Chicken vs. Kit Kat
Nutrition comparison of Cooked Chicken and Kit Kat
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
cooked
chicken
versus
kit kat
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in chicken and kit kat:
- Both kit kat and chicken are high in calories and potassium.
- Chicken has more niacin, pantothenic acid and Vitamin B6, however, kit kat contains more folate.
- Chicken is an excellent source of protein.
- For omega-3 fatty acids, chicken has more dha and dpa than kit kat.
- Kit kat has 8.7 times less cholesterol than chicken.
- Kit kat is an excellent source of calcium.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Chicken (Chicken, ground, crumbles, cooked, pan-browned) 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 chicken are high in calories. Kit kat has 174% more calories than chicken - kit kat has 518 calories per 100 grams and chicken has 189 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, chicken is much heavier in protein, much lighter in carbs and heavier in fat compared to kit kat per calorie. Chicken has a macronutrient ratio of 49:0:51 and for kit kat, 5:50:45 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Chicken | Kit Kat | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 49% | 5% |
| Carbohydrates | ~ | 50% |
| Fat | 51% | 45% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Kit kat is high in carbohydrates and chicken has less carbohydrates than kit kat - kit kat has 64.6g of total carbs per 100 grams and chicken does not contain significant amounts.
dietary fiber
Kit kat has more dietary fiber than chicken - kit kat has 1g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and chicken does not contain significant amounts.
sugar
Kit kat is high in sugar and chicken has less sugar than kit kat - kit kat has 48.7g of sugar per 100 grams and chicken does not contain significant amounts.
Protein
protein
Chicken is an excellent source of protein and it has 258% more protein than kit kat - kit kat has 6.5g of protein per 100 grams and chicken has 23.3g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Kit kat is high in saturated fat and chicken has 83% less saturated fat than kit kat - kit kat has 18g of saturated fat per 100 grams and chicken has 3.1g of saturated fat.
trans fat
Both kit kat and chicken are low in trans fat - kit kat has 0.1g of trans fat per 100 grams and chicken has 0.09g of trans fat.
cholesterol
Kit kat has 8.7 times less cholesterol than chicken - kit kat has 11mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and chicken has 107mg of cholesterol.
Vitamins
Vitamin A
Kit kat has more Vitamin A than chicken - kit kat has 24ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and chicken does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Kit kat and chicken contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - kit kat has 0.34mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and chicken has 0.39mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Kit kat and chicken contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - kit kat has 5.2ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and chicken has 2.1ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Chicken has more niacin, pantothenic acid and Vitamin B6, however, kit kat contains more folate. Both chicken and kit kat contain significant amounts of thiamin, riboflavin and Vitamin B12.
| Chicken | Kit Kat | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.121 MG | 0.117 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.302 MG | 0.21 MG |
| Niacin | 7.107 MG | 0.5 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 1.327 MG | 0.64 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.538 MG | 0.02 MG |
| Folate | 2 UG | 14 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.51 UG | 0.56 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Kit kat is an excellent source of calcium and it has 14 times more calcium than chicken - kit kat has 125mg of calcium per 100 grams and chicken has 8mg of calcium.
iron
Kit kat and chicken contain similar amounts of iron - kit kat has 1mg of iron per 100 grams and chicken has 0.93mg of iron.
potassium
Both kit kat and chicken are high in potassium. Chicken has 193% more potassium than kit kat - kit kat has 231mg of potassium per 100 grams and chicken has 677mg of potassium.
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, chicken has more DHA and DPA than kit kat per 100 grams. Both chicken and kit kat contain significant amounts of alpha linoleic acid (ALA).
| Chicken | Kit Kat | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.1 G | 0.075 G |
| DHA | 0.031 G | ~ |
| EPA | 0.008 G | ~ |
| DPA | 0.016 G | ~ |
| Total | 0.155 G | 0.075 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, chicken has more linoleic acid than kit kat per 100 grams.
| Chicken | Kit Kat | |
|---|---|---|
| other omega 6 | 0.008 G | 0.15 G |
| linoleic acid | 1.818 G | 0.821 G |
| Total | 1.826 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.
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FAQ
Does kit kat or chicken contain more calories in 100 grams?Both kit kat and chicken are high in calories. Kit kat has 170% more calories than chicken - kit kat has 518 calories in 100g and chicken has 189 calories.
Is kit kat or chicken better for protein?
Chicken is a fantastic source of protein and it has 260% more protein than kit kat - kit kat has 6.5g of protein per 100 grams and chicken has 23.3g of protein.
Does kit kat or chicken have more carbohydrates?
By weight, kit kat is high in carbohydrates and chicken has fewer carbohydrates than kit kat - kit kat has 64.6g of carbs for 100g and chicken has no carbs..
Does kit kat or chicken contain more calcium?
Kit kat is a rich source of calcium and it has 14 times more calcium than chicken - kit kat has 125mg of calcium in 100 grams and chicken has 8mg of calcium.
Does kit kat or chicken contain more potassium?
Both kit kat and chicken are high in potassium. Chicken has 190% more potassium than kit kat - kit kat has 231mg of potassium in 100 grams and chicken has 677mg of potassium.