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Endive vs. Wafer — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between endive and wafer

  • Endive has more vitamin K, vitamin A, and folate; however, wafer is richer in copper, iron, vitamin B3, phosphorus, and vitamin B2.
  • Endive covers your daily vitamin K needs 191% more than wafer.
  • Wafer has 217 times less vitamin A than endive. Endive has 2167IU of vitamin A, while wafer has 10IU.
  • Endive contains less sodium.
  • Wafer has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of wafer is 61, while the glycemic index of endive is 45.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Endive, raw 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.
Endive
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 11% 16% 28% 31% 33% 22% 12% 2.9% 55% 1.1%
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 +67.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +49.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -96.2%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +253.3%
Contains more IronIron +383.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +367.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +38%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +371.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +65.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +2750%

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.
Endive
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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 22% 36% 8.8% 0% 20% 17% 7.5% 54% 4.6% 0% 578% 107% 9.2%
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% 1% 14% 0% 51% 61% 54% 23% 12% 11% 6% 35% 7.8%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +3500%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +136.2%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +9525%
Contains more FolateFolate +202.1%
Contains more CholineCholine +17.5%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +63.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +153.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +254.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +614.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +155%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Endive
1
3% 94%
Protein: 1.25 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 3.35 g
Water: 93.79 g
Other: 1.41 g
Wafer
4
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 WaterWater +1984.2%
Contains more ProteinProtein +428%
Contains more FatsFats +7000%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +2070.1%
Contains more OtherOther +41.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Endive
1
35% 3% 63%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.048 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.004 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.087 g
Wafer
2
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 less Sat. FatSaturated fat -98.9%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +121525%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +4673.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Endive Wafer DV% diff.
Vitamin K 231µg 2.4µg 191%
Copper 0.099mg 0.463mg 40%
Iron 0.83mg 4.01mg 40%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.087g 4.153g 27%
Folate 142µg 47µg 24%
Sodium 22mg 580mg 24%
Carbs 3.35g 72.7g 23%
Fats 0.2g 14.2g 22%
Calories 17kcal 433kcal 21%
Saturated fat 0.048g 4.241g 19%
Vitamin B3 0.4mg 2.858mg 15%
Phosphorus 28mg 132mg 15%
Vitamin B2 0.075mg 0.266mg 15%
Monounsaturated fat 0.004g 4.865g 12%
Vitamin A 108µg 3µg 12%
Manganese 0.42mg 0.696mg 12%
Protein 1.25g 6.6g 11%
Selenium 0.2µg 5.7µg 10%
Vitamin B1 0.08mg 0.203mg 10%
Vitamin B5 0.9mg 0.381mg 10%
Magnesium 15mg 53mg 9%
Vitamin C 6.5mg 0mg 7%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.09µg 4%
Potassium 314mg 210mg 3%
Zinc 0.79mg 1.09mg 3%
Caffeine 0mg 10mg 3%
Calcium 52mg 31mg 2%
Vitamin B6 0.02mg 0.051mg 2%
Vitamin E 0.44mg 0.72mg 2%
Cholesterol 0mg 2mg 1%
Fiber 3.1g 3.4g 1%
Net carbs 0.25g 69.3g N/A
Sugar 0.25g 37.43g N/A
Choline 16.8mg 14.3mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.005mg 0.096mg 0%
Threonine 0.05mg 0.22mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.072mg 0.261mg 0%
Leucine 0.098mg 0.447mg 0%
Lysine 0.063mg 0.281mg 0%
Methionine 0.014mg 0.105mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.053mg 0.308mg 0%
Valine 0.063mg 0.323mg 0%
Histidine 0.023mg 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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is better in case of low diet
Endive 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
66%
Endive
21%
Wafer
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
21%
Endive
65%
Wafer

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Wafer
Wafer is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
Wafer
Wafer is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Endive
Endive is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Endive
Endive is lower in Sugar (difference - 37.18g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Endive
Endive contains less Sodium (difference - 558mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Endive
Endive is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.193g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Endive
Endive is lower in glycemic index (difference - 16)
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. Endive - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168412/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.