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.
Detailed nutritional comparison of cornstarch and kit kat is analyzed below. You can also visualize the nutritional comparison for a custom portion or serving size and see how the nutrition compares.

USDA sources for nutritional information: Cornstarch (Cornstarch) and Kit Kat (Candies, KIT KAT Wafer Bar) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.


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Calories and Carbs

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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.

Cornstarch Kit Kat
Protein ~ 5%
Carbohydrates 99% 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 weight, but sometimes 100g isn't that intuitive of a measurement for food. View a custom portion comparison (e.g. cups, oz, package).

You can try adding or subtracting the amount of either Cornstarch or Kit Kat .

Note: The specific food items compared are: Cornstarch (Cornstarch) and Kit Kat (Candies, KIT KAT Wafer Bar) .

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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.

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