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Kit Kat vs. Hot chocolate — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between kit Kat and hot chocolate

  • Kit Kat is richer in copper, iron, vitamin B1, and vitamin B5, yet hot chocolate is richer in vitamin D.
  • Daily need coverage for saturated fat for kit Kat is 83% higher.
  • Kit Kat contains 3 times more vitamin B1 than hot chocolate. Kit Kat contains 0.117mg of vitamin B1, while hot chocolate contains 0.039mg.
  • Hot chocolate contains less saturated fat.

Food types used in this article are Candies, KIT KAT Wafer Bar and Milk, chocolate beverage, hot cocoa, homemade.

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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 16% 34% 17% 16% 34% 17% 45% 5.7% 1.7% 15%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +60.9%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +17.3%
Contains more IronIron +138.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +113.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +28.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +669.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +85.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +600%
Contains less SodiumSodium -18.5%
~equal in Calcium ~114mg

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 0.67% 17% 0.6% 17% 9.8% 42% 2.5% 20% 9.2% 61% 0.5% 3.8% 8.5%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +1033.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +200%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +15.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +275.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +95.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +14.3%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +2500%
Contains more FolateFolate +180%
Contains more CholineCholine +98.7%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +112.5%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +100%

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
4% 2% 11% 82%
Protein: 3.52 g
Fats: 2.34 g
Carbs: 10.74 g
Water: 82.45 g
Other: 0.95 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +84.9%
Contains more FatsFats +1010.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +501.4%
Contains more OtherOther +34.7%
Contains more WaterWater +4958.3%

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
65% 31% 4%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.431 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.677 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.084 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +763.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +965.5%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -92%

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
52% 48%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 5 g
Glucose: 0.01 g
Fructose: 0.01 g
Lactose: 4.63 g
Maltose: 0.01 g
Galactose: 0.01 g
Contains more StarchStarch +∞%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +700.8%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +1500%
Contains more FructoseFructose +1900%
Contains more LactoseLactose +77.3%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +600%
Contains more GalactoseGalactose +∞%

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 Hot chocolate
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in price ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Kit Kat Hot chocolate DV% diff.
Saturated fat 17.953g 1.431g 75%
Fats 25.99g 2.34g 36%
Calories 518kcal 77kcal 22%
Carbs 64.59g 10.74g 18%
Monounsaturated fat 5.844g 0.677g 13%
Copper 0.22mg 0.103mg 13%
Iron 1mg 0.42mg 7%
Vitamin B1 0.117mg 0.039mg 7%
Protein 6.51g 3.52g 6%
Vitamin D 0IU 45IU 6%
Vitamin D 0µg 1.1µg 6%
Vitamin B5 0.64mg 0.328mg 6%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.895g 0.084g 5%
Zinc 0.09mg 0.63mg 5%
Vitamin K 5.2µg 0.2µg 4%
Selenium 5µg 2.7µg 4%
Manganese 0.1mg 0.013mg 4%
Starch 10.6g 4%
Phosphorus 135mg 105mg 4%
Vitamin A 24µg 51µg 3%
Vitamin B12 0.56µg 0.49µg 3%
Choline 31mg 15.6mg 3%
Caffeine 14mg 2mg 3%
Magnesium 37mg 23mg 3%
Folate 14µg 5µg 2%
Vitamin B6 0.02mg 0.04mg 2%
Vitamin B3 0.5mg 0.133mg 2%
Vitamin E 0.34mg 0.03mg 2%
Vitamin B2 0.21mg 0.182mg 2%
Potassium 231mg 197mg 1%
Calcium 125mg 114mg 1%
Cholesterol 11mg 8mg 1%
Vitamin C 0mg 0.2mg 0%
Net carbs 63.59g 9.74g N/A
Sugar 48.68g 9.66g N/A
Fiber 1g 1g 0%
Sodium 54mg 44mg 0%
Trans fat 0.099g 0.078g N/A
Tryptophan 0.09mg 0.037mg 0%
Threonine 0.19mg 0.095mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.28mg 0.169mg 0%
Leucine 0.52mg 0.305mg 0%
Lysine 0.28mg 0.215mg 0%
Methionine 0.16mg 0.076mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.27mg 0.15mg 0%
Valine 0.36mg 0.201mg 0%
Histidine 0.11mg 0.067mg 0%
Fructose 0.2g 0.01g 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 Hot chocolate
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%
Hot chocolate
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
30%
Kit Kat
20%
Hot chocolate

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Kit Kat
Kit Kat is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Kit Kat
Kit Kat is lower in glycemic index (difference - 1)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Kit Kat
Kit Kat is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Hot chocolate
Hot chocolate is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Hot chocolate
Hot chocolate is lower in Sugar (difference - 39.02g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Hot chocolate
Hot chocolate contains less Sodium (difference - 10mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Hot chocolate
Hot chocolate is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 16.522g)
Which food is cheaper?
Hot chocolate
Hot chocolate is cheaper (difference - $3)

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. Hot chocolate - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171277/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.