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Popovers vs. Wafer — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Popovers and Wafer?

  • Popovers are richer in Selenium, Folate, and Vitamin B1, while Wafer is higher in Copper, Iron, Vitamin B2, and Magnesium.
  • Popovers' daily need coverage for Selenium is 58% higher.
  • Wafer has 3 times less Folate than Popovers. Popovers have 145µg of Folate, while Wafer has 47µg.
  • Wafer is lower in Sodium.

We used Popovers, dry mix, enriched and Cookies, chocolate wafers types in this comparison.

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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.
Popovers
Popovers
3
:
7
Wafer
Wafer
Contains more Selenium +559.6%
Contains more Iron +35%
Contains more Magnesium +112%
Contains more Phosphorus +32%
Contains more Potassium +110%
Contains less Sodium -36%
Contains more Zinc +23.9%
Contains more Copper +170.8%
Equal in Calcium - 31
Equal in Manganese - 0.696
Popovers
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 10% 112% 18% 43% 9% 119% 24% 57% 97% 206%
Wafer
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 10% 151% 38% 57% 19% 76% 30% 155% 91% 32%
Contains more Selenium +559.6%
Contains more Iron +35%
Contains more Magnesium +112%
Contains more Phosphorus +32%
Contains more Potassium +110%
Contains less Sodium -36%
Contains more Zinc +23.9%
Contains more Copper +170.8%
Equal in Calcium - 31
Equal in Manganese - 0.696

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.
Popovers
Popovers
5
:
7
Wafer
Wafer
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +111.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +18.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +26%
Contains more Folate +208.5%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +81%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +21.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +12.5%
Popovers
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% 1% 108% 34% 64% 29% 10% 109% 10% 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 C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +111.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +18.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +26%
Contains more Folate +208.5%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +81%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +21.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +12.5%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Popovers
Popovers
3
:
2
Wafer
Wafer
Contains more Protein +57.6%
Contains more Water +160%
Contains more Other +30%
Contains more Fats +230.2%
Equal in Carbs - 72.7
Popovers
10% 4% 71% 12% 3%
Protein: 10.4 g
Fats: 4.3 g
Carbs: 71 g
Water: 11.7 g
Other: 2.6 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 +57.6%
Contains more Water +160%
Contains more Other +30%
Contains more Fats +230.2%
Equal in Carbs - 72.7

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Popovers
Popovers
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2
Wafer
Wafer
Contains less Saturated Fat -76.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +145.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +404.6%
Popovers
26% 52% 22%
Saturated Fat: 0.983 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.984 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.823 g
Wafer
32% 37% 31%
Saturated Fat: 4.241 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.865 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.153 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -76.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +145.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +404.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Popovers Wafer Opinion
Net carbs 71g 69.3g Popovers
Protein 10.4g 6.6g Popovers
Fats 4.3g 14.2g Wafer
Carbs 71g 72.7g Wafer
Calories 371kcal 433kcal Wafer
Sugar 37.43g Popovers
Fiber 3.4g Wafer
Calcium 32mg 31mg Popovers
Iron 2.97mg 4.01mg Wafer
Magnesium 25mg 53mg Wafer
Phosphorus 100mg 132mg Wafer
Potassium 100mg 210mg Wafer
Sodium 906mg 580mg Wafer
Zinc 0.88mg 1.09mg Wafer
Copper 0.171mg 0.463mg Wafer
Manganese 0.741mg 0.696mg Popovers
Selenium 37.6µg 5.7µg Popovers
Vitamin A 0IU 10IU Wafer
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 3µg Wafer
Vitamin E 0.72mg Wafer
Vitamin C 0.1mg 0mg Popovers
Vitamin B1 0.43mg 0.203mg Popovers
Vitamin B2 0.147mg 0.266mg Wafer
Vitamin B3 3.378mg 2.858mg Popovers
Vitamin B5 0.48mg 0.381mg Popovers
Vitamin B6 0.042mg 0.051mg Wafer
Folate 145µg 47µg Popovers
Vitamin B12 0.08µg 0.09µg Wafer
Vitamin K 2.4µg Wafer
Tryptophan 0.123mg 0.096mg Popovers
Threonine 0.293mg 0.22mg Popovers
Isoleucine 0.407mg 0.261mg Popovers
Leucine 0.747mg 0.447mg Popovers
Lysine 0.249mg 0.281mg Wafer
Methionine 0.191mg 0.105mg Popovers
Phenylalanine 0.517mg 0.308mg Popovers
Valine 0.458mg 0.323mg Popovers
Histidine 0.229mg 0.128mg Popovers
Cholesterol 0mg 2mg Popovers
Saturated Fat 0.983g 4.241g Popovers
Omega-3 - DHA 0.002g Wafer
Omega-3 - EPA 0.003g Wafer
Monounsaturated Fat 1.984g 4.865g Wafer
Polyunsaturated fat 0.823g 4.153g Wafer

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Popovers 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%
Popovers
22%
Wafer
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
69%
Popovers
65%
Wafer

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Wafer
Wafer contains less Sodium (difference - 326mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Popovers
Popovers is lower in Sugar (difference - 37.43g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Popovers
Popovers is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Popovers
Popovers is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.258g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Popovers
Popovers 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.
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. Popovers - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172792/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.