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Wafer vs. Dinner rolls — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Wafer and Dinner rolls different?

  • Wafer is higher in Copper, and Magnesium, however, Dinner rolls are richer in Selenium, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B3, Calcium, Folate, Vitamin B2, and Vitamin K.
  • Daily need coverage for Selenium from Dinner rolls is 38% higher.
  • Wafer contains 3 times more Copper than Dinner rolls. While Wafer contains 0.463mg of Copper, Dinner rolls contain only 0.135mg.
  • Dinner rolls have less Saturated Fat.

Cookies, chocolate wafers and Rolls, dinner, plain, commercially prepared (includes brown-and-serve) are the varieties 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 Magnesium +103.8%
Contains more Potassium +51.1%
Contains more Zinc +10.1%
Contains more Copper +243%
Contains more Manganese +19.6%
Contains more Calcium +474.2%
Contains less Sodium -19.5%
Contains more Selenium +370.2%
Equal in Iron - 3.72
Equal in Phosphorus - 122
Equal in Zinc - 0.99
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 54% 140% 19% 53% 13% 61% 27% 45% 76% 147%
Contains more Magnesium +103.8%
Contains more Potassium +51.1%
Contains more Zinc +10.1%
Contains more Copper +243%
Contains more Manganese +19.6%
Contains more Calcium +474.2%
Contains less Sodium -19.5%
Contains more Selenium +370.2%
Equal in Iron - 3.72
Equal in Phosphorus - 122
Equal in Zinc - 0.99

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 A +100%
Contains more Vitamin E +157.1%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +159.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +40.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +87.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +18.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +90.2%
Contains more Folate +114.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +44.4%
Contains more Vitamin K +341.7%
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 1% 6% 0% 1% 132% 87% 101% 28% 23% 76% 17% 27%
Contains more Vitamin A +100%
Contains more Vitamin E +157.1%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +159.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +40.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +87.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +18.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +90.2%
Contains more Folate +114.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +44.4%
Contains more Vitamin K +341.7%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +119.5%
Contains more Carbs +39.7%
Contains more Protein +64.5%
Contains more Water +532%
Equal in Other - 2.19
7% 14% 73% 5% 2%
Protein: 6.6 g
Fats: 14.2 g
Carbs: 72.7 g
Water: 4.5 g
Other: 2 g
11% 6% 52% 28% 2%
Protein: 10.86 g
Fats: 6.47 g
Carbs: 52.04 g
Water: 28.44 g
Other: 2.19 g
Contains more Fats +119.5%
Contains more Carbs +39.7%
Contains more Protein +64.5%
Contains more Water +532%
Equal in Other - 2.19

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +158.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +65.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -67.6%
32% 37% 31%
Saturated Fat: 4.241 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.865 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.153 g
24% 33% 44%
Saturated Fat: 1.375 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.881 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.509 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +158.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +65.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -67.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Wafer Dinner rolls Opinion
Net carbs 69.3g 50.04g Wafer
Protein 6.6g 10.86g Dinner rolls
Fats 14.2g 6.47g Wafer
Carbs 72.7g 52.04g Wafer
Calories 433kcal 310kcal Wafer
Sugar 37.43g 5.55g Dinner rolls
Fiber 3.4g 2g Wafer
Calcium 31mg 178mg Dinner rolls
Iron 4.01mg 3.72mg Wafer
Magnesium 53mg 26mg Wafer
Phosphorus 132mg 122mg Wafer
Potassium 210mg 139mg Wafer
Sodium 580mg 467mg Dinner rolls
Zinc 1.09mg 0.99mg Wafer
Copper 0.463mg 0.135mg Wafer
Manganese 0.696mg 0.582mg Wafer
Selenium 5.7µg 26.8µg Dinner rolls
Vitamin A 10IU 5IU Wafer
Vitamin A RAE 3µg 1µg Wafer
Vitamin E 0.72mg 0.28mg Wafer
Vitamin C 0mg 0.2mg Dinner rolls
Vitamin B1 0.203mg 0.526mg Dinner rolls
Vitamin B2 0.266mg 0.374mg Dinner rolls
Vitamin B3 2.858mg 5.367mg Dinner rolls
Vitamin B5 0.381mg 0.452mg Dinner rolls
Vitamin B6 0.051mg 0.097mg Dinner rolls
Folate 47µg 101µg Dinner rolls
Vitamin B12 0.09µg 0.13µg Dinner rolls
Vitamin K 2.4µg 10.6µg Dinner rolls
Tryptophan 0.096mg 0.081mg Wafer
Threonine 0.22mg 0.286mg Dinner rolls
Isoleucine 0.261mg 0.337mg Dinner rolls
Leucine 0.447mg 0.729mg Dinner rolls
Lysine 0.281mg 0.233mg Wafer
Methionine 0.105mg 0.145mg Dinner rolls
Phenylalanine 0.308mg 0.506mg Dinner rolls
Valine 0.323mg 0.401mg Dinner rolls
Histidine 0.128mg 0.222mg Dinner rolls
Cholesterol 2mg 4mg Wafer
Saturated Fat 4.241g 1.375g Dinner rolls
Omega-3 - DHA 0.002g 0.001g Wafer
Omega-3 - EPA 0.003g 0g Wafer
Monounsaturated Fat 4.865g 1.881g Wafer
Polyunsaturated fat 4.153g 2.509g Wafer
Omega-3 - ALA 0.224g Dinner rolls

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Wafer Dinner rolls
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
41%
Dinner rolls
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
65%
Wafer
63%
Dinner rolls

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Wafer
Wafer is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Wafer
Wafer is lower in glycemic index (difference - 1)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Wafer
Wafer is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Dinner rolls
Dinner rolls is lower in Sugar (difference - 31.88g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Dinner rolls
Dinner rolls contains less Sodium (difference - 113mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Dinner rolls
Dinner rolls is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.866g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Dinner rolls
Dinner rolls 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. Wafer - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172714/nutrients
  2. Dinner rolls - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172793/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.