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Kit Kat vs. Black tea — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between kit Kat and black tea

  • Kit Kat is richer than black tea in vitamin B12, copper, phosphorus, vitamin B2, vitamin B5, calcium, iron, vitamin B1, and selenium.
  • Daily need coverage for saturated fat for kit Kat is 90% higher.
  • Black tea contains less saturated fat.
  • Black tea has a lower glycemic index than kit Kat.

Food types used in this article are Candies, KIT KAT Wafer Bar and Beverages, tea, black, brewed, prepared with tap water.

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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 26% 38% 20% 38% 73% 2.5% 58% 7% 13% 27%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 2.1% 0% 3.3% 0.75% 3.3% 0.55% 0.43% 0.39% 29% 0%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +1133.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +∞%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +524.3%
Contains more IronIron +4900%
Contains more CopperCopper +2100%
Contains more ZincZinc +350%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +13400%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains less SodiumSodium -94.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +119%

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.
Kit Kat
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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%
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% 0% 0% 0% 0% 3.2% 0% 0.66% 0% 0% 0% 3.8% 0.22%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +1400%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +5718.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +180%
Contains more CholineCholine +7650%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
7% 26% 65%
Protein: 6.51 g
Fats: 25.99 g
Carbs: 64.59 g
Water: 1.63 g
Other: 1.28 g
100%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 0.3 g
Water: 99.7 g
Other: 0 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +∞%
Contains more FatsFats +∞%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +21430%
Contains more OtherOther +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +6016.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
73% 24% 4%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 17.953 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 5.844 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.895 g
29% 14% 57%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.002 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.001 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.004 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +584300%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +22275%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -100%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Kit Kat Black tea DV% diff.
Saturated fat 17.953g 0.002g 82%
Fats 25.99g 0g 40%
Calories 518kcal 1kcal 26%
Vitamin B12 0.56µg 0µg 23%
Copper 0.22mg 0.01mg 23%
Carbs 64.59g 0.3g 21%
Phosphorus 135mg 1mg 19%
Vitamin B2 0.21mg 0.014mg 15%
Monounsaturated fat 5.844g 0.001g 15%
Protein 6.51g 0g 13%
Calcium 125mg 0mg 13%
Vitamin B5 0.64mg 0.011mg 13%
Iron 1mg 0.02mg 12%
Vitamin B1 0.117mg 0mg 10%
Selenium 5µg 0µg 9%
Magnesium 37mg 3mg 8%
Potassium 231mg 37mg 6%
Choline 31mg 0.4mg 6%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.895g 0.004g 6%
Manganese 0.1mg 0.219mg 5%
Cholesterol 11mg 0mg 4%
Vitamin K 5.2µg 0µg 4%
Fiber 1g 0g 4%
Starch 10.6g 4%
Vitamin B3 0.5mg 0mg 3%
Vitamin A 24µg 0µg 3%
Vitamin B6 0.02mg 0mg 2%
Caffeine 14mg 20mg 2%
Folate 14µg 5µg 2%
Sodium 54mg 3mg 2%
Vitamin E 0.34mg 0mg 2%
Zinc 0.09mg 0.02mg 1%
Net carbs 63.59g 0.3g N/A
Sugar 48.68g 0g N/A
Trans fat 0.099g 0g N/A
Tryptophan 0.09mg 0mg 0%
Threonine 0.19mg 0mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.28mg 0mg 0%
Leucine 0.52mg 0mg 0%
Lysine 0.28mg 0mg 0%
Methionine 0.16mg 0mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.27mg 0mg 0%
Valine 0.36mg 0mg 0%
Histidine 0.11mg 0mg 0%
Fructose 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
Kit Kat Black tea
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
20%
Kit Kat
1%
Black tea
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
30%
Kit Kat
4%
Black tea

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Kit Kat
Kit Kat is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Kit Kat
Kit Kat is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Black tea
Black tea is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 11mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Black tea
Black tea is lower in Sugar (difference - 48.68g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Black tea
Black tea contains less Sodium (difference - 51mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Black tea
Black tea is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 17.951g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Black tea
Black tea is lower in glycemic index (difference - 50)
Which food is cheaper?
Black tea
Black tea is cheaper (difference - $2.8)

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. Kit Kat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167992/nutrients
  2. Black tea - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173227/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.