Chocolate vs. Kit Kat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Differences between chocolate and kit Kat
- Chocolate has more copper, iron, manganese, magnesium, fiber, zinc, phosphorus, and potassium, while kit Kat has more vitamin B12 and vitamin B2.
- Chocolate's daily need coverage for copper is 90% higher.
- Kit Kat contains 22 times less zinc than chocolate. Chocolate contains 2.01mg of zinc, while kit Kat contains 0.09mg.
- Chocolate has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of chocolate is 23, while the glycemic index of kit Kat is 50.
The food types used in this comparison are Chocolate, dark, 45- 59% cacao solids 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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +294.6% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +142% |
| Contains more IronIron | +702% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +367.3% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +2133.3% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +52.6% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -55.6% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +1319% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +123.2% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +66.7% |
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 | +58.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +45% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +110% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +55.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +1100% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +368% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +320% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +115.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +143.5% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more FatsFats | +20.4% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +32.8% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +33.4% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +68% |
~equal in
Carbs
~64.59g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +63.2% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +22% |
~equal in
Saturated fat
~17.953g
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +15.5% |
| Contains more StarchStarch | +∞% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +∞% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +∞% |
| Contains more LactoseLactose | +397.6% |
| Contains more MaltoseMaltose | +∞% |
~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.
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Copper | 1.028mg | 0.22mg | 90% |
| Iron | 8.02mg | 1mg | 88% |
| Manganese | 1.419mg | 0.1mg | 57% |
| Magnesium | 146mg | 37mg | 26% |
| Fiber | 7g | 1g | 24% |
| Zinc | 2.01mg | 0.09mg | 17% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.23µg | 0.56µg | 14% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.05mg | 0.21mg | 12% |
| Potassium | 559mg | 231mg | 10% |
| Phosphorus | 206mg | 135mg | 10% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 9.54g | 5.844g | 9% |
| Fats | 31.28g | 25.99g | 8% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.025mg | 0.117mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.297mg | 0.64mg | 7% |
| Caffeine | 43mg | 14mg | 7% |
| Calcium | 56mg | 125mg | 7% |
| Choline | 31mg | 6% | |
| Starch | 10.6g | 4% | |
| Folate | 14µg | 4% | |
| Selenium | 3µg | 5µg | 4% |
| Saturated fat | 18.519g | 17.953g | 3% |
| Protein | 4.88g | 6.51g | 3% |
| Vitamin A | 2µg | 24µg | 2% |
| Vitamin K | 8.1µg | 5.2µg | 2% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.042mg | 0.02mg | 2% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.092g | 0.895g | 1% |
| Calories | 546kcal | 518kcal | 1% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.725mg | 0.5mg | 1% |
| Sodium | 24mg | 54mg | 1% |
| Cholesterol | 8mg | 11mg | 1% |
| Carbs | 61.17g | 64.59g | 1% |
| Vitamin E | 0.54mg | 0.34mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 54.17g | 63.59g | N/A |
| Sugar | 47.9g | 48.68g | N/A |
| Trans fat | 0.112g | 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 | 0g | 0.2g | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.001g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.085g | 0.075g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.001g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 0.947g | N/A |
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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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Kit Kat is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.566g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Kit Kat is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chocolate is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chocolate is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.78g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chocolate contains less Sodium (difference - 30mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chocolate is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is cheaper?
Chocolate is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chocolate is relatively richer in minerals