Kit Kat vs. Twix — Health Impact and Nutrition Comparison

Introduction

Kitkat and Twix are two types of famous chocolate bars worldwide, but what's the difference between them? 

There is a big taste and flavor difference, and in addition, there is a nutritional aspect difference. 

General differences

We’ve all had Kitkat and Twix bars before. The taste and flavors can be felt even just by imagining them. 

Kitkat is a chocolate that contains wafers and chocolate filling inside and is coated with milk chocolate from the outside. Different versions of KitKats include dark chocolate, peanut butter, and strawberry white chocolate. 

Twix chocolate is different from KitKat; it contains a crispy cookie, a luscious caramel, and is covered with smooth chocolate. 

You can also read about Mars vs. Snickers in this article. 

Nutritional content comparison

The logical comparison here would be between a regular-sized bar of each. 

For KitKat, the portion size is 1.5oz, equivalent to 42g. In comparison, the portion size of Twix is 58g.

Calories

Kitkat contains 218 calories, and Twix contains 291 calories per portion size. 

Proteins

They have similar amounts of proteins. About 2.8g for each.

Below we can visualize the macronutrients of each. However, they are displayed in 100g for each since it's the standard way for comparing them. 

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison

Kit Kat

3

Protein: 6.51 g

Fats: 25.99 g

Carbs: 64.59 g

Water: 1.63 g

Other: 1.28 g

Twix

2

Protein: 4.91 g

Fats: 24.85 g

Carbs: 64.8 g

Water: 4.23 g

Other: 1.21 g

Contains more ProteinProtein

+32.6%

Contains more WaterWater

+159.5%

~equal in Fats ~24.85g

~equal in Carbs ~64.8g

~equal in Other ~1.21g

Minerals and vitamins 

According to their portion sizes, the mineral and vitamin profiles are not very remarkable based on daily values. However, if we compare 100g of each, KitKat is richer in copper, phosphorus, and vitamins B5 and B12. 

Below we can visualize their distribution.

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

8

100 g 300 g

Twix

2

100 g 300 g

Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium	+37%
Contains more CalciumCalcium	+17.9%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium	+24.2%
Contains more IronIron	+23.5%
Contains more CopperCopper	+11.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus	+28.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium	-72.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium	+16.3%

Contains more ZincZinc	+1077.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese	+173%

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

4

100 g 300 g

Twix

6

100 g 300 g

Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A	+20%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5	+141.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12	+69.7%
Contains more CholineCholine	+48.3%

Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C	+∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E	+117.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1	+32.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3	+121.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6	+25%
Contains more FolateFolate	+85.7%

~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.208mg

~equal in Vitamin K ~5.6µg

 

Author name: Jack Yacoubian

Education: Haigazian Medical University

Last updated: February 11, 2023

Medically reviewed by Elen Khachatrian