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Fast food vs. Kit Kat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Fast food and Kit Kat?

  • Fast food has more Vitamin B3, Selenium, Iron, Zinc, Vitamin B1, Folate, Vitamin B6, and Vitamin B12 than Kit Kat.
  • Kit Kat's daily need coverage for Saturated Fat is 67% higher.
  • Kit Kat has 28 times less Zinc than Fast food. Fast food has 2.52mg of Zinc, while Kit Kat has 0.09mg.
  • Kit Kat is lower in Sodium.

We used Fast foods, hamburger; single, regular patty; plain 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.
Fast food
Fast food
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Kit Kat
Kit Kat
Contains more Iron +206%
Contains more Zinc +2700%
Contains more Manganese +257%
Contains more Selenium +306%
Contains more Calcium +101.6%
Contains more Magnesium +37%
Contains more Potassium +17.3%
Contains less Sodium -83.7%
Contains more Copper +81.8%
Equal in Phosphorus - 135
Fast food
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 19% 115% 20% 58% 18% 44% 69% 41% 47% 111%
Kit Kat
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 38% 38% 27% 58% 21% 8% 3% 74% 14% 28%
Contains more Iron +206%
Contains more Zinc +2700%
Contains more Manganese +257%
Contains more Selenium +306%
Contains more Calcium +101.6%
Contains more Magnesium +37%
Contains more Potassium +17.3%
Contains less Sodium -83.7%
Contains more Copper +81.8%
Equal in Phosphorus - 135

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.
Fast food
Fast food
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3
Kit Kat
Kit Kat
Contains more Vitamin E +11.8%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +170.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +72.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1023.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +960%
Contains more Folate +471.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +58.9%
Contains more Vitamin A +58.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +20.8%
Equal in Vitamin K - 5.2
Fast food
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 4% 8% 3% 0% 80% 84% 106% 32% 49% 60% 112% 13%
Kit Kat
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 5% 7% 0% 0% 30% 49% 10% 39% 5% 11% 70% 14%
Contains more Vitamin E +11.8%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +170.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +72.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1023.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +960%
Contains more Folate +471.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +58.9%
Contains more Vitamin A +58.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +20.8%
Equal in Vitamin K - 5.2

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Fast food
Fast food
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Kit Kat
Kit Kat
Contains more Protein +153.8%
Contains more Water +2258.9%
Contains more Other +18.8%
Contains more Fats +116.4%
Contains more Carbs +105%
Fast food
17% 12% 32% 38%
Protein: 16.52 g
Fats: 12.01 g
Carbs: 31.5 g
Water: 38.45 g
Other: 1.52 g
Kit Kat
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 Protein +153.8%
Contains more Water +2258.9%
Contains more Other +18.8%
Contains more Fats +116.4%
Contains more Carbs +105%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Fast food
Fast food
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Kit Kat
Kit Kat
Contains less Saturated Fat -75%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +87.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +20.9%
Fast food
41% 44% 15%
Saturated Fat: 4.493 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.835 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.68 g
Kit Kat
73% 24% 4%
Saturated Fat: 17.953 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.844 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.895 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -75%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +87.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +20.9%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Fast food
Fast food
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Kit Kat
Kit Kat
Contains more Starch +115.8%
Contains more Glucose +1181.3%
Contains more Fructose +1035%
Contains more Maltose +714.3%
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Lactose +∞%
Fast food
82% 7% 8% 2%
Starch: 22.87 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 2.05 g
Fructose: 2.27 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0.57 g
Galactose: 0 g
Kit Kat
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 Starch +115.8%
Contains more Glucose +1181.3%
Contains more Fructose +1035%
Contains more Maltose +714.3%
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Lactose +∞%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Fast food Kit Kat Opinion
Net carbs 29.8g 63.59g Kit Kat
Protein 16.52g 6.51g Fast food
Fats 12.01g 25.99g Kit Kat
Carbs 31.5g 64.59g Kit Kat
Calories 297kcal 518kcal Kit Kat
Starch 22.87g 10.6g Fast food
Fructose 2.27g 0.2g Fast food
Sugar 4.88g 48.68g Fast food
Fiber 1.7g 1g Fast food
Calcium 62mg 125mg Kit Kat
Iron 3.06mg 1mg Fast food
Magnesium 27mg 37mg Kit Kat
Phosphorus 134mg 135mg Kit Kat
Potassium 197mg 231mg Kit Kat
Sodium 331mg 54mg Kit Kat
Zinc 2.52mg 0.09mg Fast food
Copper 0.121mg 0.22mg Kit Kat
Manganese 0.357mg 0.1mg Fast food
Selenium 20.3µg 5µg Fast food
Vitamin A 51IU 81IU Kit Kat
Vitamin A RAE 9µg 24µg Kit Kat
Vitamin E 0.38mg 0.34mg Fast food
Vitamin D 2IU 0IU Fast food
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0µg Fast food
Vitamin B1 0.317mg 0.117mg Fast food
Vitamin B2 0.363mg 0.21mg Fast food
Vitamin B3 5.617mg 0.5mg Fast food
Vitamin B5 0.53mg 0.64mg Kit Kat
Vitamin B6 0.212mg 0.02mg Fast food
Folate 80µg 14µg Fast food
Vitamin B12 0.89µg 0.56µg Fast food
Vitamin K 4.9µg 5.2µg Kit Kat
Tryptophan 0.144mg 0.09mg Fast food
Threonine 0.46mg 0.19mg Fast food
Isoleucine 0.642mg 0.28mg Fast food
Leucine 1.13mg 0.52mg Fast food
Lysine 0.785mg 0.28mg Fast food
Methionine 0.306mg 0.16mg Fast food
Phenylalanine 0.67mg 0.27mg Fast food
Valine 0.728mg 0.36mg Fast food
Histidine 0.402mg 0.11mg Fast food
Cholesterol 33mg 11mg Kit Kat
Trans Fat 0.514g 0.099g Kit Kat
Saturated Fat 4.493g 17.953g Fast food
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g 0g Fast food
Omega-3 - EPA 0.005g 0g Fast food
Omega-3 - DPA 0.009g 0g Fast food
Monounsaturated Fat 4.835g 5.844g Kit Kat
Polyunsaturated fat 1.68g 0.895g Fast food
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.003g 0g Fast food
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.391g Fast food
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.004g 0g Fast food
Omega-3 - ALA 0.121g 0.075g Fast food
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.009g Fast food

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Fast food Kit Kat
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
46%
Fast food
20%
Kit Kat
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
54%
Fast food
30%
Kit Kat

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Kit Kat
Kit Kat contains less Sodium (difference - 277mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Kit Kat
Kit Kat is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 22mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Kit Kat
Kit Kat is lower in glycemic index (difference - 16)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Fast food
Fast food is lower in Sugar (difference - 43.8g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Fast food
Fast food is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 13.46g)
Which food is cheaper?
Fast food
Fast food is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Fast food
Fast food is relatively richer in vitamins
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.

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. Fast food - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170693/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.