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Rice vs. Kit Kat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between rice and kit Kat

  • Rice is richer in manganese, folate, and vitamin B3, yet kit Kat is richer in vitamin B12, copper, vitamin B2, phosphorus, calcium, and magnesium.
  • Daily need coverage for saturated fat for kit Kat is 89% higher.
  • Rice contains 5 times more manganese than kit Kat. Rice contains 0.472mg of manganese, while kit Kat contains 0.1mg.
  • Rice contains less saturated fat.

Food types used in this article are Rice, white, long-grain, regular, enriched, cooked and Candies, KIT KAT Wafer Bar.

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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.
Rice
5
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 8.6% 3% 3.1% 45% 23% 13% 18% 0.13% 62% 41%
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 IronIron +20%
Contains more ZincZinc +444.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -98.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +372%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +50%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +208.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1150%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +560%
Contains more CopperCopper +218.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +214%

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.
Rice
4
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% 0% 0.8% 0% 41% 3% 28% 23% 21% 0% 0% 44% 1.1%
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 B1Vitamin B1 +39.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +195.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +365%
Contains more FolateFolate +314.3%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +750%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +1515.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +64.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +1376.2%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Rice
1
3% 28% 68%
Protein: 2.69 g
Fats: 0.28 g
Carbs: 28.17 g
Water: 68.44 g
Other: 0.42 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 +4098.8%
Contains more ProteinProtein +142%
Contains more FatsFats +9182.1%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +129.3%
Contains more OtherOther +204.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Rice
1
32% 37% 32%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.077 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.088 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.076 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 -99.6%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +6540.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1077.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Rice Kit Kat DV% diff.
Saturated fat 0.077g 17.953g 81%
Fats 0.28g 25.99g 40%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.56µg 23%
Calories 130kcal 518kcal 19%
Copper 0.069mg 0.22mg 17%
Manganese 0.472mg 0.1mg 16%
Vitamin B2 0.013mg 0.21mg 15%
Monounsaturated fat 0.088g 5.844g 14%
Phosphorus 43mg 135mg 13%
Carbs 28.17g 64.59g 12%
Calcium 10mg 125mg 12%
Folate 58µg 14µg 11%
Protein 2.69g 6.51g 8%
Vitamin B6 0.093mg 0.02mg 6%
Vitamin B3 1.476mg 0.5mg 6%
Potassium 35mg 231mg 6%
Magnesium 12mg 37mg 6%
Choline 2.1mg 31mg 5%
Vitamin B5 0.39mg 0.64mg 5%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.076g 0.895g 5%
Selenium 7.5µg 5µg 5%
Caffeine 0mg 14mg 4%
Cholesterol 0mg 11mg 4%
Vitamin K 0µg 5.2µg 4%
Starch 10.6g 4%
Zinc 0.49mg 0.09mg 4%
Vitamin B1 0.163mg 0.117mg 4%
Iron 1.2mg 1mg 3%
Vitamin A 0µg 24µg 3%
Fiber 0.4g 1g 2%
Sodium 1mg 54mg 2%
Vitamin E 0.04mg 0.34mg 2%
Net carbs 27.77g 63.59g N/A
Sugar 0.05g 48.68g N/A
Trans fat 0.099g N/A
Tryptophan 0.031mg 0.09mg 0%
Threonine 0.096mg 0.19mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.116mg 0.28mg 0%
Leucine 0.222mg 0.52mg 0%
Lysine 0.097mg 0.28mg 0%
Methionine 0.063mg 0.16mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.144mg 0.27mg 0%
Valine 0.164mg 0.36mg 0%
Histidine 0.063mg 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
Rice 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
12%
Rice
20%
Kit Kat
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
22%
Rice
30%
Kit Kat

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Rice
Rice is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 11mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Rice
Rice is lower in Sugar (difference - 48.63g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Rice
Rice contains less Sodium (difference - 53mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Rice
Rice is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 17.876g)
Which food is cheaper?
Rice
Rice is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Kit Kat
Kit Kat is lower in glycemic index (difference - 10)
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. Rice - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168878/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.