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Kit Kat vs. Short ribs — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between kit Kat and short ribs?

  • Kit Kat is higher in copper and calcium; however, short ribs are richer in vitamin B12, zinc, selenium, iron, vitamin B6, vitamin B3, and choline.
  • Short ribs' daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 86% more.
  • Short ribs contain 10 times less calcium than kit Kat. Kit Kat contains 125mg of calcium, while short ribs contain 12mg.
  • Kit Kat has less cholesterol.
  • Short ribs have a lower glycemic index (0) than kit Kat (50).

We used Candies, KIT KAT Wafer Bar and Beef, rib, shortribs, separable lean and fat, choice, cooked, braised 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.
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 11% 3.6% 20% 87% 33% 133% 69% 6.5% 1.7% 113%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +146.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +941.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +122.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +669.2%
Contains more IronIron +131%
Contains more ZincZinc +5322.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +20%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +316%
~equal in Potassium ~224mg
~equal in Sodium ~50mg

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% 5.8% 11% 13% 35% 46% 15% 51% 328% 6% 3.8% 45%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +17.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +134%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +40%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +154%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +116.7%
Contains more FolateFolate +180%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +390.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +1000%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +367.9%
Contains more CholineCholine +165.2%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg

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
22% 42% 36%
Protein: 21.57 g
Fats: 41.98 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 35.72 g
Other: 0.73 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +75.3%
Contains more ProteinProtein +231.3%
Contains more FatsFats +61.5%
Contains more WaterWater +2091.4%

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
47% 49% 4%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 17.8 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 18.88 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.53 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +223.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +70.9%
~equal in Saturated fat ~17.8g

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Kit Kat Short ribs DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 0.56µg 2.62µg 86%
Zinc 0.09mg 4.88mg 44%
Monounsaturated fat 5.844g 18.88g 33%
Protein 6.51g 21.57g 30%
Selenium 5µg 20.8µg 29%
Cholesterol 11mg 94mg 28%
Fats 25.99g 41.98g 25%
Carbs 64.59g 0g 22%
Iron 1mg 2.31mg 16%
Vitamin B6 0.02mg 0.22mg 15%
Copper 0.22mg 0.099mg 13%
Vitamin B3 0.5mg 2.452mg 12%
Calcium 125mg 12mg 11%
Choline 31mg 82.2mg 9%
Vitamin B5 0.64mg 0.252mg 8%
Vitamin B1 0.117mg 0.05mg 6%
Magnesium 37mg 15mg 5%
Vitamin B2 0.21mg 0.15mg 5%
Manganese 0.1mg 0.013mg 4%
Caffeine 14mg 0mg 4%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.895g 1.53g 4%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.7µg 4%
Phosphorus 135mg 162mg 4%
Starch 10.6g 4%
Fiber 1g 0g 4%
Vitamin D 0IU 27IU 3%
Vitamin A 24µg 0µg 3%
Folate 14µg 5µg 2%
Calories 518kcal 471kcal 2%
Vitamin K 5.2µg 2.4µg 2%
Saturated fat 17.953g 17.8g 1%
Net carbs 63.59g 0g N/A
Potassium 231mg 224mg 0%
Sugar 48.68g 0g N/A
Sodium 54mg 50mg 0%
Vitamin E 0.34mg 0.29mg 0%
Trans fat 0.099g N/A
Tryptophan 0.09mg 0.142mg 0%
Threonine 0.19mg 0.862mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.28mg 0.981mg 0%
Leucine 0.52mg 1.716mg 0%
Lysine 0.28mg 1.823mg 0%
Methionine 0.16mg 0.562mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.27mg 0.852mg 0%
Valine 0.36mg 1.07mg 0%
Histidine 0.11mg 0.688mg 0%
Fructose 0.2g 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.003g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.001g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.075g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.016g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Kit Kat Short ribs
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
43%
Short ribs
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
30%
Kit Kat
48%
Short ribs

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Short ribs
Short ribs is lower in Sugar (difference - 48.68g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Short ribs
Short ribs contains less Sodium (difference - 4mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Short ribs
Short ribs is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.153g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Short ribs
Short ribs is lower in glycemic index (difference - 50)
Which food is cheaper?
Short ribs
Short ribs is cheaper (difference - $0.7)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Kit Kat
Kit Kat is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 83mg)
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. Short ribs - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168613/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.