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Oatmeal bread vs. Wafer — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Oatmeal bread and Wafer?

  • Oatmeal bread is richer in Selenium, Vitamin B1, and Manganese, while Wafer is higher in Copper, and Iron.
  • Oatmeal bread's daily need coverage for Selenium is 34% higher.
  • Wafer has 2 times less Calcium than Oatmeal bread. Oatmeal bread has 66mg of Calcium, while Wafer has 31mg.
  • Oatmeal bread is lower in Sodium.

We used Bread, oatmeal 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 26% 20% 13% 101% 70% 28% 54% 58% 123% 134%
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 +112.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -22.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +35.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +331.6%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +43.2%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +47.9%
Contains more IronIron +48.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +121.5%
~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% 0.96% 9.6% 0% 100% 55% 59% 20% 16% 3.8% 3.8% 47% 10%
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 AVitamin A +60%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +96.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +33.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +31.9%
Contains more CholineCholine +30.8%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +50%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +10.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +11.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +200%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +60%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B3 ~2.858mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
8% 4% 49% 37% 2%
Protein: 8.4 g
Fats: 4.4 g
Carbs: 48.5 g
Water: 36.7 g
Other: 2 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 +27.3%
Contains more WaterWater +715.6%
Contains more FatsFats +222.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +49.9%
~equal in Other ~2g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
18% 40% 43%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.703 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 1.578 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.702 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 -83.4%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +208.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +144%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Oatmeal bread Wafer Opinion
Calories 269kcal 433kcal Wafer
Protein 8.4g 6.6g Oatmeal bread
Fats 4.4g 14.2g Wafer
Net carbs 44.5g 69.3g Wafer
Carbs 48.5g 72.7g Wafer
Cholesterol 0mg 2mg Oatmeal bread
Magnesium 37mg 53mg Wafer
Calcium 66mg 31mg Oatmeal bread
Potassium 142mg 210mg Wafer
Iron 2.7mg 4.01mg Wafer
Sugar 8.14g 37.43g Oatmeal bread
Fiber 4g 3.4g Oatmeal bread
Copper 0.209mg 0.463mg Wafer
Zinc 1.02mg 1.09mg Wafer
Phosphorus 126mg 132mg Wafer
Sodium 447mg 580mg Oatmeal bread
Vitamin A 16IU 10IU Oatmeal bread
Vitamin A 5µg 3µg Oatmeal bread
Vitamin E 0.48mg 0.72mg Wafer
Manganese 0.94mg 0.696mg Oatmeal bread
Selenium 24.6µg 5.7µg Oatmeal bread
Vitamin B1 0.399mg 0.203mg Oatmeal bread
Vitamin B2 0.24mg 0.266mg Wafer
Vitamin B3 3.136mg 2.858mg Oatmeal bread
Vitamin B5 0.341mg 0.381mg Wafer
Vitamin B6 0.068mg 0.051mg Oatmeal bread
Vitamin B12 0.03µg 0.09µg Wafer
Vitamin K 1.5µg 2.4µg Wafer
Folate 62µg 47µg Oatmeal bread
Choline 18.7mg 14.3mg Oatmeal bread
Saturated Fat 0.703g 4.241g Oatmeal bread
Monounsaturated Fat 1.578g 4.865g Wafer
Polyunsaturated fat 1.702g 4.153g Wafer
Tryptophan 0.116mg 0.096mg Oatmeal bread
Threonine 0.247mg 0.22mg Oatmeal bread
Isoleucine 0.325mg 0.261mg Oatmeal bread
Leucine 0.608mg 0.447mg Oatmeal bread
Lysine 0.27mg 0.281mg Wafer
Methionine 0.152mg 0.105mg Oatmeal bread
Phenylalanine 0.414mg 0.308mg Oatmeal bread
Valine 0.393mg 0.323mg Oatmeal bread
Histidine 0.186mg 0.128mg Oatmeal bread
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.003g Wafer
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.002g Wafer

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Oatmeal 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
25%
Oatmeal bread
21%
Wafer
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
63%
Oatmeal bread
65%
Wafer

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Wafer
Wafer is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Wafer
Wafer is lower in glycemic index (difference - 4)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Oatmeal bread
Oatmeal bread is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Oatmeal bread
Oatmeal bread is lower in Sugar (difference - 29.29g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Oatmeal bread
Oatmeal bread contains less Sodium (difference - 133mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Oatmeal bread
Oatmeal bread is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.538g)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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. Oatmeal bread - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172678/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.