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Egg white vs. Kit Kat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between egg whites and kit Kat

  • Egg whites have more selenium and vitamin B2; however, kit Kat is higher in copper, vitamin B1,2, phosphorus, calcium, iron, vitamin B1, and vitamin B5.
  • Kit Kat covers your daily need for saturated fat, 90% more than egg whites.
  • Egg whites have 4 times more selenium than kit Kat. While egg whites have 20µg of selenium, kit Kat has only 5µg.
  • The glycemic index of kit Kat is higher.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Egg, white, raw, fresh 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 7.9% 2.1% 14% 3% 7.7% 0.82% 6.4% 22% 1.4% 109%
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 SeleniumSelenium +300%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +236.4%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1685.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +41.7%
Contains more IronIron +1150%
Contains more CopperCopper +856.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +200%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +800%
Contains less SodiumSodium -67.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +809.1%

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.
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% 0% 0% 1% 101% 2% 11% 1.2% 11% 0% 3% 0.6%
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% 8% 6.8% 0% 29% 48% 9.4% 38% 4.6% 70% 13% 11% 17%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +109%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +2825%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +376.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +236.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +300%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +522.2%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +250%
Contains more CholineCholine +2718.2%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
11% 88%
Protein: 10.9 g
Fats: 0.17 g
Carbs: 0.73 g
Water: 87.57 g
Other: 0.63 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 +67.4%
Contains more WaterWater +5272.4%
Contains more FatsFats +15188.2%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +8747.9%
Contains more OtherOther +103.2%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
10% 49% 10% 10% 10% 10%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0.07 g
Glucose: 0.34 g
Fructose: 0.07 g
Lactose: 0.07 g
Maltose: 0.07 g
Galactose: 0.07 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 GlucoseGlucose +112.5%
Contains more GalactoseGalactose +∞%
Contains more StarchStarch +∞%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +57100%
Contains more FructoseFructose +185.7%
Contains more LactoseLactose +11628.6%
~equal in Maltose ~0.07g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Egg white Kit Kat DV% diff.
Saturated fat 0g 17.953g 82%
Fats 0.17g 25.99g 40%
Selenium 20µg 5µg 27%
Calories 52kcal 518kcal 23%
Copper 0.023mg 0.22mg 22%
Carbs 0.73g 64.59g 21%
Vitamin B12 0.09µg 0.56µg 20%
Vitamin B2 0.439mg 0.21mg 18%
Phosphorus 15mg 135mg 17%
Monounsaturated fat 0g 5.844g 15%
Calcium 7mg 125mg 12%
Iron 0.08mg 1mg 12%
Vitamin B1 0.004mg 0.117mg 9%
Protein 10.9g 6.51g 9%
Vitamin B5 0.19mg 0.64mg 9%
Polyunsaturated fat 0g 0.895g 6%
Magnesium 11mg 37mg 6%
Sodium 166mg 54mg 5%
Choline 1.1mg 31mg 5%
Fiber 0g 1g 4%
Vitamin K 0µg 5.2µg 4%
Starch 10.6g 4%
Cholesterol 0mg 11mg 4%
Manganese 0.011mg 0.1mg 4%
Caffeine 0mg 14mg 4%
Folate 4µg 14µg 3%
Vitamin A 0µg 24µg 3%
Vitamin B3 0.105mg 0.5mg 2%
Vitamin E 0mg 0.34mg 2%
Potassium 163mg 231mg 2%
Vitamin B6 0.005mg 0.02mg 1%
Zinc 0.03mg 0.09mg 1%
Net carbs 0.73g 63.59g N/A
Sugar 0.71g 48.68g N/A
Trans fat 0.099g N/A
Tryptophan 0.125mg 0.09mg 0%
Threonine 0.449mg 0.19mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.661mg 0.28mg 0%
Leucine 1.016mg 0.52mg 0%
Lysine 0.806mg 0.28mg 0%
Methionine 0.399mg 0.16mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.686mg 0.27mg 0%
Valine 0.809mg 0.36mg 0%
Histidine 0.29mg 0.11mg 0%
Fructose 0.07g 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
Egg white 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
10%
Egg white
20%
Kit Kat
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
17%
Egg white
30%
Kit Kat

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Kit Kat
Kit Kat is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Kit Kat
Kit Kat contains less Sodium (difference - 112mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Kit Kat
Kit Kat is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Egg white
Egg white is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 11mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Egg white
Egg white is lower in Sugar (difference - 47.97g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Egg white
Egg white is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 17.953g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Egg white
Egg white is lower in glycemic index (difference - 50)
Which food is cheaper?
Egg white
Egg white is cheaper (difference - $2)

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. Egg white - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172183/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.