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Ground beef vs. Kit Kat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Ground beef and Kit Kat

  • Ground beef is richer in Vitamin B12, Zinc, Selenium, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B3, and Iron, yet Kit Kat is richer in Copper, and Calcium.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 from Ground beef is 80% higher.
  • Ground beef contains 65 times more Zinc than Kit Kat. Ground beef contains 5.84mg of Zinc, while Kit Kat contains 0.09mg.
  • Kit Kat contains less Cholesterol.

Food types used in this article are Beef, ground, 70% lean meat / 30% fat, loaf, cooked, baked 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.
Contains more Iron +127%
Contains more Phosphorus +23%
Contains more Zinc +6388.9%
Contains more Selenium +282%
Contains more Calcium +278.8%
Contains more Magnesium +117.6%
Contains less Sodium -26%
Contains more Copper +178.5%
Contains more Manganese +1011.1%
Equal in Potassium - 231
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 10% 86% 13% 72% 22% 10% 160% 27% 2% 105%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 38% 38% 27% 58% 21% 8% 3% 74% 14% 28%
Contains more Iron +127%
Contains more Phosphorus +23%
Contains more Zinc +6388.9%
Contains more Selenium +282%
Contains more Calcium +278.8%
Contains more Magnesium +117.6%
Contains less Sodium -26%
Contains more Copper +178.5%
Contains more Manganese +1011.1%
Equal in Potassium - 231

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.
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Contains more Vitamin B3 +705.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1455%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +344.6%
Contains more Vitamin A +800%
Contains more Vitamin E +183.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +129.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +22.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +25%
Contains more Folate +100%
Contains more Vitamin K +79.3%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 3% 0% 0% 13% 40% 76% 31% 72% 6% 312% 8%
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 B3 +705.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1455%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +344.6%
Contains more Vitamin A +800%
Contains more Vitamin E +183.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +129.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +22.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +25%
Contains more Folate +100%
Contains more Vitamin K +79.3%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +266.7%
Contains more Water +3481%
Contains more Other +86.7%
Contains more Fats +69.1%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
24% 15% 58% 2%
Protein: 23.87 g
Fats: 15.37 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 58.37 g
Other: 2.39 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 Protein +266.7%
Contains more Water +3481%
Contains more Other +86.7%
Contains more Fats +69.1%
Contains more Carbs +∞%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -66.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +25.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +119.4%
44% 53% 3%
Saturated Fat: 6.073 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 7.322 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.408 g
73% 24% 4%
Saturated Fat: 17.953 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.844 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.895 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -66.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +25.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +119.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Ground beef Kit Kat Opinion
Net carbs 0g 63.59g Kit Kat
Protein 23.87g 6.51g Ground beef
Fats 15.37g 25.99g Kit Kat
Carbs 0g 64.59g Kit Kat
Calories 241kcal 518kcal Kit Kat
Starch 10.6g Kit Kat
Fructose 0.2g Kit Kat
Sugar 0g 48.68g Ground beef
Fiber 0g 1g Kit Kat
Calcium 33mg 125mg Kit Kat
Iron 2.27mg 1mg Ground beef
Magnesium 17mg 37mg Kit Kat
Phosphorus 166mg 135mg Ground beef
Potassium 241mg 231mg Ground beef
Sodium 73mg 54mg Kit Kat
Zinc 5.84mg 0.09mg Ground beef
Copper 0.079mg 0.22mg Kit Kat
Manganese 0.009mg 0.1mg Kit Kat
Selenium 19.1µg 5µg Ground beef
Vitamin A 9IU 81IU Kit Kat
Vitamin A RAE 3µg 24µg Kit Kat
Vitamin E 0.12mg 0.34mg Kit Kat
Vitamin D 2IU 0IU Ground beef
Vitamin B1 0.051mg 0.117mg Kit Kat
Vitamin B2 0.171mg 0.21mg Kit Kat
Vitamin B3 4.026mg 0.5mg Ground beef
Vitamin B5 0.512mg 0.64mg Kit Kat
Vitamin B6 0.311mg 0.02mg Ground beef
Folate 7µg 14µg Kit Kat
Vitamin B12 2.49µg 0.56µg Ground beef
Vitamin K 2.9µg 5.2µg Kit Kat
Tryptophan 0.121mg 0.09mg Ground beef
Threonine 0.923mg 0.19mg Ground beef
Isoleucine 1.055mg 0.28mg Ground beef
Leucine 1.861mg 0.52mg Ground beef
Lysine 1.976mg 0.28mg Ground beef
Methionine 0.614mg 0.16mg Ground beef
Phenylalanine 0.931mg 0.27mg Ground beef
Valine 1.172mg 0.36mg Ground beef
Histidine 0.775mg 0.11mg Ground beef
Cholesterol 88mg 11mg Kit Kat
Trans Fat 1.173g 0.099g Kit Kat
Saturated Fat 6.073g 17.953g Ground beef
Monounsaturated Fat 7.322g 5.844g Ground beef
Polyunsaturated fat 0.408g 0.895g Kit Kat
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.008g 0g Ground beef
Omega-3 - ALA 0.075g Kit Kat

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Ground beef 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%
Ground beef
20%
Kit Kat
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
50%
Ground beef
30%
Kit Kat

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Kit Kat
Kit Kat contains less Sodium (difference - 19mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Kit Kat
Kit Kat is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 77mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Kit Kat
Kit Kat is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Ground beef
Ground beef is lower in Sugar (difference - 48.68g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Ground beef
Ground beef is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 11.88g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Ground beef
Ground beef is lower in glycemic index (difference - 50)
Which food is cheaper?
Ground beef
Ground beef is cheaper (difference - $1)
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. Ground beef - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169474/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.