Butter, Unsalted vs. Kit Kat
Nutrition comparison of Butter, Unsalted and Kit Kat
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
butter, unsalted
versus
kit kat
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in butter, unsalted and kit kat:
- Both kit kat and butter, unsalted are high in calories and saturated fat.
- Butter, unsalted has more beta-carotene than kit kat, however, kit kat contains more lutein + zeaxanthin than butter, unsalted.
- Butter, unsalted is an excellent source of Vitamin A.
- Kit kat has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6, folate and Vitamin B12.
- Kit kat has signficantly more protein than butter, unsalted.
- Kit kat is a great source of potassium.
- Kit kat is an excellent source of calcium.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Butter, Unsalted (Butter, without salt) and Kit Kat (Candies, KIT KAT Wafer Bar) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Both kit kat and butter, unsalted are high in calories. Butter, unsalted has 38% more calories than kit kat - kit kat has 518 calories per 100 grams and butter, unsalted has 717 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, butter, unsalted is lighter in protein, much lighter in carbs and much heavier in fat compared to kit kat per calorie. Butter, unsalted has a macronutrient ratio of 0:0:100 and for kit kat, 5:50:45 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Butter, Unsalted | Kit Kat | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | ~ | 5% |
| Carbohydrates | ~ | 50% |
| Fat | 100% | 45% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Kit kat is high in carbohydrates and butter, unsalted has 100% less carbohydrates than kit kat - kit kat has 64.6g of total carbs per 100 grams and butter, unsalted has 0.06g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Kit kat has more dietary fiber than butter, unsalted - kit kat has 1g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and butter, unsalted does not contain significant amounts.
sugar
Kit kat is high in sugar and butter, unsalted has 100% less sugar than kit kat - kit kat has 48.7g of sugar per 100 grams and butter, unsalted has 0.06g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Kit kat has signficantly more protein than butter, unsalted - kit kat has 6.5g of protein per 100 grams and butter, unsalted has 0.85g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both kit kat and butter, unsalted are high in saturated fat. Butter, unsalted has 181% more saturated fat than kit kat - kit kat has 18g of saturated fat per 100 grams and butter, unsalted has 50.5g of saturated fat.
trans fat
Both kit kat and butter, unsalted are low in trans fat - kit kat has 0.1g of trans fat per 100 grams and butter, unsalted does not contain significant amounts.
cholesterol
Butter, unsalted is high in cholesterol and kit kat has 95% less cholesterol than butter, unsalted - kit kat has 11mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and butter, unsalted has 215mg of cholesterol.
Vitamins
Vitamin A
Butter, unsalted is an excellent source of Vitamin A and it has 27 times more Vitamin A than kit kat - kit kat has 24ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and butter, unsalted has 684ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Butter, unsalted has 582% more Vitamin E than kit kat - kit kat has 0.34mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and butter, unsalted has 2.3mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Kit kat and butter, unsalted contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - kit kat has 5.2ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and butter, unsalted has 7ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Kit kat has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6, folate and Vitamin B12.
| Butter, Unsalted | Kit Kat | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.005 MG | 0.117 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.034 MG | 0.21 MG |
| Niacin | 0.042 MG | 0.5 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.11 MG | 0.64 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.003 MG | 0.02 MG |
| Folate | 3 UG | 14 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.17 UG | 0.56 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Kit kat is an excellent source of calcium and it has 421% more calcium than butter, unsalted - kit kat has 125mg of calcium per 100 grams and butter, unsalted has 24mg of calcium.
iron
Kit kat has 49 times more iron than butter, unsalted - kit kat has 1mg of iron per 100 grams and butter, unsalted has 0.02mg of iron.
potassium
Kit kat is a great source of potassium and it has 863% more potassium than butter, unsalted - kit kat has 231mg of potassium per 100 grams and butter, unsalted has 24mg of potassium.
Antioxidants and Phytonutrients
carotenoids
Carotenoids are micronutrients commonly found in plants and some animal products. An example is beta-carotene, the notable carotenoid which is a popular source of Vitamin A.[4][5]
For specific types of carotenoids, butter, unsalted has more beta-carotene than kit kat per 100 grams, however, kit kat contains more lutein + zeaxanthin than butter, unsalted per 100 grams.
| Butter, Unsalted | Kit Kat | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 158 UG | ~ |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | ~ | 23 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, butter, unsalted has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than kit kat per 100 grams.
| Butter, Unsalted | Kit Kat | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 1.18 G | 0.075 G |
| Total | 1.18 G | 0.075 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, butter, unsalted has more linoleic acid than kit kat per 100 grams.
| Butter, Unsalted | Kit Kat | |
|---|---|---|
| other omega 6 | 0.138 G | 0.15 G |
| linoleic acid | 1.83 G | 0.821 G |
| Total | 1.968 G | 0.971 G |
Customize your serving size
The comparison below is by common portions, e.g. cups, packages. You can also see a more concrete comparison by weight at equal weight (by grams) comparison.
Note: The specific food items compared are: Butter, Unsalted (Butter, without salt) and Kit Kat (Candies, KIT KAT Wafer Bar) .
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5% | niacin (Vit B3) | 5% |
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5% | folate (Vit B9) | 5% |
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5% | biotin (Vit B7) | 5% |
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5% | choline | 5% |
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5% | chromium | 5% |
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5% | molybdenum | 5% |
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| G | 5% | Water | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Starch | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Alcohol | 5% | G | |||
FAQ
Does kit kat or butter, unsalted contain more calories in 100 grams?Both kit kat and butter, unsalted are high in calories. Butter, unsalted has 40% more calories than kit kat - kit kat has 518 calories in 100g and butter, unsalted has 717 calories.
Does kit kat or butter, unsalted have more carbohydrates?
By weight, kit kat is high in carbohydrates and butter, unsalted has 100% fewer carbohydrates than kit kat - kit kat has 64.6g of carbs for 100g and butter, unsalted has 0.06g of carbohydrates.
Does kit kat or butter, unsalted contain more calcium?
Kit kat is a rich source of calcium and it has 420% more calcium than butter, unsalted - kit kat has 125mg of calcium in 100 grams and butter, unsalted has 24mg of calcium.