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Black tea vs. Kit Kat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between black tea and kit Kat

  • Kit Kat is richer than black tea in vitamin B12, copper, phosphorus, vitamin B2, vitamin B5, calcium, iron, vitamin B1, and selenium.
  • Daily need coverage for saturated fat for kit Kat is 90% higher.
  • Black tea contains less saturated fat.
  • Black tea has a lower glycemic index than kit Kat.

Food types used in this article are Beverages, tea, black, brewed, prepared with tap water 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 2.1% 0% 3.3% 0.75% 3.3% 0.55% 0.43% 0.39% 29% 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 less SodiumSodium -94.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +119%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +1133.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +∞%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +524.3%
Contains more IronIron +4900%
Contains more CopperCopper +2100%
Contains more ZincZinc +350%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +13400%
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% 0% 3.2% 0% 0.66% 0% 0% 0% 3.8% 0.22%
Kit Kat
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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 AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +1400%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +5718.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +180%
Contains more CholineCholine +7650%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
100%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 0.3 g
Water: 99.7 g
Other: 0 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 +6016.6%
Contains more ProteinProtein +∞%
Contains more FatsFats +∞%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +21430%
Contains more OtherOther +∞%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
29% 14% 57%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.002 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.001 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 -100%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +584300%
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.
Black tea Kit Kat
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Black tea Kit Kat DV% diff.
Saturated fat 0.002g 17.953g 82%
Fats 0g 25.99g 40%
Calories 1kcal 518kcal 26%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.56µg 23%
Copper 0.01mg 0.22mg 23%
Carbs 0.3g 64.59g 21%
Phosphorus 1mg 135mg 19%
Vitamin B2 0.014mg 0.21mg 15%
Monounsaturated fat 0.001g 5.844g 15%
Protein 0g 6.51g 13%
Calcium 0mg 125mg 13%
Vitamin B5 0.011mg 0.64mg 13%
Iron 0.02mg 1mg 12%
Vitamin B1 0mg 0.117mg 10%
Selenium 0µg 5µg 9%
Magnesium 3mg 37mg 8%
Potassium 37mg 231mg 6%
Choline 0.4mg 31mg 6%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.004g 0.895g 6%
Manganese 0.219mg 0.1mg 5%
Cholesterol 0mg 11mg 4%
Vitamin K 0µg 5.2µg 4%
Fiber 0g 1g 4%
Starch 10.6g 4%
Vitamin B3 0mg 0.5mg 3%
Vitamin A 0µg 24µg 3%
Vitamin B6 0mg 0.02mg 2%
Caffeine 20mg 14mg 2%
Folate 5µg 14µg 2%
Sodium 3mg 54mg 2%
Vitamin E 0mg 0.34mg 2%
Zinc 0.02mg 0.09mg 1%
Net carbs 0.3g 63.59g N/A
Sugar 0g 48.68g N/A
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 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
Black tea 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
1%
Black tea
20%
Kit Kat
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
4%
Black tea
30%
Kit Kat

Comparison summary

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
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Black tea
Black tea is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 11mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Black tea
Black tea is lower in Sugar (difference - 48.68g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Black tea
Black tea contains less Sodium (difference - 51mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Black tea
Black tea is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 17.951g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Black tea
Black tea is lower in glycemic index (difference - 50)
Which food is cheaper?
Black tea
Black tea is cheaper (difference - $2.8)

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. Black tea - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173227/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.