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Malt vs. Kit Kat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between malt and kit Kat?

  • The amount of copper, iron, phosphorus, vitamin B1,2, vitamin B5, vitamin B1, and magnesium in kit Kat is higher than in malt.
  • Kit Kat's daily need coverage for saturated fat is 80% more.
  • Malt has less saturated fat.

We used Beverages, Malted drink mix, chocolate, powder, prepared with whole milk and Candies, KIT KAT Wafer Bar types in this article.

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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.
Malt
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 11% 29% 15% 7.9% 12% 11% 39% 7.8% 10% 29%
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%
Contains more ZincZinc +355.6%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +146.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +27.6%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +34.3%
Contains more IronIron +376.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +494.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +48.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +25%
~equal in Sodium ~54mg
~equal in Selenium ~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.
Malt
2
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 0.33% 8.7% 1.2% 0% 14% 42% 4.9% 21% 11% 53% 0.75% 6.8% 0%
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%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +130%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +466.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +116.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +14.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +93.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +80.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +33.3%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +1633.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +55.6%
~equal in Vitamin A ~24µg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Malt
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3% 3% 11% 81%
Protein: 3.37 g
Fats: 3.29 g
Carbs: 11.2 g
Water: 81.34 g
Other: 0.8 g
7% 26% 65%
Protein: 6.51 g
Fats: 25.99 g
Carbs: 64.59 g
Water: 1.63 g
Other: 1.28 g
Contains more WaterWater +4890.2%
Contains more ProteinProtein +93.2%
Contains more FatsFats +690%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +476.7%
Contains more OtherOther +60%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Malt
1
65% 28% 7%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.883 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.827 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.208 g
73% 24% 4%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 17.953 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 5.844 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.895 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -89.5%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +606.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +330.3%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Malt Kit Kat
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Malt Kit Kat DV% diff.
Saturated fat 1.883g 17.953g 73%
Fats 3.29g 25.99g 35%
Calories 85kcal 518kcal 22%
Copper 0.037mg 0.22mg 20%
Carbs 11.2g 64.59g 18%
Monounsaturated fat 0.827g 5.844g 13%
Iron 0.21mg 1mg 10%
Vitamin B5 0.354mg 0.64mg 6%
Vitamin B12 0.42µg 0.56µg 6%
Phosphorus 91mg 135mg 6%
Choline 31mg 6%
Protein 3.37g 6.51g 6%
Vitamin B1 0.054mg 0.117mg 5%
Magnesium 15mg 37mg 5%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.208g 0.895g 5%
Vitamin K 0.3µg 5.2µg 4%
Starch 10.6g 4%
Calcium 98mg 125mg 3%
Zinc 0.41mg 0.09mg 3%
Caffeine 3mg 14mg 3%
Vitamin B6 0.046mg 0.02mg 2%
Vitamin B3 0.259mg 0.5mg 2%
Vitamin B2 0.184mg 0.21mg 2%
Vitamin E 0.06mg 0.34mg 2%
Fiber 0.5g 1g 2%
Potassium 172mg 231mg 2%
Selenium 5.4µg 5µg 1%
Folate 9µg 14µg 1%
Manganese 0.08mg 0.1mg 1%
Vitamin C 0.1mg 0mg 0%
Net carbs 10.7g 63.59g N/A
Cholesterol 10mg 11mg 0%
Sugar 6.68g 48.68g N/A
Sodium 60mg 54mg 0%
Vitamin A 26µg 24µg 0%
Trans fat 0.099g N/A
Tryptophan 0.074mg 0.09mg 0%
Threonine 0.143mg 0.19mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.165mg 0.28mg 0%
Leucine 0.268mg 0.52mg 0%
Lysine 0.142mg 0.28mg 0%
Methionine 0.074mg 0.16mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.15mg 0.27mg 0%
Valine 0.193mg 0.36mg 0%
Histidine 0.077mg 0.11mg 0%
Fructose 0.2g 0%
Omega-3 - ALA 0.075g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Malt Kit Kat
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
13%
Malt
20%
Kit Kat
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
17%
Malt
30%
Kit Kat

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Malt
Malt is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Malt
Malt is lower in Sugar (difference - 42g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Malt
Malt is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 16.07g)
Which food is cheaper?
Malt
Malt is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Kit Kat
Kit Kat contains less Sodium (difference - 6mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Kit Kat
Kit Kat is lower in glycemic index (difference - 9)
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. Malt - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174867/nutrients
  2. Kit Kat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167992/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.