English muffin vs. Wafer — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between English muffins and wafer?
- Wafer has more iron, copper, manganese, vitamin B2, vitamin B3, and magnesium than English muffins.
- Wafer's daily need coverage for iron is 39% higher.
- English muffins have a higher glycemic index (77) than wafer (61).
We used English muffins, plain, unenriched, without calcium propionate (includes sourdough) 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.
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +67.7% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -20% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +152.4% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +60.3% |
| Contains more IronIron | +350.6% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +258.9% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +55.7% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +95% |
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 B5Vitamin B5 | +17.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +12.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +72.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +82.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +18.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +125% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +27% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
7.7 g
Fats:
1.8 g
Carbs:
46 g
Water:
42.1 g
Other:
2.4 g
Protein:
6.6 g
Fats:
14.2 g
Carbs:
72.7 g
Water:
4.5 g
Other:
2 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +16.7% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +835.6% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +20% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +688.9% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +58% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.259 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.302 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.888 g
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 | -93.9% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +1510.9% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +367.7% |
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 |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Iron | 0.89mg | 4.01mg | 39% |
| Copper | 0.129mg | 0.463mg | 37% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.888g | 4.153g | 22% |
| Fats | 1.8g | 14.2g | 19% |
| Saturated fat | 0.259g | 4.241g | 18% |
| Manganese | 0.357mg | 0.696mg | 15% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.302g | 4.865g | 11% |
| Calories | 235kcal | 433kcal | 10% |
| Selenium | 5.7µg | 10% | |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.154mg | 0.266mg | 9% |
| Carbs | 46g | 72.7g | 9% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.566mg | 2.858mg | 8% |
| Magnesium | 21mg | 53mg | 8% |
| Sodium | 464mg | 580mg | 5% |
| Vitamin E | 0.72mg | 5% | |
| Zinc | 0.7mg | 1.09mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 2.7g | 3.4g | 3% |
| Caffeine | 10mg | 3% | |
| Choline | 14.3mg | 3% | |
| Folate | 37µg | 47µg | 3% |
| Potassium | 131mg | 210mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.04µg | 0.09µg | 2% |
| Vitamin K | 2.4µg | 2% | |
| Protein | 7.7g | 6.6g | 2% |
| Calcium | 52mg | 31mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.181mg | 0.203mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.043mg | 0.051mg | 1% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 2mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.446mg | 0.381mg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0.1mg | 0mg | 0% |
| Net carbs | 43.3g | 69.3g | N/A |
| Sugar | 37.43g | N/A | |
| Phosphorus | 133mg | 132mg | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 3µg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.092mg | 0.096mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.242mg | 0.22mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.315mg | 0.261mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.553mg | 0.447mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.241mg | 0.281mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.139mg | 0.105mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.379mg | 0.308mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.353mg | 0.323mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.17mg | 0.128mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.003g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.002g | N/A |
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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
14%
21%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
30%
65%
Comparison summary
Which food is richer in minerals?
Wafer is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Wafer is lower in glycemic index (difference - 16)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Wafer is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
English muffin is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
English muffin is lower in Sugar (difference - 37.43g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
English muffin contains less Sodium (difference - 116mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
English muffin is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.982g)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)