Cornstarch vs. Kit Kat
Nutrition comparison of Cornstarch and Kit Kat
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
cornstarch
versus
kit kat
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in cornstarch and kit kat:
- Both kit kat and cornstarch are high in calories and carbohydrates.
- Kit kat has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6, folate and Vitamin B12.
- Kit kat has signficantly more protein than cornstarch.
- Kit kat is a great source of potassium.
- Kit kat is an excellent source of calcium.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Cornstarch (Cornstarch) 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 cornstarch are high in calories. Kit kat has 36% more calories than cornstarch - kit kat has 518 calories per 100 grams and cornstarch has 381 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, cornstarch is lighter in protein, much heavier in carbs and much lighter in fat compared to kit kat per calorie. Cornstarch has a macronutrient ratio of 0:100:0 and for kit kat, 5:50:45 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Cornstarch | Kit Kat | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | ~ | 5% |
| Carbohydrates | 100% | 50% |
| Fat | ~ | 45% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Both kit kat and cornstarch are high in carbohydrates. Cornstarch has 41% more carbohydrates than kit kat - kit kat has 64.6g of total carbs per 100 grams and cornstarch has 91.3g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Kit kat and cornstarch contain similar amounts of dietary fiber - kit kat has 1g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and cornstarch has 0.9g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Kit kat is high in sugar and cornstarch has less sugar than kit kat - kit kat has 48.7g of sugar per 100 grams and cornstarch does not contain significant amounts.
Protein
protein
Kit kat has signficantly more protein than cornstarch - kit kat has 6.5g of protein per 100 grams and cornstarch has 0.26g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Kit kat is high in saturated fat and cornstarch has 100% less saturated fat than kit kat - kit kat has 18g of saturated fat per 100 grams and cornstarch has 0.01g of saturated fat.
trans fat
Both kit kat and cornstarch are low in trans fat - kit kat has 0.1g of trans fat per 100 grams and cornstarch does not contain significant amounts.
cholesterol
Cornstarch has less cholesterol than kit kat - kit kat has 11mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and cornstarch does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin A
Kit kat has more Vitamin A than cornstarch - kit kat has 24ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and cornstarch does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Kit kat and cornstarch contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - kit kat has 0.34mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and cornstarch does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin K
Kit kat has more Vitamin K than cornstarch - kit kat has 5.2ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and cornstarch does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Kit kat has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6, folate and Vitamin B12.
| Cornstarch | Kit Kat | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | ~ | 0.117 MG |
| Riboflavin | ~ | 0.21 MG |
| Niacin | ~ | 0.5 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | ~ | 0.64 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | ~ | 0.02 MG |
| Folate | ~ | 14 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | ~ | 0.56 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Kit kat is an excellent source of calcium and it has 61 times more calcium than cornstarch - kit kat has 125mg of calcium per 100 grams and cornstarch has 2mg of calcium.
iron
Kit kat has 113% more iron than cornstarch - kit kat has 1mg of iron per 100 grams and cornstarch has 0.47mg of iron.
potassium
Kit kat is a great source of potassium and it has 76 times more potassium than cornstarch - kit kat has 231mg of potassium per 100 grams and cornstarch has 3mg of potassium.
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, kit kat has more linoleic acid than cornstarch per 100 grams.
| Cornstarch | Kit Kat | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.025 G | 0.821 G |
| other omega 6 | ~ | 0.15 G |
| Total | 0.025 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: Cornstarch (Cornstarch) 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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| G | 5% | Water | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Starch | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Alcohol | 5% | G | |||
FAQ
Does kit kat or cornstarch contain more calories in 100 grams?Both kit kat and cornstarch are high in calories. Kit kat has 40% more calories than cornstarch - kit kat has 518 calories in 100g and cornstarch has 381 calories.
Does kit kat or cornstarch have more carbohydrates?
By weight, both kit kat and cornstarch are high in carbohydrates. cornstarch has 40% more carbohydrates than kit kat - kit kat has 64.6g of carbs for 100g and cornstarch has 91.3g of carbohydrates.
Does kit kat or cornstarch contain more calcium?
Kit kat is a rich source of calcium and it has 61 times more calcium than cornstarch - kit kat has 125mg of calcium in 100 grams and cornstarch has 2mg of calcium.