Soft serve vs. Wafer — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between soft serve and wafer
- Soft serve has more vitamin B12 and vitamin A; however, wafer is higher in copper, iron, manganese, vitamin B3, and vitamin B1.
- Wafer covers your daily need for copper, 48% more than soft serve.
- Soft serve has 59 times more vitamin A than wafer. While soft serve has 589IU of vitamin A, wafer has only 10IU.
- Wafer has less cholesterol.
- The glycemic index of soft serve is higher.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Ice cream, soft serve, chocolate 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.
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +322.6% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -89.5% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +341.7% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +18.6% |
| Contains more IronIron | +1809.5% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +1443.3% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +109.6% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +13.8% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +13820% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +90% |
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 CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +5300% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +32.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +455.6% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +81.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +18% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +314.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +46.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +2908.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +166.7% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +422.2% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
4.1 g
Fats:
13 g
Carbs:
22.2 g
Water:
59.8 g
Other:
0.9 g
Protein:
6.6 g
Fats:
14.2 g
Carbs:
72.7 g
Water:
4.5 g
Other:
2 g
| Contains more WaterWater | +1228.9% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +61% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +227.5% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +122.2% |
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Fats
~14.2g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
7.46 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
3.49 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.46 g
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 | -43.2% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +39.4% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +802.8% |
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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Copper | 0.03mg | 0.463mg | 48% |
| Iron | 0.21mg | 4.01mg | 48% |
| Cholesterol | 91mg | 2mg | 30% |
| Manganese | 0.005mg | 0.696mg | 30% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.46g | 4.153g | 25% |
| Sodium | 61mg | 580mg | 23% |
| Vitamin A | 162µg | 3µg | 18% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.5µg | 0.09µg | 17% |
| Carbs | 22.2g | 72.7g | 17% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.095mg | 2.858mg | 17% |
| Saturated fat | 7.46g | 4.241g | 15% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.049mg | 0.203mg | 13% |
| Calories | 222kcal | 433kcal | 11% |
| Fiber | 0.7g | 3.4g | 11% |
| Calcium | 131mg | 31mg | 10% |
| Magnesium | 12mg | 53mg | 10% |
| Folate | 9µg | 47µg | 10% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.182mg | 0.266mg | 6% |
| Zinc | 0.52mg | 1.09mg | 5% |
| Selenium | 3µg | 5.7µg | 5% |
| Protein | 4.1g | 6.6g | 5% |
| Vitamin D | 0.7µg | 0µg | 4% |
| Vitamin D | 29IU | 0IU | 4% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.506mg | 0.381mg | 3% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 3.49g | 4.865g | 3% |
| Choline | 26mg | 14.3mg | 2% |
| Caffeine | 2mg | 10mg | 2% |
| Fats | 13g | 14.2g | 2% |
| Phosphorus | 116mg | 132mg | 2% |
| Potassium | 177mg | 210mg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0.8mg | 0mg | 1% |
| Vitamin K | 0.9µg | 2.4µg | 1% |
| Vitamin E | 0.61mg | 0.72mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 21.5g | 69.3g | N/A |
| Sugar | 21.16g | 37.43g | N/A |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.048mg | 0.051mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.048mg | 0.096mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.169mg | 0.22mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.215mg | 0.261mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.353mg | 0.447mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.296mg | 0.281mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.091mg | 0.105mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.176mg | 0.308mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.241mg | 0.323mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.099mg | 0.128mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | 0.003g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0g | 0.002g | N/A |
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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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Wafer is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 89mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Wafer is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.219g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Wafer is lower in glycemic index (difference - 18)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Wafer is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Soft serve is lower in Sugar (difference - 16.27g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Soft serve contains less Sodium (difference - 519mg)
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.