Foodstruct Nutrition Search | Diet Analysis | Food Comparison | Glycemic Index Chart | Insulin Index Chart | Blog | Subscribe | Sign Up

Rye vs. Kit Kat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

Compare

Differences between rye and kit Kat

  • Rye has more manganese, fiber, phosphorus, vitamin B3, zinc, vitamin B6, iron, and magnesium, while kit Kat has more vitamin B12.
  • Rye's daily need coverage for manganese is 108% higher.
  • Kit Kat contains 29 times less zinc than rye. Rye contains 2.65mg of zinc, while kit Kat contains 0.09mg.
  • The amount of saturated fat in rye is lower.
  • Rye has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of rye is 34, while the glycemic index of kit Kat is 50.

The food types used in this comparison are Rye grain and Candies, KIT KAT Wafer Bar.

Infographic

Rye vs Kit Kat infographic
Infographic link

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.
Rye
Rye
9
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 79% 7.2% 45% 99% 122% 72% 142% 0.26% 336% 76%
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 +197.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +120.8%
Contains more IronIron +163%
Contains more CopperCopper +66.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +2844.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +145.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -96.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +2477%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +178%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +420.8%

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.
Rye
Rye
8
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% 0.33% 17% 0% 79% 58% 80% 87% 68% 0% 15% 29% 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 0% 8% 6.8% 0% 29% 48% 9.4% 38% 4.6% 70% 13% 11% 17%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +150%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +170.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +19.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +754%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +127.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +1370%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +13.5%
Contains more FolateFolate +171.4%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +2300%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Choline ~31mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Rye
Rye
4
10% 76% 11%
Protein: 10.34 g
Fats: 1.63 g
Carbs: 75.86 g
Water: 10.6 g
Other: 1.57 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 ProteinProtein +58.8%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +17.4%
Contains more WaterWater +550.3%
Contains more OtherOther +22.7%
Contains more FatsFats +1494.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Rye
Rye
1
17% 18% 65%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.197 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.208 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.767 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 -98.9%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +2709.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +16.7%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Rye
Rye
0
72% 16% 11%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0.71 g
Glucose: 0.16 g
Fructose: 0.11 g
Lactose: 0 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 +∞%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +5539.4%
Contains more FructoseFructose +81.8%
Contains more LactoseLactose +∞%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +∞%
~equal in Glucose ~0.16g
~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.
Rye Kit Kat
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Rye Kit Kat DV% diff.
Manganese 2.577mg 0.1mg 108%
Saturated fat 0.197g 17.953g 81%
Fiber 15.1g 1g 56%
Fats 1.63g 25.99g 37%
Phosphorus 332mg 135mg 28%
Vitamin B3 4.27mg 0.5mg 24%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.56µg 23%
Zinc 2.65mg 0.09mg 23%
Vitamin B6 0.294mg 0.02mg 21%
Iron 2.63mg 1mg 20%
Magnesium 110mg 37mg 17%
Vitamin B1 0.316mg 0.117mg 17%
Vitamin B5 1.456mg 0.64mg 16%
Copper 0.367mg 0.22mg 16%
Selenium 13.9µg 5µg 16%
Monounsaturated fat 0.208g 5.844g 14%
Calcium 24mg 125mg 10%
Calories 338kcal 518kcal 9%
Protein 10.34g 6.51g 8%
Potassium 510mg 231mg 8%
Folate 38µg 14µg 6%
Carbs 75.86g 64.59g 4%
Starch 10.6g 4%
Caffeine 0mg 14mg 4%
Cholesterol 0mg 11mg 4%
Vitamin E 0.85mg 0.34mg 3%
Vitamin B2 0.251mg 0.21mg 3%
Vitamin A 1µg 24µg 3%
Sodium 2mg 54mg 2%
Vitamin K 5.9µg 5.2µg 1%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.767g 0.895g 1%
Net carbs 60.76g 63.59g N/A
Sugar 0.98g 48.68g N/A
Trans fat 0g 0.099g N/A
Choline 30.4mg 31mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.108mg 0.09mg 0%
Threonine 0.289mg 0.19mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.208mg 0.28mg 0%
Leucine 0.563mg 0.52mg 0%
Lysine 0.286mg 0.28mg 0%
Methionine 0.153mg 0.16mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.435mg 0.27mg 0%
Valine 0.317mg 0.36mg 0%
Histidine 0.189mg 0.11mg 0%
Fructose 0.11g 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
Rye Kit Kat
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

People also compare

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
35%
Rye
20%
Kit Kat
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
98%
Rye
30%
Kit Kat

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Rye
Rye is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 11mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Rye
Rye is lower in Sugar (difference - 47.7g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Rye
Rye contains less Sodium (difference - 52mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Rye
Rye is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 17.756g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Rye
Rye is lower in glycemic index (difference - 16)
Which food is cheaper?
Rye
Rye is cheaper (difference - $2.6)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Rye
Rye is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Rye
Rye 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. Rye - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168884/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.