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Tuna salad vs. Kit Kat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between tuna salad and kit Kat?

  • Tuna salad is higher in selenium, vitamin B3, and vitamin B12; however, kit Kat is richer in calcium, vitamin B2, copper, vitamin B5, and vitamin B1.
  • Kit Kat's daily need coverage for saturated fat is 82% more.
  • Kit Kat contains 13 times less vitamin B3 than tuna salad. Tuna salad contains 6.7mg of vitamin B3, while kit Kat contains 0.5mg.
  • Kit Kat has less sodium.

We used Fish, tuna salad and Candies, KIT KAT Wafer Bar types 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 14% 5.1% 16% 38% 48% 15% 76% 52% 5.2% 225%
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 ZincZinc +522.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +31.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +724%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +94.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +635.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +29.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +51.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -86.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +150%
~equal in Iron ~1mg

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 7.3% 8% 0% 0% 7.8% 16% 126% 16% 19% 150% 0% 6% 0%
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% 8% 6.8% 0% 29% 48% 9.4% 38% 4.6% 70% 13% 11% 17%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1240%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +305%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +114.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +277.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +200%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +146.2%
Contains more FolateFolate +75%
~equal in Vitamin A ~24µg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
16% 9% 9% 63% 2%
Protein: 16.04 g
Fats: 9.26 g
Carbs: 9.41 g
Water: 63.16 g
Other: 2.13 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 +146.4%
Contains more WaterWater +3774.8%
Contains more OtherOther +66.4%
Contains more FatsFats +180.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +586.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
18% 34% 48%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.544 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.887 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 4.122 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 -91.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +360.6%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +102.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Tuna salad Kit Kat DV% diff.
Saturated fat 1.544g 17.953g 75%
Selenium 41.2µg 5µg 66%
Vitamin B3 6.7mg 0.5mg 39%
Vitamin B12 1.2µg 0.56µg 27%
Fats 9.26g 25.99g 26%
Polyunsaturated fat 4.122g 0.895g 22%
Protein 16.04g 6.51g 19%
Carbs 9.41g 64.59g 18%
Calories 187kcal 518kcal 17%
Sodium 402mg 54mg 15%
Calcium 17mg 125mg 11%
Vitamin B2 0.07mg 0.21mg 11%
Vitamin B5 0.26mg 0.64mg 8%
Copper 0.145mg 0.22mg 8%
Monounsaturated fat 2.887g 5.844g 7%
Vitamin B1 0.031mg 0.117mg 7%
Phosphorus 178mg 135mg 6%
Choline 31mg 6%
Vitamin B6 0.081mg 0.02mg 5%
Zinc 0.56mg 0.09mg 4%
Starch 10.6g 4%
Vitamin K 5.2µg 4%
Fiber 0g 1g 4%
Caffeine 14mg 4%
Magnesium 19mg 37mg 4%
Manganese 0.04mg 0.1mg 3%
Potassium 178mg 231mg 2%
Vitamin C 2.2mg 0mg 2%
Folate 8µg 14µg 2%
Vitamin E 0.34mg 2%
Cholesterol 13mg 11mg 1%
Net carbs 9.41g 63.59g N/A
Iron 1mg 1mg 0%
Sugar 48.68g N/A
Vitamin A 24µg 24µg 0%
Trans fat 0.099g N/A
Tryptophan 0.18mg 0.09mg 0%
Threonine 0.701mg 0.19mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.739mg 0.28mg 0%
Leucine 1.293mg 0.52mg 0%
Lysine 1.457mg 0.28mg 0%
Methionine 0.47mg 0.16mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.626mg 0.27mg 0%
Valine 0.824mg 0.36mg 0%
Histidine 0.467mg 0.11mg 0%
Fructose 0.2g 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.014g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.055g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.075g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Tuna salad 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
27%
Tuna salad
20%
Kit Kat
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
49%
Tuna salad
30%
Kit Kat

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tuna salad
Tuna salad is lower in Sugar (difference - 48.68g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Tuna salad
Tuna salad is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 16.409g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tuna salad
Tuna salad is lower in glycemic index (difference - 50)
Which food is cheaper?
Tuna salad
Tuna salad is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Kit Kat
Kit Kat is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 2mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Kit Kat
Kit Kat contains less Sodium (difference - 348mg)
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. Tuna salad - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175160/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.