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Wafer vs. Dough — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Wafer and Dough?

  • Wafer is richer in Copper, and Manganese, while Dough is higher in Vitamin B1, Selenium, Folate, Vitamin B2, and Vitamin B3.
  • Dough's daily need coverage for Vitamin B1 is 42% higher.
  • Dough has 8 times less Saturated Fat than Wafer. Wafer has 4.241g of Saturated Fat, while Dough has 0.529g.

We used Cookies, chocolate wafers and Bread, french or vienna (includes sourdough) 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.
Wafer
8
:
2
Dough
Contains more Magnesium +65.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +25.7%
Contains more Potassium +79.5%
Contains more Copper +204.6%
Contains more Manganese +20.6%
Contains more Calcium +67.7%
Contains more Selenium +401.8%
Equal in Iron - 3.91
Equal in Sodium - 602
Equal in Zinc - 1.04
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 16% 147% 23% 45% 11% 79% 29% 51% 76% 156%
Contains more Magnesium +65.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +25.7%
Contains more Potassium +79.5%
Contains more Copper +204.6%
Contains more Manganese +20.6%
Contains more Calcium +67.7%
Contains more Selenium +401.8%
Equal in Iron - 3.91
Equal in Sodium - 602
Equal in Zinc - 1.04

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
4
:
6
Dough
Contains more Vitamin A +900%
Contains more Vitamin E +242.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +242.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +249.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +60.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +68.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +19.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +109.8%
Contains more Folate +161.7%
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% 5% 0% 0% 178% 99% 91% 28% 25% 93% 0% 2%
Contains more Vitamin A +900%
Contains more Vitamin E +242.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +242.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +249.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +60.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +68.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +19.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +109.8%
Contains more Folate +161.7%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Wafer
3
:
2
Dough
Contains more Fats +486.8%
Contains more Carbs +40.1%
Contains more Protein +62.9%
Contains more Water +633.3%
Equal in Other - 1.95
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% 2% 52% 33% 2%
Protein: 10.75 g
Fats: 2.42 g
Carbs: 51.88 g
Water: 33 g
Other: 1.95 g
Contains more Fats +486.8%
Contains more Carbs +40.1%
Contains more Protein +62.9%
Contains more Water +633.3%
Equal in Other - 1.95

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Wafer
2
:
1
Dough
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1243.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +385.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -87.5%
32% 37% 31%
Saturated Fat: 4.241 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.865 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.153 g
30% 21% 49%
Saturated Fat: 0.529 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.362 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.855 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1243.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +385.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -87.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Wafer Dough Opinion
Net carbs 69.3g 49.68g Wafer
Protein 6.6g 10.75g Dough
Fats 14.2g 2.42g Wafer
Carbs 72.7g 51.88g Wafer
Calories 433kcal 272kcal Wafer
Starch 44.23g Dough
Fructose 0.51g Dough
Sugar 37.43g 4.62g Dough
Fiber 3.4g 2.2g Wafer
Calcium 31mg 52mg Dough
Iron 4.01mg 3.91mg Wafer
Magnesium 53mg 32mg Wafer
Phosphorus 132mg 105mg Wafer
Potassium 210mg 117mg Wafer
Sodium 580mg 602mg Wafer
Zinc 1.09mg 1.04mg Wafer
Copper 0.463mg 0.152mg Wafer
Manganese 0.696mg 0.577mg Wafer
Selenium 5.7µg 28.6µg Dough
Vitamin A 10IU 1IU Wafer
Vitamin A RAE 3µg 0µg Wafer
Vitamin E 0.72mg 0.21mg Wafer
Vitamin B1 0.203mg 0.71mg Dough
Vitamin B2 0.266mg 0.427mg Dough
Vitamin B3 2.858mg 4.817mg Dough
Vitamin B5 0.381mg 0.455mg Dough
Vitamin B6 0.051mg 0.107mg Dough
Folate 47µg 123µg Dough
Vitamin B12 0.09µg 0µg Wafer
Vitamin K 2.4µg 0.7µg 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 2mg 0mg Dough
Trans Fat 0.005g Wafer
Saturated Fat 4.241g 0.529g Dough
Omega-3 - DHA 0.002g 0g Wafer
Omega-3 - EPA 0.003g 0g Wafer
Monounsaturated Fat 4.865g 0.362g Wafer
Polyunsaturated fat 4.153g 0.855g Wafer
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.788g Dough
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.001g Dough
Omega-3 - ALA 0.063g Dough

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Wafer Dough
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
43%
Dough
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
65%
Wafer
63%
Dough

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Wafer
Wafer contains less Sodium (difference - 22mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Wafer
Wafer is lower in glycemic index (difference - 9)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Wafer
Wafer is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Dough
Dough is lower in Sugar (difference - 32.81g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Dough
Dough is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Dough
Dough is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.712g)
Which food is cheaper?
?
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. Wafer - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172714/nutrients
  2. Dough - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172675/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.