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Pineapple cake vs. Wafer — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Pineapple cake and Wafer?

  • Pineapple cake is richer in Vitamin B1, and Calcium, while Wafer is higher in Copper, Iron, Manganese, Vitamin B3, Fiber, Magnesium, and Vitamin B2.
  • Pineapple cake's daily need coverage for Vitamin B1 is 12733% higher.
  • Wafer has 4 times less Calcium than Pineapple cake. Pineapple cake has 120mg of Calcium, while Wafer has 31mg.
  • Pineapple cake is lower in Sodium.

We used Cake, pineapple upside-down, prepared from recipe 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.
Contains more Calcium +287.1%
Contains less Sodium -45%
Contains more Selenium +64.9%
Contains more Iron +170.9%
Contains more Magnesium +307.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +61%
Contains more Potassium +87.5%
Contains more Zinc +251.6%
Contains more Copper +432.2%
Contains more Manganese +98.9%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 36% 56% 10% 36% 10% 42% 9% 29% 46% 52%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 10% 151% 38% 57% 19% 76% 30% 155% 91% 32%
Contains more Calcium +287.1%
Contains less Sodium -45%
Contains more Selenium +64.9%
Contains more Iron +170.9%
Contains more Magnesium +307.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +61%
Contains more Potassium +87.5%
Contains more Zinc +251.6%
Contains more Copper +432.2%
Contains more Manganese +98.9%

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.
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Wafer
Contains more Vitamin A +2430%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +75269.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +70.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +140.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +88.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +50%
Contains more Folate +80.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +12.5%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 16% 0% 0% 4% 38250% 36% 23% 13% 8% 20% 10% 0%
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 A +2430%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +75269.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +70.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +140.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +88.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +50%
Contains more Folate +80.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +12.5%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +617.8%
Contains more Protein +88.6%
Contains more Fats +17.4%
Contains more Carbs +44%
Contains more Other +25%
4% 12% 51% 32%
Protein: 3.5 g
Fats: 12.1 g
Carbs: 50.5 g
Water: 32.3 g
Other: 1.6 g
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 Water +617.8%
Contains more Protein +88.6%
Contains more Fats +17.4%
Contains more Carbs +44%
Contains more Other +25%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -31.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +26.5%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 4.865
26% 46% 29%
Saturated Fat: 2.915 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.194 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.282 g
32% 37% 31%
Saturated Fat: 4.241 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.865 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.153 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -31.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +26.5%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 4.865

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Pineapple cake Wafer
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Rich in vitamins 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 Pineapple cake Wafer Opinion
Net carbs 49.7g 69.3g Wafer
Protein 3.5g 6.6g Wafer
Fats 12.1g 14.2g Wafer
Carbs 50.5g 72.7g Wafer
Calories 319kcal 433kcal Wafer
Sugar 37.43g Pineapple cake
Fiber 0.8g 3.4g Wafer
Calcium 120mg 31mg Pineapple cake
Iron 1.48mg 4.01mg Wafer
Magnesium 13mg 53mg Wafer
Phosphorus 82mg 132mg Wafer
Potassium 112mg 210mg Wafer
Sodium 319mg 580mg Pineapple cake
Zinc 0.31mg 1.09mg Wafer
Copper 0.087mg 0.463mg Wafer
Manganese 0.35mg 0.696mg Wafer
Selenium 9.4µg 5.7µg Pineapple cake
Vitamin A 253IU 10IU Pineapple cake
Vitamin A RAE 62µg 3µg Pineapple cake
Vitamin E 0.72mg Wafer
Vitamin C 1.2mg 0mg Pineapple cake
Vitamin B1 153mg 0.203mg Pineapple cake
Vitamin B2 0.156mg 0.266mg Wafer
Vitamin B3 1.19mg 2.858mg Wafer
Vitamin B5 0.202mg 0.381mg Wafer
Vitamin B6 0.034mg 0.051mg Wafer
Folate 26µg 47µg Wafer
Vitamin B12 0.08µg 0.09µg Wafer
Vitamin K 2.4µg Wafer
Tryptophan 0.043mg 0.096mg Wafer
Threonine 0.117mg 0.22mg Wafer
Isoleucine 0.147mg 0.261mg Wafer
Leucine 0.264mg 0.447mg Wafer
Lysine 0.143mg 0.281mg Wafer
Methionine 0.074mg 0.105mg Wafer
Phenylalanine 0.173mg 0.308mg Wafer
Valine 0.167mg 0.323mg Wafer
Histidine 0.081mg 0.128mg Wafer
Cholesterol 22mg 2mg Wafer
Saturated Fat 2.915g 4.241g Pineapple cake
Omega-3 - DHA 0.002g 0.002g
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.003g Wafer
Monounsaturated Fat 5.194g 4.865g Pineapple cake
Polyunsaturated fat 3.282g 4.153g Wafer

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Pineapple 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
3198%
Pineapple cake
22%
Wafer
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
32%
Pineapple cake
65%
Wafer

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Wafer
Wafer is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Wafer
Wafer is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 20mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Wafer
Wafer is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pineapple cake
Pineapple cake is lower in Sugar (difference - 37.43g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pineapple cake
Pineapple cake contains less Sodium (difference - 261mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pineapple cake
Pineapple cake is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.326g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pineapple cake
Pineapple 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. Pineapple cake - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172703/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.