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Cracker vs. Wafer — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Cracker and Wafer?

  • Cracker is richer in Vitamin K, Vitamin B1, Phosphorus, Vitamin E , Vitamin B2, Folate, Vitamin B3, and Calcium, while Wafer is higher in Copper, and Manganese.
  • Cracker's daily need coverage for Vitamin K is 56% higher.
  • Wafer has 4 times less Vitamin E than Cracker. Cracker has 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.
Cracker
Cracker
4
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6
Wafer
Wafer
Contains more Calcium +287.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +87.9%
Contains more Selenium +17.5%
Contains more Magnesium +194.4%
Contains more Potassium +78%
Contains less Sodium -20.1%
Contains more Zinc +122.4%
Contains more Copper +345.2%
Contains more Manganese +41.8%
Equal in Iron - 4.01
Cracker
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 36% 152% 13% 107% 11% 95% 14% 35% 65% 37%
Wafer
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 10% 151% 38% 57% 19% 76% 30% 155% 91% 32%
Contains more Calcium +287.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +87.9%
Contains more Selenium +17.5%
Contains more Magnesium +194.4%
Contains more Potassium +78%
Contains less Sodium -20.1%
Contains more Zinc +122.4%
Contains more Copper +345.2%
Contains more Manganese +41.8%
Equal in Iron - 4.01

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.
Cracker
Cracker
8
:
2
Wafer
Wafer
Contains more Vitamin E +320.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +104.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +71.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +52.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +23.5%
Contains more Folate +95.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +2787.5%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.381
Cracker
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 61% 0% 0% 105% 106% 82% 26% 15% 69% 0% 174%
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%
Contains more Vitamin E +320.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +104.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +71.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +52.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +23.5%
Contains more Folate +95.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +2787.5%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.381

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Cracker
Cracker
3
:
2
Wafer
Wafer
Contains more Fats +86.1%
Contains more Other +24.5%
Contains more Carbs +18.6%
Contains more Water +43.3%
Equal in Protein - 6.6
Cracker
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
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 Fats +86.1%
Contains more Other +24.5%
Contains more Carbs +18.6%
Contains more Water +43.3%
Equal in Protein - 6.6

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Cracker
Cracker
2
:
1
Wafer
Wafer
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +34.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +216.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -23.8%
Cracker
22% 26% 52%
Saturated Fat: 5.562 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.553 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 13.137 g
Wafer
32% 37% 31%
Saturated Fat: 4.241 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.865 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.153 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +34.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +216.3%
Contains less Saturated 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.
Cracker Wafer
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

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

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Cracker Wafer
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
53%
Cracker
22%
Wafer
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
56%
Cracker
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 Sugar?
Cracker
Cracker is lower in Sugar (difference - 29.25g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cracker
Cracker is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 2mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cracker
Cracker 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. Cracker - 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.