Strawberries vs. Kit Kat
Nutrition comparison of Strawberries and Kit Kat
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
strawberries
versus
kit kat
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in strawberries and kit kat:
- Kit kat has more thiamin, riboflavin, pantothenic acid and Vitamin B12.
- Kit kat has signficantly more protein than strawberry.
- Kit kat is a great source of potassium.
- Kit kat is an excellent source of calcium.
- Strawberry is an excellent source of Vitamin C.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Strawberries (Strawberries, raw) and Kit Kat (Candies, KIT KAT Wafer Bar) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Kit kat is high in calories and strawberry has 94% less calories than kit kat - strawberry has 32 calories per 100 grams and kit kat has 518 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, strawberries is much heavier in carbs, much lighter in fat and similar to kit kat for protein. Strawberries has a macronutrient ratio of 7:85:8 and for kit kat, 5:50:45 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Strawberries | Kit Kat | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 7% | 5% |
| Carbohydrates | 85% | 50% |
| Fat | 8% | 45% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Kit kat is high in carbohydrates and strawberry has 88% less carbohydrates than kit kat - strawberry has 7.7g of total carbs per 100 grams and kit kat has 64.6g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Strawberry has 100% more dietary fiber than kit kat - strawberry has 2g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and kit kat has 1g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Kit kat is high in sugar and strawberry has 90% less sugar than kit kat - strawberry has 4.9g of sugar per 100 grams and kit kat has 48.7g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Kit kat has signficantly more protein than strawberry - strawberry has 0.67g of protein per 100 grams and kit kat has 6.5g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Kit kat is high in saturated fat and strawberry has 100% less saturated fat than kit kat - strawberry has 0.02g of saturated fat per 100 grams and kit kat has 18g of saturated fat.
trans fat
Both kit kat and strawberries are low in trans fat - kit kat has 0.1g of trans fat per 100 grams and strawberry does not contain significant amounts.
cholesterol
Strawberry has less cholesterol than kit kat - kit kat has 11mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and strawberry does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Strawberry is an excellent source of Vitamin C and it has more Vitamin C than kit kat - strawberry has 58.8mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and kit kat does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin A
Kit kat has 23 times more Vitamin A than strawberry - strawberry has 1ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and kit kat has 24ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Strawberries and kit kat contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - strawberry has 0.29mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and kit kat has 0.34mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Strawberries and kit kat contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - strawberry has 2.2ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and kit kat has 5.2ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Kit kat has more thiamin, riboflavin, pantothenic acid and Vitamin B12. Both strawberries and kit kat contain significant amounts of niacin, Vitamin B6 and folate.
| Strawberries | Kit Kat | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.024 MG | 0.117 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.022 MG | 0.21 MG |
| Niacin | 0.386 MG | 0.5 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.125 MG | 0.64 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.047 MG | 0.02 MG |
| Folate | 24 UG | 14 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | ~ | 0.56 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Kit kat is an excellent source of calcium and it has 681% more calcium than strawberry - strawberry has 16mg of calcium per 100 grams and kit kat has 125mg of calcium.
iron
Kit kat has 144% more iron than strawberry - strawberry has 0.41mg of iron per 100 grams and kit kat has 1mg of iron.
potassium
Kit kat is a great source of potassium and it has 51% more potassium than strawberry - strawberry has 153mg of potassium per 100 grams and kit kat has 231mg 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, both strawberries and kit kat contain significant amounts of lutein + zeaxanthin.
| Strawberries | Kit Kat | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 7 UG | ~ |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 26 UG | 23 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, both strawberries and kit kat contain significant amounts of alpha linoleic acid (ALA).
| Strawberries | Kit Kat | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.065 G | 0.075 G |
| Total | 0.065 G | 0.075 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, kit kat has more linoleic acid than strawberry per 100 grams.
| Strawberries | Kit Kat | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.09 G | 0.821 G |
| other omega 6 | ~ | 0.15 G |
| Total | 0.09 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: Strawberries (Strawberries, raw) and Kit Kat (Candies, KIT KAT Wafer Bar) .
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| G | 5% | Starch | 5% | G | |||
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FAQ
Does strawberries or kit kat contain more calories in 100 grams?Kit kat is high in calories and strawberry has 90% less calories than kit kat - strawberry has 32 calories in 100g and kit kat has 518 calories.
Does strawberries or kit kat have more carbohydrates?
By weight, kit kat is high in carbohydrates and strawberry has 90% fewer carbohydrates than kit kat - strawberry has 7.7g of carbs for 100g and kit kat has 64.6g of carbohydrates.
Does strawberries or kit kat contain more calcium?
Kit kat is a rich source of calcium and it has 680% more calcium than strawberry - strawberry has 16mg of calcium in 100 grams and kit kat has 125mg of calcium.