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Chocolate vs. Kit Kat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Chocolate and Kit Kat

  • Chocolate has more Copper, Iron, Manganese, Magnesium, Fiber, Zinc, Phosphorus, and Potassium, while Kit Kat has more Vitamin B12, and Vitamin B2.
  • Chocolate's daily need coverage for Copper is 90% higher.
  • Kit Kat contains 22 times less Zinc than Chocolate. Chocolate contains 2.01mg of Zinc, while Kit Kat contains 0.09mg.

The food types used in this comparison are Chocolate, dark, 45- 59% cacao solids 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.
Chocolate
Chocolate
8
:
2
Kit Kat
Kit Kat
Contains more Iron +702%
Contains more Magnesium +294.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +52.6%
Contains more Potassium +142%
Contains less Sodium -55.6%
Contains more Zinc +2133.3%
Contains more Copper +367.3%
Contains more Manganese +1319%
Contains more Calcium +123.2%
Contains more Selenium +66.7%
Chocolate
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 17% 301% 105% 89% 50% 4% 55% 343% 186% 17%
Kit Kat
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 38% 38% 27% 58% 21% 8% 3% 74% 14% 28%
Contains more Iron +702%
Contains more Magnesium +294.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +52.6%
Contains more Potassium +142%
Contains less Sodium -55.6%
Contains more Zinc +2133.3%
Contains more Copper +367.3%
Contains more Manganese +1319%
Contains more Calcium +123.2%
Contains more Selenium +66.7%

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.
Chocolate
Chocolate
4
:
8
Kit Kat
Kit Kat
Contains more Vitamin E +58.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +45%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +110%
Contains more Vitamin K +55.8%
Contains more Vitamin A +62%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +368%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +320%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +115.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +143.5%
Chocolate
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 3% 11% 0% 0% 7% 12% 14% 18% 10% 0% 29% 21%
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 E +58.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +45%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +110%
Contains more Vitamin K +55.8%
Contains more Vitamin A +62%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +368%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +320%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +115.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +143.5%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Chocolate
Chocolate
2
:
3
Kit Kat
Kit Kat
Contains more Fats +20.4%
Contains more Other +32.8%
Contains more Protein +33.4%
Contains more Water +68%
Equal in Carbs - 64.59
Chocolate
5% 31% 61% 2%
Protein: 4.88 g
Fats: 31.28 g
Carbs: 61.17 g
Water: 0.97 g
Other: 1.7 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 Fats +20.4%
Contains more Other +32.8%
Contains more Protein +33.4%
Contains more Water +68%
Equal in Carbs - 64.59

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Chocolate
Chocolate
2
:
1
Kit Kat
Kit Kat
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +63.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +22%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 17.953
Chocolate
64% 33% 4%
Saturated Fat: 18.519 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 9.54 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.092 g
Kit Kat
73% 24% 4%
Saturated Fat: 17.953 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.844 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.895 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +63.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +22%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 17.953

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Chocolate
Chocolate
1
:
5
Kit Kat
Kit Kat
Contains more Sucrose +15.5%
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Glucose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
Contains more Lactose +397.6%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
Chocolate
97% 3%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 46.25 g
Glucose: 0 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 1.65 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 +15.5%
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Glucose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
Contains more Lactose +397.6%
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.
Chocolate Kit Kat
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chocolate Kit Kat Opinion
Net carbs 54.17g 63.59g Kit Kat
Protein 4.88g 6.51g Kit Kat
Fats 31.28g 25.99g Chocolate
Carbs 61.17g 64.59g Kit Kat
Calories 546kcal 518kcal Chocolate
Starch 10.6g Kit Kat
Fructose 0g 0.2g Kit Kat
Sugar 47.9g 48.68g Chocolate
Fiber 7g 1g Chocolate
Calcium 56mg 125mg Kit Kat
Iron 8.02mg 1mg Chocolate
Magnesium 146mg 37mg Chocolate
Phosphorus 206mg 135mg Chocolate
Potassium 559mg 231mg Chocolate
Sodium 24mg 54mg Chocolate
Zinc 2.01mg 0.09mg Chocolate
Copper 1.028mg 0.22mg Chocolate
Manganese 1.419mg 0.1mg Chocolate
Selenium 3µg 5µg Kit Kat
Vitamin A 50IU 81IU Kit Kat
Vitamin A RAE 2µg 24µg Kit Kat
Vitamin E 0.54mg 0.34mg Chocolate
Vitamin B1 0.025mg 0.117mg Kit Kat
Vitamin B2 0.05mg 0.21mg Kit Kat
Vitamin B3 0.725mg 0.5mg Chocolate
Vitamin B5 0.297mg 0.64mg Kit Kat
Vitamin B6 0.042mg 0.02mg Chocolate
Folate 14µg Kit Kat
Vitamin B12 0.23µg 0.56µg Kit Kat
Vitamin K 8.1µg 5.2µg Chocolate
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 8mg 11mg Chocolate
Trans Fat 0.112g 0.099g Kit Kat
Saturated Fat 18.519g 17.953g Kit Kat
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g 0g Chocolate
Monounsaturated Fat 9.54g 5.844g Chocolate
Polyunsaturated fat 1.092g 0.895g Chocolate
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.001g 0g Chocolate
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.947g Chocolate
Omega-3 - ALA 0.085g 0.075g Chocolate

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Chocolate 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
10%
Chocolate
20%
Kit Kat
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
116%
Chocolate
30%
Kit Kat

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Kit Kat
Kit Kat is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.566g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Kit Kat
Kit Kat is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chocolate
Chocolate is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.78g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chocolate
Chocolate contains less Sodium (difference - 30mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chocolate
Chocolate is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chocolate
Chocolate is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is cheaper?
Chocolate
Chocolate is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chocolate
Chocolate is relatively richer in minerals

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. Chocolate - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170271/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.