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Dove milk chocolate vs. Kit Kat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Dove milk chocolate and Kit Kat

  • Kit Kat has less Fiber than Dove milk chocolate.
  • Dove milk chocolate has 2 times more Fiber than Kit Kat. While Dove milk chocolate has 2.4g of Fiber, Kit Kat has only 1g.
  • Kit Kat has less Sugar.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Candies, MARS SNACKFOOD US, DOVE Milk Chocolate 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 0% 48% 0% 42% 0% 0% 0% 8.2% 0% 0%
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 CalciumCalcium +28%
Contains less SodiumSodium -14.3%
~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 2.7% 18% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Kit Kat
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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% 4.9% 6.8% 0% 29% 48% 9.4% 38% 4.6% 70% 13% 11% 17%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +260.5%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
6% 32% 60%
Protein: 5.94 g
Fats: 31.72 g
Carbs: 59.78 g
Water: 1.61 g
Other: 0.95 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 FatsFats +22%
Contains more OtherOther +34.7%
~equal in Protein ~6.51g
~equal in Carbs ~64.59g
~equal in Water ~1.63g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
100%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 19.24 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0 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
~equal in Saturated Fat ~17.953g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Dove milk chocolate Kit Kat Opinion
Calories 546kcal 518kcal Dove milk chocolate
Protein 5.94g 6.51g Kit Kat
Fats 31.72g 25.99g Dove milk chocolate
Vitamin C 0.8mg 0mg Dove milk chocolate
Net carbs 57.38g 63.59g Kit Kat
Carbs 59.78g 64.59g Kit Kat
Cholesterol 18mg 11mg Kit Kat
Magnesium 37mg Kit Kat
Calcium 160mg 125mg Dove milk chocolate
Potassium 231mg Kit Kat
Iron 1.11mg 1mg Dove milk chocolate
Sugar 55.45g 48.68g Kit Kat
Fiber 2.4g 1g Dove milk chocolate
Copper 0.22mg Kit Kat
Zinc 0.09mg Kit Kat
Starch 10.6g Kit Kat
Phosphorus 135mg Kit Kat
Sodium 63mg 54mg Kit Kat
Vitamin A 292IU 81IU Dove milk chocolate
Vitamin A 24µg Kit Kat
Vitamin E 0.34mg Kit Kat
Manganese 0.1mg Kit Kat
Selenium 5µg Kit Kat
Vitamin B1 0.117mg Kit Kat
Vitamin B2 0.21mg Kit Kat
Vitamin B3 0.5mg Kit Kat
Vitamin B5 0.64mg Kit Kat
Vitamin B6 0.02mg Kit Kat
Vitamin B12 0.56µg Kit Kat
Vitamin K 5.2µg Kit Kat
Folate 14µg Kit Kat
Trans Fat 0.246g 0.099g Kit Kat
Choline 31mg Kit Kat
Saturated Fat 19.24g 17.953g Kit Kat
Monounsaturated Fat 5.844g Kit Kat
Polyunsaturated fat 0.895g Kit Kat
Tryptophan 0.09mg Kit Kat
Threonine 0.19mg Kit Kat
Isoleucine 0.28mg Kit Kat
Leucine 0.52mg Kit Kat
Lysine 0.28mg Kit Kat
Methionine 0.16mg Kit Kat
Phenylalanine 0.27mg Kit Kat
Valine 0.36mg Kit Kat
Histidine 0.11mg Kit Kat
Fructose 0.2g Kit Kat
Omega-3 - ALA 0.075g Kit Kat

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Dove milk chocolate 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
2%
Dove milk chocolate
19%
Kit Kat
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
10%
Dove milk chocolate
30%
Kit Kat

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Kit Kat
Kit Kat is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 7mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Kit Kat
Kit Kat is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.77g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Kit Kat
Kit Kat contains less Sodium (difference - 9mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Kit Kat
Kit Kat is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.287g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Kit Kat
Kit Kat is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Kit Kat
Kit Kat is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Dove milk chocolate
Dove milk chocolate is lower in glycemic index (difference - 5)
Which food is cheaper?
Dove milk chocolate
Dove milk chocolate is cheaper (difference - $3)

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. Dove milk chocolate - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168804/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.