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Wafer vs. Baking powder — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Wafer and Baking powder?

  • Wafer is richer in Copper, Manganese, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B3, and Vitamin B1, while Baking powder is higher in Calcium, Phosphorus, and Iron.
  • Baking powder's daily need coverage for Calcium is 584% higher.

We used Cookies, chocolate wafers and Leavening agents, baking powder, double-acting, sodium aluminum sulfate 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 Magnesium +96.3%
Contains more Potassium +950%
Contains less Sodium -94.5%
Contains more Zinc +10800%
Contains more Copper +4530%
Contains more Manganese +6227.3%
Contains more Selenium +2750%
Contains more Calcium +18854.8%
Contains more Iron +174.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +1559.8%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 10% 151% 38% 57% 19% 76% 30% 155% 91% 32%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 1763% 414% 20% 939% 2% 1383% 1% 4% 2% 2%
Contains more Magnesium +96.3%
Contains more Potassium +950%
Contains less Sodium -94.5%
Contains more Zinc +10800%
Contains more Copper +4530%
Contains more Manganese +6227.3%
Contains more Selenium +2750%
Contains more Calcium +18854.8%
Contains more Iron +174.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +1559.8%

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.
Wafer
10
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Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
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%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Carbs +162.5%
Contains more Water +11.1%
Contains more Other +3265%
7% 14% 73% 5% 2%
Protein: 6.6 g
Fats: 14.2 g
Carbs: 72.7 g
Water: 4.5 g
Other: 2 g
28% 5% 67%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 27.7 g
Water: 5 g
Other: 67.3 g
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Carbs +162.5%
Contains more Water +11.1%
Contains more Other +3265%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Wafer Baking powder Opinion
Net carbs 69.3g 27.5g Wafer
Protein 6.6g 0g Wafer
Fats 14.2g 0g Wafer
Carbs 72.7g 27.7g Wafer
Calories 433kcal 53kcal Wafer
Sugar 37.43g 0g Baking powder
Fiber 3.4g 0.2g Wafer
Calcium 31mg 5876mg Baking powder
Iron 4.01mg 11.02mg Baking powder
Magnesium 53mg 27mg Wafer
Phosphorus 132mg 2191mg Baking powder
Potassium 210mg 20mg Wafer
Sodium 580mg 10600mg Wafer
Zinc 1.09mg 0.01mg Wafer
Copper 0.463mg 0.01mg Wafer
Manganese 0.696mg 0.011mg Wafer
Selenium 5.7µg 0.2µg Wafer
Vitamin A 10IU 0IU Wafer
Vitamin A RAE 3µg 0µg Wafer
Vitamin E 0.72mg 0mg Wafer
Vitamin B1 0.203mg 0mg Wafer
Vitamin B2 0.266mg 0mg Wafer
Vitamin B3 2.858mg 0mg Wafer
Vitamin B5 0.381mg 0mg Wafer
Vitamin B6 0.051mg 0mg Wafer
Folate 47µg 0µg Wafer
Vitamin B12 0.09µg 0µg Wafer
Vitamin K 2.4µg 0µg Wafer
Tryptophan 0.096mg Wafer
Threonine 0.22mg Wafer
Isoleucine 0.261mg Wafer
Leucine 0.447mg Wafer
Lysine 0.281mg Wafer
Methionine 0.105mg Wafer
Phenylalanine 0.308mg Wafer
Valine 0.323mg Wafer
Histidine 0.128mg Wafer
Cholesterol 2mg 0mg Baking powder
Saturated Fat 4.241g 0g Baking powder
Omega-3 - DHA 0.002g 0g Wafer
Omega-3 - EPA 0.003g 0g Wafer
Monounsaturated Fat 4.865g 0g Wafer
Polyunsaturated fat 4.153g 0g Wafer

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Wafer Baking powder
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
22%
Wafer
0%
Baking powder
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
65%
Wafer
452%
Baking powder

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Wafer
Wafer contains less Sodium (difference - 10020mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Wafer
Wafer is lower in glycemic index (difference - 31)
Which food is cheaper?
Wafer
Wafer is cheaper (difference - $3.2)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Wafer
Wafer is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Baking powder
Baking powder is lower in Sugar (difference - 37.43g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Baking powder
Baking powder is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Baking powder
Baking powder is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.241g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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. Wafer - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172714/nutrients
  2. Baking powder - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172803/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.