Kit Kat vs. Carrots
Nutrition comparison of Kit Kat and Carrots
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
kit kat
versus
carrots
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in kit kat and carrots:
- Both kit kat and carrots are high in potassium.
- Carrot is a great source of dietary fiber.
- Carrot is an excellent source of Vitamin A.
- Kit kat has more riboflavin, pantothenic acid and Vitamin B12, however, carrot contains more Vitamin B6.
- Kit kat is an excellent source of calcium.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Kit Kat (Candies, KIT KAT Wafer Bar) and Carrots (Carrots, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Kit kat is high in calories and carrot has 92% less calories than kit kat - kit kat has 518 calories per 100 grams and carrot has 41 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, kit kat is lighter in protein, much lighter in carbs and much heavier in fat compared to carrots per calorie. Kit kat has a macronutrient ratio of 5:50:45 and for carrots, 9:87:5 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Kit Kat | Carrots | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 5% | 9% |
| Carbohydrates | 50% | 87% |
| Fat | 45% | 5% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Kit kat is high in carbohydrates and carrot has 85% less carbohydrates than kit kat - kit kat has 64.6g of total carbs per 100 grams and carrot has 9.6g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Carrot is a great source of dietary fiber and it has 180% more dietary fiber than kit kat - kit kat has 1g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and carrot has 2.8g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Kit kat is high in sugar and carrot has 90% less sugar than kit kat - kit kat has 48.7g of sugar per 100 grams and carrot has 4.7g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Kit kat has 600% more protein than carrot - kit kat has 6.5g of protein per 100 grams and carrot has 0.93g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Kit kat is high in saturated fat and carrot has 100% less saturated fat than kit kat - kit kat has 18g of saturated fat per 100 grams and carrot has 0.03g of saturated fat.
trans fat
Both kit kat and carrots are low in trans fat - kit kat has 0.1g of trans fat per 100 grams and carrot does not contain significant amounts.
cholesterol
Carrot has less cholesterol than kit kat - kit kat has 11mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and carrot does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Carrot has more Vitamin C than kit kat - carrot has 5.9mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and kit kat does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin A
Carrot is an excellent source of Vitamin A and it has 33 times more Vitamin A than kit kat - kit kat has 24ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and carrot has 835ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Kit kat and carrots contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - kit kat has 0.34mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and carrot has 0.66mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Kit kat and carrots contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - kit kat has 5.2ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and carrot has 13.2ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Kit kat has more riboflavin, pantothenic acid and Vitamin B12, however, carrot contains more Vitamin B6. Both kit kat and carrots contain significant amounts of thiamin, niacin and folate.
| Kit Kat | Carrots | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.117 MG | 0.066 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.21 MG | 0.058 MG |
| Niacin | 0.5 MG | 0.983 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.64 MG | 0.273 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.02 MG | 0.138 MG |
| Folate | 14 UG | 19 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.56 UG | ~ |
Minerals
calcium
Kit kat is an excellent source of calcium and it has 279% more calcium than carrot - kit kat has 125mg of calcium per 100 grams and carrot has 33mg of calcium.
iron
Kit kat has 233% more iron than carrot - kit kat has 1mg of iron per 100 grams and carrot has 0.3mg of iron.
potassium
Both kit kat and carrots are high in potassium. Carrot has 39% more potassium than kit kat - kit kat has 231mg of potassium per 100 grams and carrot has 320mg 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,
| Kit Kat | Carrots | |
|---|---|---|
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 23 UG | 256 UG |
| beta-carotene | ~ | 8285 UG |
| alpha-carotene | ~ | 3477 UG |
| lycopene | ~ | 1 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, kit kat has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than carrot per 100 grams.
| Kit Kat | Carrots | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.075 G | 0.002 G |
| Total | 0.075 G | 0.002 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, kit kat has more linoleic acid than carrot per 100 grams.
| Kit Kat | Carrots | |
|---|---|---|
| other omega 6 | 0.15 G | ~ |
| linoleic acid | 0.821 G | 0.1 G |
| Total | 0.971 G | 0.1 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.
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5% | folate (Vit B9) | 5% |
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5% | Vitamin E | 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 carrots contain more calories in 100 grams?Kit kat is high in calories and carrot has 90% less calories than kit kat - kit kat has 518 calories in 100g and carrot has 41 calories.
Does kit kat or carrots have more carbohydrates?
By weight, kit kat is high in carbohydrates and carrot has 90% fewer carbohydrates than kit kat - kit kat has 64.6g of carbs for 100g and carrot has 9.6g of carbohydrates.
Does kit kat or carrots contain more calcium?
Kit kat is a rich source of calcium and it has 280% more calcium than carrot - kit kat has 125mg of calcium in 100 grams and carrot has 33mg of calcium.
Does kit kat or carrots contain more potassium?
Both kit kat and carrots are high in potassium. Carrot has 40% more potassium than kit kat - kit kat has 231mg of potassium in 100 grams and carrot has 320mg of potassium.