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Nachos vs. Kit Kat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between nachos and kit Kat?

  • Nachos are higher in vitamin E, vitamin B6, vitamin K, phosphorus, fiber, and zinc; however, kit Kat is richer in vitamin B12 and copper.
  • Kit Kat's daily need coverage for saturated Fat is 79% more.
  • Kit Kat contains 12 times less Vitamin E than nachos. Nachos contain 4.08mg of Vitamin E, while kit Kat contains 0.34mg.
  • Kit Kat has less sodium.
  • Kit Kat has a lower glycemic index (50) than nachos (75).

We used Fast foods, nachos, with cheese 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.
Nachos
6
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 30% 19% 32% 28% 21% 23% 85% 41% 24% 47%
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 MagnesiumMagnesium +13.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +56.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +855.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +46.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +87%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +72%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +98.4%
Contains more IronIron +33.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +243.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -82.7%

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.
Nachos
5
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 3.7% 1.3% 82% 0% 31% 31% 12% 23% 50% 8.8% 48% 7.5% 14%
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%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +1100%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +26%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +975%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +271.2%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +285.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +57.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +68.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +700%
Contains more FolateFolate +40%
Contains more CholineCholine +17.4%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B1 ~0.117mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Nachos
2
4% 22% 35% 37% 2%
Protein: 4.32 g
Fats: 21.5 g
Carbs: 34.91 g
Water: 37.4 g
Other: 1.87 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 +2194.5%
Contains more OtherOther +46.1%
Contains more ProteinProtein +50.7%
Contains more FatsFats +20.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +85%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Nachos
3
10% 66% 24%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 2.173 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 14.02 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 5.04 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 -87.9%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +139.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +463.1%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Nachos
1
93% 2% 5%
Starch: 28.33 g
Sucrose: 0.53 g
Glucose: 0 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 1.63 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
18% 68% 14%
Starch: 10.6 g
Sucrose: 40.04 g
Glucose: 0.16 g
Fructose: 0.2 g
Lactose: 8.21 g
Maltose: 0.07 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more StarchStarch +167.3%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +7454.7%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +∞%
Contains more FructoseFructose +∞%
Contains more LactoseLactose +403.7%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +∞%
~equal in Galactose ~0g

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Nachos Kit Kat
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar 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 Nachos Kit Kat Opinion
Calories 343kcal 518kcal Kit Kat
Protein 4.32g 6.51g Kit Kat
Fats 21.5g 25.99g Kit Kat
Vitamin C 1.1mg 0mg Nachos
Net carbs 31.71g 63.59g Kit Kat
Carbs 34.91g 64.59g Kit Kat
Cholesterol 3mg 11mg Nachos
Magnesium 42mg 37mg Nachos
Calcium 63mg 125mg Kit Kat
Potassium 362mg 231mg Nachos
Iron 0.75mg 1mg Kit Kat
Sugar 2.17g 48.68g Nachos
Fiber 3.2g 1g Nachos
Copper 0.064mg 0.22mg Kit Kat
Zinc 0.86mg 0.09mg Nachos
Starch 28.33g 10.6g Nachos
Phosphorus 198mg 135mg Nachos
Sodium 313mg 54mg Kit Kat
Vitamin A 21IU 81IU Kit Kat
Vitamin A 5µg 24µg Kit Kat
Vitamin E 4.08mg 0.34mg Nachos
Manganese 0.187mg 0.1mg Nachos
Selenium 8.6µg 5µg Nachos
Vitamin B1 0.123mg 0.117mg Nachos
Vitamin B2 0.133mg 0.21mg Kit Kat
Vitamin B3 0.63mg 0.5mg Nachos
Vitamin B5 0.38mg 0.64mg Kit Kat
Vitamin B6 0.215mg 0.02mg Nachos
Vitamin B12 0.07µg 0.56µg Kit Kat
Vitamin K 19.3µg 5.2µg Nachos
Folate 10µg 14µg Kit Kat
Trans Fat 0.058g 0.099g Nachos
Choline 26.4mg 31mg Kit Kat
Saturated Fat 2.173g 17.953g Nachos
Monounsaturated Fat 14.02g 5.844g Nachos
Polyunsaturated fat 5.04g 0.895g Nachos
Tryptophan 0.042mg 0.09mg Kit Kat
Threonine 0.156mg 0.19mg Kit Kat
Isoleucine 0.187mg 0.28mg Kit Kat
Leucine 0.521mg 0.52mg Nachos
Lysine 0.156mg 0.28mg Kit Kat
Methionine 0.094mg 0.16mg Kit Kat
Phenylalanine 0.229mg 0.27mg Kit Kat
Valine 0.25mg 0.36mg Kit Kat
Histidine 0.135mg 0.11mg Nachos
Fructose 0g 0.2g Kit Kat
Omega-3 - ALA 0.617g 0.075g Nachos
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.032g 0g Nachos
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.011g 0g Nachos
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 4.343g Nachos

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Nachos 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
24%
Nachos
19%
Kit Kat
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
35%
Nachos
30%
Kit Kat

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Nachos
Nachos is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 8mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Nachos
Nachos is lower in Sugar (difference - 46.51g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Nachos
Nachos is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 15.78g)
Which food is cheaper?
Nachos
Nachos is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Nachos
Nachos is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Kit Kat
Kit Kat contains less Sodium (difference - 259mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Kit Kat
Kit Kat is lower in glycemic index (difference - 25)
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. Nachos - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170291/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.