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Chocolate ice cream vs. Kit Kat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are chocolate ice cream and kit Kat different?

  • Chocolate ice cream is higher in vitamin A; however, kit Kat is richer in vitamin B12, copper, and vitamin B1.
  • Daily need coverage for saturated fat for kit Kat is 56% higher.
  • Chocolate ice cream contains 6 times more zinc than kit Kat. While chocolate ice cream contains 0.58mg of zinc, kit Kat contains only 0.09mg.
  • Kit Kat has less cholesterol.
  • Kit Kat has a lower glycemic index (50) than chocolate ice cream (62).

Ice creams, chocolate and Candies, KIT KAT Wafer Bar are the varieties 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 21% 33% 22% 35% 45% 16% 46% 9.9% 18% 14%
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 ZincZinc +544.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +40%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +27.6%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +14.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +63%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +26.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -28.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +100%
~equal in Potassium ~231mg
~equal in Iron ~1mg

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 2.3% 39% 6% 3% 11% 45% 4.2% 33% 13% 36% 0.75% 12% 12%
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 AVitamin A +391.7%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +175%
Contains more FolateFolate +14.3%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +13.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +178.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +121.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +15.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +93.1%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +1633.3%
Contains more CholineCholine +37.8%
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.21mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
4% 11% 28% 56%
Protein: 3.8 g
Fats: 11 g
Carbs: 28.2 g
Water: 55.7 g
Other: 1.3 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 WaterWater +3317.2%
Contains more ProteinProtein +71.3%
Contains more FatsFats +136.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +129%
~equal in Other ~1.28g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
65% 31% 4%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 6.8 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 3.21 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.41 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 -62.1%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +82.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +118.3%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Chocolate ice cream 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 Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chocolate ice cream Kit Kat DV% diff.
Saturated fat 6.8g 17.953g 51%
Fats 11g 25.99g 23%
Calories 216kcal 518kcal 15%
Carbs 28.2g 64.59g 12%
Vitamin B12 0.29µg 0.56µg 11%
Vitamin A 118µg 24µg 10%
Copper 0.135mg 0.22mg 9%
Cholesterol 34mg 11mg 8%
Monounsaturated fat 3.21g 5.844g 7%
Vitamin B1 0.042mg 0.117mg 6%
Protein 3.8g 6.51g 5%
Selenium 2.5µg 5µg 5%
Zinc 0.58mg 0.09mg 4%
Starch 10.6g 4%
Phosphorus 107mg 135mg 4%
Vitamin K 0.3µg 5.2µg 4%
Caffeine 3mg 14mg 3%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.41g 0.895g 3%
Vitamin B6 0.055mg 0.02mg 3%
Vitamin B5 0.554mg 0.64mg 2%
Vitamin B3 0.226mg 0.5mg 2%
Magnesium 29mg 37mg 2%
Manganese 0.14mg 0.1mg 2%
Choline 22.5mg 31mg 2%
Calcium 109mg 125mg 2%
Folate 16µg 14µg 1%
Vitamin C 0.7mg 0mg 1%
Potassium 249mg 231mg 1%
Vitamin D 8IU 0IU 1%
Iron 0.93mg 1mg 1%
Vitamin D 0.2µg 0µg 1%
Sodium 76mg 54mg 1%
Fiber 1.2g 1g 1%
Vitamin B2 0.194mg 0.21mg 1%
Net carbs 27g 63.59g N/A
Sugar 25.36g 48.68g N/A
Vitamin E 0.3mg 0.34mg 0%
Trans fat 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%
Fructose 0.2g 0%
Omega-3 - ALA 0.075g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Chocolate ice cream 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
17%
Chocolate ice cream
20%
Kit Kat
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
26%
Chocolate ice cream
30%
Kit Kat

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Kit Kat
Kit Kat is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 23mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Kit Kat
Kit Kat contains less Sodium (difference - 22mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Kit Kat
Kit Kat is lower in glycemic index (difference - 12)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chocolate ice cream
Chocolate ice cream is lower in Sugar (difference - 23.32g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Chocolate ice cream
Chocolate ice cream is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 11.153g)
Which food is cheaper?
Chocolate ice cream
Chocolate ice cream is cheaper (difference - $3)
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.
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. Chocolate ice cream - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168809/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.