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Vanilla extract vs. Kit Kat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are vanilla extract and kit Kat different?

  • Kit Kat has more vitamin B12, phosphorus, copper, vitamin B5, calcium, iron, selenium, vitamin B2, and vitamin B1 than vanilla extract.
  • Daily need coverage for saturated fat for kit Kat is 90% higher.
  • Vanilla extract has less saturated fat.

Vanilla extract 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 8.6% 3.3% 13% 4.5% 24% 3% 2.6% 1.2% 30% 0%
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 +22.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -83.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +130%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +208.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1036.4%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +56.1%
Contains more IronIron +733.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +205.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +2150%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%

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% 2.8% 22% 8% 2.1% 6% 0% 0% 0% 0%
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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 B6Vitamin B6 +30%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +963.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +121.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +17.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +1728.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
13% 53% 35%
Protein: 0.06 g
Fats: 0.06 g
Carbs: 12.65 g
Water: 52.58 g
Other: 34.65 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 WaterWater +3125.8%
Contains more OtherOther +2607%
Contains more ProteinProtein +10750%
Contains more FatsFats +43216.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +410.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
42% 42% 17%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.01 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.01 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.004 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 -99.9%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +58340%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +22275%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Vanilla extract Kit Kat
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat 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 Vanilla extract Kit Kat DV% diff.
Saturated fat 0.01g 17.953g 82%
Fats 0.06g 25.99g 40%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.56µg 23%
Phosphorus 6mg 135mg 18%
Carbs 12.65g 64.59g 17%
Copper 0.072mg 0.22mg 16%
Monounsaturated fat 0.01g 5.844g 15%
Protein 0.06g 6.51g 13%
Vitamin B5 0.035mg 0.64mg 12%
Calories 288kcal 518kcal 12%
Calcium 11mg 125mg 11%
Iron 0.12mg 1mg 11%
Vitamin B1 0.011mg 0.117mg 9%
Selenium 0µg 5µg 9%
Vitamin B2 0.095mg 0.21mg 9%
Choline 31mg 6%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.004g 0.895g 6%
Manganese 0.23mg 0.1mg 6%
Magnesium 12mg 37mg 6%
Vitamin K 0µg 5.2µg 4%
Starch 10.6g 4%
Folate 0µg 14µg 4%
Fiber 0g 1g 4%
Cholesterol 0mg 11mg 4%
Caffeine 0mg 14mg 4%
Vitamin A 0µg 24µg 3%
Sodium 9mg 54mg 2%
Potassium 148mg 231mg 2%
Vitamin E 0mg 0.34mg 2%
Net carbs 12.65g 63.59g N/A
Sugar 12.65g 48.68g N/A
Zinc 0.11mg 0.09mg 0%
Vitamin B3 0.425mg 0.5mg 0%
Vitamin B6 0.026mg 0.02mg 0%
Trans fat 0g 0.099g N/A
Tryptophan 0.09mg 0%
Threonine 0.19mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.28mg 0%
Leucine 0.52mg 0%
Lysine 0.28mg 0%
Methionine 0.16mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.27mg 0%
Valine 0.36mg 0%
Histidine 0.11mg 0%
Fructose 0.2g 0%
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
Vanilla extract 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
3%
Vanilla extract
20%
Kit Kat
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
9%
Vanilla extract
30%
Kit Kat

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Vanilla extract
Vanilla extract is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 11mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Vanilla extract
Vanilla extract is lower in Sugar (difference - 36.03g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Vanilla extract
Vanilla extract contains less Sodium (difference - 45mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Vanilla extract
Vanilla extract is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 17.943g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Vanilla extract
Vanilla extract is lower in glycemic index (difference - 50)
Which food is cheaper?
Kit Kat
Kit Kat is cheaper (difference - $3)
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. Vanilla extract - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173471/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.