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 for 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.
- Ground beef has a lower glycemic index than kit Kat.
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 IronIron | +127% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +6388.9% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +23% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +282% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +117.6% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +278.8% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +178.5% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -26% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +1011.1% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +705.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +1455% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +344.6% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +136.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +700% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +183.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +129.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +22.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +25% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +79.3% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +100% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
23.87 g
Fats:
15.37 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
58.37 g
Other:
2.39 g
Protein:
6.51 g
Fats:
25.99 g
Carbs:
64.59 g
Water:
1.63 g
Other:
1.28 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +266.7% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +3481% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +86.7% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +69.1% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
6.073 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
7.322 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.408 g
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 | -66.2% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +25.3% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated 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.
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 2.49µg | 0.56µg | 80% |
| Saturated fat | 6.073g | 17.953g | 54% |
| Zinc | 5.84mg | 0.09mg | 52% |
| Protein | 23.87g | 6.51g | 35% |
| Cholesterol | 88mg | 11mg | 26% |
| Selenium | 19.1µg | 5µg | 26% |
| Vitamin B3 | 4.026mg | 0.5mg | 22% |
| Carbs | 0g | 64.59g | 22% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.311mg | 0.02mg | 22% |
| Copper | 0.079mg | 0.22mg | 16% |
| Fats | 15.37g | 25.99g | 16% |
| Iron | 2.27mg | 1mg | 16% |
| Calories | 241kcal | 518kcal | 14% |
| Calcium | 33mg | 125mg | 9% |
| Choline | 73.2mg | 31mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.051mg | 0.117mg | 6% |
| Magnesium | 17mg | 37mg | 5% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 7.322g | 5.844g | 4% |
| Caffeine | 0mg | 14mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 0g | 1g | 4% |
| Manganese | 0.009mg | 0.1mg | 4% |
| Phosphorus | 166mg | 135mg | 4% |
| Starch | 10.6g | 4% | |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.171mg | 0.21mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.512mg | 0.64mg | 3% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.408g | 0.895g | 3% |
| Vitamin A | 3µg | 24µg | 2% |
| Vitamin K | 2.9µg | 5.2µg | 2% |
| Folate | 7µg | 14µg | 2% |
| Vitamin E | 0.12mg | 0.34mg | 1% |
| Sodium | 73mg | 54mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 0g | 63.59g | N/A |
| Vitamin D | 2IU | 0IU | 0% |
| Potassium | 241mg | 231mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 0g | 48.68g | N/A |
| Trans fat | 1.173g | 0.099g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.121mg | 0.09mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.923mg | 0.19mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 1.055mg | 0.28mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.861mg | 0.52mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 1.976mg | 0.28mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.614mg | 0.16mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.931mg | 0.27mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.172mg | 0.36mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.775mg | 0.11mg | 0% |
| Fructose | 0.2g | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.075g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.008g | 0g | N/A |
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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 - 77mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Kit Kat contains less Sodium (difference - 19mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Ground beef is lower in Sugar (difference - 48.68g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Ground beef is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 11.88g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Ground beef is lower in glycemic index (difference - 50)
Which food is cheaper?
Ground beef is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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