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Corned beef vs. Kit Kat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between corned beef and kit Kat?

  • Corned beef is richer in selenium, vitamin B12, zinc, vitamin B6, vitamin B3, and iron, while kit Kat is higher in calcium.
  • Kit Kat's daily need coverage for saturated fat is 58% higher.
  • Kit Kat has 51 times less zinc than corned beef. Corned beef has 4.58mg of zinc, while kit Kat has 0.09mg.
  • Kit Kat is lower in sodium.
  • Kit Kat has a higher glycemic index (50) than corned beef (0).

We used Beef, cured, corned beef, brisket, cooked and Candies, KIT KAT Wafer Bar types in this comparison.

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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 8.6% 2.4% 13% 70% 51% 125% 54% 127% 2.9% 179%
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 +86%
Contains more ZincZinc +4988.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +556%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +208.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1462.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +59.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +42.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -94.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +354.5%
~equal in Phosphorus ~135mg

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% 0% 3.2% 1.5% 6.5% 39% 57% 25% 53% 204% 3.8% 4.5% 38%
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 DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +506%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +1050%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +191.1%
Contains more CholineCholine +123.2%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +112.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +350%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +23.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +52.4%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +246.7%
Contains more FolateFolate +133.3%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
18% 19% 60% 3%
Protein: 18.17 g
Fats: 18.98 g
Carbs: 0.47 g
Water: 59.79 g
Other: 2.59 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 +179.1%
Contains more WaterWater +3568.1%
Contains more OtherOther +102.3%
Contains more FatsFats +36.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +13642.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
39% 57% 4%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 6.34 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 9.22 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.67 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 -64.7%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +57.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +33.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Corned beef Kit Kat DV% diff.
Saturated fat 6.34g 17.953g 53%
Selenium 32.8µg 5µg 51%
Vitamin B12 1.63µg 0.56µg 45%
Zinc 4.58mg 0.09mg 41%
Sodium 973mg 54mg 40%
Cholesterol 98mg 11mg 29%
Protein 18.17g 6.51g 23%
Carbs 0.47g 64.59g 21%
Vitamin B3 3.03mg 0.5mg 16%
Vitamin B6 0.23mg 0.02mg 16%
Calories 251kcal 518kcal 13%
Calcium 8mg 125mg 12%
Fats 18.98g 25.99g 11%
Iron 1.86mg 1mg 11%
Vitamin B1 0.026mg 0.117mg 8%
Monounsaturated fat 9.22g 5.844g 8%
Copper 0.154mg 0.22mg 7%
Choline 69.2mg 31mg 7%
Magnesium 12mg 37mg 6%
Starch 10.6g 4%
Vitamin B5 0.42mg 0.64mg 4%
Caffeine 0mg 14mg 4%
Fiber 0g 1g 4%
Vitamin K 1.5µg 5.2µg 3%
Vitamin B2 0.17mg 0.21mg 3%
Manganese 0.022mg 0.1mg 3%
Vitamin A 0µg 24µg 3%
Potassium 145mg 231mg 3%
Folate 6µg 14µg 2%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.67g 0.895g 2%
Vitamin E 0.16mg 0.34mg 1%
Phosphorus 125mg 135mg 1%
Vitamin D 4IU 0IU 1%
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0µg 1%
Net carbs 0.47g 63.59g N/A
Sugar 0g 48.68g N/A
Trans fat 0.099g N/A
Tryptophan 0.119mg 0.09mg 0%
Threonine 0.726mg 0.19mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.827mg 0.28mg 0%
Leucine 1.445mg 0.52mg 0%
Lysine 1.536mg 0.28mg 0%
Methionine 0.473mg 0.16mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.718mg 0.27mg 0%
Valine 0.901mg 0.36mg 0%
Histidine 0.58mg 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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ok
is better in case of low diet
Corned beef 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
33%
Corned beef
20%
Kit Kat
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
63%
Corned beef
30%
Kit Kat

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Kit Kat
Kit Kat is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 87mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Kit Kat
Kit Kat contains less Sodium (difference - 919mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Corned beef
Corned beef is lower in Sugar (difference - 48.68g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Corned beef
Corned beef is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 11.613g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Corned beef
Corned beef is lower in glycemic index (difference - 50)
Which food is cheaper?
Corned beef
Corned beef 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. Corned beef - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170200/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.