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.011 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.017 g
73% 24% 4%
Saturated Fat: 17.953 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.844 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.895 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -100%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +53027.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +5164.7%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Sucrose +45.7%
Contains more Glucose +900%
Contains more Fructose +160%
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Lactose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
96% 3%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 58.32 g
Glucose: 1.6 g
Fructose: 0.52 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 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 Sucrose +45.7%
Contains more Glucose +900%
Contains more Fructose +160%
Contains more Starch +∞%
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.
Maple syrup Kit Kat
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Maple syrup Kit Kat Opinion
Net carbs 67.04g 63.59g Maple syrup
Protein 0.04g 6.51g Kit Kat
Fats 0.06g 25.99g Kit Kat
Carbs 67.04g 64.59g Maple syrup
Calories 260kcal 518kcal Kit Kat
Starch 10.6g Kit Kat
Fructose 0.52g 0.2g Maple syrup
Sugar 60.46g 48.68g Kit Kat
Fiber 0g 1g Kit Kat
Calcium 102mg 125mg Kit Kat
Iron 0.11mg 1mg Kit Kat
Magnesium 21mg 37mg Kit Kat
Phosphorus 2mg 135mg Kit Kat
Potassium 212mg 231mg Kit Kat
Sodium 12mg 54mg Maple syrup
Zinc 1.47mg 0.09mg Maple syrup
Copper 0.018mg 0.22mg Kit Kat
Manganese 2.908mg 0.1mg Maple syrup
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 0.066mg 0.117mg Kit Kat
Vitamin B2 1.27mg 0.21mg Maple syrup
Vitamin B3 0.081mg 0.5mg Kit Kat
Vitamin B5 0.036mg 0.64mg Kit Kat
Vitamin B6 0.002mg 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 Maple syrup
Trans Fat 0.099g Maple syrup
Saturated Fat 0.007g 17.953g Maple syrup
Monounsaturated Fat 0.011g 5.844g Kit Kat
Polyunsaturated fat 0.017g 0.895g 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
Maple syrup 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
26%
Maple syrup
20%
Kit Kat
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
50%
Maple syrup
30%
Kit Kat

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Maple syrup
Maple syrup contains less Sodium (difference - 42mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Maple syrup
Maple syrup is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 11mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Maple syrup
Maple syrup is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 17.946g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Kit Kat
Kit Kat is lower in Sugar (difference - 11.78g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Kit Kat
Kit Kat is lower in glycemic index (difference - 4)
Which food is cheaper?
Kit Kat
Kit Kat is cheaper (difference - $1)
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. Maple syrup - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169661/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.