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Crackers vs. Wafer — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Crackers and Wafer?

  • Crackers are richer in Vitamin K, Vitamin B1, Phosphorus, Vitamin E, Vitamin B2, Folate, Vitamin B3, and Calcium, while Wafer is higher in Copper, and Manganese.
  • Crackers' daily need coverage for Vitamin K is 56% higher.
  • Wafer has 4 times less Vitamin E than Crackers. Crackers have 3.03mg of Vitamin E, while Wafer has 0.72mg.

We used Crackers, standard snack-type, regular and Cookies, chocolate wafers 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 13% 36% 10% 151% 35% 13% 106% 95% 64% 37%
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 CalciumCalcium +287.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +87.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +17.5%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +194.4%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +78%
Contains more CopperCopper +345.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +122.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -20.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +41.8%
~equal in Iron ~4.01mg

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% 0% 61% 0% 104% 105% 82% 25% 15% 0% 173% 69% 5.2%
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% 0.6% 14% 0% 51% 61% 54% 23% 12% 11% 6% 35% 7.8%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +320.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +104.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +71.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +52.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +23.5%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +2787.5%
Contains more FolateFolate +95.7%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +49%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0.381mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
7% 26% 61% 3% 2%
Protein: 6.64 g
Fats: 26.43 g
Carbs: 61.3 g
Water: 3.14 g
Other: 2.49 g
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 FatsFats +86.1%
Contains more OtherOther +24.5%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +18.6%
Contains more WaterWater +43.3%
~equal in Protein ~6.6g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
22% 26% 52%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 5.562 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 6.553 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 13.137 g
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 +34.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +216.3%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -23.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Crackers Wafer Opinion
Calories 510kcal 433kcal Crackers
Protein 6.64g 6.6g Crackers
Fats 26.43g 14.2g Crackers
Net carbs 59g 69.3g Wafer
Carbs 61.3g 72.7g Wafer
Cholesterol 0mg 2mg Crackers
Magnesium 18mg 53mg Wafer
Calcium 120mg 31mg Crackers
Potassium 118mg 210mg Wafer
Iron 4.03mg 4.01mg Crackers
Sugar 8.18g 37.43g Crackers
Fiber 2.3g 3.4g Wafer
Copper 0.104mg 0.463mg Wafer
Zinc 0.49mg 1.09mg Wafer
Starch 49.69g Crackers
Phosphorus 248mg 132mg Crackers
Sodium 726mg 580mg Wafer
Vitamin A 0IU 10IU Wafer
Vitamin A 0µg 3µg Wafer
Vitamin E 3.03mg 0.72mg Crackers
Manganese 0.491mg 0.696mg Wafer
Selenium 6.7µg 5.7µg Crackers
Vitamin B1 0.416mg 0.203mg Crackers
Vitamin B2 0.456mg 0.266mg Crackers
Vitamin B3 4.352mg 2.858mg Crackers
Vitamin B5 0.417mg 0.381mg Crackers
Vitamin B6 0.063mg 0.051mg Crackers
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.09µg Wafer
Vitamin K 69.3µg 2.4µg Crackers
Folate 92µg 47µg Crackers
Trans Fat 1.076g Wafer
Choline 9.6mg 14.3mg Wafer
Saturated Fat 5.562g 4.241g Wafer
Monounsaturated Fat 6.553g 4.865g Crackers
Polyunsaturated fat 13.137g 4.153g Crackers
Tryptophan 0.084mg 0.096mg Wafer
Threonine 0.193mg 0.22mg Wafer
Isoleucine 0.246mg 0.261mg Wafer
Leucine 0.471mg 0.447mg Crackers
Lysine 0.103mg 0.281mg Wafer
Methionine 0.112mg 0.105mg Crackers
Phenylalanine 0.331mg 0.308mg Crackers
Valine 0.294mg 0.323mg Wafer
Histidine 0.145mg 0.128mg Crackers
Fructose 0.29g Crackers
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.003g Wafer
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.002g Wafer
Omega-3 - ALA 1.485g Crackers
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.062g Crackers
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.009g Crackers
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 11.48g Crackers

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Crackers Wafer
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
49%
Crackers
21%
Wafer
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
56%
Crackers
65%
Wafer

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Wafer
Wafer contains less Sodium (difference - 146mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Wafer
Wafer is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.321g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Wafer
Wafer is lower in glycemic index (difference - 2)
Which food is cheaper?
Wafer
Wafer is cheaper (difference - $2.4)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Crackers
Crackers is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Crackers
Crackers is lower in Sugar (difference - 29.25g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Crackers
Crackers is relatively richer in vitamins
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. Crackers - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174982/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.