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French bread vs. Wafer — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between French bread and Wafer?

  • French bread is higher in Selenium, Folate, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B3, and Vitamin B2, yet Wafer is higher in Copper, Manganese, and Magnesium.
  • French bread's daily need coverage for Selenium is 44% more.
  • French bread has 3 times more Folate than Wafer. While French bread has 140µg of Folate, Wafer has only 47µg.
  • The amount of Sodium in Wafer is lower.

We used Bread, french or vienna, toasted (includes sourdough) and Cookies, chocolate wafers types in this article.

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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 22% 14% 12% 145% 50% 29% 54% 94% 75% 162%
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 +51.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +421.1%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +71%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +50%
Contains more CopperCopper +208.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -19.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +21.5%
~equal in Iron ~4.01mg
~equal in Zinc ~1.09mg
~equal in Phosphorus ~132mg

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 0.67% 0% 3.8% 0% 107% 85% 101% 37% 22% 0% 1.3% 105% 9.5%
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 CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +110.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +39.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +88.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +61.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +88.2%
Contains more FolateFolate +197.9%
Contains more CholineCholine +22.4%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +278.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +380%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
13% 2% 62% 21% 2%
Protein: 13 g
Fats: 2.14 g
Carbs: 61.93 g
Water: 20.61 g
Other: 2.32 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 ProteinProtein +97%
Contains more WaterWater +358%
Contains more OtherOther +16%
Contains more FatsFats +563.6%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +17.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
29% 22% 48%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.502 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.386 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.83 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 less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -88.2%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +1160.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +400.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient French bread Wafer Opinion
Calories 319kcal 433kcal Wafer
Protein 13g 6.6g French bread
Fats 2.14g 14.2g Wafer
Vitamin C 0.2mg 0mg French bread
Net carbs 58.83g 69.3g Wafer
Carbs 61.93g 72.7g Wafer
Cholesterol 0mg 2mg French bread
Magnesium 31mg 53mg Wafer
Calcium 47mg 31mg French bread
Potassium 140mg 210mg Wafer
Iron 3.87mg 4.01mg Wafer
Sugar 3.59g 37.43g French bread
Fiber 3.1g 3.4g Wafer
Copper 0.15mg 0.463mg Wafer
Zinc 1.05mg 1.09mg Wafer
Phosphorus 126mg 132mg Wafer
Sodium 720mg 580mg Wafer
Vitamin A 0IU 10IU Wafer
Vitamin A 0µg 3µg Wafer
Vitamin E 0.19mg 0.72mg Wafer
Manganese 0.573mg 0.696mg Wafer
Selenium 29.7µg 5.7µg French bread
Vitamin B1 0.427mg 0.203mg French bread
Vitamin B2 0.37mg 0.266mg French bread
Vitamin B3 5.38mg 2.858mg French bread
Vitamin B5 0.616mg 0.381mg French bread
Vitamin B6 0.096mg 0.051mg French bread
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.09µg Wafer
Vitamin K 0.5µg 2.4µg Wafer
Folate 140µg 47µg French bread
Choline 17.5mg 14.3mg French bread
Saturated Fat 0.502g 4.241g French bread
Monounsaturated Fat 0.386g 4.865g Wafer
Polyunsaturated fat 0.83g 4.153g Wafer
Tryptophan 0.134mg 0.096mg French bread
Threonine 0.316mg 0.22mg French bread
Isoleucine 0.416mg 0.261mg French bread
Leucine 0.762mg 0.447mg French bread
Lysine 0.328mg 0.281mg French bread
Methionine 0.168mg 0.105mg French bread
Phenylalanine 0.543mg 0.308mg French bread
Valine 0.476mg 0.323mg French bread
Histidine 0.234mg 0.128mg French bread
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.003g Wafer
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.002g Wafer
Omega-3 - ALA 0.05g French bread

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
French bread 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
36%
French bread
21%
Wafer
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
66%
French bread
65%
Wafer

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Wafer
Wafer contains less Sodium (difference - 140mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Wafer
Wafer is lower in glycemic index (difference - 17)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Wafer
Wafer is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
French bread
French bread is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
French bread
French bread is lower in Sugar (difference - 33.84g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
French bread
French bread is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.739g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
French bread
French bread is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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. French bread - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174911/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.