Pie crust vs. Wafer — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are pie crust and wafer different?
- Pie crust is higher in selenium, vitamin B1, and folate; however, wafer is richer in copper, iron, manganese, magnesium, and phosphorus.
- Daily need coverage for copper for wafer is 43% higher.
- Pie crust contains 4 times more selenium than wafer. While pie crust contains 22.9µg of selenium, wafer contains only 5.7µg.
- Wafer has less saturated fat.
Pie crust, standard-type, dry mix and Cookies, chocolate wafers are the varieties used 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.
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +96.8% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +301.8% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +253.3% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +228.1% |
| Contains more IronIron | +80.6% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +517.3% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +172.5% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +53.5% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -23% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +121% |
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 B1Vitamin B1 | +93.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +25.5% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +121.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +24.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +42.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more FatsFats | +121.1% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +68.9% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +39.5% |
~equal in
Protein
~6.6g
~equal in
Other
~2g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +267.7% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -46.8% |
~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.
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Copper | 0.075mg | 0.463mg | 43% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 17.887g | 4.865g | 33% |
| Selenium | 22.9µg | 5.7µg | 31% |
| Fats | 31.4g | 14.2g | 26% |
| Iron | 2.22mg | 4.01mg | 22% |
| Manganese | 0.315mg | 0.696mg | 17% |
| Saturated fat | 7.974g | 4.241g | 17% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.392mg | 0.203mg | 16% |
| Fiber | 3.4g | 14% | |
| Folate | 104µg | 47µg | 14% |
| Magnesium | 15mg | 53mg | 9% |
| Sodium | 753mg | 580mg | 8% |
| Carbs | 52.1g | 72.7g | 7% |
| Phosphorus | 86mg | 132mg | 7% |
| Zinc | 0.4mg | 1.09mg | 6% |
| Vitamin E | 0.72mg | 5% | |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.213mg | 0.266mg | 4% |
| Calories | 518kcal | 433kcal | 4% |
| Potassium | 64mg | 210mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.09µg | 4% |
| Calcium | 61mg | 31mg | 3% |
| Choline | 14.3mg | 3% | |
| Caffeine | 10mg | 3% | |
| Vitamin K | 2.4µg | 2% | |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.268mg | 0.381mg | 2% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 3.968g | 4.153g | 1% |
| Vitamin B3 | 2.727mg | 2.858mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.064mg | 0.051mg | 1% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 2mg | 1% |
| Protein | 6.9g | 6.6g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 52.1g | 69.3g | N/A |
| Sugar | 37.43g | N/A | |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 3µg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.08mg | 0.096mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.184mg | 0.22mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.255mg | 0.261mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.476mg | 0.447mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.133mg | 0.281mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.121mg | 0.105mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.339mg | 0.308mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.289mg | 0.323mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.146mg | 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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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
24%
21%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
45%
65%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Wafer contains less Sodium (difference - 173mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Wafer is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.733g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Wafer is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Wafer is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pie crust is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pie crust is lower in Sugar (difference - 37.43g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pie crust is lower in glycemic index (difference - 61)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)