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Ice cream vs. Kit Kat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Ice cream and Kit Kat

  • Ice cream is richer in Vitamin A RAE, and Zinc, yet Kit Kat is richer in Copper, Iron, Vitamin B12, Vitamin B1, Selenium, and Magnesium.
  • Daily need coverage for Saturated Fat from Kit Kat is 56% higher.
  • Ice cream contains 8 times more Zinc than Kit Kat. Ice cream contains 0.69mg of Zinc, while Kit Kat contains 0.09mg.
  • Kit Kat contains less Cholesterol.

Food types used in this article are Ice creams, vanilla 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.
Ice cream
Ice cream
2
:
8
Kit Kat
Kit Kat
Contains more Zinc +666.7%
Contains more Iron +1011.1%
Contains more Magnesium +164.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +28.6%
Contains more Potassium +16.1%
Contains less Sodium -32.5%
Contains more Copper +856.5%
Contains more Manganese +1150%
Contains more Selenium +177.8%
Equal in Calcium - 125
Ice cream
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 39% 4% 10% 45% 18% 11% 19% 8% 2% 10%
Kit Kat
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 38% 38% 27% 58% 21% 8% 3% 74% 14% 28%
Contains more Zinc +666.7%
Contains more Iron +1011.1%
Contains more Magnesium +164.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +28.6%
Contains more Potassium +16.1%
Contains less Sodium -32.5%
Contains more Copper +856.5%
Contains more Manganese +1150%
Contains more Selenium +177.8%
Equal in Calcium - 125

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.
Ice cream
Ice cream
5
:
7
Kit Kat
Kit Kat
Contains more Vitamin A +419.8%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +14.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +140%
Contains more Vitamin E +13.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +185.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +331%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +10.2%
Contains more Folate +180%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +43.6%
Contains more Vitamin K +1633.3%
Ice cream
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 26% 6% 6% 2% 11% 56% 3% 35% 12% 4% 49% 1%
Kit Kat
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 A +419.8%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +14.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +140%
Contains more Vitamin E +13.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +185.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +331%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +10.2%
Contains more Folate +180%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +43.6%
Contains more Vitamin K +1633.3%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Ice cream
Ice cream
1
:
4
Kit Kat
Kit Kat
Contains more Water +3642.3%
Contains more Protein +86%
Contains more Fats +136.3%
Contains more Carbs +173.7%
Contains more Other +42.2%
Ice cream
4% 11% 24% 61%
Protein: 3.5 g
Fats: 11 g
Carbs: 23.6 g
Water: 61 g
Other: 0.9 g
Kit Kat
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 Water +3642.3%
Contains more Protein +86%
Contains more Fats +136.3%
Contains more Carbs +173.7%
Contains more Other +42.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Ice cream
Ice cream
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2
Kit Kat
Kit Kat
Contains less Saturated Fat -62.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +96.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +98%
Ice cream
66% 29% 4%
Saturated Fat: 6.79 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.969 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.452 g
Kit Kat
73% 24% 4%
Saturated Fat: 17.953 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.844 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.895 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -62.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +96.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +98%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Ice cream Kit Kat Opinion
Net carbs 22.9g 63.59g Kit Kat
Protein 3.5g 6.51g Kit Kat
Fats 11g 25.99g Kit Kat
Carbs 23.6g 64.59g Kit Kat
Calories 207kcal 518kcal Kit Kat
Starch 10.6g Kit Kat
Fructose 0.2g Kit Kat
Sugar 21.22g 48.68g Ice cream
Fiber 0.7g 1g Kit Kat
Calcium 128mg 125mg Ice cream
Iron 0.09mg 1mg Kit Kat
Magnesium 14mg 37mg Kit Kat
Phosphorus 105mg 135mg Kit Kat
Potassium 199mg 231mg Kit Kat
Sodium 80mg 54mg Kit Kat
Zinc 0.69mg 0.09mg Ice cream
Copper 0.023mg 0.22mg Kit Kat
Manganese 0.008mg 0.1mg Kit Kat
Selenium 1.8µg 5µg Kit Kat
Vitamin A 421IU 81IU Ice cream
Vitamin A RAE 118µg 24µg Ice cream
Vitamin E 0.3mg 0.34mg Kit Kat
Vitamin D 8IU 0IU Ice cream
Vitamin D 0.2µg 0µg Ice cream
Vitamin C 0.6mg 0mg Ice cream
Vitamin B1 0.041mg 0.117mg Kit Kat
Vitamin B2 0.24mg 0.21mg Ice cream
Vitamin B3 0.116mg 0.5mg Kit Kat
Vitamin B5 0.581mg 0.64mg Kit Kat
Vitamin B6 0.048mg 0.02mg Ice cream
Folate 5µg 14µg Kit Kat
Vitamin B12 0.39µg 0.56µg Kit Kat
Vitamin K 0.3µg 5.2µg Kit Kat
Tryptophan 0.045mg 0.09mg Kit Kat
Threonine 0.146mg 0.19mg Kit Kat
Isoleucine 0.195mg 0.28mg Kit Kat
Leucine 0.316mg 0.52mg Kit Kat
Lysine 0.258mg 0.28mg Kit Kat
Methionine 0.081mg 0.16mg Kit Kat
Phenylalanine 0.157mg 0.27mg Kit Kat
Valine 0.217mg 0.36mg Kit Kat
Histidine 0.088mg 0.11mg Kit Kat
Cholesterol 44mg 11mg Kit Kat
Trans Fat 0.099g Ice cream
Saturated Fat 6.79g 17.953g Ice cream
Omega-3 - EPA 0.003g 0g Ice cream
Monounsaturated Fat 2.969g 5.844g Kit Kat
Polyunsaturated fat 0.452g 0.895g Kit Kat
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
Ice cream 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
17%
Ice cream
20%
Kit Kat
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
16%
Ice cream
30%
Kit Kat

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Kit Kat
Kit Kat contains less Sodium (difference - 26mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Kit Kat
Kit Kat is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 33mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Kit Kat
Kit Kat is lower in glycemic index (difference - 12)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Kit Kat
Kit Kat is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Ice cream
Ice cream is lower in Sugar (difference - 27.46g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Ice cream
Ice cream is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 11.163g)
Which food is cheaper?
Ice cream
Ice cream is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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. Ice cream - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167575/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.