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Buttermilk vs. Kit Kat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between buttermilk and kit Kat?

  • The amount of copper, vitamin B12, iron, vitamin B5, vitamin B1, phosphorus, magnesium, and selenium in kit Kat is higher than in buttermilk.
  • Kit Kat's daily need coverage for saturated fat is 87% more.
  • Kit Kat contains 4 times less sodium than buttermilk. Buttermilk contains 190mg of sodium, while kit Kat contains 54mg.

We used Milk, buttermilk, fluid, cultured, lowfat and Candies, KIT KAT Wafer Bar types 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 7.9% 35% 13% 1.9% 3.7% 11% 38% 25% 0.26% 11%
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 +366.7%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +236.4%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +53%
Contains more IronIron +1900%
Contains more CopperCopper +1900%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +51.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -71.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +4900%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +150%
~equal in Calcium ~125mg

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 3.3% 4.7% 1% 0% 8.5% 36% 1.1% 17% 7.8% 28% 0.25% 3.8% 9.7%
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 CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +70%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +71.4%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +580%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +244.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +36.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +762.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +132.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +154.5%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +5100%
Contains more FolateFolate +180%
Contains more CholineCholine +75.1%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
3% 5% 90%
Protein: 3.31 g
Fats: 0.88 g
Carbs: 4.79 g
Water: 90.13 g
Other: 0.89 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 +5429.4%
Contains more ProteinProtein +96.7%
Contains more FatsFats +2853.4%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +1248.4%
Contains more OtherOther +43.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
66% 30% 4%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.548 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.254 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.033 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 -96.9%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +2200.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +2612.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Buttermilk Kit Kat DV% diff.
Saturated fat 0.548g 17.953g 79%
Fats 0.88g 25.99g 39%
Calories 40kcal 518kcal 24%
Copper 0.011mg 0.22mg 23%
Carbs 4.79g 64.59g 20%
Monounsaturated fat 0.254g 5.844g 14%
Vitamin B12 0.22µg 0.56µg 14%
Iron 0.05mg 1mg 12%
Vitamin B5 0.275mg 0.64mg 7%
Phosphorus 89mg 135mg 7%
Vitamin B1 0.034mg 0.117mg 7%
Protein 3.31g 6.51g 6%
Sodium 190mg 54mg 6%
Magnesium 11mg 37mg 6%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.033g 0.895g 6%
Selenium 2µg 5µg 5%
Manganese 0.002mg 0.1mg 4%
Caffeine 0mg 14mg 4%
Vitamin K 0.1µg 5.2µg 4%
Vitamin B2 0.154mg 0.21mg 4%
Starch 10.6g 4%
Fiber 0g 1g 4%
Zinc 0.42mg 0.09mg 3%
Vitamin B3 0.058mg 0.5mg 3%
Vitamin E 0.05mg 0.34mg 2%
Folate 5µg 14µg 2%
Choline 17.7mg 31mg 2%
Cholesterol 4mg 11mg 2%
Potassium 151mg 231mg 2%
Vitamin C 1mg 0mg 1%
Vitamin B6 0.034mg 0.02mg 1%
Vitamin A 14µg 24µg 1%
Calcium 116mg 125mg 1%
Net carbs 4.79g 63.59g N/A
Vitamin D 1IU 0IU 0%
Sugar 4.79g 48.68g N/A
Trans fat 0.099g N/A
Tryptophan 0.042mg 0.09mg 0%
Threonine 0.141mg 0.19mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.171mg 0.28mg 0%
Leucine 0.313mg 0.52mg 0%
Lysine 0.277mg 0.28mg 0%
Methionine 0.087mg 0.16mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.171mg 0.27mg 0%
Valine 0.217mg 0.36mg 0%
Histidine 0.1mg 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
Buttermilk 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
9%
Buttermilk
20%
Kit Kat
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
15%
Buttermilk
30%
Kit Kat

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Kit Kat
Kit Kat contains less Sodium (difference - 136mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Kit Kat
Kit Kat is lower in glycemic index (difference - 50)
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?
Buttermilk
Buttermilk is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 7mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Buttermilk
Buttermilk is lower in Sugar (difference - 43.89g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Buttermilk
Buttermilk is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 17.405g)
Which food is cheaper?
Buttermilk
Buttermilk is cheaper (difference - $1)

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. Buttermilk - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170874/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.