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Wafer vs. Chocolate cake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Wafer and Chocolate cake different?

  • Wafer is richer in Iron, Copper, Manganese, Vitamin B3, and Fiber, while Chocolate cake is higher in Choline, and Selenium.
  • Wafer covers your daily need of Iron 30% more than Chocolate cake.
  • Wafer contains 3 times more Vitamin B3 than Chocolate cake. Wafer contains 2.858mg of Vitamin B3, while Chocolate cake contains 1.137mg.
  • Chocolate cake is lower in Sodium.

Cookies, chocolate wafers and Cake, chocolate, prepared from recipe without frosting types were used in this article.

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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 Iron +149.1%
Contains more Magnesium +65.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +24.5%
Contains more Potassium +50%
Contains more Zinc +58%
Contains more Copper +123.7%
Contains more Manganese +148.6%
Contains more Calcium +93.5%
Contains less Sodium -45.7%
Contains more Selenium +108.8%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 10% 151% 38% 57% 19% 76% 30% 155% 91% 32%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 18% 61% 23% 46% 13% 42% 19% 69% 37% 65%
Contains more Iron +149.1%
Contains more Magnesium +65.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +24.5%
Contains more Potassium +50%
Contains more Zinc +58%
Contains more Copper +123.7%
Contains more Manganese +148.6%
Contains more Calcium +93.5%
Contains less Sodium -45.7%
Contains more Selenium +108.8%

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.
Wafer
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Contains more Vitamin B1 +44%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +24.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +151.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +25.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +24.4%
Contains more Folate +74.1%
Contains more Vitamin A +1300%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +77.8%
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%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 9% 0% 0% 1% 36% 50% 22% 19% 10% 21% 20% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +44%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +24.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +151.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +25.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +24.4%
Contains more Folate +74.1%
Contains more Vitamin A +1300%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +77.8%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +24.5%
Contains more Carbs +36.1%
Contains more Other +11.1%
Contains more Water +442.2%
Equal in Fats - 15.1
Equal in Other - 1.8
7% 14% 73% 5% 2%
Protein: 6.6 g
Fats: 14.2 g
Carbs: 72.7 g
Water: 4.5 g
Other: 2 g
5% 15% 53% 24% 2%
Protein: 5.3 g
Fats: 15.1 g
Carbs: 53.4 g
Water: 24.4 g
Other: 1.8 g
Contains more Protein +24.5%
Contains more Carbs +36.1%
Contains more Other +11.1%
Contains more Water +442.2%
Equal in Fats - 15.1
Equal in Other - 1.8

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -21.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +50.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +24.1%
32% 37% 31%
Saturated Fat: 4.241 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.865 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.153 g
38% 42% 19%
Saturated Fat: 5.43 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.039 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.761 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -21.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +50.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +24.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Wafer Chocolate cake Opinion
Net carbs 69.3g 51.8g Wafer
Protein 6.6g 5.3g Wafer
Fats 14.2g 15.1g Chocolate cake
Carbs 72.7g 53.4g Wafer
Calories 433kcal 371kcal Wafer
Sugar 37.43g Chocolate cake
Fiber 3.4g 1.6g Wafer
Calcium 31mg 60mg Chocolate cake
Iron 4.01mg 1.61mg Wafer
Magnesium 53mg 32mg Wafer
Phosphorus 132mg 106mg Wafer
Potassium 210mg 140mg Wafer
Sodium 580mg 315mg Chocolate cake
Zinc 1.09mg 0.69mg Wafer
Copper 0.463mg 0.207mg Wafer
Manganese 0.696mg 0.28mg Wafer
Selenium 5.7µg 11.9µg Chocolate cake
Vitamin A 10IU 140IU Chocolate cake
Vitamin A RAE 3µg Wafer
Vitamin E 0.72mg Wafer
Vitamin C 0mg 0.2mg Chocolate cake
Vitamin B1 0.203mg 0.141mg Wafer
Vitamin B2 0.266mg 0.213mg Wafer
Vitamin B3 2.858mg 1.137mg Wafer
Vitamin B5 0.381mg 0.304mg Wafer
Vitamin B6 0.051mg 0.041mg Wafer
Folate 47µg 27µg Wafer
Vitamin B12 0.09µg 0.16µg Chocolate cake
Vitamin K 2.4µg Wafer
Tryptophan 0.096mg 0.068mg Wafer
Threonine 0.22mg 0.202mg Wafer
Isoleucine 0.261mg 0.24mg Wafer
Leucine 0.447mg 0.407mg Wafer
Lysine 0.281mg 0.268mg Wafer
Methionine 0.105mg 0.116mg Chocolate cake
Phenylalanine 0.308mg 0.265mg Wafer
Valine 0.323mg 0.283mg Wafer
Histidine 0.128mg 0.12mg Wafer
Cholesterol 2mg 58mg Wafer
Saturated Fat 4.241g 5.43g Wafer
Omega-3 - DHA 0.002g 0.005g Chocolate cake
Omega-3 - EPA 0.003g 0g Wafer
Monounsaturated Fat 4.865g 6.039g Chocolate cake
Polyunsaturated fat 4.153g 2.761g Wafer

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Wafer Chocolate cake
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
22%
Wafer
15%
Chocolate cake
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
65%
Wafer
39%
Chocolate cake

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Wafer
Wafer is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 56mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Wafer
Wafer is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.189g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Wafer
Wafer is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Wafer
Wafer is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chocolate cake
Chocolate cake is lower in Sugar (difference - 37.43g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chocolate cake
Chocolate cake contains less Sodium (difference - 265mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chocolate cake
Chocolate cake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 20)
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. Wafer - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172714/nutrients
  2. Chocolate cake - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172697/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.