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Kit Kat vs. Chocolate — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between kit Kat and chocolate

  • Kit Kat has more vitamin B12 and vitamin B2, while chocolate has more copper, iron, manganese, magnesium, fiber, zinc, phosphorus, and potassium.
  • Chocolate's daily need coverage for copper is 90% higher.
  • Chocolate contains 4 times less vitamin B2 than kit Kat. Kit Kat contains 0.21mg of vitamin B2, while chocolate contains 0.05mg.
  • Chocolate has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of chocolate is 23, while the glycemic index of kit Kat is 50.

The food types used in this comparison are Candies, KIT KAT Wafer Bar and Chocolate, dark, 45- 59% cacao solids.

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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 104% 17% 49% 301% 343% 55% 88% 3.1% 185% 16%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +123.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +66.7%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +294.6%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +142%
Contains more IronIron +702%
Contains more CopperCopper +367.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +2133.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +52.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -55.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1319%

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 0% 0.67% 11% 0% 6.3% 12% 14% 18% 9.7% 29% 20% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +1100%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +368%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +320%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +115.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +143.5%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +58.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +45%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +110%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +55.8%
~equal in Vitamin C ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg

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
5% 31% 61% 2%
Protein: 4.88 g
Fats: 31.28 g
Carbs: 61.17 g
Water: 0.97 g
Other: 1.7 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +33.4%
Contains more WaterWater +68%
Contains more FatsFats +20.4%
Contains more OtherOther +32.8%
~equal in Carbs ~61.17g

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
64% 33% 4%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 18.519 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 9.54 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.092 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +63.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +22%
~equal in Saturated fat ~18.519g

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
97% 3%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 46.25 g
Glucose: 0 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 1.65 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more StarchStarch +∞%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +∞%
Contains more FructoseFructose +∞%
Contains more LactoseLactose +397.6%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +∞%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +15.5%
~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 Chocolate
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Kit Kat Chocolate DV% diff.
Copper 0.22mg 1.028mg 90%
Iron 1mg 8.02mg 88%
Manganese 0.1mg 1.419mg 57%
Magnesium 37mg 146mg 26%
Fiber 1g 7g 24%
Zinc 0.09mg 2.01mg 17%
Vitamin B12 0.56µg 0.23µg 14%
Vitamin B2 0.21mg 0.05mg 12%
Potassium 231mg 559mg 10%
Phosphorus 135mg 206mg 10%
Monounsaturated fat 5.844g 9.54g 9%
Fats 25.99g 31.28g 8%
Vitamin B1 0.117mg 0.025mg 8%
Vitamin B5 0.64mg 0.297mg 7%
Caffeine 14mg 43mg 7%
Calcium 125mg 56mg 7%
Choline 31mg 6%
Starch 10.6g 4%
Folate 14µg 4%
Selenium 5µg 3µg 4%
Saturated fat 17.953g 18.519g 3%
Protein 6.51g 4.88g 3%
Vitamin A 24µg 2µg 2%
Vitamin K 5.2µg 8.1µg 2%
Vitamin B6 0.02mg 0.042mg 2%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.895g 1.092g 1%
Calories 518kcal 546kcal 1%
Vitamin B3 0.5mg 0.725mg 1%
Sodium 54mg 24mg 1%
Cholesterol 11mg 8mg 1%
Carbs 64.59g 61.17g 1%
Vitamin E 0.34mg 0.54mg 1%
Net carbs 63.59g 54.17g N/A
Sugar 48.68g 47.9g N/A
Trans fat 0.099g 0.112g 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%
Fructose 0.2g 0g 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.001g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.075g 0.085g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0g 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.947g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Kit Kat Chocolate
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
9%
Chocolate
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
30%
Kit Kat
116%
Chocolate

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Kit Kat
Kit Kat is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.566g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Kit Kat
Kit Kat is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chocolate
Chocolate is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chocolate
Chocolate is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.78g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chocolate
Chocolate contains less Sodium (difference - 30mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chocolate
Chocolate is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is cheaper?
Chocolate
Chocolate is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chocolate
Chocolate is relatively richer in minerals

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. Chocolate - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170271/nutrients

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

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