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Kit Kat vs. Wafer — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Kit Kat and Wafer?

  • Kit Kat is richer in Vitamin B12, and Calcium, while Wafer is higher in Iron, Copper, Manganese, Vitamin B3, Fiber, and Zinc.
  • Kit Kat's daily need coverage for Saturated Fat is 69% higher.
  • Wafer has 6 times less Vitamin B12 than Kit Kat. Kit Kat has 0.56µg of Vitamin B12, while Wafer has 0.09µg.
  • Wafer is lower in Saturated Fat.

We used Candies, KIT KAT Wafer Bar and Cookies, chocolate wafers 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.
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Wafer
Contains more Calcium +303.2%
Contains less Sodium -90.7%
Contains more Iron +301%
Contains more Magnesium +43.2%
Contains more Zinc +1111.1%
Contains more Copper +110.5%
Contains more Manganese +596%
Contains more Selenium +14%
Equal in Phosphorus - 132
Equal in Potassium - 210
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 38% 38% 27% 58% 21% 8% 3% 74% 14% 28%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 10% 151% 38% 57% 19% 76% 30% 155% 91% 32%
Contains more Calcium +303.2%
Contains less Sodium -90.7%
Contains more Iron +301%
Contains more Magnesium +43.2%
Contains more Zinc +1111.1%
Contains more Copper +110.5%
Contains more Manganese +596%
Contains more Selenium +14%
Equal in Phosphorus - 132
Equal in Potassium - 210

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.
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Wafer
Contains more Vitamin A +710%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +68%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +522.2%
Contains more Vitamin K +116.7%
Contains more Vitamin E +111.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +73.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +26.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +471.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +155%
Contains more Folate +235.7%
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%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 15% 0% 0% 51% 62% 54% 23% 12% 36% 12% 6%
Contains more Vitamin A +710%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +68%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +522.2%
Contains more Vitamin K +116.7%
Contains more Vitamin E +111.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +73.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +26.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +471.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +155%
Contains more Folate +235.7%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Wafer
Contains more Fats +83%
Contains more Carbs +12.6%
Contains more Water +176.1%
Contains more Other +56.3%
Equal in Protein - 6.6
7% 26% 65%
Protein: 6.51 g
Fats: 25.99 g
Carbs: 64.59 g
Water: 1.63 g
Other: 1.28 g
7% 14% 73% 5% 2%
Protein: 6.6 g
Fats: 14.2 g
Carbs: 72.7 g
Water: 4.5 g
Other: 2 g
Contains more Fats +83%
Contains more Carbs +12.6%
Contains more Water +176.1%
Contains more Other +56.3%
Equal in Protein - 6.6

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Wafer
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +20.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -76.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +364%
73% 24% 4%
Saturated Fat: 17.953 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.844 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.895 g
32% 37% 31%
Saturated Fat: 4.241 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.865 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.153 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +20.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -76.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +364%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Kit Kat Wafer Opinion
Net carbs 63.59g 69.3g Wafer
Protein 6.51g 6.6g Wafer
Fats 25.99g 14.2g Kit Kat
Carbs 64.59g 72.7g Wafer
Calories 518kcal 433kcal Kit Kat
Starch 10.6g Kit Kat
Fructose 0.2g Kit Kat
Sugar 48.68g 37.43g Wafer
Fiber 1g 3.4g Wafer
Calcium 125mg 31mg Kit Kat
Iron 1mg 4.01mg Wafer
Magnesium 37mg 53mg Wafer
Phosphorus 135mg 132mg Kit Kat
Potassium 231mg 210mg Kit Kat
Sodium 54mg 580mg Kit Kat
Zinc 0.09mg 1.09mg Wafer
Copper 0.22mg 0.463mg Wafer
Manganese 0.1mg 0.696mg Wafer
Selenium 5µg 5.7µg Wafer
Vitamin A 81IU 10IU Kit Kat
Vitamin A RAE 24µg 3µg Kit Kat
Vitamin E 0.34mg 0.72mg Wafer
Vitamin B1 0.117mg 0.203mg Wafer
Vitamin B2 0.21mg 0.266mg Wafer
Vitamin B3 0.5mg 2.858mg Wafer
Vitamin B5 0.64mg 0.381mg Kit Kat
Vitamin B6 0.02mg 0.051mg Wafer
Folate 14µg 47µg Wafer
Vitamin B12 0.56µg 0.09µg Kit Kat
Vitamin K 5.2µg 2.4µg Kit Kat
Tryptophan 0.09mg 0.096mg Wafer
Threonine 0.19mg 0.22mg Wafer
Isoleucine 0.28mg 0.261mg Kit Kat
Leucine 0.52mg 0.447mg Kit Kat
Lysine 0.28mg 0.281mg Wafer
Methionine 0.16mg 0.105mg Kit Kat
Phenylalanine 0.27mg 0.308mg Wafer
Valine 0.36mg 0.323mg Kit Kat
Histidine 0.11mg 0.128mg Wafer
Cholesterol 11mg 2mg Wafer
Trans Fat 0.099g Wafer
Saturated Fat 17.953g 4.241g Wafer
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.002g Wafer
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.003g Wafer
Monounsaturated Fat 5.844g 4.865g Kit Kat
Polyunsaturated fat 0.895g 4.153g Wafer
Omega-3 - ALA 0.075g Kit Kat

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Kit Kat Wafer
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
22%
Wafer
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
30%
Kit Kat
65%
Wafer

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Wafer
Wafer is lower in Sugar (difference - 11.25g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Wafer
Wafer is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 9mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Wafer
Wafer is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 13.712g)
Which food is cheaper?
Wafer
Wafer is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Wafer
Wafer is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Kit Kat
Kit Kat contains less Sodium (difference - 526mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Kit Kat
Kit Kat is lower in glycemic index (difference - 11)
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. Wafer - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172714/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.