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Beef broiled vs. Wafer — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between beef broiled and wafer

  • Beef broiled is higher in vitamin B12, zinc, selenium, vitamin B6, and vitamin B3, yet wafer is higher in copper, manganese, and iron.
  • Beef broiled covers your daily vitamin B12 needs 106% more than wafer.
  • Beef broiled contains 44 times more cholesterol than wafer. While beef broiled contains 88mg of cholesterol, wafer contains only 2mg.
  • The glycemic index of beef broiled is lower.

Food varieties used in this article are Beef, ground, 85% lean meat / 15% fat, patty, cooked, broiled and Cookies, chocolate wafers.

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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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 15% 5.4% 28% 98% 28% 172% 85% 9.4% 1.6% 117%
Wafer
Wafer
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 38% 9.3% 19% 150% 154% 30% 57% 76% 91% 31%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +51.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +478.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +50%
Contains less SodiumSodium -87.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +277.2%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +152.4%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +72.2%
Contains more IronIron +54.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +444.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +5700%

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 1% 2.4% 0% 12% 41% 101% 39% 88% 330% 3% 6.8% 45%
Wafer
Wafer
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Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 1% 14% 0% 51% 61% 54% 23% 12% 11% 6% 35% 7.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +88.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +72.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +649%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +2833.3%
Contains more CholineCholine +476.2%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +500%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +341.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +51.1%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +100%
Contains more FolateFolate +422.2%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~3µg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
26% 15% 58%
Protein: 25.93 g
Fats: 15.41 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 57.98 g
Other: 0.68 g
Wafer
Wafer
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7% 14% 73% 5% 2%
Protein: 6.6 g
Fats: 14.2 g
Carbs: 72.7 g
Water: 4.5 g
Other: 2 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +292.9%
Contains more WaterWater +1188.4%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +194.1%
~equal in Fats ~14.2g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
45% 51% 4%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 5.895 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 6.668 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.484 g
Wafer
Wafer
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32% 37% 31%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 4.241 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 4.865 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 4.153 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +37.1%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -28.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +758.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Beef broiled Wafer DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 2.64µg 0.09µg 106%
Zinc 6.31mg 1.09mg 47%
Copper 0.085mg 0.463mg 42%
Protein 25.93g 6.6g 39%
Manganese 0.012mg 0.696mg 30%
Selenium 21.5µg 5.7µg 29%
Cholesterol 88mg 2mg 29%
Vitamin B6 0.382mg 0.051mg 25%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.484g 4.153g 24%
Carbs 0g 72.7g 24%
Sodium 72mg 580mg 22%
Iron 2.6mg 4.01mg 18%
Vitamin B3 5.378mg 2.858mg 16%
Fiber 0g 3.4g 14%
Vitamin B1 0.046mg 0.203mg 13%
Choline 82.4mg 14.3mg 12%
Folate 9µg 47µg 10%
Phosphorus 198mg 132mg 9%
Calories 250kcal 433kcal 9%
Magnesium 21mg 53mg 8%
Saturated fat 5.895g 4.241g 8%
Vitamin B2 0.176mg 0.266mg 7%
Vitamin B5 0.658mg 0.381mg 6%
Monounsaturated fat 6.668g 4.865g 5%
Vitamin E 0.12mg 0.72mg 4%
Caffeine 0mg 10mg 3%
Potassium 318mg 210mg 3%
Fats 15.41g 14.2g 2%
Vitamin K 1.2µg 2.4µg 1%
Calcium 18mg 31mg 1%
Net carbs 0g 69.3g N/A
Vitamin D 2IU 0IU 0%
Sugar 0g 37.43g N/A
Vitamin A 3µg 3µg 0%
Trans fat 0.572g N/A
Tryptophan 0.094mg 0.096mg 0%
Threonine 0.72mg 0.22mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.822mg 0.261mg 0%
Leucine 1.45mg 0.447mg 0%
Lysine 1.54mg 0.281mg 0%
Methionine 0.478mg 0.105mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.725mg 0.308mg 0%
Valine 0.914mg 0.323mg 0%
Histidine 0.604mg 0.128mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.003g 0.003g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g 0.002g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.044g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.016g 0g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.012g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Beef broiled Wafer
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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
51%
Beef broiled
21%
Wafer
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
56%
Beef broiled
65%
Wafer

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Wafer
Wafer is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 86mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Wafer
Wafer is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.654g)
Which food is cheaper?
Wafer
Wafer is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Beef broiled
Beef broiled is lower in Sugar (difference - 37.43g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Beef broiled
Beef broiled contains less Sodium (difference - 508mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Beef broiled
Beef broiled is lower in glycemic index (difference - 61)
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. Beef broiled - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174032/nutrients
  2. 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.