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Cheesecake vs. Wafer — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Cheesecake and Wafer

  • Cheesecake is richer in Vitamin A RAE, yet Wafer is richer in Copper, Iron, Manganese, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B1, Fiber, and Magnesium.
  • Daily need coverage for Copper from Wafer is 49% higher.
  • Cheesecake contains 53 times more Vitamin A RAE than Wafer. Cheesecake contains 159µg of Vitamin A RAE, while Wafer contains 3µg.
  • Wafer contains less Cholesterol.

Food types used in this article are Cheesecake commercially prepared and Cookies, chocolate wafers.

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Mineral Comparison

Mineral comparison score is based on the number of minerals by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Contains more Calcium +64.5%
Contains less Sodium -24.5%
Contains more Iron +536.5%
Contains more Magnesium +381.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +41.9%
Contains more Potassium +133.3%
Contains more Zinc +113.7%
Contains more Copper +2215%
Contains more Manganese +397.1%
Equal in Selenium - 5.7
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 16% 24% 8% 40% 8% 58% 14% 7% 19% 29%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 10% 151% 38% 57% 19% 76% 30% 155% 91% 32%
Contains more Calcium +64.5%
Contains less Sodium -24.5%
Contains more Iron +536.5%
Contains more Magnesium +381.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +41.9%
Contains more Potassium +133.3%
Contains more Zinc +113.7%
Contains more Copper +2215%
Contains more Manganese +397.1%
Equal in Selenium - 5.7

Vitamin Comparison

Vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
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Wafer
Contains more Vitamin A +5370%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +49.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +88.9%
Contains more Vitamin K +83.3%
Contains more Vitamin E +28.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +625%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +37.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1365.6%
Contains more Folate +161.1%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.051
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 33% 12% 15% 2% 7% 45% 4% 35% 12% 14% 22% 11%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 15% 0% 0% 51% 62% 54% 23% 12% 36% 12% 6%
Contains more Vitamin A +5370%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +49.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +88.9%
Contains more Vitamin K +83.3%
Contains more Vitamin E +28.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +625%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +37.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1365.6%
Contains more Folate +161.1%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.051

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +58.5%
Contains more Water +913.3%
Contains more Protein +20%
Contains more Carbs +185.1%
Contains more Other +122.2%
6% 23% 26% 46%
Protein: 5.5 g
Fats: 22.5 g
Carbs: 25.5 g
Water: 45.6 g
Other: 0.9 g
7% 14% 73% 5% 2%
Protein: 6.6 g
Fats: 14.2 g
Carbs: 72.7 g
Water: 4.5 g
Other: 2 g
Contains more Fats +58.5%
Contains more Water +913.3%
Contains more Protein +20%
Contains more Carbs +185.1%
Contains more Other +122.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +77.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -57.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +159.2%
49% 43% 8%
Saturated Fat: 9.921 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.634 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.602 g
32% 37% 31%
Saturated Fat: 4.241 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.865 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.153 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +77.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -57.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +159.2%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Cheesecake Wafer
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cheesecake Wafer Opinion
Net carbs 25.1g 69.3g Wafer
Protein 5.5g 6.6g Wafer
Fats 22.5g 14.2g Cheesecake
Carbs 25.5g 72.7g Wafer
Calories 321kcal 433kcal Wafer
Sugar 21.8g 37.43g Cheesecake
Fiber 0.4g 3.4g Wafer
Calcium 51mg 31mg Cheesecake
Iron 0.63mg 4.01mg Wafer
Magnesium 11mg 53mg Wafer
Phosphorus 93mg 132mg Wafer
Potassium 90mg 210mg Wafer
Sodium 438mg 580mg Cheesecake
Zinc 0.51mg 1.09mg Wafer
Copper 0.02mg 0.463mg Wafer
Manganese 0.14mg 0.696mg Wafer
Selenium 5.2µg 5.7µg Wafer
Vitamin A 547IU 10IU Cheesecake
Vitamin A RAE 159µg 3µg Cheesecake
Vitamin E 0.56mg 0.72mg Wafer
Vitamin D 18IU 0IU Cheesecake
Vitamin D 0.5µg 0µg Cheesecake
Vitamin C 0.4mg 0mg Cheesecake
Vitamin B1 0.028mg 0.203mg Wafer
Vitamin B2 0.193mg 0.266mg Wafer
Vitamin B3 0.195mg 2.858mg Wafer
Vitamin B5 0.571mg 0.381mg Cheesecake
Vitamin B6 0.052mg 0.051mg Cheesecake
Folate 18µg 47µg Wafer
Vitamin B12 0.17µg 0.09µg Cheesecake
Vitamin K 4.4µg 2.4µg Cheesecake
Tryptophan 0.064mg 0.096mg Wafer
Threonine 0.222mg 0.22mg Cheesecake
Isoleucine 0.281mg 0.261mg Cheesecake
Leucine 0.464mg 0.447mg Cheesecake
Lysine 0.372mg 0.281mg Cheesecake
Methionine 0.136mg 0.105mg Cheesecake
Phenylalanine 0.258mg 0.308mg Wafer
Valine 0.314mg 0.323mg Wafer
Histidine 0.133mg 0.128mg Cheesecake
Cholesterol 55mg 2mg Wafer
Saturated Fat 9.921g 4.241g Wafer
Omega-3 - DHA 0.005g 0.002g Cheesecake
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.003g Wafer
Monounsaturated Fat 8.634g 4.865g Cheesecake
Polyunsaturated fat 1.602g 4.153g Wafer

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Cheesecake Wafer
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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Vitamins & Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score

The summary scores indicate the extent to which this food can fulfill your daily vitamin and mineral requirements if you consume 3 servings, consisting of 100 grams of each (an approximation of 3 serving sizes).
Vitamins Daily Need Coverage Score
17%
Cheesecake
22%
Wafer
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
22%
Cheesecake
65%
Wafer

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Wafer
Wafer is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 53mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Wafer
Wafer is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 5.68g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Wafer
Wafer is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cheesecake
Cheesecake is lower in Sugar (difference - 15.63g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cheesecake
Cheesecake contains less Sodium (difference - 142mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cheesecake
Cheesecake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 11)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

References

All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.

  1. Cheesecake - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172711/nutrients
  2. Wafer - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172714/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

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