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Muffin vs. Wafer — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Muffin and Wafer

  • Muffin has more Vitamin K, and Choline, while Wafer has more Copper, Iron, Manganese, Magnesium, Fiber, and Vitamin B3.
  • Wafer's daily need coverage for Copper is 45% higher.
  • Wafer contains 16 times less Vitamin K than Muffin. Muffin contains 39.2µg of Vitamin K, while Wafer contains 2.4µg.
  • The amount of Cholesterol in Wafer is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Muffins, blueberry, commercially prepared (Includes mini-muffins) 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.
Muffin
Muffin
4
:
6
Wafer
Wafer
Contains more Calcium +41.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +10.6%
Contains less Sodium -42.1%
Contains more Selenium +43.9%
Contains more Iron +208.5%
Contains more Magnesium +430%
Contains more Potassium +73.6%
Contains more Zinc +194.6%
Contains more Copper +671.7%
Contains more Manganese +55%
Equal in Phosphorus - 132
Muffin
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 14% 49% 8% 63% 11% 44% 11% 20% 59% 45%
Wafer
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 10% 151% 38% 57% 19% 76% 30% 155% 91% 32%
Contains more Calcium +41.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +10.6%
Contains less Sodium -42.1%
Contains more Selenium +43.9%
Contains more Iron +208.5%
Contains more Magnesium +430%
Contains more Potassium +73.6%
Contains more Zinc +194.6%
Contains more Copper +671.7%
Contains more Manganese +55%
Equal in Phosphorus - 132

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.
Muffin
Muffin
8
:
4
Wafer
Wafer
Contains more Vitamin A +630%
Contains more Vitamin E +126.4%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +23.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +77.8%
Contains more Vitamin K +1533.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +20.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +63.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +101.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +27.5%
Equal in Folate - 47
Muffin
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 5% 33% 3% 3% 43% 38% 27% 29% 10% 36% 20% 99%
Wafer
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 +630%
Contains more Vitamin E +126.4%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +23.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +77.8%
Contains more Vitamin K +1533.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +20.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +63.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +101.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +27.5%
Equal in Folate - 47

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Muffin
Muffin
2
:
3
Wafer
Wafer
Contains more Fats +13.2%
Contains more Water +454.7%
Contains more Protein +47%
Contains more Carbs +37.2%
Contains more Other +35.1%
Muffin
4% 16% 53% 25%
Protein: 4.49 g
Fats: 16.07 g
Carbs: 53 g
Water: 24.96 g
Other: 1.48 g
Wafer
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 +13.2%
Contains more Water +454.7%
Contains more Protein +47%
Contains more Carbs +37.2%
Contains more Other +35.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Muffin
Muffin
2
:
1
Wafer
Wafer
Contains less Saturated Fat -32.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +95.1%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 4.865
Muffin
18% 31% 51%
Saturated Fat: 2.844 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.822 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 8.103 g
Wafer
32% 37% 31%
Saturated Fat: 4.241 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.865 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.153 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -32.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +95.1%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 4.865

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Muffin Wafer Opinion
Net carbs 51.9g 69.3g Wafer
Protein 4.49g 6.6g Wafer
Fats 16.07g 14.2g Muffin
Carbs 53g 72.7g Wafer
Calories 375kcal 433kcal Wafer
Starch 16.31g Muffin
Fructose 1.21g Muffin
Sugar 31.47g 37.43g Muffin
Fiber 1.1g 3.4g Wafer
Calcium 44mg 31mg Muffin
Iron 1.3mg 4.01mg Wafer
Magnesium 10mg 53mg Wafer
Phosphorus 146mg 132mg Muffin
Potassium 121mg 210mg Wafer
Sodium 336mg 580mg Muffin
Zinc 0.37mg 1.09mg Wafer
Copper 0.06mg 0.463mg Wafer
Manganese 0.449mg 0.696mg Wafer
Selenium 8.2µg 5.7µg Muffin
Vitamin A 73IU 10IU Muffin
Vitamin A RAE 21µg 3µg Muffin
Vitamin E 1.63mg 0.72mg Muffin
Vitamin D 4IU 0IU Muffin
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0µg Muffin
Vitamin C 0.9mg 0mg Muffin
Vitamin B1 0.168mg 0.203mg Wafer
Vitamin B2 0.163mg 0.266mg Wafer
Vitamin B3 1.418mg 2.858mg Wafer
Vitamin B5 0.47mg 0.381mg Muffin
Vitamin B6 0.04mg 0.051mg Wafer
Folate 48µg 47µg Muffin
Vitamin B12 0.16µg 0.09µg Muffin
Vitamin K 39.2µg 2.4µg Muffin
Tryptophan 0.066mg 0.096mg Wafer
Threonine 0.181mg 0.22mg Wafer
Isoleucine 0.224mg 0.261mg Wafer
Leucine 0.421mg 0.447mg Wafer
Lysine 0.199mg 0.281mg Wafer
Methionine 0.115mg 0.105mg Muffin
Phenylalanine 0.277mg 0.308mg Wafer
Valine 0.257mg 0.323mg Wafer
Histidine 0.128mg 0.128mg
Cholesterol 30mg 2mg Wafer
Trans Fat 0.2g Wafer
Saturated Fat 2.844g 4.241g Muffin
Omega-3 - DHA 0.008g 0.002g Muffin
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.003g Wafer
Omega-3 - DPA 0.001g 0g Muffin
Monounsaturated Fat 4.822g 4.865g Wafer
Polyunsaturated fat 8.103g 4.153g Muffin
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g Muffin
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 6.911g Muffin
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.048g Muffin
Omega-3 - ALA 1.022g Muffin
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.002g Muffin

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Muffin 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
28%
Muffin
22%
Wafer
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
32%
Muffin
65%
Wafer

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Wafer
Wafer is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Wafer
Wafer is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 28mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Muffin
Muffin is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.96g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Muffin
Muffin contains less Sodium (difference - 244mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Muffin
Muffin is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.397g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Muffin
Muffin is lower in glycemic index (difference - 2)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Muffin
Muffin is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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. Muffin - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172765/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.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.