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Beer vs. Kit Kat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between beer and kit Kat

  • Beer has less copper, vitamin B1,2, phosphorus, vitamin B2, iron, calcium, vitamin B5, vitamin B1, and selenium.
  • Kit Kat's daily need coverage for saturated fat is 90% more.
  • Beer has a higher glycemic index than kit Kat.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Alcoholic beverage, beer, regular, all 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.
Beer
1
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 4.3% 1.2% 2.4% 0.75% 1.7% 0.27% 6% 0.52% 1% 3.3%
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 less SodiumSodium -92.6%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +516.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +3025%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +755.6%
Contains more IronIron +4900%
Contains more CopperCopper +4300%
Contains more ZincZinc +800%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +864.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1150%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +733.3%

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.
Beer
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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% 0% 0% 0% 1.3% 5.8% 9.6% 2.5% 11% 2.5% 0% 4.5% 5.5%
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 0% 8% 6.8% 0% 29% 48% 9.4% 38% 4.6% 70% 13% 11% 17%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +130%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +2240%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +740%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +1461%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +2700%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +133.3%
Contains more CholineCholine +206.9%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B3 ~0.5mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Beer
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4% 92% 4%
Protein: 0.46 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 3.55 g
Water: 91.96 g
Other: 4.03 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 +5541.7%
Contains more OtherOther +214.8%
Contains more ProteinProtein +1315.2%
Contains more FatsFats +∞%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +1719.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Beer Kit Kat DV% diff.
Saturated fat 0g 17.953g 82%
Fats 0g 25.99g 40%
Calories 43kcal 518kcal 24%
Copper 0.005mg 0.22mg 24%
Vitamin B12 0.02µg 0.56µg 23%
Carbs 3.55g 64.59g 20%
Phosphorus 14mg 135mg 17%
Monounsaturated fat 0g 5.844g 15%
Vitamin B2 0.025mg 0.21mg 14%
Iron 0.02mg 1mg 12%
Vitamin B5 0.041mg 0.64mg 12%
Protein 0.46g 6.51g 12%
Calcium 4mg 125mg 12%
Vitamin B1 0.005mg 0.117mg 9%
Selenium 0.6µg 5µg 8%
Magnesium 6mg 37mg 7%
Potassium 27mg 231mg 6%
Polyunsaturated fat 0g 0.895g 6%
Manganese 0.008mg 0.1mg 4%
Starch 0g 10.6g 4%
Fiber 0g 1g 4%
Cholesterol 0mg 11mg 4%
Vitamin K 0µg 5.2µg 4%
Caffeine 0mg 14mg 4%
Choline 10.1mg 31mg 4%
Vitamin A 0µg 24µg 3%
Vitamin E 0mg 0.34mg 2%
Vitamin B6 0.046mg 0.02mg 2%
Folate 6µg 14µg 2%
Sodium 4mg 54mg 2%
Zinc 0.01mg 0.09mg 1%
Net carbs 3.55g 63.59g N/A
Sugar 0g 48.68g N/A
Vitamin B3 0.513mg 0.5mg 0%
Trans fat 0g 0.099g N/A
Tryptophan 0mg 0.09mg 0%
Threonine 0mg 0.19mg 0%
Isoleucine 0mg 0.28mg 0%
Leucine 0mg 0.52mg 0%
Lysine 0mg 0.28mg 0%
Methionine 0mg 0.16mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0mg 0.27mg 0%
Valine 0mg 0.36mg 0%
Histidine 0mg 0.11mg 0%
Fructose 0g 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
Beer 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%
Beer
20%
Kit Kat
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
2%
Beer
30%
Kit Kat

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Kit Kat
Kit Kat is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Kit Kat
Kit Kat is lower in glycemic index (difference - 54)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Kit Kat
Kit Kat is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Beer
Beer is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 11mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Beer
Beer is lower in Sugar (difference - 48.68g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Beer
Beer contains less Sodium (difference - 50mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Beer
Beer is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 17.953g)
Which food is cheaper?
Beer
Beer is cheaper (difference - $3)

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. Beer - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168746/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.