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Pastry vs. Wafer — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Pastry and Wafer

  • Pastry is richer in Selenium, Vitamin B1, and Vitamin K, yet Wafer is richer in Copper, Iron, Phosphorus, Manganese, and Magnesium.
  • Daily need coverage for Copper from Wafer is 39% higher.
  • Pastry contains 7 times more Vitamin K than Wafer. Pastry contains 16.1µg of Vitamin K, while Wafer contains 2.4µg.
  • Wafer contains less Saturated Fat.

Food types used in this article are Puff pastry, frozen, ready-to-bake 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.
Pastry
Pastry
2
:
8
Wafer
Wafer
Contains less Sodium -57.1%
Contains more Selenium +324.6%
Contains more Calcium +210%
Contains more Iron +56.6%
Contains more Magnesium +231.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +120%
Contains more Potassium +244.3%
Contains more Zinc +105.7%
Contains more Copper +306.1%
Contains more Manganese +42.6%
Pastry
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 96% 12% 26% 6% 33% 15% 38% 64% 132%
Wafer
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 10% 151% 38% 57% 19% 76% 30% 155% 91% 32%
Contains less Sodium -57.1%
Contains more Selenium +324.6%
Contains more Calcium +210%
Contains more Iron +56.6%
Contains more Magnesium +231.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +120%
Contains more Potassium +244.3%
Contains more Zinc +105.7%
Contains more Copper +306.1%
Contains more Manganese +42.6%

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.
Pastry
Pastry
5
:
6
Wafer
Wafer
Contains more Vitamin B1 +96.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +45.8%
Contains more Folate +66%
Contains more Vitamin K +570.8%
Contains more Vitamin A +900%
Contains more Vitamin E +33.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +142.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.266
Pastry
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 11% 0% 0% 100% 66% 79% 0% 5% 59% 0% 41%
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 B1 +96.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +45.8%
Contains more Folate +66%
Contains more Vitamin K +570.8%
Contains more Vitamin A +900%
Contains more Vitamin E +33.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +142.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.266

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Pastry
Pastry
3
:
2
Wafer
Wafer
Contains more Protein +10.6%
Contains more Fats +168.3%
Contains more Water +88.9%
Contains more Carbs +61.2%
Contains more Other +100%
Equal in Protein - 6.6
Pastry
7% 38% 45% 9%
Protein: 7.3 g
Fats: 38.1 g
Carbs: 45.1 g
Water: 8.5 g
Other: 1 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 Protein +10.6%
Contains more Fats +168.3%
Contains more Water +88.9%
Contains more Carbs +61.2%
Contains more Other +100%
Equal in Protein - 6.6

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Pastry
Pastry
2
:
1
Wafer
Wafer
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +343.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +17.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -56%
Pastry
27% 60% 14%
Saturated Fat: 9.643 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 21.597 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.894 g
Wafer
32% 37% 31%
Saturated Fat: 4.241 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.865 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.153 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +343.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +17.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -56%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pastry Wafer Opinion
Net carbs 43.6g 69.3g Wafer
Protein 7.3g 6.6g Pastry
Fats 38.1g 14.2g Pastry
Carbs 45.1g 72.7g Wafer
Calories 551kcal 433kcal Pastry
Sugar 0.74g 37.43g Pastry
Fiber 1.5g 3.4g Wafer
Calcium 10mg 31mg Wafer
Iron 2.56mg 4.01mg Wafer
Magnesium 16mg 53mg Wafer
Phosphorus 60mg 132mg Wafer
Potassium 61mg 210mg Wafer
Sodium 249mg 580mg Pastry
Zinc 0.53mg 1.09mg Wafer
Copper 0.114mg 0.463mg Wafer
Manganese 0.488mg 0.696mg Wafer
Selenium 24.2µg 5.7µg Pastry
Vitamin A 1IU 10IU Wafer
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 3µg Wafer
Vitamin E 0.54mg 0.72mg Wafer
Vitamin B1 0.398mg 0.203mg Pastry
Vitamin B2 0.283mg 0.266mg Pastry
Vitamin B3 4.168mg 2.858mg Pastry
Vitamin B5 0mg 0.381mg Wafer
Vitamin B6 0.021mg 0.051mg Wafer
Folate 78µg 47µg Pastry
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.09µg Wafer
Vitamin K 16.1µg 2.4µg Pastry
Tryptophan 0.085mg 0.096mg Wafer
Threonine 0.196mg 0.22mg Wafer
Isoleucine 0.272mg 0.261mg Pastry
Leucine 0.508mg 0.447mg Pastry
Lysine 0.142mg 0.281mg Wafer
Methionine 0.129mg 0.105mg Pastry
Phenylalanine 0.362mg 0.308mg Pastry
Valine 0.308mg 0.323mg Wafer
Histidine 0.156mg 0.128mg Pastry
Cholesterol 0mg 2mg Pastry
Saturated Fat 9.643g 4.241g Wafer
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.002g Wafer
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.003g Wafer
Monounsaturated Fat 21.597g 4.865g Pastry
Polyunsaturated fat 4.894g 4.153g Pastry

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Pastry 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
30%
Pastry
22%
Wafer
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
42%
Pastry
65%
Wafer

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Wafer
Wafer is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Wafer
Wafer is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 5.402g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pastry
Pastry is lower in Sugar (difference - 36.69g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pastry
Pastry contains less Sodium (difference - 331mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pastry
Pastry is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pastry
Pastry is lower in glycemic index (difference - 2)
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. Pastry - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172790/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.