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Kit Kat vs. Brown rice — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Kit Kat and Brown rice?

  • Kit Kat is richer in Vitamin B12, Copper, Calcium, Vitamin B2, and Iron, while Brown rice is higher in Manganese, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B6, and Zinc.
  • Kit Kat's daily need coverage for Saturated Fat is 88% higher.
  • Brown rice is lower in Saturated Fat.

We used Candies, KIT KAT Wafer Bar and Rice, brown, long-grain, cooked types in this comparison.

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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
5
:
5
Brown rice
Brown rice
Contains more Calcium +4066.7%
Contains more Iron +78.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +31.1%
Contains more Potassium +168.6%
Contains more Copper +107.5%
Contains less Sodium -92.6%
Contains more Zinc +688.9%
Contains more Manganese +874%
Contains more Selenium +16%
Equal in Magnesium - 39
Kit Kat
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 38% 38% 27% 58% 21% 8% 3% 74% 14% 28%
Brown rice
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 1% 22% 28% 45% 8% 1% 20% 36% 128% 32%
Contains more Calcium +4066.7%
Contains more Iron +78.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +31.1%
Contains more Potassium +168.6%
Contains more Copper +107.5%
Contains less Sodium -92.6%
Contains more Zinc +688.9%
Contains more Manganese +874%
Contains more Selenium +16%
Equal in Magnesium - 39

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
7
:
3
Brown rice
Brown rice
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +100%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +204.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +68.4%
Contains more Folate +55.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +2500%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +52.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +412.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +515%
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%
Brown rice
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 4% 0% 0% 45% 16% 49% 23% 29% 7% 0% 1%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +100%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +204.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +68.4%
Contains more Folate +55.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +2500%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +52.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +412.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +515%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Kit Kat
Kit Kat
4
:
1
Brown rice
Brown rice
Contains more Protein +137.6%
Contains more Fats +2579.4%
Contains more Carbs +152.5%
Contains more Other +190.9%
Contains more Water +4211%
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
Brown rice
3% 26% 70%
Protein: 2.74 g
Fats: 0.97 g
Carbs: 25.58 g
Water: 70.27 g
Other: 0.44 g
Contains more Protein +137.6%
Contains more Fats +2579.4%
Contains more Carbs +152.5%
Contains more Other +190.9%
Contains more Water +4211%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Kit Kat
Kit Kat
2
:
1
Brown rice
Brown rice
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1483.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +144.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.6%
Kit Kat
73% 24% 4%
Saturated Fat: 17.953 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.844 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.895 g
Brown rice
26% 37% 37%
Saturated Fat: 0.26 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.369 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.366 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1483.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +144.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.6%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Kit Kat
Kit Kat
5
:
1
Brown rice
Brown rice
Contains more Sucrose +16583.3%
Contains more Glucose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
Contains more Lactose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
Contains more Starch +133.9%
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
Brown rice
99%
Starch: 24.79 g
Sucrose: 0.24 g
Glucose: 0 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Sucrose +16583.3%
Contains more Glucose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
Contains more Lactose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
Contains more Starch +133.9%

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 Brown rice
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Kit Kat Brown rice Opinion
Net carbs 63.59g 23.98g Kit Kat
Protein 6.51g 2.74g Kit Kat
Fats 25.99g 0.97g Kit Kat
Carbs 64.59g 25.58g Kit Kat
Calories 518kcal 123kcal Kit Kat
Starch 10.6g 24.79g Brown rice
Fructose 0.2g 0g Kit Kat
Sugar 48.68g 0.24g Brown rice
Fiber 1g 1.6g Brown rice
Calcium 125mg 3mg Kit Kat
Iron 1mg 0.56mg Kit Kat
Magnesium 37mg 39mg Brown rice
Phosphorus 135mg 103mg Kit Kat
Potassium 231mg 86mg Kit Kat
Sodium 54mg 4mg Brown rice
Zinc 0.09mg 0.71mg Brown rice
Copper 0.22mg 0.106mg Kit Kat
Manganese 0.1mg 0.974mg Brown rice
Selenium 5µg 5.8µg Brown rice
Vitamin A 81IU 0IU Kit Kat
Vitamin A RAE 24µg 0µg Kit Kat
Vitamin E 0.34mg 0.17mg Kit Kat
Vitamin B1 0.117mg 0.178mg Brown rice
Vitamin B2 0.21mg 0.069mg Kit Kat
Vitamin B3 0.5mg 2.561mg Brown rice
Vitamin B5 0.64mg 0.38mg Kit Kat
Vitamin B6 0.02mg 0.123mg Brown rice
Folate 14µg 9µg Kit Kat
Vitamin B12 0.56µg 0µg Kit Kat
Vitamin K 5.2µg 0.2µg Kit Kat
Tryptophan 0.09mg 0.033mg Kit Kat
Threonine 0.19mg 0.095mg Kit Kat
Isoleucine 0.28mg 0.109mg Kit Kat
Leucine 0.52mg 0.214mg Kit Kat
Lysine 0.28mg 0.099mg Kit Kat
Methionine 0.16mg 0.058mg Kit Kat
Phenylalanine 0.27mg 0.133mg Kit Kat
Valine 0.36mg 0.151mg Kit Kat
Histidine 0.11mg 0.066mg Kit Kat
Cholesterol 11mg 0mg Brown rice
Trans Fat 0.099g 0g Brown rice
Saturated Fat 17.953g 0.26g Brown rice
Monounsaturated Fat 5.844g 0.369g Kit Kat
Polyunsaturated fat 0.895g 0.366g Kit Kat
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.355g Brown rice
Omega-3 - ALA 0.075g 0.011g Kit Kat

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Kit Kat Brown rice
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
14%
Brown rice
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
30%
Kit Kat
32%
Brown rice

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Kit Kat
Kit Kat is lower in glycemic index (difference - 16)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Kit Kat
Kit Kat is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Brown rice
Brown rice is lower in Sugar (difference - 48.44g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Brown rice
Brown rice contains less Sodium (difference - 50mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Brown rice
Brown rice is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 11mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Brown rice
Brown rice is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 17.693g)
Which food is cheaper?
Brown rice
Brown rice is cheaper (difference - $1)
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. Brown rice - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169704/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.