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Kit Kat vs. Halva — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Kit Kat and Halva?

  • Kit Kat is richer in Vitamin B12, while Halva is higher in Copper, Phosphorus, Iron, Magnesium, Zinc, Manganese, Vitamin B1, and Vitamin B6.
  • Halva's daily need coverage for Copper is 109% higher.
  • Halva has 14 times less Vitamin B12 than Kit Kat. Kit Kat has 0.56µg of Vitamin B12, while Halva has 0.04µg.
  • Halva is lower in Saturated Fat.

We used Candies, KIT KAT Wafer Bar and Candies, halavah, 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%
Halva
7
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 156% 9.9% 17% 170% 401% 118% 260% 25% 114% 63%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +278.8%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +23.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -72.3%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +489.2%
Contains more IronIron +353%
Contains more CopperCopper +446.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +4700%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +349.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +773%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +130%

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% 4.9% 6.8% 0% 29% 48% 9.4% 38% 4.6% 70% 13% 11% 17%
Halva
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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 0.33% 0.12% 0% 0% 106% 20% 54% 10% 80% 5% 0% 49% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +3950%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +138.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +267.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +1300%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +262.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +471.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +1640%
Contains more FolateFolate +364.3%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg

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
Halva
3
12% 22% 60% 4% 2%
Protein: 12.49 g
Fats: 21.52 g
Carbs: 60.49 g
Water: 3.67 g
Other: 1.83 g
Contains more FatsFats +20.8%
Contains more ProteinProtein +91.9%
Contains more WaterWater +125.2%
Contains more OtherOther +43%
~equal in Carbs ~60.49g

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
Halva
3
20% 39% 41%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 4.127 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 8.194 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 8.481 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -77%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +40.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +847.6%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Kit Kat Halva Opinion
Calories 518kcal 469kcal Kit Kat
Protein 6.51g 12.49g Halva
Fats 25.99g 21.52g Kit Kat
Vitamin C 0mg 0.1mg Halva
Net carbs 63.59g 55.99g Kit Kat
Carbs 64.59g 60.49g Kit Kat
Cholesterol 11mg 0mg Halva
Magnesium 37mg 218mg Halva
Calcium 125mg 33mg Kit Kat
Potassium 231mg 187mg Kit Kat
Iron 1mg 4.53mg Halva
Sugar 48.68g Halva
Fiber 1g 4.5g Halva
Copper 0.22mg 1.202mg Halva
Zinc 0.09mg 4.32mg Halva
Starch 10.6g Kit Kat
Phosphorus 135mg 607mg Halva
Sodium 54mg 195mg Kit Kat
Vitamin A 81IU 2IU Kit Kat
Vitamin A 24µg 0µg Kit Kat
Vitamin E 0.34mg Kit Kat
Manganese 0.1mg 0.873mg Halva
Selenium 5µg 11.5µg Halva
Vitamin B1 0.117mg 0.424mg Halva
Vitamin B2 0.21mg 0.088mg Kit Kat
Vitamin B3 0.5mg 2.856mg Halva
Vitamin B5 0.64mg 0.174mg Kit Kat
Vitamin B6 0.02mg 0.348mg Halva
Vitamin B12 0.56µg 0.04µg Kit Kat
Vitamin K 5.2µg Kit Kat
Folate 14µg 65µg Halva
Trans Fat 0.099g Halva
Choline 31mg Kit Kat
Saturated Fat 17.953g 4.127g Halva
Monounsaturated Fat 5.844g 8.194g Halva
Polyunsaturated fat 0.895g 8.481g Halva
Tryptophan 0.09mg Kit Kat
Threonine 0.19mg Kit Kat
Isoleucine 0.28mg Kit Kat
Leucine 0.52mg Kit Kat
Lysine 0.28mg Kit Kat
Methionine 0.16mg Kit Kat
Phenylalanine 0.27mg Kit Kat
Valine 0.36mg Kit Kat
Histidine 0.11mg Kit Kat
Fructose 0.2g Kit Kat
Omega-3 - ALA 0.075g Kit Kat

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Kit Kat Halva
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
19%
Kit Kat
25%
Halva
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
30%
Kit Kat
133%
Halva

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Kit Kat
Kit Kat contains less Sodium (difference - 141mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Kit Kat
Kit Kat is lower in glycemic index (difference - 5)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Halva
Halva is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 11mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Halva
Halva is lower in Sugar (difference - 48.68g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Halva
Halva is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 13.826g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Halva
Halva is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
?
The foods are relatively equal in price ($3)
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. Halva - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167996/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.