Candy bar vs. Kit Kat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
Compare
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.
Infographic
Infographic link
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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +197.3% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +76.2% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +251.8% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +4277.8% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +128.1% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +1143% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +60.3% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -65.4% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +1105.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +1484.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +29.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +764900% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +435.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +17% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +50% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +138.1% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +29.7% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +40.6% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +36.3% |
~equal in
Water
~1.63g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -73.9% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +186.1% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated 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.
 |
 |
||
| Lower in Sodium |
|
||
| Lower in Glycemic Index |
|
||
| Lower in Cholesterol |
|
||
| Lower in Sugar |
|
||
| Lower in Saturated fat |
|
||
| Lower in price |
|
||
| Rich in minerals |
|
||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
| Nutrient | |
|
DV% diff. |
| Vitamin B6 | 153mg | 0.02mg | 11768% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 10.65g | 0.895g | 65% |
| Copper | 0.774mg | 0.22mg | 62% |
| Saturated fat | 4.678g | 17.953g | 60% |
| Manganese | 1.243mg | 0.1mg | 50% |
| Vitamin B3 | 7.922mg | 0.5mg | 46% |
| Zinc | 3.94mg | 0.09mg | 35% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 16.721g | 5.844g | 27% |
| Vitamin E | 4.1mg | 0.34mg | 25% |
| Phosphorus | 308mg | 135mg | 25% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.56µg | 23% |
| Protein | 15.5g | 6.51g | 18% |
| Magnesium | 110mg | 37mg | 17% |
| Folate | 75µg | 14µg | 15% |
| Fats | 33.7g | 25.99g | 12% |
| Fiber | 4.1g | 1g | 12% |
| Carbs | 47.4g | 64.59g | 6% |
| Potassium | 407mg | 231mg | 5% |
| Calcium | 78mg | 125mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.14mg | 0.21mg | 5% |
| Sodium | 156mg | 54mg | 4% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 11mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.83mg | 0.64mg | 4% |
| Caffeine | 0mg | 14mg | 4% |
| Vitamin K | 0µg | 5.2µg | 4% |
| Starch | 10.6g | 4% | |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 24µg | 3% |
| Selenium | 4.7µg | 5µg | 1% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.1mg | 0.117mg | 1% |
| Calories | 522kcal | 518kcal | 0% |
| Net carbs | 43.3g | 63.59g | N/A |
| Iron | 0.97mg | 1mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 42.22g | 48.68g | N/A |
| Trans fat | 0.099g | N/A | |
| Choline | 29.4mg | 31mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.149mg | 0.09mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.52mg | 0.19mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.534mg | 0.28mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.986mg | 0.52mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.545mg | 0.28mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.185mg | 0.16mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.787mg | 0.27mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.638mg | 0.36mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.385mg | 0.11mg | 0% |
| Fructose | 0.2g | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.075g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
is better in case of low diet
|
|
|
| Low Calories diet |
|
|
| Low Fats diet |
|
|
| Low Carbs diet |
|
|
| Low Glycemic Index diet |
|
People also compare
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
2748%
20%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
88%
30%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Kit Kat contains less Sodium (difference - 102mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Kit Kat is lower in glycemic index (difference - 1)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Candy bar is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 11mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Candy bar is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.46g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Candy bar is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 13.275g)
Which food is cheaper?
Candy bar is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Candy bar is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
?
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.