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

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How are kit Kat and hot dogs different?

  • Kit Kat is higher in copper; however, hot dogs are richer in vitamin B12, selenium, vitamin B3, vitamin B6, phosphorus, and zinc.
  • Daily need coverage for saturated fat for kit Kat is 51% higher.
  • Kit Kat contains 2 times more copper than hot dogs. While kit Kat contains 0.22mg of copper, hot dogs contain only 0.097mg.
  • Hot dogs have less saturated fat.
  • Hot dogs have a lower glycemic index (28) than kit Kat (50).

Candies, KIT KAT Wafer Bar and Frankfurter, meat are the varieties used in this article.

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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 11% 30% 13% 41% 32% 33% 88% 142% 5.9% 68%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +146.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +26.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +52%
Contains more CopperCopper +126.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -95%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +122.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +1233.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +52.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +150%
~equal in Iron ~1.09mg

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% 3.8% 0% 14% 28% 50% 19% 38% 196% 0% 4.5% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +78.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +112.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +73.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +106.5%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +133.3%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +433%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +730%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +180.4%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~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
10% 26% 4% 56% 4%
Protein: 10.26 g
Fats: 25.76 g
Carbs: 4.17 g
Water: 56.31 g
Other: 3.5 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +1448.9%
Contains more ProteinProtein +57.6%
Contains more WaterWater +3354.6%
Contains more OtherOther +173.4%
~equal in Fats ~25.76g

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
33% 49% 19%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 7.666 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 11.386 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 4.404 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -57.3%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +94.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +392.1%

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 dog
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Kit Kat Hot dog DV% diff.
Saturated fat 17.953g 7.666g 47%
Sodium 54mg 1090mg 45%
Vitamin B12 0.56µg 1.57µg 42%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.895g 4.404g 23%
Cholesterol 11mg 77mg 22%
Carbs 64.59g 4.17g 20%
Vitamin B3 0.5mg 2.665mg 14%
Copper 0.22mg 0.097mg 14%
Monounsaturated fat 5.844g 11.386g 14%
Selenium 5µg 12.5µg 14%
Vitamin B6 0.02mg 0.166mg 11%
Calories 518kcal 290kcal 11%
Phosphorus 135mg 206mg 10%
Zinc 0.09mg 1.2mg 10%
Protein 6.51g 10.26g 8%
Vitamin B2 0.21mg 0.121mg 7%
Vitamin B5 0.64mg 0.31mg 7%
Choline 31mg 6%
Magnesium 37mg 15mg 5%
Vitamin B1 0.117mg 0.055mg 5%
Vitamin K 5.2µg 4%
Caffeine 14mg 0mg 4%
Fiber 1g 0g 4%
Starch 10.6g 4%
Vitamin A 24µg 0µg 3%
Calcium 125mg 99mg 3%
Manganese 0.1mg 0.045mg 2%
Potassium 231mg 152mg 2%
Folate 14µg 6µg 2%
Iron 1mg 1.09mg 1%
Vitamin E 0.34mg 0.19mg 1%
Fats 25.99g 25.76g 0%
Net carbs 63.59g 4.17g N/A
Sugar 48.68g N/A
Trans fat 0.099g N/A
Tryptophan 0.09mg 0.111mg 0%
Threonine 0.19mg 0.474mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.28mg 0.53mg 0%
Leucine 0.52mg 0.907mg 0%
Lysine 0.28mg 0.963mg 0%
Methionine 0.16mg 0.291mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.27mg 0.445mg 0%
Valine 0.36mg 0.555mg 0%
Histidine 0.11mg 0.331mg 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 Hot dog
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
27%
Hot dog
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
30%
Kit Kat
46%
Hot dog

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Kit Kat
Kit Kat is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 66mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Kit Kat
Kit Kat contains less Sodium (difference - 1036mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Kit Kat
Kit Kat is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Hot dog
Hot dog is lower in Sugar (difference - 48.68g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Hot dog
Hot dog is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 10.287g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Hot dog
Hot dog is lower in glycemic index (difference - 22)
Which food is cheaper?
Hot dog
Hot dog is cheaper (difference - $3)
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. Hot dog - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172968/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.