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Candy bar vs. Kit Kat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Candy bar and Kit Kat?

  • Candy bar is richer in Vitamin B6, Copper, Manganese, Vitamin B3, Zinc, Vitamin E , Phosphorus, and Magnesium, while Kit Kat is higher in Vitamin B12.
  • Candy bar's daily need coverage for Vitamin B6 is 11768% higher.
  • Kit Kat has 44 times less Zinc than Candy bar. Candy bar has 3.94mg of Zinc, while Kit Kat has 0.09mg.
  • Candy bar is lower in Saturated Fat.

We used Candies, peanut bar and Candies, KIT KAT Wafer Bar types in this comparison.

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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.
Contains more Magnesium +197.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +128.1%
Contains more Potassium +76.2%
Contains more Zinc +4277.8%
Contains more Copper +251.8%
Contains more Manganese +1143%
Contains more Calcium +60.3%
Contains less Sodium -65.4%
Equal in Iron - 1
Equal in Selenium - 5
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 24% 37% 79% 132% 36% 21% 108% 258% 163% 26%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 38% 38% 27% 58% 21% 8% 3% 74% 14% 28%
Contains more Magnesium +197.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +128.1%
Contains more Potassium +76.2%
Contains more Zinc +4277.8%
Contains more Copper +251.8%
Contains more Manganese +1143%
Contains more Calcium +60.3%
Contains less Sodium -65.4%
Equal in Iron - 1
Equal in Selenium - 5

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.
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Contains more Vitamin E +1105.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1484.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +29.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +764900%
Contains more Folate +435.7%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +17%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +50%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 82% 0% 0% 25% 33% 149% 50% 35308% 57% 0% 0%
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 +1105.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1484.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +29.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +764900%
Contains more Folate +435.7%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +17%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +50%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +138.1%
Contains more Fats +29.7%
Contains more Other +40.6%
Contains more Carbs +36.3%
Equal in Water - 1.63
16% 34% 47% 2%
Protein: 15.5 g
Fats: 33.7 g
Carbs: 47.4 g
Water: 1.6 g
Other: 1.8 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 Protein +138.1%
Contains more Fats +29.7%
Contains more Other +40.6%
Contains more Carbs +36.3%
Equal in Water - 1.63

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -73.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +186.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1089.9%
15% 52% 33%
Saturated Fat: 4.678 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 16.721 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 10.65 g
73% 24% 4%
Saturated Fat: 17.953 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.844 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.895 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -73.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +186.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1089.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Candy bar Kit Kat Opinion
Net carbs 43.3g 63.59g Kit Kat
Protein 15.5g 6.51g Candy bar
Fats 33.7g 25.99g Candy bar
Carbs 47.4g 64.59g Kit Kat
Calories 522kcal 518kcal Candy bar
Starch 10.6g Kit Kat
Fructose 0.2g Kit Kat
Sugar 42.22g 48.68g Candy bar
Fiber 4.1g 1g Candy bar
Calcium 78mg 125mg Kit Kat
Iron 0.97mg 1mg Kit Kat
Magnesium 110mg 37mg Candy bar
Phosphorus 308mg 135mg Candy bar
Potassium 407mg 231mg Candy bar
Sodium 156mg 54mg Kit Kat
Zinc 3.94mg 0.09mg Candy bar
Copper 0.774mg 0.22mg Candy bar
Manganese 1.243mg 0.1mg Candy bar
Selenium 4.7µg 5µg Kit Kat
Vitamin A 0IU 81IU Kit Kat
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 24µg Kit Kat
Vitamin E 4.1mg 0.34mg Candy bar
Vitamin B1 0.1mg 0.117mg Kit Kat
Vitamin B2 0.14mg 0.21mg Kit Kat
Vitamin B3 7.922mg 0.5mg Candy bar
Vitamin B5 0.83mg 0.64mg Candy bar
Vitamin B6 153mg 0.02mg Candy bar
Folate 75µg 14µg Candy bar
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.56µg Kit Kat
Vitamin K 0µg 5.2µg Kit Kat
Tryptophan 0.149mg 0.09mg Candy bar
Threonine 0.52mg 0.19mg Candy bar
Isoleucine 0.534mg 0.28mg Candy bar
Leucine 0.986mg 0.52mg Candy bar
Lysine 0.545mg 0.28mg Candy bar
Methionine 0.185mg 0.16mg Candy bar
Phenylalanine 0.787mg 0.27mg Candy bar
Valine 0.638mg 0.36mg Candy bar
Histidine 0.385mg 0.11mg Candy bar
Cholesterol 0mg 11mg Candy bar
Trans Fat 0.099g Candy bar
Saturated Fat 4.678g 17.953g Candy bar
Monounsaturated Fat 16.721g 5.844g Candy bar
Polyunsaturated fat 10.65g 0.895g Candy bar
Omega-3 - ALA 0.075g Kit Kat

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Candy bar 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
2975%
Candy bar
20%
Kit Kat
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
88%
Candy bar
30%
Kit Kat

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Kit Kat
Kit Kat contains less Sodium (difference - 102mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Kit Kat
Kit Kat is lower in glycemic index (difference - 1)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Candy bar
Candy bar is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.46g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Candy bar
Candy bar is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 11mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Candy bar
Candy bar is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 13.275g)
Which food is cheaper?
Candy bar
Candy bar is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Candy bar
Candy bar is relatively richer in minerals
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. Candy bar - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169585/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.