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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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 9.3% 36% 9.9% 56% 29% 8.5% 35% 42% 46% 51%
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 +287.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -45%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +64.9%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +307.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +87.5%
Contains more IronIron +170.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +432.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +251.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +61%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +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.
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 4% 21% 0% 0% 38250% 36% 22% 12% 7.8% 10% 0% 20% 0%
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 CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +1966.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +75269.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +70.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +140.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +88.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +50%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +12.5%
Contains more FolateFolate +80.8%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

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

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
26% 46% 29%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.915 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 5.194 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.282 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 -31.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +26.5%
~equal in Monounsaturated fat ~4.865g

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 DV% diff.
Vitamin B1 153mg 0.203mg 12733%
Copper 0.087mg 0.463mg 42%
Iron 1.48mg 4.01mg 32%
Manganese 0.35mg 0.696mg 15%
Sodium 319mg 580mg 11%
Vitamin B3 1.19mg 2.858mg 10%
Magnesium 13mg 53mg 10%
Fiber 0.8g 3.4g 10%
Calcium 120mg 31mg 9%
Vitamin B2 0.156mg 0.266mg 8%
Vitamin A 62µg 3µg 7%
Phosphorus 82mg 132mg 7%
Zinc 0.31mg 1.09mg 7%
Selenium 9.4µg 5.7µg 7%
Cholesterol 22mg 2mg 7%
Carbs 50.5g 72.7g 7%
Saturated fat 2.915g 4.241g 6%
Polyunsaturated fat 3.282g 4.153g 6%
Protein 3.5g 6.6g 6%
Calories 319kcal 433kcal 6%
Vitamin E 0.72mg 5%
Folate 26µg 47µg 5%
Vitamin B5 0.202mg 0.381mg 4%
Caffeine 10mg 3%
Choline 14.3mg 3%
Fats 12.1g 14.2g 3%
Potassium 112mg 210mg 3%
Vitamin K 2.4µg 2%
Vitamin B6 0.034mg 0.051mg 1%
Vitamin C 1.2mg 0mg 1%
Monounsaturated fat 5.194g 4.865g 1%
Net carbs 49.7g 69.3g N/A
Sugar 37.43g N/A
Vitamin B12 0.08µg 0.09µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.043mg 0.096mg 0%
Threonine 0.117mg 0.22mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.147mg 0.261mg 0%
Leucine 0.264mg 0.447mg 0%
Lysine 0.143mg 0.281mg 0%
Methionine 0.074mg 0.105mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.173mg 0.308mg 0%
Valine 0.167mg 0.323mg 0%
Histidine 0.081mg 0.128mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.003g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.002g 0.002g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Pineapple 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
2952%
Pineapple cake
21%
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.