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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 for cocoa solids is 396% higher.
  • Cocoa solids contain less saturated fat.
  • Cocoa solids have a lower glycemic index than kit Kat.

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.
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 356% 38% 134% 520% 1263% 186% 315% 2.7% 500% 78%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +1248.6%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +559.7%
Contains more IronIron +1286%
Contains more CopperCopper +1621.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +7466.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +443.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -61.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +3737%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +186%
~equal in Calcium ~128mg

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% 2% 0% 20% 56% 41% 15% 27% 0% 6.3% 24% 6.5%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +240%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +50%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +152%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +108%
Contains more CholineCholine +158.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +14.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +337%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +490%
Contains more FolateFolate +128.6%
~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
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 FatsFats +89.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +11.6%
Contains more ProteinProtein +201.1%
Contains more WaterWater +84%
Contains more OtherOther +353.1%

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
62% 35% 3%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 8.07 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 4.57 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.44 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +27.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +103.4%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated 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 Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium 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 DV% diff.
Copper 0.22mg 3.788mg 396%
Manganese 0.1mg 3.837mg 162%
Iron 1mg 13.86mg 161%
Fiber 1g 37g 144%
Magnesium 37mg 499mg 110%
Phosphorus 135mg 734mg 86%
Zinc 0.09mg 6.81mg 61%
Caffeine 14mg 230mg 54%
Saturated fat 17.953g 8.07g 45%
Potassium 231mg 1524mg 38%
Protein 6.51g 19.6g 26%
Vitamin B12 0.56µg 0µg 23%
Fats 25.99g 13.7g 19%
Selenium 5µg 14.3µg 17%
Calories 518kcal 228kcal 15%
Vitamin B3 0.5mg 2.185mg 11%
Vitamin B5 0.64mg 0.254mg 8%
Vitamin B6 0.02mg 0.118mg 8%
Folate 14µg 32µg 5%
Starch 10.6g 4%
Cholesterol 11mg 0mg 4%
Choline 31mg 12mg 3%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.895g 0.44g 3%
Vitamin B1 0.117mg 0.078mg 3%
Monounsaturated fat 5.844g 4.57g 3%
Vitamin A 24µg 0µg 3%
Carbs 64.59g 57.9g 2%
Vitamin E 0.34mg 0.1mg 2%
Vitamin B2 0.21mg 0.241mg 2%
Vitamin K 5.2µg 2.5µg 2%
Sodium 54mg 21mg 1%
Net carbs 63.59g 20.9g N/A
Calcium 125mg 128mg 0%
Sugar 48.68g 1.75g N/A
Trans fat 0.099g N/A
Tryptophan 0.09mg 0.293mg 0%
Threonine 0.19mg 0.776mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.28mg 0.76mg 0%
Leucine 0.52mg 1.189mg 0%
Lysine 0.28mg 0.983mg 0%
Methionine 0.16mg 0.202mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.27mg 0.941mg 0%
Valine 0.36mg 1.177mg 0%
Histidine 0.11mg 0.339mg 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 Cocoa solids
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
15%
Cocoa solids
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
30%
Kit Kat
339%
Cocoa solids

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cocoa solids
Cocoa solids is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 11mg)
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 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.