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Kit Kat vs. Hazelnut — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Kit Kat and Hazelnut different?

  • Hazelnut has more Manganese, Copper, Vitamin E , Iron, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B6, Fiber, Magnesium, and Folate than Kit Kat.
  • Daily need coverage for Manganese from Hazelnut is 264% higher.
  • Kit Kat contains 4 times more Saturated Fat than Hazelnut. While Kit Kat contains 17.953g of Saturated Fat, Hazelnut contains only 4.464g.

Candies, KIT KAT Wafer Bar and Nuts, hazelnuts or filberts 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.
Kit Kat
Kit Kat
2
:
8
Hazelnut
Hazelnut
Contains more Selenium +108.3%
Contains more Iron +370%
Contains more Magnesium +340.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +114.8%
Contains more Potassium +194.4%
Contains less Sodium -100%
Contains more Zinc +2622.2%
Contains more Copper +684.1%
Contains more Manganese +6075%
Equal in Calcium - 114
Kit Kat
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 38% 38% 27% 58% 21% 8% 3% 74% 14% 28%
Hazelnut
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 35% 177% 117% 125% 60% 0% 67% 575% 806% 14%
Contains more Selenium +108.3%
Contains more Iron +370%
Contains more Magnesium +340.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +114.8%
Contains more Potassium +194.4%
Contains less Sodium -100%
Contains more Zinc +2622.2%
Contains more Copper +684.1%
Contains more Manganese +6075%
Equal in Calcium - 114

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
3
:
8
Hazelnut
Hazelnut
Contains more Vitamin A +305%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +85.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +4320.6%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +449.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +260%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +43.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +2715%
Contains more Folate +707.1%
Contains more Vitamin K +173.1%
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%
Hazelnut
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 2% 301% 0% 21% 161% 27% 34% 56% 130% 85% 0% 36%
Contains more Vitamin A +305%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +85.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +4320.6%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +449.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +260%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +43.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +2715%
Contains more Folate +707.1%
Contains more Vitamin K +173.1%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Kit Kat
Kit Kat
1
:
4
Hazelnut
Hazelnut
Contains more Carbs +286.8%
Contains more Protein +129.6%
Contains more Fats +133.7%
Contains more Water +225.8%
Contains more Other +78.9%
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
Hazelnut
15% 61% 17% 5% 2%
Protein: 14.95 g
Fats: 60.75 g
Carbs: 16.7 g
Water: 5.31 g
Other: 2.29 g
Contains more Carbs +286.8%
Contains more Protein +129.6%
Contains more Fats +133.7%
Contains more Water +225.8%
Contains more Other +78.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Kit Kat
Kit Kat
0
:
3
Hazelnut
Hazelnut
Contains less Saturated Fat -75.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +681.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +784.9%
Kit Kat
73% 24% 4%
Saturated Fat: 17.953 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.844 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.895 g
Hazelnut
8% 79% 14%
Saturated Fat: 4.464 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 45.652 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 7.92 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -75.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +681.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +784.9%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Kit Kat
Kit Kat
6
:
0
Hazelnut
Hazelnut
Contains more Starch +2108.3%
Contains more Sucrose +853.3%
Contains more Glucose +128.6%
Contains more Fructose +185.7%
Contains more Lactose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
Kit Kat
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
Hazelnut
10% 87%
Starch: 0.48 g
Sucrose: 4.2 g
Glucose: 0.07 g
Fructose: 0.07 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Starch +2108.3%
Contains more Sucrose +853.3%
Contains more Glucose +128.6%
Contains more Fructose +185.7%
Contains more Lactose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +∞%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Kit Kat Hazelnut Opinion
Net carbs 63.59g 7g Kit Kat
Protein 6.51g 14.95g Hazelnut
Fats 25.99g 60.75g Hazelnut
Carbs 64.59g 16.7g Kit Kat
Calories 518kcal 628kcal Hazelnut
Starch 10.6g 0.48g Kit Kat
Fructose 0.2g 0.07g Kit Kat
Sugar 48.68g 4.34g Hazelnut
Fiber 1g 9.7g Hazelnut
Calcium 125mg 114mg Kit Kat
Iron 1mg 4.7mg Hazelnut
Magnesium 37mg 163mg Hazelnut
Phosphorus 135mg 290mg Hazelnut
Potassium 231mg 680mg Hazelnut
Sodium 54mg 0mg Hazelnut
Zinc 0.09mg 2.45mg Hazelnut
Copper 0.22mg 1.725mg Hazelnut
Manganese 0.1mg 6.175mg Hazelnut
Selenium 5µg 2.4µg Kit Kat
Vitamin A 81IU 20IU Kit Kat
Vitamin A RAE 24µg 1µg Kit Kat
Vitamin E 0.34mg 15.03mg Hazelnut
Vitamin C 0mg 6.3mg Hazelnut
Vitamin B1 0.117mg 0.643mg Hazelnut
Vitamin B2 0.21mg 0.113mg Kit Kat
Vitamin B3 0.5mg 1.8mg Hazelnut
Vitamin B5 0.64mg 0.918mg Hazelnut
Vitamin B6 0.02mg 0.563mg Hazelnut
Folate 14µg 113µg Hazelnut
Vitamin B12 0.56µg 0µg Kit Kat
Vitamin K 5.2µg 14.2µg Hazelnut
Tryptophan 0.09mg 0.193mg Hazelnut
Threonine 0.19mg 0.497mg Hazelnut
Isoleucine 0.28mg 0.545mg Hazelnut
Leucine 0.52mg 1.063mg Hazelnut
Lysine 0.28mg 0.42mg Hazelnut
Methionine 0.16mg 0.221mg Hazelnut
Phenylalanine 0.27mg 0.663mg Hazelnut
Valine 0.36mg 0.701mg Hazelnut
Histidine 0.11mg 0.432mg Hazelnut
Cholesterol 11mg 0mg Hazelnut
Trans Fat 0.099g Hazelnut
Saturated Fat 17.953g 4.464g Hazelnut
Monounsaturated Fat 5.844g 45.652g Hazelnut
Polyunsaturated fat 0.895g 7.92g Hazelnut
Omega-3 - ALA 0.075g Kit Kat

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Kit Kat Hazelnut
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
71%
Hazelnut
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
30%
Kit Kat
197%
Hazelnut

Comparison summary

Which food is cheaper?
Kit Kat
Kit Kat is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Hazelnut
Hazelnut is lower in Sugar (difference - 44.34g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Hazelnut
Hazelnut contains less Sodium (difference - 54mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Hazelnut
Hazelnut is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 11mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Hazelnut
Hazelnut is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 13.489g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Hazelnut
Hazelnut is lower in glycemic index (difference - 35)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Hazelnut
Hazelnut is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Hazelnut
Hazelnut 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. Hazelnut - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170581/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.