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Marble cake vs. Wafer — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Marble cake and Wafer

  • Marble cake is richer in Phosphorus, yet Wafer is richer in Copper, Iron, Manganese, Vitamin B2, Magnesium, Vitamin B3, Zinc, and Vitamin B5.
  • Daily need coverage for Copper from Wafer is 36% higher.
  • Marble cake contains 2 times more Phosphorus than Wafer. Marble cake contains 275mg of Phosphorus, while Wafer contains 132mg.
  • Marble cake contains less Saturated Fat.

Food types used in this article are Cake, pudding-type, marble, dry mix 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.
Marble cake
Marble cake
3
:
7
Wafer
Wafer
Contains more Calcium +145.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +108.3%
Contains less Sodium -10.5%
Contains more Iron +147.5%
Contains more Magnesium +194.4%
Contains more Potassium +70.7%
Contains more Zinc +211.4%
Contains more Copper +243%
Contains more Manganese +400.7%
Contains more Selenium +119.2%
Marble cake
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 23% 61% 13% 118% 11% 68% 10% 45% 19% 15%
Wafer
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 10% 151% 38% 57% 19% 76% 30% 155% 91% 32%
Contains more Calcium +145.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +108.3%
Contains less Sodium -10.5%
Contains more Iron +147.5%
Contains more Magnesium +194.4%
Contains more Potassium +70.7%
Contains more Zinc +211.4%
Contains more Copper +243%
Contains more Manganese +400.7%
Contains more Selenium +119.2%

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.
Marble cake
Marble cake
2
:
8
Wafer
Wafer
Contains more Vitamin E +18.1%
Contains more Vitamin K +16.7%
Contains more Vitamin A +400%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +12.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +104.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +84.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +296.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +104%
Contains more Folate +30.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Marble cake
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 17% 0% 0% 46% 30% 29% 6% 6% 27% 0% 7%
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 +18.1%
Contains more Vitamin K +16.7%
Contains more Vitamin A +400%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +12.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +104.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +84.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +296.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +104%
Contains more Folate +30.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Marble cake
Marble cake
2
:
3
Wafer
Wafer
Contains more Other +15%
Contains more Protein +94.1%
Contains more Fats +21.4%
Contains more Water +45.2%
Equal in Carbs - 72.7
Marble cake
3% 12% 80% 3% 2%
Protein: 3.4 g
Fats: 11.7 g
Carbs: 79.5 g
Water: 3.1 g
Other: 2.3 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 Other +15%
Contains more Protein +94.1%
Contains more Fats +21.4%
Contains more Water +45.2%
Equal in Carbs - 72.7

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Marble cake
Marble cake
1
:
2
Wafer
Wafer
Contains less Saturated Fat -42.2%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 4.865
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 4.153
Marble cake
22% 43% 34%
Saturated Fat: 2.45 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.75 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.779 g
Wafer
32% 37% 31%
Saturated Fat: 4.241 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.865 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.153 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -42.2%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 4.865
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 4.153

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Marble cake Wafer Opinion
Net carbs 76.6g 69.3g Marble cake
Protein 3.4g 6.6g Wafer
Fats 11.7g 14.2g Wafer
Carbs 79.5g 72.7g Marble cake
Calories 416kcal 433kcal Wafer
Sugar 35.71g 37.43g Marble cake
Fiber 2.9g 3.4g Wafer
Calcium 76mg 31mg Marble cake
Iron 1.62mg 4.01mg Wafer
Magnesium 18mg 53mg Wafer
Phosphorus 275mg 132mg Marble cake
Potassium 123mg 210mg Wafer
Sodium 519mg 580mg Marble cake
Zinc 0.35mg 1.09mg Wafer
Copper 0.135mg 0.463mg Wafer
Manganese 0.139mg 0.696mg Wafer
Selenium 2.6µg 5.7µg Wafer
Vitamin A 2IU 10IU Wafer
Vitamin A RAE 1µg 3µg Wafer
Vitamin E 0.85mg 0.72mg Marble cake
Vitamin B1 0.181mg 0.203mg Wafer
Vitamin B2 0.13mg 0.266mg Wafer
Vitamin B3 1.546mg 2.858mg Wafer
Vitamin B5 0.096mg 0.381mg Wafer
Vitamin B6 0.025mg 0.051mg Wafer
Folate 36µg 47µg Wafer
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.09µg Wafer
Vitamin K 2.8µg 2.4µg Marble cake
Tryptophan 0.049mg 0.096mg Wafer
Threonine 0.105mg 0.22mg Wafer
Isoleucine 0.127mg 0.261mg Wafer
Leucine 0.22mg 0.447mg Wafer
Lysine 0.133mg 0.281mg Wafer
Methionine 0.049mg 0.105mg Wafer
Phenylalanine 0.158mg 0.308mg Wafer
Valine 0.164mg 0.323mg Wafer
Histidine 0.065mg 0.128mg Wafer
Cholesterol 0mg 2mg Marble cake
Saturated Fat 2.45g 4.241g Marble cake
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.002g Wafer
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.003g Wafer
Monounsaturated Fat 4.75g 4.865g Wafer
Polyunsaturated fat 3.779g 4.153g Wafer

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Marble cake 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
14%
Marble cake
22%
Wafer
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
38%
Marble cake
65%
Wafer

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Wafer
Wafer is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Wafer
Wafer is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Marble cake
Marble cake is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.72g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Marble cake
Marble cake contains less Sodium (difference - 61mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Marble cake
Marble cake is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Marble cake
Marble cake is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.791g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Marble cake
Marble cake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 61)
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. 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.