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Kit Kat vs. Fast food — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between kit Kat and fast food?

  • Fast food has more vitamin B3, selenium, iron, zinc, vitamin B1, folate, vitamin B6, and vitamin B12 than kit Kat.
  • Kit Kat's daily need coverage for saturated fat is 67% higher.
  • Fast food is lower in saturated fat.
  • Fast food has a higher glycemic index (66) than kit Kat (50).

We used Candies, KIT KAT Wafer Bar and Fast foods, hamburger; single, regular patty; plain types in this comparison.

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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 19% 19% 17% 115% 40% 69% 57% 43% 47% 111%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +37%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +101.6%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +17.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +81.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -83.7%
Contains more IronIron +206%
Contains more ZincZinc +2700%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +257%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +306%
~equal in Phosphorus ~134mg

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% 3% 7.6% 1.5% 79% 84% 105% 32% 49% 111% 12% 60% 19%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +166.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +20.8%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +11.8%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +170.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +72.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1023.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +960%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +58.9%
Contains more FolateFolate +471.4%
Contains more CholineCholine +11%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin K ~4.9µg

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
17% 12% 32% 38%
Protein: 16.52 g
Fats: 12.01 g
Carbs: 31.5 g
Water: 38.45 g
Other: 1.52 g
Contains more FatsFats +116.4%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +105%
Contains more ProteinProtein +153.8%
Contains more WaterWater +2258.9%
Contains more OtherOther +18.8%

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
41% 44% 15%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 4.493 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 4.835 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.68 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +20.9%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -75%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +87.7%

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
82% 7% 8% 2%
Starch: 22.87 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 2.05 g
Fructose: 2.27 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0.57 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more SucroseSucrose +∞%
Contains more LactoseLactose +∞%
Contains more StarchStarch +115.8%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +1181.3%
Contains more FructoseFructose +1035%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +714.3%
~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 Fast food
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Kit Kat Fast food DV% diff.
Saturated fat 17.953g 4.493g 61%
Vitamin B3 0.5mg 5.617mg 32%
Selenium 5µg 20.3µg 28%
Iron 1mg 3.06mg 26%
Zinc 0.09mg 2.52mg 22%
Fats 25.99g 12.01g 22%
Protein 6.51g 16.52g 20%
Folate 14µg 80µg 17%
Vitamin B1 0.117mg 0.317mg 17%
Vitamin B6 0.02mg 0.212mg 15%
Vitamin B12 0.56µg 0.89µg 14%
Vitamin B2 0.21mg 0.363mg 12%
Sodium 54mg 331mg 12%
Manganese 0.1mg 0.357mg 11%
Calories 518kcal 297kcal 11%
Copper 0.22mg 0.121mg 11%
Carbs 64.59g 31.5g 11%
Cholesterol 11mg 33mg 7%
Calcium 125mg 62mg 6%
Starch 10.6g 22.87g 5%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.895g 1.68g 5%
Caffeine 14mg 0mg 4%
Fructose 0.2g 2.27g 3%
Monounsaturated fat 5.844g 4.835g 3%
Fiber 1g 1.7g 3%
Magnesium 37mg 27mg 2%
Vitamin B5 0.64mg 0.53mg 2%
Vitamin A 24µg 9µg 2%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.1µg 1%
Choline 31mg 34.4mg 1%
Potassium 231mg 197mg 1%
Net carbs 63.59g 29.8g N/A
Vitamin D 0IU 2IU 0%
Sugar 48.68g 4.88g N/A
Phosphorus 135mg 134mg 0%
Vitamin E 0.34mg 0.38mg 0%
Vitamin K 5.2µg 4.9µg 0%
Trans fat 0.099g 0.514g N/A
Tryptophan 0.09mg 0.144mg 0%
Threonine 0.19mg 0.46mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.28mg 0.642mg 0%
Leucine 0.52mg 1.13mg 0%
Lysine 0.28mg 0.785mg 0%
Methionine 0.16mg 0.306mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.27mg 0.67mg 0%
Valine 0.36mg 0.728mg 0%
Histidine 0.11mg 0.402mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.005g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.001g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.075g 0.121g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.009g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0g 0.004g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.009g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0g 0.003g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.391g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Kit Kat Fast food
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
43%
Fast food
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
30%
Kit Kat
54%
Fast food

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Kit Kat
Kit Kat is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 22mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Kit Kat
Kit Kat contains less Sodium (difference - 277mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Kit Kat
Kit Kat is lower in glycemic index (difference - 16)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Fast food
Fast food is lower in Sugar (difference - 43.8g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Fast food
Fast food is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 13.46g)
Which food is cheaper?
Fast food
Fast food is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Fast food
Fast food is relatively richer in vitamins
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.

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. Fast food - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170693/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.