Biscuit vs. Wafer — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between biscuits and wafer
- Biscuits have more selenium, calcium, and vitamin B1; however, wafer is higher in copper, iron, manganese, magnesium, and fiber.
- Wafer covers your daily need for copper, 42% more than biscuits.
- Biscuits have 8 times more calcium than wafer. While biscuits have 235mg of calcium, wafer has only 31mg.
- The glycemic index of wafer is higher.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Biscuits, plain or buttermilk, prepared from recipe 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.
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +658.1% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +24.2% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +242.1% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +194.4% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +73.6% |
| Contains more IronIron | +38.3% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +464.6% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +101.9% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +84.1% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +75.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +16.5% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +29.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +33.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +45.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +12.5% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more FatsFats | +14.8% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +542.2% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +60% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +63% |
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Protein
~6.6g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +42.4% |
~equal in
Saturated fat
~4.241g
~equal in
Polyunsaturated fat
~4.153g
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Sodium | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Copper | 0.082mg | 0.463mg | 42% |
| Selenium | 19.5µg | 5.7µg | 25% |
| Calcium | 235mg | 31mg | 20% |
| Iron | 2.9mg | 4.01mg | 14% |
| Manganese | 0.378mg | 0.696mg | 14% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.356mg | 0.203mg | 13% |
| Carbs | 44.6g | 72.7g | 9% |
| Magnesium | 18mg | 53mg | 8% |
| Fiber | 1.5g | 3.4g | 8% |
| Vitamin E | 0.72mg | 5% | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 6.93g | 4.865g | 5% |
| Zinc | 0.54mg | 1.09mg | 5% |
| Phosphorus | 164mg | 132mg | 5% |
| Folate | 61µg | 47µg | 4% |
| Calories | 353kcal | 433kcal | 4% |
| Choline | 14.3mg | 3% | |
| Caffeine | 10mg | 3% | |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.31mg | 0.266mg | 3% |
| Fats | 16.3g | 14.2g | 3% |
| Potassium | 121mg | 210mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.285mg | 0.381mg | 2% |
| Vitamin K | 2.4µg | 2% | |
| Protein | 7g | 6.6g | 1% |
| Vitamin B3 | 2.949mg | 2.858mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.035mg | 0.051mg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0.2mg | 0mg | 0% |
| Net carbs | 43.1g | 69.3g | N/A |
| Cholesterol | 3mg | 2mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 2.18g | 37.43g | N/A |
| Sodium | 580mg | 580mg | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 3µg | 0% | |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.08µg | 0.09µg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 4.324g | 4.241g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 4.163g | 4.153g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.087mg | 0.096mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.211mg | 0.22mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.273mg | 0.261mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.514mg | 0.447mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.226mg | 0.281mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.132mg | 0.105mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.347mg | 0.308mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.313mg | 0.323mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.161mg | 0.128mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | 0.003g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0g | 0.002g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
23%
21%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
55%
65%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Wafer is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Wafer is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.083g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Wafer is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Biscuit is lower in Sugar (difference - 35.25g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Biscuit is lower in glycemic index (difference - 17)
Which food contains less Sodium?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sodium (580 mg)
Which food is cheaper?
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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.