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Steak vs. Kit Kat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Steak and Kit Kat?

  • Steak is richer in Vitamin B12, Zinc, Selenium, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B3, and Iron, while Kit Kat is higher in Copper, and Calcium.
  • Steak's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 68% higher.
  • Kit Kat has 70 times less Zinc than Steak. Steak has 6.34mg of Zinc, while Kit Kat has 0.09mg.
  • Kit Kat is lower in Cholesterol.

We used Beef, rib eye steak, boneless, lip off, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 0" fat, all grades, cooked, grilled and Candies, KIT KAT Wafer Bar 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.
Steak
5
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Contains more Iron +140%
Contains more Phosphorus +20.7%
Contains more Potassium +20.8%
Contains more Zinc +6944.4%
Contains more Selenium +536%
Contains more Calcium +941.7%
Contains more Magnesium +60.9%
Contains more Copper +158.8%
Equal in Sodium - 54
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 90% 17% 70% 25% 8% 173% 29% 0% 174%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 38% 38% 27% 58% 21% 8% 3% 74% 14% 28%
Contains more Iron +140%
Contains more Phosphorus +20.7%
Contains more Potassium +20.8%
Contains more Zinc +6944.4%
Contains more Selenium +536%
Contains more Calcium +941.7%
Contains more Magnesium +60.9%
Contains more Copper +158.8%
Equal in Sodium - 54

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.
Steak
5
:
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +43.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +929.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +2400%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +292.9%
Contains more Vitamin A +224%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +58.1%
Contains more Folate +133.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +225%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 2% 0% 3% 0% 19% 70% 97% 0% 116% 5% 275% 4%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 5% 7% 0% 0% 30% 49% 10% 39% 5% 11% 70% 14%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +43.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +929.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +2400%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +292.9%
Contains more Vitamin A +224%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +58.1%
Contains more Folate +133.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +225%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Steak
2
:
Contains more Protein +281.7%
Contains more Water +3310.4%
Contains more Fats +36.6%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +137%
25% 19% 56%
Protein: 24.85 g
Fats: 19.02 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 55.59 g
Other: 0.54 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 Protein +281.7%
Contains more Water +3310.4%
Contains more Fats +36.6%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +137%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Steak
3
:
Contains less Saturated Fat -53%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +56.9%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 0.895
46% 50% 5%
Saturated Fat: 8.443 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 9.171 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.896 g
73% 24% 4%
Saturated Fat: 17.953 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.844 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.895 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -53%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +56.9%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 0.895

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Steak Kit Kat Opinion
Net carbs 0g 63.59g Kit Kat
Protein 24.85g 6.51g Steak
Fats 19.02g 25.99g Kit Kat
Carbs 0g 64.59g Kit Kat
Calories 271kcal 518kcal Kit Kat
Starch 10.6g Kit Kat
Fructose 0.2g Kit Kat
Sugar 0g 48.68g Steak
Fiber 0g 1g Kit Kat
Calcium 12mg 125mg Kit Kat
Iron 2.4mg 1mg Steak
Magnesium 23mg 37mg Kit Kat
Phosphorus 163mg 135mg Steak
Potassium 279mg 231mg Steak
Sodium 58mg 54mg Kit Kat
Zinc 6.34mg 0.09mg Steak
Copper 0.085mg 0.22mg Kit Kat
Manganese 0.1mg Kit Kat
Selenium 31.8µg 5µg Steak
Vitamin A 25IU 81IU Kit Kat
Vitamin A RAE 7µg 24µg Kit Kat
Vitamin E 0.34mg Kit Kat
Vitamin D 6IU 0IU Steak
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0µg Steak
Vitamin B1 0.074mg 0.117mg Kit Kat
Vitamin B2 0.301mg 0.21mg Steak
Vitamin B3 5.149mg 0.5mg Steak
Vitamin B5 0.64mg Kit Kat
Vitamin B6 0.5mg 0.02mg Steak
Folate 6µg 14µg Kit Kat
Vitamin B12 2.2µg 0.56µg Steak
Vitamin K 1.6µg 5.2µg Kit Kat
Tryptophan 0.278mg 0.09mg Steak
Threonine 1.171mg 0.19mg Steak
Isoleucine 1.157mg 0.28mg Steak
Leucine 2.142mg 0.52mg Steak
Lysine 2.38mg 0.28mg Steak
Methionine 0.672mg 0.16mg Steak
Phenylalanine 0.997mg 0.27mg Steak
Valine 1.242mg 0.36mg Steak
Histidine 0.931mg 0.11mg Steak
Cholesterol 78mg 11mg Kit Kat
Trans Fat 0.099g Steak
Saturated Fat 8.443g 17.953g Steak
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g 0g Steak
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g 0g Steak
Omega-3 - DPA 0.013g 0g Steak
Monounsaturated Fat 9.171g 5.844g Steak
Polyunsaturated fat 0.896g 0.895g Steak
Omega-3 - ALA 0.075g Kit Kat

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Steak Kit Kat
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
49%
Steak
20%
Kit Kat
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
59%
Steak
30%
Kit Kat

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Steak
Steak is lower in Sugar (difference - 48.68g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Steak
Steak is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 9.51g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Steak
Steak is lower in glycemic index (difference - 50)
Which food is cheaper?
Steak
Steak is cheaper (difference - $0.6)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Kit Kat
Kit Kat contains less Sodium (difference - 4mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Kit Kat
Kit Kat is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 67mg)
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. Steak - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172164/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.