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Chinese cuisine vs. Kit Kat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Chinese cuisine and Kit Kat

  • Chinese cuisine has more Vitamin K, Vitamin C, Zinc, and Vitamin B6, however, Kit Kat has more Copper, Vitamin B2, Calcium, and Phosphorus.
  • Kit Kat's daily need coverage for Saturated Fat is 85% more.
  • Kit Kat is lower in Sodium.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Restaurant, Chinese, beef and vegetables 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.
Contains more Iron +11%
Contains more Zinc +1566.7%
Contains more Manganese +47%
Contains more Selenium +34%
Contains more Calcium +468.2%
Contains more Magnesium +146.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +77.6%
Contains more Potassium +13.2%
Contains less Sodium -86.8%
Contains more Copper +349%
Equal in Iron - 1
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 7% 42% 11% 33% 18% 54% 41% 17% 20% 37%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 38% 38% 27% 58% 21% 8% 3% 74% 14% 28%
Contains more Iron +11%
Contains more Zinc +1566.7%
Contains more Manganese +47%
Contains more Selenium +34%
Contains more Calcium +468.2%
Contains more Magnesium +146.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +77.6%
Contains more Potassium +13.2%
Contains less Sodium -86.8%
Contains more Copper +349%
Equal in Iron - 1

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 A +1458%
Contains more Vitamin E +141.2%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +164%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +705%
Contains more Folate +221.4%
Contains more Vitamin K +886.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +254.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +281.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +44.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +16.7%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 76% 17% 3% 39% 9% 13% 25% 27% 38% 34% 60% 129%
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 A +1458%
Contains more Vitamin E +141.2%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +164%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +705%
Contains more Folate +221.4%
Contains more Vitamin K +886.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +254.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +281.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +44.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +16.7%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +4735.6%
Contains more Other +18%
Contains more Fats +390.4%
Contains more Carbs +786%
Equal in Protein - 6.51
7% 5% 7% 79%
Protein: 7.08 g
Fats: 5.3 g
Carbs: 7.29 g
Water: 78.82 g
Other: 1.51 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 Water +4735.6%
Contains more Other +18%
Contains more Fats +390.4%
Contains more Carbs +786%
Equal in Protein - 6.51

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -94.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +138%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +380.2%
23% 28% 49%
Saturated Fat: 0.978 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.217 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.13 g
73% 24% 4%
Saturated Fat: 17.953 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.844 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.895 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -94.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +138%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +380.2%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Glucose +331.3%
Contains more Fructose +175%
Contains more Starch +482.4%
Contains more Sucrose +3322.2%
Contains more Lactose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
43% 28% 16% 13%
Starch: 1.82 g
Sucrose: 1.17 g
Glucose: 0.69 g
Fructose: 0.55 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 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 Glucose +331.3%
Contains more Fructose +175%
Contains more Starch +482.4%
Contains more Sucrose +3322.2%
Contains more Lactose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +∞%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Chinese cuisine Kit Kat
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol 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 Chinese cuisine Kit Kat Opinion
Net carbs 5.79g 63.59g Kit Kat
Protein 7.08g 6.51g Chinese cuisine
Fats 5.3g 25.99g Kit Kat
Carbs 7.29g 64.59g Kit Kat
Calories 105kcal 518kcal Kit Kat
Starch 1.82g 10.6g Kit Kat
Fructose 0.55g 0.2g Chinese cuisine
Sugar 2.41g 48.68g Chinese cuisine
Fiber 1.5g 1g Chinese cuisine
Calcium 22mg 125mg Kit Kat
Iron 1.11mg 1mg Chinese cuisine
Magnesium 15mg 37mg Kit Kat
Phosphorus 76mg 135mg Kit Kat
Potassium 204mg 231mg Kit Kat
Sodium 409mg 54mg Kit Kat
Zinc 1.5mg 0.09mg Chinese cuisine
Copper 0.049mg 0.22mg Kit Kat
Manganese 0.147mg 0.1mg Chinese cuisine
Selenium 6.7µg 5µg Chinese cuisine
Vitamin A 1262IU 81IU Chinese cuisine
Vitamin A RAE 63µg 24µg Chinese cuisine
Vitamin E 0.82mg 0.34mg Chinese cuisine
Vitamin D 3IU 0IU Chinese cuisine
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0µg Chinese cuisine
Vitamin C 11.6mg 0mg Chinese cuisine
Vitamin B1 0.033mg 0.117mg Kit Kat
Vitamin B2 0.055mg 0.21mg Kit Kat
Vitamin B3 1.32mg 0.5mg Chinese cuisine
Vitamin B5 0.443mg 0.64mg Kit Kat
Vitamin B6 0.161mg 0.02mg Chinese cuisine
Folate 45µg 14µg Chinese cuisine
Vitamin B12 0.48µg 0.56µg Kit Kat
Vitamin K 51.3µg 5.2µg Chinese cuisine
Tryptophan 0.083mg 0.09mg Kit Kat
Threonine 0.313mg 0.19mg Chinese cuisine
Isoleucine 0.314mg 0.28mg Chinese cuisine
Leucine 0.525mg 0.52mg Chinese cuisine
Lysine 0.552mg 0.28mg Chinese cuisine
Methionine 0.158mg 0.16mg Kit Kat
Phenylalanine 0.317mg 0.27mg Chinese cuisine
Valine 0.327mg 0.36mg Kit Kat
Histidine 0.207mg 0.11mg Chinese cuisine
Cholesterol 14mg 11mg Kit Kat
Trans Fat 0.058g 0.099g Chinese cuisine
Saturated Fat 0.978g 17.953g Chinese cuisine
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g 0g Chinese cuisine
Omega-3 - EPA 0.004g 0g Chinese cuisine
Omega-3 - DPA 0.005g 0g Chinese cuisine
Monounsaturated Fat 1.217g 5.844g Kit Kat
Polyunsaturated fat 2.13g 0.895g Chinese cuisine
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.002g 0g Chinese cuisine
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.803g Chinese cuisine
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.001g 0g Chinese cuisine
Omega-3 - ALA 0.264g 0.075g Chinese cuisine
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.004g Chinese cuisine

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Chinese cuisine 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
39%
Chinese cuisine
20%
Kit Kat
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
28%
Chinese cuisine
30%
Kit Kat

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Kit Kat
Kit Kat contains less Sodium (difference - 355mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Kit Kat
Kit Kat is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Kit Kat
Kit Kat is lower in glycemic index (difference - 10)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chinese cuisine
Chinese cuisine is lower in Sugar (difference - 46.27g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chinese cuisine
Chinese cuisine is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 16.975g)
Which food is cheaper?
Chinese cuisine
Chinese cuisine is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chinese cuisine
Chinese cuisine 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. Chinese cuisine - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168072/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.