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Patty vs. Wafer — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Patty and Wafer

  • Patty is richer in Vitamin B12, Zinc, and Selenium, yet Wafer is richer in Copper, Manganese, Iron, Fiber, and Vitamin B1.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 from Patty is 82% higher.
  • Patty contains 27 times more Cholesterol than Wafer. Patty contains 53mg of Cholesterol, while Wafer contains 2mg.

Food types used in this article are USDA Commodity, beef, patties (100%), frozen, raw 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.
Patty
Patty
5
:
5
Wafer
Wafer
Contains more Potassium +28.1%
Contains less Sodium -87.2%
Contains more Zinc +278%
Contains more Selenium +159.6%
Contains more Calcium +342.9%
Contains more Iron +107.8%
Contains more Magnesium +194.4%
Contains more Copper +534.2%
Contains more Manganese +3994.1%
Equal in Phosphorus - 132
Patty
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 73% 13% 63% 24% 10% 113% 25% 3% 81%
Wafer
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 10% 151% 38% 57% 19% 76% 30% 155% 91% 32%
Contains more Potassium +28.1%
Contains less Sodium -87.2%
Contains more Zinc +278%
Contains more Selenium +159.6%
Contains more Calcium +342.9%
Contains more Iron +107.8%
Contains more Magnesium +194.4%
Contains more Copper +534.2%
Contains more Manganese +3994.1%
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.
Patty
Patty
3
:
8
Wafer
Wafer
Contains more Vitamin B3 +34.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +319.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +2177.8%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +372.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +66.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +23.3%
Contains more Folate +683.3%
Patty
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 0% 11% 37% 73% 19% 50% 5% 257% 0%
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 B3 +34.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +319.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +2177.8%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +372.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +66.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +23.3%
Contains more Folate +683.3%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Patty
Patty
4
:
1
Wafer
Wafer
Contains more Protein +121.7%
Contains more Fats +10.5%
Contains more Water +1338.2%
Contains more Other +148%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Equal in Fats - 14.2
Patty
15% 16% 65% 5%
Protein: 14.63 g
Fats: 15.69 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 64.72 g
Other: 4.96 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 +121.7%
Contains more Fats +10.5%
Contains more Water +1338.2%
Contains more Other +148%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Equal in Fats - 14.2

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Patty
Patty
1
:
2
Wafer
Wafer
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +41%
Contains less Saturated Fat -33%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +545.9%
Patty
46% 50% 5%
Saturated Fat: 6.333 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.861 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.643 g
Wafer
32% 37% 31%
Saturated Fat: 4.241 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.865 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.153 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +41%
Contains less Saturated Fat -33%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +545.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Patty Wafer Opinion
Net carbs 0g 69.3g Wafer
Protein 14.63g 6.6g Patty
Fats 15.69g 14.2g Patty
Carbs 0g 72.7g Wafer
Calories 204kcal 433kcal Wafer
Sugar 37.43g Patty
Fiber 0g 3.4g Wafer
Calcium 7mg 31mg Wafer
Iron 1.93mg 4.01mg Wafer
Magnesium 18mg 53mg Wafer
Phosphorus 145mg 132mg Patty
Potassium 269mg 210mg Patty
Sodium 74mg 580mg Patty
Zinc 4.12mg 1.09mg Patty
Copper 0.073mg 0.463mg Wafer
Manganese 0.017mg 0.696mg Wafer
Selenium 14.8µg 5.7µg Patty
Vitamin A 0IU 10IU Wafer
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 3µg Wafer
Vitamin E 0.72mg Wafer
Vitamin B1 0.043mg 0.203mg Wafer
Vitamin B2 0.16mg 0.266mg Wafer
Vitamin B3 3.846mg 2.858mg Patty
Vitamin B5 0.309mg 0.381mg Wafer
Vitamin B6 0.214mg 0.051mg Patty
Folate 6µg 47µg Wafer
Vitamin B12 2.05µg 0.09µg Patty
Vitamin K 2.4µg Wafer
Tryptophan 0.096mg Wafer
Threonine 0.22mg Wafer
Isoleucine 0.261mg Wafer
Leucine 0.447mg Wafer
Lysine 0.281mg Wafer
Methionine 0.105mg Wafer
Phenylalanine 0.308mg Wafer
Valine 0.323mg Wafer
Histidine 0.128mg Wafer
Cholesterol 53mg 2mg Wafer
Saturated Fat 6.333g 4.241g Wafer
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.002g Wafer
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.003g Wafer
Monounsaturated Fat 6.861g 4.865g Patty
Polyunsaturated fat 0.643g 4.153g Wafer

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Patty 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
37%
Patty
22%
Wafer
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
40%
Patty
65%
Wafer

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Wafer
Wafer is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 51mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Wafer
Wafer is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.092g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Wafer
Wafer is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Patty
Patty is lower in Sugar (difference - 37.43g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Patty
Patty contains less Sodium (difference - 506mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Patty
Patty is lower in glycemic index (difference - 61)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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. 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.