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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 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 12% 9.9% 21% 85% 26% 159% 71% 9.5% 1.2% 104%
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 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%
~equal in Potassium ~231mg

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% 1% 2.4% 0% 13% 39% 75% 31% 72% 311% 7.3% 5.3% 40%
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 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%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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 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
44% 53% 3%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 6.073 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 7.322 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.408 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 -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.
Ground beef Kit Kat
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Ground beef Kit Kat DV% diff.
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

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Ground beef 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
46%
Ground beef
20%
Kit Kat
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
50%
Ground beef
30%
Kit Kat

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Kit Kat
Kit Kat is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 77mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Kit Kat
Kit Kat contains less Sodium (difference - 19mg)
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.