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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 for 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 13% 23% 11% 61% 45% 9.5% 118% 68% 18% 14%
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 +145.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +108.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -10.5%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +194.4%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +70.7%
Contains more IronIron +147.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +243%
Contains more ZincZinc +211.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +400.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +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.
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% 0.33% 17% 0% 45% 30% 29% 5.8% 5.8% 0% 7% 27% 2.5%
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% 1% 14% 0% 51% 61% 54% 23% 12% 11% 6% 35% 7.8%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +18.1%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +16.7%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +200%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +12.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +104.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +84.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +296.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +104%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +30.6%
Contains more CholineCholine +217.8%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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
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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 OtherOther +15%
Contains more ProteinProtein +94.1%
Contains more FatsFats +21.4%
Contains more WaterWater +45.2%
~equal in Carbs ~72.7g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
22% 43% 34%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.45 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 4.75 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.779 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 -42.2%
~equal in Monounsaturated fat ~4.865g
~equal in Polyunsaturated fat ~4.153g

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 Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium 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 DV% diff.
Copper 0.135mg 0.463mg 36%
Iron 1.62mg 4.01mg 30%
Manganese 0.139mg 0.696mg 24%
Phosphorus 275mg 132mg 20%
Vitamin B2 0.13mg 0.266mg 10%
Saturated fat 2.45g 4.241g 8%
Vitamin B3 1.546mg 2.858mg 8%
Magnesium 18mg 53mg 8%
Zinc 0.35mg 1.09mg 7%
Selenium 2.6µg 5.7µg 6%
Vitamin B5 0.096mg 0.381mg 6%
Protein 3.4g 6.6g 6%
Calcium 76mg 31mg 5%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.09µg 4%
Fats 11.7g 14.2g 4%
Sodium 519mg 580mg 3%
Potassium 123mg 210mg 3%
Folate 36µg 47µg 3%
Vitamin B1 0.181mg 0.203mg 2%
Choline 4.5mg 14.3mg 2%
Fiber 2.9g 3.4g 2%
Carbs 79.5g 72.7g 2%
Polyunsaturated fat 3.779g 4.153g 2%
Vitamin B6 0.025mg 0.051mg 2%
Caffeine 7mg 10mg 1%
Calories 416kcal 433kcal 1%
Cholesterol 0mg 2mg 1%
Vitamin E 0.85mg 0.72mg 1%
Net carbs 76.6g 69.3g N/A
Sugar 35.71g 37.43g N/A
Vitamin A 1µg 3µg 0%
Vitamin K 2.8µg 2.4µg 0%
Monounsaturated fat 4.75g 4.865g 0%
Tryptophan 0.049mg 0.096mg 0%
Threonine 0.105mg 0.22mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.127mg 0.261mg 0%
Leucine 0.22mg 0.447mg 0%
Lysine 0.133mg 0.281mg 0%
Methionine 0.049mg 0.105mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.158mg 0.308mg 0%
Valine 0.164mg 0.323mg 0%
Histidine 0.065mg 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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ok
is better in case of low diet
Marble cake 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
13%
Marble cake
21%
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 Cholesterol?
Marble cake
Marble cake is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 2mg)
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 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.