Kit Kat vs. Milky way — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between Kit Kat and Milky way
- Kit Kat is richer in Vitamin B12, Phosphorus, Vitamin B5, Vitamin B2, Copper, Iron, Vitamin B1, and Selenium, yet Milky way is richer in Zinc.
- Daily need coverage for Saturated Fat from Kit Kat is 30% higher.
- Kit Kat contains 4 times more Vitamin B5 than Milky way. Kit Kat contains 0.64mg of Vitamin B5, while Milky way contains 0.155mg.
- Milky way contains less Saturated Fat.
Food types used in this article are Candies, KIT KAT Wafer Bar and Candies, MARS SNACKFOOD US, MILKY WAY Bar.
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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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +85% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +86.3% |
| Contains more IronIron | +104.1% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +49.7% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +101.5% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -67.7% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +150% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +666.7% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +47% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +154.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +103.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +224.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +312.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +42.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +211.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +44.4% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +250% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +87.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +35.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +161.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +62.3% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +50.8% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +10.2% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +286.5% |
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Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +162.1% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +244.2% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -33.1% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in price |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Rich in minerals |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 518kcal | 456kcal |
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| Protein | 6.51g | 4.01g |
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| Fats | 25.99g | 17.23g |
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| Vitamin C | 0mg | 0.7mg |
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| Net carbs | 63.59g | 70.17g |
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| Carbs | 64.59g | 71.17g |
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| Cholesterol | 11mg | 9mg |
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| Vitamin D | 0IU | 16IU |
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| Magnesium | 37mg | 20mg |
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| Calcium | 125mg | 115mg |
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| Potassium | 231mg | 124mg |
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| Iron | 1mg | 0.49mg |
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| Sugar | 48.68g | 59.69g |
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| Fiber | 1g | 1g | |
| Copper | 0.22mg | 0.147mg |
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| Zinc | 0.09mg | 0.69mg |
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| Starch | 10.6g |
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| Phosphorus | 135mg | 67mg |
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| Sodium | 54mg | 167mg |
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| Vitamin A | 81IU | 110IU |
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| Vitamin A | 24µg | 31µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.34mg | 0.89mg |
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| Vitamin D | 0µg | 0.4µg |
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| Manganese | 0.1mg | 0.147mg |
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| Selenium | 5µg | 2µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.117mg | 0.046mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.21mg | 0.103mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 0.5mg | 0.154mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.64mg | 0.155mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.02mg | 0.014mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.56µg | 0.18µg |
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| Vitamin K | 5.2µg | 3.6µg |
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| Folate | 14µg | 4µg |
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| Trans Fat | 0.099g | 0.206g |
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| Choline | 31mg | 16.5mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 17.953g | 12.016g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 5.844g | 2.23g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.895g | 0.26g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.09mg |
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| Threonine | 0.19mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.28mg |
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| Leucine | 0.52mg |
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| Lysine | 0.28mg |
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| Methionine | 0.16mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.27mg |
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| Valine | 0.36mg |
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| Histidine | 0.11mg |
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| Fructose | 0.2g |
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| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.075g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
is better in case of low diet
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| Low Calories diet |
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| Low Fats diet |
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| Low Carbs diet |
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| Low Glycemic Index diet |
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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%
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
30%
23%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Milky way is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Milky way is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 5.937g)
Which food is cheaper?
Milky way is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Kit Kat is lower in Sugar (difference - 11.01g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Kit Kat contains less Sodium (difference - 113mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Kit Kat is lower in glycemic index (difference - 12)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Kit Kat is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Kit Kat is relatively richer in vitamins