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Kit Kat vs. Malt — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Kit Kat and Malt?

  • The amount of Copper, Iron, Phosphorus, Vitamin B12, Vitamin B5, Vitamin B1, and Magnesium in Kit Kat is higher than in Malt.
  • Kit Kat's daily need coverage for Saturated Fat is 80% more.
  • Malt contains 6 times less Copper than Kit Kat. Kit Kat contains 0.22mg of Copper, while Malt contains 0.037mg.
  • Malt has less Saturated Fat.

We used Candies, KIT KAT Wafer Bar and Beverages, Malted drink mix, chocolate, powder, prepared with whole milk types 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.
Kit Kat
Kit Kat
8
:
2
Malt
Malt
Contains more Calcium +27.6%
Contains more Iron +376.2%
Contains more Magnesium +146.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +48.4%
Contains more Potassium +34.3%
Contains more Copper +494.6%
Contains more Manganese +25%
Contains more Zinc +355.6%
Equal in Selenium - 5.4
Kit Kat
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 38% 38% 27% 58% 21% 8% 3% 74% 14% 28%
Malt
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 30% 8% 11% 39% 16% 8% 12% 13% 11% 30%
Contains more Calcium +27.6%
Contains more Iron +376.2%
Contains more Magnesium +146.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +48.4%
Contains more Potassium +34.3%
Contains more Copper +494.6%
Contains more Manganese +25%
Contains more Zinc +355.6%
Equal in Selenium - 5.4

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
Kit Kat
9
:
3
Malt
Malt
Contains more Vitamin E +466.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +116.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +14.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +93.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +80.8%
Contains more Folate +55.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +33.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +1633.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +17.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +130%
Kit Kat
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 5% 7% 0% 0% 30% 49% 10% 39% 5% 11% 70% 14%
Malt
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 6% 2% 0% 1% 14% 43% 5% 22% 11% 7% 53% 1%
Contains more Vitamin E +466.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +116.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +14.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +93.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +80.8%
Contains more Folate +55.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +33.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +1633.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +17.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +130%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Kit Kat
Kit Kat
4
:
1
Malt
Malt
Contains more Protein +93.2%
Contains more Fats +690%
Contains more Carbs +476.7%
Contains more Other +60%
Contains more Water +4890.2%
Kit Kat
7% 26% 65%
Protein: 6.51 g
Fats: 25.99 g
Carbs: 64.59 g
Water: 1.63 g
Other: 1.28 g
Malt
3% 3% 11% 81%
Protein: 3.37 g
Fats: 3.29 g
Carbs: 11.2 g
Water: 81.34 g
Other: 0.8 g
Contains more Protein +93.2%
Contains more Fats +690%
Contains more Carbs +476.7%
Contains more Other +60%
Contains more Water +4890.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Kit Kat
Kit Kat
2
:
1
Malt
Malt
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +606.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +330.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -89.5%
Kit Kat
73% 24% 4%
Saturated Fat: 17.953 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.844 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.895 g
Malt
65% 28% 7%
Saturated Fat: 1.883 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.827 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.208 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +606.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +330.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -89.5%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Kit Kat Malt Opinion
Net carbs 63.59g 10.7g Kit Kat
Protein 6.51g 3.37g Kit Kat
Fats 25.99g 3.29g Kit Kat
Carbs 64.59g 11.2g Kit Kat
Calories 518kcal 85kcal Kit Kat
Starch 10.6g Kit Kat
Fructose 0.2g Kit Kat
Sugar 48.68g 6.68g Malt
Fiber 1g 0.5g Kit Kat
Calcium 125mg 98mg Kit Kat
Iron 1mg 0.21mg Kit Kat
Magnesium 37mg 15mg Kit Kat
Phosphorus 135mg 91mg Kit Kat
Potassium 231mg 172mg Kit Kat
Sodium 54mg 60mg Kit Kat
Zinc 0.09mg 0.41mg Malt
Copper 0.22mg 0.037mg Kit Kat
Manganese 0.1mg 0.08mg Kit Kat
Selenium 5µg 5.4µg Malt
Vitamin A 81IU 95IU Malt
Vitamin A RAE 24µg 26µg Malt
Vitamin E 0.34mg 0.06mg Kit Kat
Vitamin C 0mg 0.1mg Malt
Vitamin B1 0.117mg 0.054mg Kit Kat
Vitamin B2 0.21mg 0.184mg Kit Kat
Vitamin B3 0.5mg 0.259mg Kit Kat
Vitamin B5 0.64mg 0.354mg Kit Kat
Vitamin B6 0.02mg 0.046mg Malt
Folate 14µg 9µg Kit Kat
Vitamin B12 0.56µg 0.42µg Kit Kat
Vitamin K 5.2µg 0.3µg Kit Kat
Tryptophan 0.09mg 0.074mg Kit Kat
Threonine 0.19mg 0.143mg Kit Kat
Isoleucine 0.28mg 0.165mg Kit Kat
Leucine 0.52mg 0.268mg Kit Kat
Lysine 0.28mg 0.142mg Kit Kat
Methionine 0.16mg 0.074mg Kit Kat
Phenylalanine 0.27mg 0.15mg Kit Kat
Valine 0.36mg 0.193mg Kit Kat
Histidine 0.11mg 0.077mg Kit Kat
Cholesterol 11mg 10mg Malt
Trans Fat 0.099g Malt
Saturated Fat 17.953g 1.883g Malt
Monounsaturated Fat 5.844g 0.827g Kit Kat
Polyunsaturated fat 0.895g 0.208g Kit Kat
Omega-3 - ALA 0.075g Kit Kat

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Kit Kat Malt
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
13%
Malt
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
30%
Kit Kat
17%
Malt

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Malt
Malt is lower in Sugar (difference - 42g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Malt
Malt is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Malt
Malt is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 16.07g)
Which food is cheaper?
Malt
Malt is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Kit Kat
Kit Kat contains less Sodium (difference - 6mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Kit Kat
Kit Kat is lower in glycemic index (difference - 9)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Kit Kat
Kit Kat is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Kit Kat
Kit Kat is relatively richer in vitamins

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. Malt - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174867/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.