The Differences Between Kit Kat in the US and the UK

TLDRFind out the variations in Kit Kat sizes, packaging, flavors, and prices between the US and the UK.

Key insights

🍫Kit Kat sizes in the US include minis unwrapped, thins, miniatures, snack size, classic, big Kat, big Kat king size, king size, and XL. In the UK, Kit Kat comes as adorable little bites, a two-finger bar, or a four-finger bar.

💵Kit Kat prices are different in the US and the UK. A four-finger Kit Kat in the UK costs £0.70, while in the US, it costs $0.87, which is a 71% cost increase in the US.

🍬Kit Kat flavors vary between the US and the UK. The UK offers white chocolate, orange chocolate, caramel, and dark chocolate Kit Kats. The US has birthday cake, mocha and white chocolate duos, and more.

📦Kit Kat packaging differs between the US and the UK. UK Kit Kats used to be wrapped in foil with a paper band, while the US has transitioned to plastic packaging.

⚖️Kit Kat calorie and nutritional content varies slightly between the US and the UK, with the UK versions being slightly lower in calories and fat.

Q&A

What are the sizes of Kit Kat available in the US?

In the US, Kit Kat comes in various sizes including minis unwrapped, thins, miniatures, snack size, classic, big Kat, big Kat king size, king size, and XL.

How much does a Kit Kat cost in the UK?

A four-finger Kit Kat in the UK costs £0.70.

What are the exclusive Kit Kat flavors in the UK?

The UK offers exclusive Kit Kat flavors such as white chocolate, orange chocolate, caramel, and dark chocolate.

How has the Kit Kat packaging changed over time?

UK Kit Kats used to be wrapped in foil with a paper band, but they have transitioned to plastic packaging. US Kit Kats have always been packaged in plastic.

Are there any differences in the nutritional content of Kit Kat between the US and the UK?

While the nutritional content of Kit Kat is similar, the UK versions tend to be slightly lower in calories and fat compared to the US.

Timestamped Summary

00:00The video explores the differences between Kit Kat in the US and the UK, including size variations, packaging changes, flavor differences, pricing discrepancies, and nutritional variances.

05:59US Kit Kat sizes are available in a variety of options, while the UK primarily offers small bites, a two-finger version, or a four-finger bar.

09:14US Kit Kats offer unique flavors like birthday cake and duos, while the UK has flavors such as white chocolate, orange chocolate, caramel, and dark chocolate.

11:59Kit Kat was invented in the UK and gained popularity during WWII, surviving rationing. Hershey manufactures and distributes Kit Kats in the US.

15:09Kit Kat pricing differs between the US and the UK, with the US version being more expensive. The packaging has also undergone changes over time.

18:00The nutritional content of Kit Kats is slightly different between the US and the UK, with the UK versions containing slightly fewer calories and fat.