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Espresso vs. Kit Kat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are espresso and kit Kat different?

  • Espresso is higher in vitamin B3 and magnesium; however, kit Kat is richer in vitamin B12, copper, phosphorus, calcium, vitamin B5, iron, and vitamin B1.
  • Daily need coverage for saturated fat for kit Kat is 89% higher.
  • Espresso contains 10 times more vitamin B3 than kit Kat. While espresso contains 5.207mg of vitamin B3, kit Kat contains only 0.5mg.
  • Espresso has less saturated fat.
  • Espresso has a lower glycemic index (0) than kit Kat (50).

Beverages, coffee, brewed, espresso, restaurant-prepared 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 57% 0.6% 10% 4.9% 17% 1.4% 3% 1.8% 6.5% 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 MagnesiumMagnesium +116.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -74.1%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +6150%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +100.9%
Contains more IronIron +669.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +340%
Contains more ZincZinc +80%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +1828.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +100%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%

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 0.67% 0% 0.2% 0% 0.25% 41% 98% 1.7% 0.46% 0% 0.25% 0.75% 1.4%
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 CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +941.4%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +3300%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +11600%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +18.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +2185.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +900%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +5100%
Contains more FolateFolate +1300%
Contains more CholineCholine +1092.3%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
2% 98%
Protein: 0.12 g
Fats: 0.18 g
Carbs: 1.67 g
Water: 97.8 g
Other: 0.23 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 +5900%
Contains more ProteinProtein +5325%
Contains more FatsFats +14338.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +3767.7%
Contains more OtherOther +456.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
50% 50%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.092 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.092 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 -99.5%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +∞%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +872.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Espresso Kit Kat DV% diff.
Saturated fat 0.092g 17.953g 81%
Caffeine 212mg 14mg 50%
Fats 0.18g 25.99g 40%
Vitamin B3 5.207mg 0.5mg 29%
Calories 9kcal 518kcal 25%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.56µg 23%
Carbs 1.67g 64.59g 21%
Copper 0.05mg 0.22mg 19%
Phosphorus 7mg 135mg 18%
Monounsaturated fat 0g 5.844g 15%
Protein 0.12g 6.51g 13%
Calcium 2mg 125mg 12%
Vitamin B5 0.028mg 0.64mg 12%
Iron 0.13mg 1mg 11%
Magnesium 80mg 37mg 10%
Vitamin B1 0.001mg 0.117mg 10%
Selenium 0µg 5µg 9%
Choline 2.6mg 31mg 5%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.092g 0.895g 5%
Starch 10.6g 4%
Cholesterol 0mg 11mg 4%
Vitamin K 0.1µg 5.2µg 4%
Fiber 0g 1g 4%
Folate 1µg 14µg 3%
Vitamin B2 0.177mg 0.21mg 3%
Potassium 115mg 231mg 3%
Vitamin A 0µg 24µg 3%
Manganese 0.05mg 0.1mg 2%
Vitamin E 0.01mg 0.34mg 2%
Sodium 14mg 54mg 2%
Vitamin B6 0.002mg 0.02mg 1%
Vitamin C 0.2mg 0mg 0%
Net carbs 1.67g 63.59g N/A
Sugar 0g 48.68g N/A
Zinc 0.05mg 0.09mg 0%
Trans fat 0g 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 0g 0.075g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Espresso 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
11%
Espresso
20%
Kit Kat
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
10%
Espresso
30%
Kit Kat

Comparison summary

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 Cholesterol?
Espresso
Espresso is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 11mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Espresso
Espresso is lower in Sugar (difference - 48.68g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Espresso
Espresso contains less Sodium (difference - 40mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Espresso
Espresso is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 17.861g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Espresso
Espresso is lower in glycemic index (difference - 50)
Which food is cheaper?
Espresso
Espresso 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. Espresso - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171891/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.