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Kit Kat vs. Chicken sandwich — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between kit Kat and chicken sandwich

  • Kit Kat has more vitamin B12 and copper, while chicken sandwich has more vitamin B3, vitamin B6, selenium, vitamin E, vitamin B5, and iron.
  • Kit Kat's daily need coverage for saturated fat is 79% higher.
  • Chicken sandwich contains 4 times less vitamin B12 than kit Kat. Kit Kat contains 0.56µg of vitamin B12, while chicken sandwich contains 0.13µg.
  • The amount of saturated fat in chicken sandwich is lower.
  • Kit Kat has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of kit Kat is 50, while the glycemic index of chicken sandwich is 74.

The food types used in this comparison are Candies, KIT KAT Wafer Bar and Fast foods, chicken fillet sandwich, plain with pickles.

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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 17% 17% 22% 66% 22% 17% 79% 98% 29% 109%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +54.2%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +115.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +228.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -92.8%
Contains more IronIron +77%
Contains more ZincZinc +577.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +37%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +119%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +298%
~equal in Potassium ~245mg

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% 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 2.7% 1% 48% 1.5% 58% 69% 145% 72% 88% 16% 21% 35% 19%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +700%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +330.8%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +608.8%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +96.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +42.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1444%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +87.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +1815%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +63.5%
Contains more FolateFolate +235.7%
Contains more CholineCholine +13.9%

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
16% 11% 21% 49% 3%
Protein: 16.28 g
Fats: 11.19 g
Carbs: 20.89 g
Water: 48.94 g
Other: 2.7 g
Contains more FatsFats +132.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +209.2%
Contains more ProteinProtein +150.1%
Contains more WaterWater +2902.5%
Contains more OtherOther +110.9%

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
22% 46% 32%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.123 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 4.481 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.177 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +30.4%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -88.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +255%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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
82% 6% 4% 5% 4%
Starch: 16.5 g
Sucrose: 1.15 g
Glucose: 0.79 g
Fructose: 0.97 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0.73 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more SucroseSucrose +3381.7%
Contains more LactoseLactose +∞%
Contains more StarchStarch +55.7%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +393.8%
Contains more FructoseFructose +385%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +942.9%
~equal in Galactose ~0g

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 Chicken sandwich
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Kit Kat Chicken sandwich DV% diff.
Saturated fat 17.953g 2.123g 72%
Vitamin B3 0.5mg 7.72mg 45%
Sodium 54mg 753mg 30%
Vitamin B6 0.02mg 0.383mg 28%
Selenium 5µg 19.9µg 27%
Fats 25.99g 11.19g 23%
Protein 6.51g 16.28g 20%
Vitamin B12 0.56µg 0.13µg 18%
Copper 0.22mg 0.067mg 17%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.895g 3.177g 15%
Carbs 64.59g 20.89g 15%
Vitamin E 0.34mg 2.41mg 14%
Calories 518kcal 250kcal 13%
Vitamin B5 0.64mg 1.2mg 11%
Iron 1mg 1.77mg 10%
Vitamin B1 0.117mg 0.23mg 9%
Folate 14µg 47µg 8%
Cholesterol 11mg 35mg 8%
Phosphorus 135mg 185mg 7%
Calcium 125mg 58mg 7%
Vitamin B2 0.21mg 0.3mg 7%
Zinc 0.09mg 0.61mg 5%
Manganese 0.1mg 0.219mg 5%
Caffeine 14mg 0mg 4%
Vitamin K 5.2µg 8.5µg 3%
Monounsaturated fat 5.844g 4.481g 3%
Magnesium 37mg 24mg 3%
Fiber 1g 1.4g 2%
Vitamin A 24µg 3µg 2%
Starch 10.6g 16.5g 2%
Vitamin D 0IU 5IU 1%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.1µg 1%
Fructose 0.2g 0.97g 1%
Choline 31mg 35.3mg 1%
Vitamin C 0mg 0.8mg 1%
Net carbs 63.59g 19.49g N/A
Potassium 231mg 245mg 0%
Sugar 48.68g 3.64g N/A
Trans fat 0.099g 0.03g N/A
Tryptophan 0.09mg 0%
Threonine 0.19mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.28mg 0%
Leucine 0.52mg 0%
Lysine 0.28mg 0%
Methionine 0.16mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.27mg 0%
Valine 0.36mg 0%
Histidine 0.11mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.003g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.003g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.075g 0.197g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.003g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0g 0.009g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.008g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0g 0.006g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 2.884g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Kit Kat Chicken sandwich
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
44%
Chicken sandwich
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
30%
Kit Kat
48%
Chicken sandwich

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Kit Kat
Kit Kat is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 24mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Kit Kat
Kit Kat contains less Sodium (difference - 699mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Kit Kat
Kit Kat is lower in glycemic index (difference - 24)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chicken sandwich
Chicken sandwich is lower in Sugar (difference - 45.04g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Chicken sandwich
Chicken sandwich is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 15.83g)
Which food is cheaper?
Chicken sandwich
Chicken sandwich is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chicken sandwich
Chicken sandwich is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chicken sandwich
Chicken sandwich is relatively richer in vitamins

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. Chicken sandwich - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170295/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

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