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Kit Kat vs. White chocolate — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between kit Kat and white chocolate?

  • Kit Kat is richer in copper, iron, and magnesium, while white chocolate is higher in calcium, zinc, phosphorus, and vitamin B2.
  • Kit Kat's daily need coverage for copper is 18% higher.
  • White chocolate has 5 times less fiber than kit Kat. Kit Kat has 1g of fiber, while white chocolate has 0.2g.
  • Kit Kat is lower in saturated fat.

We used Candies, KIT KAT Wafer Bar and Candies, white chocolate 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%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 8.6% 60% 25% 9% 20% 20% 75% 12% 1% 25%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +208.3%
Contains more IronIron +316.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +266.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -40%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1150%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +59.2%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +23.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +722.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +30.4%
~equal in Selenium ~4.5µg

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 1.7% 3% 19% 0% 16% 65% 14% 36% 13% 70% 23% 5.3% 16%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +166.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +85.7%
Contains more FolateFolate +100%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +182.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +34.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +49%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +180%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +75%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0.608mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0.56µg
~equal in Choline ~29.5mg

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
6% 32% 59%
Protein: 5.87 g
Fats: 32.09 g
Carbs: 59.24 g
Water: 1.3 g
Other: 1.5 g
Contains more WaterWater +25.4%
Contains more FatsFats +23.5%
Contains more OtherOther +17.2%
~equal in Protein ~5.87g
~equal in Carbs ~59.24g

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
66% 31% 3%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 19.412 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 9.097 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.013 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +55.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +13.2%
~equal in Saturated fat ~19.412g

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 White chocolate
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Kit Kat White chocolate DV% diff.
Copper 0.22mg 0.06mg 18%
Iron 1mg 0.24mg 10%
Fats 25.99g 32.09g 9%
Monounsaturated fat 5.844g 9.097g 8%
Calcium 125mg 199mg 7%
Saturated fat 17.953g 19.412g 7%
Phosphorus 135mg 176mg 6%
Zinc 0.09mg 0.74mg 6%
Vitamin B2 0.21mg 0.282mg 6%
Magnesium 37mg 12mg 6%
Vitamin B1 0.117mg 0.063mg 5%
Starch 10.6g 4%
Caffeine 14mg 0mg 4%
Vitamin E 0.34mg 0.96mg 4%
Manganese 0.1mg 0.008mg 4%
Vitamin K 5.2µg 9.1µg 3%
Cholesterol 11mg 21mg 3%
Fiber 1g 0.2g 3%
Vitamin B6 0.02mg 0.056mg 3%
Vitamin B3 0.5mg 0.745mg 2%
Folate 14µg 7µg 2%
Potassium 231mg 286mg 2%
Vitamin A 24µg 9µg 2%
Carbs 64.59g 59.24g 2%
Sodium 54mg 90mg 2%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.895g 1.013g 1%
Calories 518kcal 539kcal 1%
Vitamin C 0mg 0.5mg 1%
Protein 6.51g 5.87g 1%
Selenium 5µg 4.5µg 1%
Vitamin B5 0.64mg 0.608mg 1%
Net carbs 63.59g 59.04g N/A
Sugar 48.68g 59g N/A
Vitamin B12 0.56µg 0.56µg 0%
Trans fat 0.099g 0g N/A
Choline 31mg 29.5mg 0%
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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ok
is better in case of low diet
Kit Kat White chocolate
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
22%
White chocolate
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
30%
Kit Kat
26%
White chocolate

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
White chocolate
White chocolate is lower in glycemic index (difference - 9)
Which food is cheaper?
White chocolate
White chocolate is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Kit Kat
Kit Kat is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 10mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Kit Kat
Kit Kat is lower in Sugar (difference - 10.32g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Kit Kat
Kit Kat contains less Sodium (difference - 36mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Kit Kat
Kit Kat is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.459g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.
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. White chocolate - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167571/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.