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Kit Kat vs. Twix — Health Impact and Nutrition Comparison

Article author photo Jack Yacoubian by Jack Yacoubian | Last updated on February 11, 2023
Medically reviewed by Elen Khachatrian Article author photo Elen Khachatrian
Kit Kat
vs
Twix

Summary

Kitkat has a smaller portion size compared to Twix. KitKat is lower in carbs, fat, and calories. KitKat is richer in copper, phosphorus, and vitamins B5 and B12. Twix contains a cookie and a caramel that is dipped in chocolate. KitKat contains wafers and chocolate layers dipped in chocolate.

Table of contents

  1. Introduction
    1. General differences
      1. Nutritional content comparison
        1. Calories
          1. Carbs
            1. Fats
              1. Proteins
                1. Minerals and vitamins 
                 

                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. 

                Carbs

                Twix is higher in carbs since it has a dense caramel layer and a cookie inside. 

                Twix contains 38g of carbs; in comparison, KitKat includes 27g of carbs.

                Fats

                KitKat is lower in fats compared to Twix. 

                Twix contains 14.4g of fat. In comparison, KitKat contains 11g of fats.

                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
                7% 26% 65%
                Protein: 6.51 g
                Fats: 25.99 g
                Carbs: 64.59 g
                Water: 1.63 g
                Other: 1.28 g
                Twix
                Twix
                2
                5% 25% 65% 4%
                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.
                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%
                Twix
                Twix
                2
                Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 19% 32% 16% 30% 66% 29% 45% 26% 36% 23%
                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.
                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% 4.9% 6.8% 0% 29% 48% 9.4% 38% 4.6% 70% 13% 11% 17%
                Twix
                Twix
                6
                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 2% 4% 15% 0% 39% 48% 21% 16% 5.8% 41% 14% 20% 11%
                Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +20.9%
                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


                 

                Article author photo Jack Yacoubian
                Education: Haigazian Medical University
                Last updated: February 11, 2023
                Medically reviewed by Elen Khachatrian

                Infographic

                Kit Kat vs Twix infographic
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                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
                Twix
                Twix
                0
                84% 13% 3%
                Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 18.96 g
                Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 2.988 g
                Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.628 g
                Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +95.6%
                Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +42.5%
                ~equal in Saturated Fat ~18.96g

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

                All nutrients comparison - raw data values

                Nutrient Kit Kat Twix Opinion
                Calories 518kcal 502kcal Kit Kat
                Protein 6.51g 4.91g Kit Kat
                Fats 25.99g 24.85g Kit Kat
                Vitamin C 0mg 0.6mg Twix
                Net carbs 63.59g 63.7g Twix
                Carbs 64.59g 64.8g Twix
                Cholesterol 11mg 7mg Twix
                Magnesium 37mg 27mg Kit Kat
                Calcium 125mg 106mg Kit Kat
                Potassium 231mg 186mg Kit Kat
                Iron 1mg 0.81mg Kit Kat
                Sugar 48.68g 48.25g Twix
                Fiber 1g 1.1g Twix
                Copper 0.22mg 0.197mg Kit Kat
                Zinc 0.09mg 1.06mg Twix
                Starch 10.6g Kit Kat
                Phosphorus 135mg 105mg Kit Kat
                Sodium 54mg 198mg Kit Kat
                Vitamin A 81IU 67IU Kit Kat
                Vitamin A 24µg 20µg Kit Kat
                Vitamin E 0.34mg 0.74mg Twix
                Manganese 0.1mg 0.273mg Twix
                Selenium 5µg 4.3µg Kit Kat
                Vitamin B1 0.117mg 0.155mg Twix
                Vitamin B2 0.21mg 0.208mg Kit Kat
                Vitamin B3 0.5mg 1.109mg Twix
                Vitamin B5 0.64mg 0.265mg Kit Kat
                Vitamin B6 0.02mg 0.025mg Twix
                Vitamin B12 0.56µg 0.33µg Kit Kat
                Vitamin K 5.2µg 5.6µg Twix
                Folate 14µg 26µg Twix
                Trans Fat 0.099g 0.342g Kit Kat
                Choline 31mg 20.9mg Kit Kat
                Saturated Fat 17.953g 18.96g Kit Kat
                Monounsaturated Fat 5.844g 2.988g Kit Kat
                Polyunsaturated fat 0.895g 0.628g Kit Kat
                Tryptophan 0.09mg Kit Kat
                Threonine 0.19mg Kit Kat
                Isoleucine 0.28mg Kit Kat
                Leucine 0.52mg Kit Kat
                Lysine 0.28mg Kit Kat
                Methionine 0.16mg Kit Kat
                Phenylalanine 0.27mg Kit Kat
                Valine 0.36mg Kit Kat
                Histidine 0.11mg Kit Kat
                Fructose 0.2g Kit Kat
                Omega-3 - ALA 0.075g Kit Kat

                Which food is preferable for your diet?

                ok
                ok
                is better in case of low diet
                Kit Kat Twix
                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
                19%
                Kit Kat
                18%
                Twix
                Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
                30%
                Kit Kat
                32%
                Twix

                Comparison summary

                Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
                Twix
                Twix is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 4mg)
                Which food is lower in Sugar?
                Twix
                Twix is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.43g)
                Which food is lower in glycemic index?
                Twix
                Twix is lower in glycemic index (difference - 6)
                Which food is cheaper?
                Twix
                Twix is cheaper (difference - $3)
                Which food contains less Sodium?
                Kit Kat
                Kit Kat contains less Sodium (difference - 144mg)
                Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
                Kit Kat
                Kit Kat is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.007g)
                Which food is richer in minerals?
                Kit Kat
                Kit Kat is relatively richer in minerals
                Which food is richer in vitamins?
                ?
                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. Twix - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168768/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.