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Kit Kat vs. Vegetable oil — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between kit Kat and vegetable oil

  • Kit Kat is richer in copper, vitamin B12, phosphorus, vitamin B2, vitamin B5, calcium, and iron, yet vegetable oil is richer in vitamin E and vitamin K.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin E for vegetable oil is 96% higher.
  • Vegetable oil contains less saturated fat.
  • Vegetable oil has a lower glycemic index than kit Kat.

Food types used in this article are Candies, KIT KAT Wafer Bar and Oil, corn, peanut, and olive.

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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 0% 0% 0% 4.9% 0% 0.55% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +∞%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +∞%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +∞%
Contains more IronIron +669.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +∞%
Contains more ZincZinc +350%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +∞%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains less SodiumSodium -100%

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% 296% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 53% 0% 0.11%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +15400%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +4247.1%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +303.8%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

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
100%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 100 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 0 g
Other: 0 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +∞%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +∞%
Contains more FatsFats +284.8%

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
15% 50% 35%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 14.367 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 48.033 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 33.033 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -20%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +721.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +3590.8%

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 Vegetable oil
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Kit Kat Vegetable oil DV% diff.
Polyunsaturated fat 0.895g 33.033g 214%
Fats 25.99g 100g 114%
Monounsaturated fat 5.844g 48.033g 105%
Vitamin E 0.34mg 14.78mg 96%
Copper 0.22mg 0mg 24%
Vitamin B12 0.56µg 0µg 23%
Carbs 64.59g 0g 22%
Phosphorus 135mg 0mg 19%
Calories 518kcal 884kcal 18%
Vitamin B2 0.21mg 0mg 16%
Saturated fat 17.953g 14.367g 16%
Vitamin K 5.2µg 21µg 13%
Calcium 125mg 0mg 13%
Protein 6.51g 0g 13%
Vitamin B5 0.64mg 0mg 13%
Iron 1mg 0.13mg 11%
Vitamin B1 0.117mg 0mg 10%
Selenium 5µg 0µg 9%
Magnesium 37mg 0mg 9%
Potassium 231mg 0mg 7%
Choline 31mg 0.2mg 6%
Fiber 1g 0g 4%
Cholesterol 11mg 0mg 4%
Starch 10.6g 4%
Caffeine 14mg 0mg 4%
Manganese 0.1mg 0mg 4%
Folate 14µg 0µg 4%
Vitamin B3 0.5mg 0mg 3%
Vitamin A 24µg 0µg 3%
Vitamin B6 0.02mg 0mg 2%
Sodium 54mg 0mg 2%
Zinc 0.09mg 0.02mg 1%
Net carbs 63.59g 0g N/A
Sugar 48.68g 0g N/A
Trans fat 0.099g N/A
Tryptophan 0.09mg 0%
Threonine 0.19mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.28mg 0%
Leucine 0.52mg 0%
Lysine 0.28mg 0%
Methionine 0.16mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.27mg 0%
Valine 0.36mg 0%
Histidine 0.11mg 0%
Fructose 0.2g 0%
Omega-3 - ALA 0.075g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Kit Kat Vegetable oil
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
27%
Vegetable oil
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
30%
Kit Kat
1%
Vegetable oil

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Vegetable oil
Vegetable oil is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 11mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Vegetable oil
Vegetable oil is lower in Sugar (difference - 48.68g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Vegetable oil
Vegetable oil contains less Sodium (difference - 54mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Vegetable oil
Vegetable oil is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.586g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Vegetable oil
Vegetable oil is lower in glycemic index (difference - 50)
Which food is cheaper?
Vegetable oil
Vegetable oil is cheaper (difference - $1.7)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Kit Kat
Kit Kat is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Kit Kat
Kit Kat is relatively richer in vitamins

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. Vegetable oil - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167737/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.