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Kit Kat vs. Ostrich — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between kit Kat and ostrich

  • Ostrich is higher than kit Kat in vitamin B12, selenium, zinc, vitamin B3, vitamin B6, iron, phosphorus, and vitamin B5.
  • Ostrich covers your daily vitamin B12 needs 237% more than kit Kat.
  • Kit Kat contains 18 times more saturated fat than ostrich. While kit Kat contains 17.953g of saturated fat, ostrich contains only 1g.
  • The glycemic index of ostrich is lower.

Food varieties used in this article are Candies, KIT KAT Wafer Bar and Ostrich, tip trimmed, cooked.

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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 18% 1.8% 32% 105% 51% 132% 108% 10% 2.5% 205%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +48%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1983.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +44.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -32.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +426.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +56.7%
Contains more IronIron +179%
Contains more ZincZinc +5288.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +85.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +650%

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% 4.6% 0% 58% 67% 134% 79% 126% 781% 0% 11% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +47.8%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +98.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +39%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1328.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +105.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +2625%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +1016.1%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Folate ~15µg

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
28% 3% 69%
Protein: 28.49 g
Fats: 2.57 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 68.51 g
Other: 0.43 g
Contains more FatsFats +911.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +197.7%
Contains more ProteinProtein +337.6%
Contains more WaterWater +4103.1%

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
41% 40% 18%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.97 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.44 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +502.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +103.4%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -94.4%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Kit Kat Ostrich DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 0.56µg 6.25µg 237%
Saturated fat 17.953g 1g 77%
Selenium 5µg 37.5µg 59%
Protein 6.51g 28.49g 44%
Zinc 0.09mg 4.85mg 43%
Vitamin B3 0.5mg 7.143mg 42%
Vitamin B6 0.02mg 0.545mg 40%
Fats 25.99g 2.57g 36%
Cholesterol 11mg 85mg 25%
Carbs 64.59g 0g 22%
Iron 1mg 2.79mg 22%
Calories 518kcal 145kcal 19%
Phosphorus 135mg 251mg 17%
Vitamin B5 0.64mg 1.318mg 14%
Monounsaturated fat 5.844g 0.97g 12%
Calcium 125mg 6mg 12%
Vitamin B1 0.117mg 0.232mg 10%
Copper 0.22mg 0.152mg 8%
Vitamin B2 0.21mg 0.292mg 6%
Choline 31mg 6%
Manganese 0.1mg 0.019mg 4%
Potassium 231mg 362mg 4%
Starch 10.6g 4%
Vitamin K 5.2µg 4%
Caffeine 14mg 0mg 4%
Fiber 1g 0g 4%
Vitamin A 24µg 0µg 3%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.895g 0.44g 3%
Magnesium 37mg 25mg 3%
Vitamin E 0.34mg 0.23mg 1%
Sodium 54mg 80mg 1%
Net carbs 63.59g 0g N/A
Sugar 48.68g 0g N/A
Trans fat 0.099g N/A
Folate 14µg 15µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.09mg 0.254mg 0%
Threonine 0.19mg 1.25mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.28mg 1.354mg 0%
Leucine 0.52mg 2.315mg 0%
Lysine 0.28mg 2.516mg 0%
Methionine 0.16mg 0.796mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.27mg 1.176mg 0%
Valine 0.36mg 1.407mg 0%
Histidine 0.11mg 0.716mg 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 Ostrich
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
97%
Ostrich
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
30%
Kit Kat
66%
Ostrich

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Ostrich
Ostrich is lower in Sugar (difference - 48.68g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Ostrich
Ostrich is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 16.953g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Ostrich
Ostrich is lower in glycemic index (difference - 50)
Which food is cheaper?
Ostrich
Ostrich is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Kit Kat
Kit Kat is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 74mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Kit Kat
Kit Kat contains less Sodium (difference - 26mg)
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.
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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. Ostrich - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174488/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.