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Cheeseburger vs. Kit Kat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are cheeseburgers and kit Kat different?

  • Cheeseburgers have more vitamin B3, selenium, zinc, iron, vitamin B6, vitamin B1, and folate; however, kit Kat is richer in copper.
  • Kit Kat covers your daily need for saturated fat, 57% more than cheeseburgers.
  • Cheeseburgers have 28 times more zinc than kit Kat. Cheeseburgers have 2.49mg of zinc, while kit Kat has 0.09mg.
  • Kit Kat contains less sodium.
  • Cheeseburgers have a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of cheeseburgers is 66, while the glycemic index of kit Kat is 50.

Fast foods, cheeseburger; single, regular patty; plain and Candies, KIT KAT Wafer Bar types were used 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 19% 36% 17% 102% 37% 68% 69% 67% 41% 107%
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 IronIron +171%
Contains more ZincZinc +2666.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +19.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +216%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +292%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +42.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +17.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +98.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -89.5%
~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 0% 17% 10% 1.5% 73% 84% 98% 33% 53% 95% 11% 53% 16%
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 +108.3%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +52.9%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +150.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +72.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +943.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +1040%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +35.7%
Contains more FolateFolate +400%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +17.4%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +23.8%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Choline ~31mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
17% 15% 28% 39% 2%
Protein: 16.51 g
Fats: 14.72 g
Carbs: 28.03 g
Water: 38.63 g
Other: 2.11 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 ProteinProtein +153.6%
Contains more WaterWater +2269.9%
Contains more OtherOther +64.8%
Contains more FatsFats +76.6%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +130.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
48% 40% 12%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 6.473 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 5.413 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.658 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 -63.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +85.3%
~equal in Monounsaturated fat ~5.844g

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
80% 7% 8% 3% 2%
Starch: 19.87 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 1.76 g
Fructose: 1.94 g
Lactose: 0.72 g
Maltose: 0.46 g
Galactose: 0 g
18% 68% 14%
Starch: 10.6 g
Sucrose: 40.04 g
Glucose: 0.16 g
Fructose: 0.2 g
Lactose: 8.21 g
Maltose: 0.07 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more StarchStarch +87.5%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +1000%
Contains more FructoseFructose +870%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +557.1%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +∞%
Contains more LactoseLactose +1040.3%
~equal in Galactose ~0g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cheeseburger Kit Kat DV% diff.
Saturated fat 6.473g 17.953g 52%
Vitamin B3 5.217mg 0.5mg 29%
Selenium 19.6µg 5µg 27%
Zinc 2.49mg 0.09mg 22%
Iron 2.71mg 1mg 21%
Protein 16.51g 6.51g 20%
Sodium 515mg 54mg 20%
Fats 14.72g 25.99g 17%
Vitamin B6 0.228mg 0.02mg 16%
Vitamin B1 0.293mg 0.117mg 15%
Folate 70µg 14µg 14%
Carbs 28.03g 64.59g 12%
Vitamin B2 0.363mg 0.21mg 12%
Copper 0.111mg 0.22mg 12%
Calories 308kcal 518kcal 11%
Cholesterol 43mg 11mg 11%
Manganese 0.316mg 0.1mg 9%
Vitamin B12 0.76µg 0.56µg 8%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.658g 0.895g 5%
Caffeine 0mg 14mg 4%
Phosphorus 161mg 135mg 4%
Starch 19.87g 10.6g 4%
Fiber 2g 1g 4%
Vitamin A 50µg 24µg 3%
Magnesium 26mg 37mg 3%
Vitamin B5 0.545mg 0.64mg 2%
Fructose 1.94g 0.2g 2%
Calcium 119mg 125mg 1%
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0µg 1%
Vitamin K 4.2µg 5.2µg 1%
Vitamin E 0.52mg 0.34mg 1%
Potassium 196mg 231mg 1%
Monounsaturated fat 5.413g 5.844g 1%
Net carbs 26.03g 63.59g N/A
Vitamin D 2IU 0IU 0%
Sugar 4.88g 48.68g N/A
Trans fat 0.57g 0.099g N/A
Choline 28.9mg 31mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.155mg 0.09mg 0%
Threonine 0.571mg 0.19mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.755mg 0.28mg 0%
Leucine 1.316mg 0.52mg 0%
Lysine 0.784mg 0.28mg 0%
Methionine 0.377mg 0.16mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.755mg 0.27mg 0%
Valine 0.881mg 0.36mg 0%
Histidine 0.445mg 0.11mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.005g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.125g 0.075g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.01g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.005g 0g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.015g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.004g 0g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.322g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Cheeseburger 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
42%
Cheeseburger
20%
Kit Kat
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
56%
Cheeseburger
30%
Kit Kat

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Kit Kat
Kit Kat is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 32mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Kit Kat
Kit Kat contains less Sodium (difference - 461mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Kit Kat
Kit Kat is lower in glycemic index (difference - 16)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cheeseburger
Cheeseburger is lower in Sugar (difference - 43.8g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Cheeseburger
Cheeseburger is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 11.48g)
Which food is cheaper?
Cheeseburger
Cheeseburger is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cheeseburger
Cheeseburger is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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. Cheeseburger - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170690/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.