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Kit Kat vs. Cocoa solids — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Kit Kat and Cocoa solids

  • Kit Kat is richer in Vitamin B12, yet Cocoa solids are richer in Copper, Manganese, Iron, Fiber, Magnesium, Phosphorus, Zinc, and Potassium.
  • Daily need coverage for Copper from Cocoa solids is 396% higher.
  • Cocoa solids contain less Saturated Fat.

Food types used in this article are Candies, KIT KAT Wafer Bar and Cocoa, dry powder, unsweetened.

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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.
Contains more Iron +1286%
Contains more Magnesium +1248.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +443.7%
Contains more Potassium +559.7%
Contains less Sodium -61.1%
Contains more Zinc +7466.7%
Contains more Copper +1621.8%
Contains more Manganese +3737%
Contains more Selenium +186%
Equal in Calcium - 128
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 38% 38% 27% 58% 21% 8% 3% 74% 14% 28%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 39% 520% 357% 315% 135% 3% 186% 1263% 501% 78%
Contains more Iron +1286%
Contains more Magnesium +1248.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +443.7%
Contains more Potassium +559.7%
Contains less Sodium -61.1%
Contains more Zinc +7466.7%
Contains more Copper +1621.8%
Contains more Manganese +3737%
Contains more Selenium +186%
Equal in Calcium - 128

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.
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Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +240%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +50%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +152%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +108%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +14.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +337%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +490%
Contains more Folate +128.6%
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%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 2% 0% 0% 20% 56% 41% 16% 28% 24% 0% 7%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +240%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +50%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +152%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +108%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +14.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +337%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +490%
Contains more Folate +128.6%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +89.7%
Contains more Carbs +11.6%
Contains more Protein +201.1%
Contains more Water +84%
Contains more Other +353.1%
7% 26% 65%
Protein: 6.51 g
Fats: 25.99 g
Carbs: 64.59 g
Water: 1.63 g
Other: 1.28 g
20% 14% 58% 3% 6%
Protein: 19.6 g
Fats: 13.7 g
Carbs: 57.9 g
Water: 3 g
Other: 5.8 g
Contains more Fats +89.7%
Contains more Carbs +11.6%
Contains more Protein +201.1%
Contains more Water +84%
Contains more Other +353.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +27.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +103.4%
Contains less Saturated Fat -55%
73% 24% 4%
Saturated Fat: 17.953 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.844 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.895 g
62% 35% 3%
Saturated Fat: 8.07 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.57 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.44 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +27.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +103.4%
Contains less Saturated Fat -55%

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 Cocoa solids
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Kit Kat Cocoa solids Opinion
Net carbs 63.59g 20.9g Kit Kat
Protein 6.51g 19.6g Cocoa solids
Fats 25.99g 13.7g Kit Kat
Carbs 64.59g 57.9g Kit Kat
Calories 518kcal 228kcal Kit Kat
Starch 10.6g Kit Kat
Fructose 0.2g Kit Kat
Sugar 48.68g 1.75g Cocoa solids
Fiber 1g 37g Cocoa solids
Calcium 125mg 128mg Cocoa solids
Iron 1mg 13.86mg Cocoa solids
Magnesium 37mg 499mg Cocoa solids
Phosphorus 135mg 734mg Cocoa solids
Potassium 231mg 1524mg Cocoa solids
Sodium 54mg 21mg Cocoa solids
Zinc 0.09mg 6.81mg Cocoa solids
Copper 0.22mg 3.788mg Cocoa solids
Manganese 0.1mg 3.837mg Cocoa solids
Selenium 5µg 14.3µg Cocoa solids
Vitamin A 81IU 0IU Kit Kat
Vitamin A RAE 24µg 0µg Kit Kat
Vitamin E 0.34mg 0.1mg Kit Kat
Vitamin B1 0.117mg 0.078mg Kit Kat
Vitamin B2 0.21mg 0.241mg Cocoa solids
Vitamin B3 0.5mg 2.185mg Cocoa solids
Vitamin B5 0.64mg 0.254mg Kit Kat
Vitamin B6 0.02mg 0.118mg Cocoa solids
Folate 14µg 32µg Cocoa solids
Vitamin B12 0.56µg 0µg Kit Kat
Vitamin K 5.2µg 2.5µg Kit Kat
Tryptophan 0.09mg 0.293mg Cocoa solids
Threonine 0.19mg 0.776mg Cocoa solids
Isoleucine 0.28mg 0.76mg Cocoa solids
Leucine 0.52mg 1.189mg Cocoa solids
Lysine 0.28mg 0.983mg Cocoa solids
Methionine 0.16mg 0.202mg Cocoa solids
Phenylalanine 0.27mg 0.941mg Cocoa solids
Valine 0.36mg 1.177mg Cocoa solids
Histidine 0.11mg 0.339mg Cocoa solids
Cholesterol 11mg 0mg Cocoa solids
Trans Fat 0.099g Cocoa solids
Saturated Fat 17.953g 8.07g Cocoa solids
Monounsaturated Fat 5.844g 4.57g Kit Kat
Polyunsaturated fat 0.895g 0.44g 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
Kit Kat Cocoa solids
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
20%
Kit Kat
16%
Cocoa solids
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
30%
Kit Kat
339%
Cocoa solids

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cocoa solids
Cocoa solids is lower in Sugar (difference - 46.93g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cocoa solids
Cocoa solids contains less Sodium (difference - 33mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cocoa solids
Cocoa solids is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 11mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cocoa solids
Cocoa solids is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 9.883g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cocoa solids
Cocoa solids is lower in glycemic index (difference - 26)
Which food is cheaper?
Cocoa solids
Cocoa solids is cheaper (difference - $0.6)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cocoa solids
Cocoa solids is relatively richer in minerals
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. Cocoa solids - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169593/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.