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Kit Kat vs. Chocolate cake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between kit Kat and chocolate cake

  • Kit Kat has more vitamin B12, vitamin B5, and calcium; however, chocolate cake is richer in choline, selenium, manganese, and iron.
  • Kit Kat covers your daily saturated fat needs 63% more than chocolate cake.
  • Chocolate cake has 4 times less vitamin B12 than kit Kat. Kit Kat has 0.56µg of vitamin B12, while chocolate cake has 0.16µg.
  • Chocolate cake contains less saturated fat.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Candies, KIT KAT Wafer Bar and Cake, chocolate, prepared from recipe without frosting.

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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 23% 18% 12% 60% 69% 19% 45% 41% 37% 65%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +15.6%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +108.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +65%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +27.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -82.9%
Contains more IronIron +61%
Contains more ZincZinc +666.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +180%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +138%
~equal in Copper ~0.207mg

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 0.67% 0% 0% 0% 35% 49% 21% 18% 9.5% 20% 0% 20% 70%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +110.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +250%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +20.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +127.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +105%
Contains more FolateFolate +92.9%
Contains more CholineCholine +314.2%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.213mg

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% 15% 53% 24% 2%
Protein: 5.3 g
Fats: 15.1 g
Carbs: 53.4 g
Water: 24.4 g
Other: 1.8 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +22.8%
Contains more FatsFats +72.1%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +21%
Contains more WaterWater +1396.9%
Contains more OtherOther +40.6%

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
38% 42% 19%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 5.43 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 6.039 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.761 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -69.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +208.5%
~equal in Monounsaturated fat ~6.039g

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 cake
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Kit Kat Chocolate cake DV% diff.
Saturated fat 17.953g 5.43g 57%
Choline 31mg 128.4mg 18%
Fats 25.99g 15.1g 17%
Vitamin B12 0.56µg 0.16µg 17%
Cholesterol 11mg 58mg 16%
Selenium 5µg 11.9µg 13%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.895g 2.761g 12%
Sodium 54mg 315mg 11%
Iron 1mg 1.61mg 8%
Manganese 0.1mg 0.28mg 8%
Calories 518kcal 371kcal 7%
Calcium 125mg 60mg 7%
Vitamin B5 0.64mg 0.304mg 7%
Zinc 0.09mg 0.69mg 5%
Caffeine 14mg 4%
Vitamin K 5.2µg 4%
Vitamin B3 0.5mg 1.137mg 4%
Phosphorus 135mg 106mg 4%
Starch 10.6g 4%
Carbs 64.59g 53.4g 4%
Potassium 231mg 140mg 3%
Folate 14µg 27µg 3%
Vitamin A 24µg 3%
Vitamin E 0.34mg 2%
Vitamin B1 0.117mg 0.141mg 2%
Protein 6.51g 5.3g 2%
Fiber 1g 1.6g 2%
Vitamin B6 0.02mg 0.041mg 2%
Magnesium 37mg 32mg 1%
Copper 0.22mg 0.207mg 1%
Vitamin C 0mg 0.2mg 0%
Net carbs 63.59g 51.8g N/A
Sugar 48.68g N/A
Vitamin B2 0.21mg 0.213mg 0%
Trans fat 0.099g N/A
Monounsaturated fat 5.844g 6.039g 0%
Tryptophan 0.09mg 0.068mg 0%
Threonine 0.19mg 0.202mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.28mg 0.24mg 0%
Leucine 0.52mg 0.407mg 0%
Lysine 0.28mg 0.268mg 0%
Methionine 0.16mg 0.116mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.27mg 0.265mg 0%
Valine 0.36mg 0.283mg 0%
Histidine 0.11mg 0.12mg 0%
Fructose 0.2g 0%
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.005g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.075g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Kit Kat Chocolate cake
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
19%
Chocolate cake
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
30%
Kit Kat
39%
Chocolate cake

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Kit Kat
Kit Kat is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 47mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Kit Kat
Kit Kat contains less Sodium (difference - 261mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chocolate cake
Chocolate cake is lower in Sugar (difference - 48.68g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Chocolate cake
Chocolate cake is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 12.523g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chocolate cake
Chocolate cake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 9)
Which food is cheaper?
Chocolate cake
Chocolate cake is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.
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. Kit Kat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167992/nutrients
  2. Chocolate cake - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172697/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.