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Hot chocolate vs. Kit Kat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between hot chocolate and kit Kat

  • Hot chocolate is richer in vitamin D, yet kit Kat is richer in copper, iron, vitamin B1, and vitamin B5.
  • Daily need coverage for saturated fat for kit Kat is 83% higher.
  • Hot chocolate contains less saturated fat.

Food types used in this article are Milk, chocolate beverage, hot cocoa, homemade 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 16% 34% 17% 16% 34% 17% 45% 5.7% 1.7% 15%
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 ZincZinc +600%
Contains less SodiumSodium -18.5%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +60.9%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +17.3%
Contains more IronIron +138.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +113.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +28.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +669.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +85.2%
~equal in Calcium ~125mg

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 0.67% 17% 0.6% 17% 9.8% 42% 2.5% 20% 9.2% 61% 0.5% 3.8% 8.5%
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 CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +112.5%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +100%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +1033.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +200%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +15.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +275.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +95.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +14.3%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +2500%
Contains more FolateFolate +180%
Contains more CholineCholine +98.7%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
4% 2% 11% 82%
Protein: 3.52 g
Fats: 2.34 g
Carbs: 10.74 g
Water: 82.45 g
Other: 0.95 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 WaterWater +4958.3%
Contains more ProteinProtein +84.9%
Contains more FatsFats +1010.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +501.4%
Contains more OtherOther +34.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
65% 31% 4%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.431 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.677 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.084 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 -92%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +763.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +965.5%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
52% 48%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 5 g
Glucose: 0.01 g
Fructose: 0.01 g
Lactose: 4.63 g
Maltose: 0.01 g
Galactose: 0.01 g
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 GalactoseGalactose +∞%
Contains more StarchStarch +∞%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +700.8%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +1500%
Contains more FructoseFructose +1900%
Contains more LactoseLactose +77.3%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +600%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Hot chocolate Kit Kat DV% diff.
Saturated fat 1.431g 17.953g 75%
Fats 2.34g 25.99g 36%
Calories 77kcal 518kcal 22%
Carbs 10.74g 64.59g 18%
Monounsaturated fat 0.677g 5.844g 13%
Copper 0.103mg 0.22mg 13%
Iron 0.42mg 1mg 7%
Vitamin B1 0.039mg 0.117mg 7%
Protein 3.52g 6.51g 6%
Vitamin D 45IU 0IU 6%
Vitamin D 1.1µg 0µg 6%
Vitamin B5 0.328mg 0.64mg 6%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.084g 0.895g 5%
Zinc 0.63mg 0.09mg 5%
Vitamin K 0.2µg 5.2µg 4%
Selenium 2.7µg 5µg 4%
Manganese 0.013mg 0.1mg 4%
Starch 10.6g 4%
Phosphorus 105mg 135mg 4%
Vitamin A 51µg 24µg 3%
Vitamin B12 0.49µg 0.56µg 3%
Choline 15.6mg 31mg 3%
Caffeine 2mg 14mg 3%
Magnesium 23mg 37mg 3%
Folate 5µg 14µg 2%
Vitamin B6 0.04mg 0.02mg 2%
Vitamin B3 0.133mg 0.5mg 2%
Vitamin E 0.03mg 0.34mg 2%
Vitamin B2 0.182mg 0.21mg 2%
Potassium 197mg 231mg 1%
Calcium 114mg 125mg 1%
Cholesterol 8mg 11mg 1%
Vitamin C 0.2mg 0mg 0%
Net carbs 9.74g 63.59g N/A
Sugar 9.66g 48.68g N/A
Fiber 1g 1g 0%
Sodium 44mg 54mg 0%
Trans fat 0.078g 0.099g N/A
Tryptophan 0.037mg 0.09mg 0%
Threonine 0.095mg 0.19mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.169mg 0.28mg 0%
Leucine 0.305mg 0.52mg 0%
Lysine 0.215mg 0.28mg 0%
Methionine 0.076mg 0.16mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.15mg 0.27mg 0%
Valine 0.201mg 0.36mg 0%
Histidine 0.067mg 0.11mg 0%
Fructose 0.01g 0.2g 0%
Omega-3 - ALA 0.075g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Hot chocolate 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
15%
Hot chocolate
20%
Kit Kat
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
20%
Hot chocolate
30%
Kit Kat

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Kit Kat
Kit Kat is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Kit Kat
Kit Kat is lower in glycemic index (difference - 1)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Kit Kat
Kit Kat is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Hot chocolate
Hot chocolate is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Hot chocolate
Hot chocolate is lower in Sugar (difference - 39.02g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Hot chocolate
Hot chocolate contains less Sodium (difference - 10mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Hot chocolate
Hot chocolate is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 16.522g)
Which food is cheaper?
Hot chocolate
Hot chocolate is cheaper (difference - $3)

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. Hot chocolate - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171277/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.

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