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Wafer vs. Potato bread — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Wafer and Potato bread different?

  • Wafer is richer in Copper, Iron, Manganese, and Vitamin B2, while Potato bread is higher in Phosphorus, Folate, Calcium, Potassium, and Vitamin B6.
  • Wafer covers your daily need of Copper 41% more than Potato bread.

Cookies, chocolate wafers and Bread, potato 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 +78.2%
Contains more Magnesium +89.3%
Contains more Copper +392.6%
Contains more Manganese +175.1%
Contains more Calcium +506.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +179.5%
Contains more Potassium +241.9%
Contains less Sodium -35.3%
Contains more Zinc +32.1%
Contains more Selenium +66.7%
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 57% 85% 20% 159% 64% 49% 40% 32% 34% 52%
Contains more Iron +78.2%
Contains more Magnesium +89.3%
Contains more Copper +392.6%
Contains more Manganese +175.1%
Contains more Calcium +506.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +179.5%
Contains more Potassium +241.9%
Contains less Sodium -35.3%
Contains more Zinc +32.1%
Contains more Selenium +66.7%

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 E +53.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +150.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +128.6%
Contains more Vitamin A +790%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +114.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +354.9%
Contains more Folate +168.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +66.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +183.3%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.188
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 6% 10% 3% 0% 47% 25% 24% 50% 54% 95% 19% 17%
Contains more Vitamin E +53.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +150.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +128.6%
Contains more Vitamin A +790%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +114.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +354.9%
Contains more Folate +168.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +66.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +183.3%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.188

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +353.7%
Contains more Carbs +54.5%
Contains more Protein +89.4%
Contains more Water +645.6%
Contains more Other +87.5%
7% 14% 73% 5% 2%
Protein: 6.6 g
Fats: 14.2 g
Carbs: 72.7 g
Water: 4.5 g
Other: 2 g
13% 3% 47% 34% 4%
Protein: 12.5 g
Fats: 3.13 g
Carbs: 47.07 g
Water: 33.55 g
Other: 3.75 g
Contains more Fats +353.7%
Contains more Carbs +54.5%
Contains more Protein +89.4%
Contains more Water +645.6%
Contains more Other +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 Potato bread
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index Equal
Lower in price Equal
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Wafer Potato bread Opinion
Net carbs 69.3g 40.77g Wafer
Protein 6.6g 12.5g Potato bread
Fats 14.2g 3.13g Wafer
Carbs 72.7g 47.07g Wafer
Calories 433kcal 266kcal Wafer
Sugar 37.43g 9.38g Potato bread
Fiber 3.4g 6.3g Potato bread
Calcium 31mg 188mg Potato bread
Iron 4.01mg 2.25mg Wafer
Magnesium 53mg 28mg Wafer
Phosphorus 132mg 369mg Potato bread
Potassium 210mg 718mg Potato bread
Sodium 580mg 375mg Potato bread
Zinc 1.09mg 1.44mg Potato bread
Copper 0.463mg 0.094mg Wafer
Manganese 0.696mg 0.253mg Wafer
Selenium 5.7µg 9.5µg Potato bread
Vitamin A 10IU 89IU Potato bread
Vitamin A RAE 3µg 24µg Potato bread
Vitamin E 0.72mg 0.47mg Wafer
Vitamin D 0IU 2IU Potato bread
Vitamin D 0µg 0.1µg Potato bread
Vitamin B1 0.203mg 0.188mg Wafer
Vitamin B2 0.266mg 0.106mg Wafer
Vitamin B3 2.858mg 1.25mg Wafer
Vitamin B5 0.381mg 0.817mg Potato bread
Vitamin B6 0.051mg 0.232mg Potato bread
Folate 47µg 126µg Potato bread
Vitamin B12 0.09µg 0.15µg Potato bread
Vitamin K 2.4µg 6.8µg Potato bread
Tryptophan 0.096mg 0.081mg Wafer
Threonine 0.22mg 0.224mg Potato bread
Isoleucine 0.261mg 0.268mg Potato bread
Leucine 0.447mg 0.44mg Wafer
Lysine 0.281mg 0.311mg Potato bread
Methionine 0.105mg 0.112mg Potato bread
Phenylalanine 0.308mg 0.285mg Wafer
Valine 0.323mg 0.305mg Wafer
Histidine 0.128mg 0.143mg Potato bread
Cholesterol 2mg 0mg Potato bread
Saturated Fat 4.241g 0g Potato bread
Omega-3 - DHA 0.002g 0g Wafer
Omega-3 - EPA 0.003g 0g Wafer
Monounsaturated Fat 4.865g 0g Wafer
Polyunsaturated fat 4.153g 0g Wafer

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Wafer Potato bread
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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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
29%
Potato bread
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
65%
Wafer
59%
Potato bread

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Potato bread
Potato bread is lower in Sugar (difference - 28.05g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Potato bread
Potato bread contains less Sodium (difference - 205mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Potato bread
Potato bread is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Potato bread
Potato bread is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.241g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (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. Potato bread - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167943/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.