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Kit Kat vs. Egg white — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between kit Kat and egg whites

  • Kit Kat has more copper, vitamin B1,2, phosphorus, calcium, iron, vitamin B1, and vitamin B5; however, egg whites are higher in selenium and vitamin B2.
  • Kit Kat covers your daily need for saturated fat, 90% more than egg whites.
  • Kit Kat has 29 times more vitamin B1 than egg whites. While kit Kat has 0.117mg of vitamin B1, egg whites have only 0.004mg.
  • Egg whites have less saturated fat.
  • The glycemic index of kit Kat is higher.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Candies, KIT KAT Wafer Bar and Egg, white, raw, fresh.

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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 7.9% 2.1% 14% 3% 7.7% 0.82% 6.4% 22% 1.4% 109%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +236.4%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1685.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +41.7%
Contains more IronIron +1150%
Contains more CopperCopper +856.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +200%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +800%
Contains less SodiumSodium -67.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +809.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +300%

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.
Kit Kat
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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% 0% 0% 1% 101% 2% 11% 1.2% 11% 0% 3% 0.6%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +2825%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +376.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +236.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +300%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +522.2%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +250%
Contains more CholineCholine +2718.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +109%
~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
11% 88%
Protein: 10.9 g
Fats: 0.17 g
Carbs: 0.73 g
Water: 87.57 g
Other: 0.63 g
Contains more FatsFats +15188.2%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +8747.9%
Contains more OtherOther +103.2%
Contains more ProteinProtein +67.4%
Contains more WaterWater +5272.4%

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
10% 49% 10% 10% 10% 10%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0.07 g
Glucose: 0.34 g
Fructose: 0.07 g
Lactose: 0.07 g
Maltose: 0.07 g
Galactose: 0.07 g
Contains more StarchStarch +∞%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +57100%
Contains more FructoseFructose +185.7%
Contains more LactoseLactose +11628.6%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +112.5%
Contains more GalactoseGalactose +∞%
~equal in Maltose ~0.07g

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 Egg white
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Kit Kat Egg white DV% diff.
Saturated fat 17.953g 0g 82%
Fats 25.99g 0.17g 40%
Selenium 5µg 20µg 27%
Calories 518kcal 52kcal 23%
Copper 0.22mg 0.023mg 22%
Carbs 64.59g 0.73g 21%
Vitamin B12 0.56µg 0.09µg 20%
Vitamin B2 0.21mg 0.439mg 18%
Phosphorus 135mg 15mg 17%
Monounsaturated fat 5.844g 0g 15%
Calcium 125mg 7mg 12%
Iron 1mg 0.08mg 12%
Vitamin B1 0.117mg 0.004mg 9%
Protein 6.51g 10.9g 9%
Vitamin B5 0.64mg 0.19mg 9%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.895g 0g 6%
Magnesium 37mg 11mg 6%
Sodium 54mg 166mg 5%
Choline 31mg 1.1mg 5%
Fiber 1g 0g 4%
Vitamin K 5.2µg 0µg 4%
Starch 10.6g 4%
Cholesterol 11mg 0mg 4%
Manganese 0.1mg 0.011mg 4%
Caffeine 14mg 0mg 4%
Folate 14µg 4µg 3%
Vitamin A 24µg 0µg 3%
Vitamin B3 0.5mg 0.105mg 2%
Vitamin E 0.34mg 0mg 2%
Potassium 231mg 163mg 2%
Vitamin B6 0.02mg 0.005mg 1%
Zinc 0.09mg 0.03mg 1%
Net carbs 63.59g 0.73g N/A
Sugar 48.68g 0.71g N/A
Trans fat 0.099g N/A
Tryptophan 0.09mg 0.125mg 0%
Threonine 0.19mg 0.449mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.28mg 0.661mg 0%
Leucine 0.52mg 1.016mg 0%
Lysine 0.28mg 0.806mg 0%
Methionine 0.16mg 0.399mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.27mg 0.686mg 0%
Valine 0.36mg 0.809mg 0%
Histidine 0.11mg 0.29mg 0%
Fructose 0.2g 0.07g 0%
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 Egg white
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
10%
Egg white
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
30%
Kit Kat
17%
Egg white

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Kit Kat
Kit Kat is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Kit Kat
Kit Kat contains less Sodium (difference - 112mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Kit Kat
Kit Kat is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Egg white
Egg white is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 11mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Egg white
Egg white is lower in Sugar (difference - 47.97g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Egg white
Egg white is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 17.953g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Egg white
Egg white is lower in glycemic index (difference - 50)
Which food is cheaper?
Egg white
Egg white is cheaper (difference - $2)

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. Egg white - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172183/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.