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Wafer vs. Patty — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Wafer and Patty

  • Wafer is richer in Copper, Manganese, Iron, Fiber, and Vitamin B1, yet Patty is richer in Vitamin B12, Zinc, and Selenium.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 from Patty is 82% higher.
  • Patty contains less Sodium.

Food types used in this article are Cookies, chocolate wafers and USDA Commodity, beef, patties (100%), frozen, raw.

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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
Wafer
5
:
5
Patty
Patty
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%
Contains more Potassium +28.1%
Contains less Sodium -87.2%
Contains more Zinc +278%
Contains more Selenium +159.6%
Equal in Phosphorus - 145
Wafer
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 10% 151% 38% 57% 19% 76% 30% 155% 91% 32%
Patty
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 73% 13% 63% 24% 10% 113% 25% 3% 81%
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%
Contains more Potassium +28.1%
Contains less Sodium -87.2%
Contains more Zinc +278%
Contains more Selenium +159.6%
Equal in Phosphorus - 145

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
Wafer
8
:
3
Patty
Patty
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%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +34.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +319.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +2177.8%
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%
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%
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%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +34.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +319.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +2177.8%

Macronutrient Comparison

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

Fat Type Comparison

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

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Wafer Patty
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 Wafer Patty Opinion
Net carbs 69.3g 0g Wafer
Protein 6.6g 14.63g Patty
Fats 14.2g 15.69g Patty
Carbs 72.7g 0g Wafer
Calories 433kcal 204kcal Wafer
Sugar 37.43g Patty
Fiber 3.4g 0g Wafer
Calcium 31mg 7mg Wafer
Iron 4.01mg 1.93mg Wafer
Magnesium 53mg 18mg Wafer
Phosphorus 132mg 145mg Patty
Potassium 210mg 269mg Patty
Sodium 580mg 74mg Patty
Zinc 1.09mg 4.12mg Patty
Copper 0.463mg 0.073mg Wafer
Manganese 0.696mg 0.017mg Wafer
Selenium 5.7µg 14.8µg Patty
Vitamin A 10IU 0IU Wafer
Vitamin A RAE 3µg 0µg Wafer
Vitamin E 0.72mg Wafer
Vitamin B1 0.203mg 0.043mg Wafer
Vitamin B2 0.266mg 0.16mg Wafer
Vitamin B3 2.858mg 3.846mg Patty
Vitamin B5 0.381mg 0.309mg Wafer
Vitamin B6 0.051mg 0.214mg Patty
Folate 47µg 6µg Wafer
Vitamin B12 0.09µg 2.05µg 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 2mg 53mg Wafer
Saturated Fat 4.241g 6.333g Wafer
Omega-3 - DHA 0.002g 0g Wafer
Omega-3 - EPA 0.003g 0g Wafer
Monounsaturated Fat 4.865g 6.861g Patty
Polyunsaturated fat 4.153g 0.643g Wafer

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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

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.