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Wasabi vs. Kit Kat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are wasabi and kit Kat different?

  • Wasabi is higher in vitamin C, fiber, vitamin B6, zinc, manganese, potassium, and magnesium; however, kit Kat is richer in vitamin B12, vitamin B5, and phosphorus.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin C for wasabi is 47% higher.
  • Wasabi contains 18 times more zinc than kit Kat. While wasabi contains 1.62mg of zinc, kit Kat contains only 0.09mg.

Wasabi, root, raw 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.
Wasabi
5
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 49% 38% 50% 39% 52% 44% 34% 2.2% 51% 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 MagnesiumMagnesium +86.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +145.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +1700%
Contains less SodiumSodium -68.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +291%
Contains more CopperCopper +41.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +68.8%
~equal in Calcium ~125mg
~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.
Wasabi
5
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 140% 0.67% 0% 0% 33% 26% 14% 12% 63% 0% 0% 14% 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 B1Vitamin B1 +12%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +48.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +1270%
Contains more FolateFolate +28.6%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +1100%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +84.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +215.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Wasabi
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5% 24% 69% 2%
Protein: 4.8 g
Fats: 0.63 g
Carbs: 23.54 g
Water: 69.11 g
Other: 1.92 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 +4139.9%
Contains more OtherOther +50%
Contains more ProteinProtein +35.6%
Contains more FatsFats +4025.4%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +174.4%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Wasabi 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 Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Wasabi Kit Kat DV% diff.
Saturated fat 17.953g 82%
Vitamin C 41.9mg 0mg 47%
Fats 0.63g 25.99g 39%
Fiber 7.8g 1g 27%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.56µg 23%
Calories 109kcal 518kcal 20%
Vitamin B6 0.274mg 0.02mg 20%
Monounsaturated fat 5.844g 15%
Carbs 23.54g 64.59g 14%
Zinc 1.62mg 0.09mg 14%
Manganese 0.391mg 0.1mg 13%
Potassium 568mg 231mg 10%
Vitamin B5 0.203mg 0.64mg 9%
Selenium 5µg 9%
Phosphorus 80mg 135mg 8%
Magnesium 69mg 37mg 8%
Vitamin B2 0.114mg 0.21mg 7%
Copper 0.155mg 0.22mg 7%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.895g 6%
Choline 31mg 6%
Cholesterol 0mg 11mg 4%
Vitamin K 5.2µg 4%
Caffeine 14mg 4%
Starch 10.6g 4%
Protein 4.8g 6.51g 3%
Vitamin A 2µg 24µg 2%
Sodium 17mg 54mg 2%
Vitamin E 0.34mg 2%
Vitamin B3 0.743mg 0.5mg 2%
Folate 18µg 14µg 1%
Vitamin B1 0.131mg 0.117mg 1%
Net carbs 15.74g 63.59g N/A
Calcium 128mg 125mg 0%
Iron 1.03mg 1mg 0%
Sugar 48.68g N/A
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
Wasabi 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
23%
Wasabi
20%
Kit Kat
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
36%
Wasabi
30%
Kit Kat

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Wasabi
Wasabi is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 11mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Wasabi
Wasabi is lower in Sugar (difference - 48.68g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Wasabi
Wasabi contains less Sodium (difference - 37mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Wasabi
Wasabi is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 17.953g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Wasabi
Wasabi is lower in glycemic index (difference - 9)
Which food is cheaper?
Wasabi
Wasabi is cheaper (difference - $1.4)
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.
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.

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. Wasabi - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168583/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.