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Kit Kat vs. Waffle — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Kit Kat and Waffle?

  • Kit Kat is richer in Copper, and Vitamin B12, while Waffle is higher in Selenium, Iron, Calcium, Vitamin B1, and Vitamin B2.
  • Kit Kat's daily need coverage for Saturated Fat is 75% higher.
  • Waffle has 4 times less Copper than Kit Kat. Kit Kat has 0.22mg of Copper, while Waffle has 0.062mg.
  • Waffle is lower in Saturated Fat.

We used Candies, KIT KAT Wafer Bar and Waffles, plain, prepared from recipe 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.
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%
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 14% 77% 14% 87% 21% 19% 81% 67% 35% 252%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +94.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +45.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +254.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -89.4%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +104%
Contains more IronIron +131%
Contains more ZincZinc +655.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +40.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +165%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +824%

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%
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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 1.3% 14% 0% 0% 66% 80% 39% 29% 13% 31% 0% 35% 0%
Contains more Vitamin E Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +32%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +124%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +181.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +124.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +65.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +314.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +180%
Contains more FolateFolate +228.6%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg

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
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8% 14% 33% 42% 3%
Protein: 7.9 g
Fats: 14.1 g
Carbs: 32.9 g
Water: 42 g
Other: 3.1 g
Contains more FatsFats +84.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +96.3%
Contains more ProteinProtein +21.4%
Contains more WaterWater +2476.7%
Contains more OtherOther +142.2%

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
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22% 27% 52%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 2.866 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 3.521 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 6.785 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +66%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -84%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +658.1%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Kit Kat Waffle Opinion
Calories 518kcal 291kcal Kit Kat
Protein 6.51g 7.9g Waffle
Fats 25.99g 14.1g Kit Kat
Vitamin C 0mg 0.4mg Waffle
Net carbs 63.59g 32.9g Kit Kat
Carbs 64.59g 32.9g Kit Kat
Cholesterol 11mg 69mg Kit Kat
Magnesium 37mg 19mg Kit Kat
Calcium 125mg 255mg Waffle
Potassium 231mg 159mg Kit Kat
Iron 1mg 2.31mg Waffle
Sugar 48.68g Waffle
Fiber 1g Kit Kat
Copper 0.22mg 0.062mg Kit Kat
Zinc 0.09mg 0.68mg Waffle
Starch 10.6g Kit Kat
Phosphorus 135mg 190mg Waffle
Sodium 54mg 511mg Kit Kat
Vitamin A 81IU 228IU Waffle
Vitamin A RAE 24µg 65µg Waffle
Vitamin E 0.34mg Kit Kat
Manganese 0.1mg 0.265mg Waffle
Selenium 5µg 46.2µg Waffle
Vitamin B1 0.117mg 0.263mg Waffle
Vitamin B2 0.21mg 0.347mg Waffle
Vitamin B3 0.5mg 2.073mg Waffle
Vitamin B5 0.64mg 0.485mg Kit Kat
Vitamin B6 0.02mg 0.056mg Waffle
Vitamin B12 0.56µg 0.25µg Kit Kat
Vitamin K 5.2µg Kit Kat
Folate 14µg 46µg Waffle
Trans Fat 0.099g Waffle
Choline 31mg Kit Kat
Saturated Fat 17.953g 2.866g Waffle
Monounsaturated Fat 5.844g 3.521g Kit Kat
Polyunsaturated fat 0.895g 6.785g Waffle
Tryptophan 0.09mg 0.099mg Waffle
Threonine 0.19mg 0.289mg Waffle
Isoleucine 0.28mg 0.362mg Waffle
Leucine 0.52mg 0.63mg Waffle
Lysine 0.28mg 0.384mg Waffle
Methionine 0.16mg 0.179mg Waffle
Phenylalanine 0.27mg 0.395mg Waffle
Valine 0.36mg 0.409mg Waffle
Histidine 0.11mg 0.187mg Waffle
Fructose 0.2g Kit Kat
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.001g Waffle
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.006g Waffle
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 Waffle
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
24%
Waffle
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
30%
Kit Kat
66%
Waffle

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Waffle
Waffle is lower in Sugar (difference - 48.68g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Waffle
Waffle is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 15.087g)
Which food is cheaper?
Waffle
Waffle is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Waffle
Waffle is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Kit Kat
Kit Kat is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 58mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Kit Kat
Kit Kat contains less Sodium (difference - 457mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Kit Kat
Kit Kat is lower in glycemic index (difference - 26)
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. Waffle - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175039/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.