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Wafer vs. Popovers — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Wafer and Popovers?

  • Wafer is richer in Copper, Iron, Vitamin B2, and Magnesium, while Popovers are higher in Selenium, Folate, and Vitamin B1.
  • Popovers' daily need coverage for Selenium is 58% higher.
  • Popovers have 4 times less Saturated Fat than Wafer. Wafer has 4.241g of Saturated Fat, while Popovers have 0.983g.

We used Cookies, chocolate wafers and Popovers, dry mix, enriched 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
Wafer
7
:
3
Popovers
Popovers
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%
Contains more Selenium +559.6%
Equal in Calcium - 32
Equal in Manganese - 0.741
Wafer
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 10% 151% 38% 57% 19% 76% 30% 155% 91% 32%
Popovers
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 10% 112% 18% 43% 9% 119% 24% 57% 97% 206%
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%
Contains more Selenium +559.6%
Equal in Calcium - 32
Equal in Manganese - 0.741

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
7
:
5
Popovers
Popovers
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +81%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +21.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +12.5%
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%
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%
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%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +81%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +21.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +12.5%
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%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Wafer
Wafer
2
:
3
Popovers
Popovers
Contains more Fats +230.2%
Contains more Protein +57.6%
Contains more Water +160%
Contains more Other +30%
Equal in Carbs - 71
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
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
Contains more Fats +230.2%
Contains more Protein +57.6%
Contains more Water +160%
Contains more Other +30%
Equal in Carbs - 71

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Wafer
Wafer
2
:
1
Popovers
Popovers
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +145.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +404.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -76.8%
Wafer
32% 37% 31%
Saturated Fat: 4.241 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.865 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.153 g
Popovers
26% 52% 22%
Saturated Fat: 0.983 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.984 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.823 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +145.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +404.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -76.8%

Comparison summary table

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

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Wafer Popovers
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
30%
Popovers
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
65%
Wafer
69%
Popovers

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. Wafer - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172714/nutrients
  2. Popovers - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172792/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.