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.
- Fast food has a higher glycemic index (66) than kit Kat (50).
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.
| Contains more IronIron | +206% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +2700% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +257% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +306% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +37% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +101.6% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +17.3% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +81.8% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -83.7% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +11.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +170.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +72.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +1023.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +960% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +58.9% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +471.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +166.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +20.8% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +153.8% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +2258.9% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +18.8% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +116.4% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +105% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -75% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +87.7% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +20.9% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more StarchStarch | +115.8% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +1181.3% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +1035% |
| Contains more MaltoseMaltose | +714.3% |
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +∞% |
| Contains more LactoseLactose | +∞% |
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Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in price |
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| Rich in vitamins |
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| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Saturated fat | 4.493g | 17.953g | 61% |
| Vitamin B3 | 5.617mg | 0.5mg | 32% |
| Selenium | 20.3µg | 5µg | 28% |
| Iron | 3.06mg | 1mg | 26% |
| Zinc | 2.52mg | 0.09mg | 22% |
| Fats | 12.01g | 25.99g | 22% |
| Protein | 16.52g | 6.51g | 20% |
| Folate | 80µg | 14µg | 17% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.317mg | 0.117mg | 17% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.212mg | 0.02mg | 15% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.89µg | 0.56µg | 14% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.363mg | 0.21mg | 12% |
| Sodium | 331mg | 54mg | 12% |
| Manganese | 0.357mg | 0.1mg | 11% |
| Calories | 297kcal | 518kcal | 11% |
| Copper | 0.121mg | 0.22mg | 11% |
| Carbs | 31.5g | 64.59g | 11% |
| Cholesterol | 33mg | 11mg | 7% |
| Calcium | 62mg | 125mg | 6% |
| Starch | 22.87g | 10.6g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.68g | 0.895g | 5% |
| Caffeine | 0mg | 14mg | 4% |
| Fructose | 2.27g | 0.2g | 3% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 4.835g | 5.844g | 3% |
| Fiber | 1.7g | 1g | 3% |
| Magnesium | 27mg | 37mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.53mg | 0.64mg | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 9µg | 24µg | 2% |
| Vitamin D | 0.1µg | 0µg | 1% |
| Choline | 34.4mg | 31mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 197mg | 231mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 29.8g | 63.59g | N/A |
| Vitamin D | 2IU | 0IU | 0% |
| Sugar | 4.88g | 48.68g | N/A |
| Phosphorus | 134mg | 135mg | 0% |
| Vitamin E | 0.38mg | 0.34mg | 0% |
| Vitamin K | 4.9µg | 5.2µg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.514g | 0.099g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.144mg | 0.09mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.46mg | 0.19mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.642mg | 0.28mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.13mg | 0.52mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.785mg | 0.28mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.306mg | 0.16mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.67mg | 0.27mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.728mg | 0.36mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.402mg | 0.11mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.005g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.001g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.121g | 0.075g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.009g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.004g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.009g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.003g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 1.391g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Kit Kat is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 22mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Kit Kat contains less Sodium (difference - 277mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Kit Kat is lower in glycemic index (difference - 16)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Fast food is lower in Sugar (difference - 43.8g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Fast food is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 13.46g)
Which food is cheaper?
Fast food is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Fast food is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is richer in minerals?
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