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Chicken sandwich vs. Kit Kat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between chicken sandwich and kit Kat

  • Chicken sandwich has more vitamin B3, vitamin B6, selenium, vitamin E, vitamin B5, and iron, while kit Kat has more vitamin B12 and copper.
  • Kit Kat's daily need coverage for saturated fat is 79% higher.
  • Kit Kat contains 19 times less vitamin B6 than chicken sandwich. Chicken sandwich contains 0.383mg of vitamin B6, while kit Kat contains 0.02mg.
  • The amount of sodium in kit Kat is lower.
  • Kit Kat has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of kit Kat is 50, while the glycemic index of chicken sandwich is 74.

The food types used in this comparison are Fast foods, chicken fillet sandwich, plain with pickles 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 17% 17% 22% 66% 22% 17% 79% 98% 29% 109%
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 +77%
Contains more ZincZinc +577.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +37%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +119%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +298%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +54.2%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +115.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +228.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -92.8%
~equal in Potassium ~231mg

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 2.7% 1% 48% 1.5% 58% 69% 145% 72% 88% 16% 21% 35% 19%
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 EVitamin E +608.8%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +96.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +42.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1444%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +87.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +1815%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +63.5%
Contains more FolateFolate +235.7%
Contains more CholineCholine +13.9%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +700%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +330.8%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
16% 11% 21% 49% 3%
Protein: 16.28 g
Fats: 11.19 g
Carbs: 20.89 g
Water: 48.94 g
Other: 2.7 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 +150.1%
Contains more WaterWater +2902.5%
Contains more OtherOther +110.9%
Contains more FatsFats +132.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +209.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
22% 46% 32%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.123 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 4.481 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.177 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 -88.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +255%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +30.4%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
82% 6% 4% 5% 4%
Starch: 16.5 g
Sucrose: 1.15 g
Glucose: 0.79 g
Fructose: 0.97 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0.73 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 +55.7%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +393.8%
Contains more FructoseFructose +385%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +942.9%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +3381.7%
Contains more LactoseLactose +∞%
~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.
Chicken sandwich 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 minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chicken sandwich Kit Kat DV% diff.
Saturated fat 2.123g 17.953g 72%
Vitamin B3 7.72mg 0.5mg 45%
Sodium 753mg 54mg 30%
Vitamin B6 0.383mg 0.02mg 28%
Selenium 19.9µg 5µg 27%
Fats 11.19g 25.99g 23%
Protein 16.28g 6.51g 20%
Vitamin B12 0.13µg 0.56µg 18%
Copper 0.067mg 0.22mg 17%
Polyunsaturated fat 3.177g 0.895g 15%
Carbs 20.89g 64.59g 15%
Vitamin E 2.41mg 0.34mg 14%
Calories 250kcal 518kcal 13%
Vitamin B5 1.2mg 0.64mg 11%
Iron 1.77mg 1mg 10%
Vitamin B1 0.23mg 0.117mg 9%
Folate 47µg 14µg 8%
Cholesterol 35mg 11mg 8%
Phosphorus 185mg 135mg 7%
Calcium 58mg 125mg 7%
Vitamin B2 0.3mg 0.21mg 7%
Zinc 0.61mg 0.09mg 5%
Manganese 0.219mg 0.1mg 5%
Caffeine 0mg 14mg 4%
Vitamin K 8.5µg 5.2µg 3%
Monounsaturated fat 4.481g 5.844g 3%
Magnesium 24mg 37mg 3%
Fiber 1.4g 1g 2%
Vitamin A 3µg 24µg 2%
Starch 16.5g 10.6g 2%
Vitamin D 5IU 0IU 1%
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0µg 1%
Fructose 0.97g 0.2g 1%
Choline 35.3mg 31mg 1%
Vitamin C 0.8mg 0mg 1%
Net carbs 19.49g 63.59g N/A
Potassium 245mg 231mg 0%
Sugar 3.64g 48.68g N/A
Trans fat 0.03g 0.099g N/A
Tryptophan 0.09mg 0%
Threonine 0.19mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.28mg 0%
Leucine 0.52mg 0%
Lysine 0.28mg 0%
Methionine 0.16mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.27mg 0%
Valine 0.36mg 0%
Histidine 0.11mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.003g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.003g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.197g 0.075g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.003g 0g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.009g 0g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.008g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.006g 0g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 2.884g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Chicken sandwich 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
44%
Chicken sandwich
20%
Kit Kat
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
48%
Chicken sandwich
30%
Kit Kat

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Kit Kat
Kit Kat is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 24mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Kit Kat
Kit Kat contains less Sodium (difference - 699mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Kit Kat
Kit Kat is lower in glycemic index (difference - 24)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chicken sandwich
Chicken sandwich is lower in Sugar (difference - 45.04g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Chicken sandwich
Chicken sandwich is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 15.83g)
Which food is cheaper?
Chicken sandwich
Chicken sandwich is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chicken sandwich
Chicken sandwich is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chicken sandwich
Chicken sandwich is relatively richer in vitamins

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. Chicken sandwich - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170295/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.

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