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Wafer vs. Banana bread — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Wafer and Banana bread?

  • Wafer is richer in Copper, Iron, Manganese, Phosphorus, and Magnesium, while Banana bread is higher in Selenium, and Vitamin A.
  • Wafer's daily need coverage for Copper is 43% higher.
  • Banana bread has 4 times less Magnesium than Wafer. Wafer has 53mg of Magnesium, while Banana bread has 14mg.
  • Banana bread is lower in Sodium.

We used Cookies, chocolate wafers and Bread, banana, prepared from recipe, made with margarine 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.
Wafer
8
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%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 10% 6.3% 12% 53% 24% 9.5% 25% 39% 27% 66%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +278.6%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +47.6%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +56.7%
Contains more IronIron +186.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +543.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +211.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +127.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +233%
Contains less SodiumSodium -47.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +112.3%

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
8
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% 0.6% 14% 0% 51% 61% 54% 23% 12% 11% 6% 35% 7.8%
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 5.7% 30% 0% 0% 43% 46% 27% 16% 35% 13% 0% 25% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +18%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +33%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +97.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +42.2%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +42.4%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +4830%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +194.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +11.1%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Wafer
4
7% 14% 73% 5% 2%
Protein: 6.6 g
Fats: 14.2 g
Carbs: 72.7 g
Water: 4.5 g
Other: 2 g
4% 11% 55% 29%
Protein: 4.3 g
Fats: 10.5 g
Carbs: 54.6 g
Water: 29.2 g
Other: 1.4 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +53.5%
Contains more FatsFats +35.2%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +33.2%
Contains more OtherOther +42.9%
Contains more WaterWater +548.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Wafer
2
32% 37% 31%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 4.241 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 4.865 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 4.153 g
23% 45% 32%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 2.237 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 4.48 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.13 g
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +32.7%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -47.3%
~equal in Monounsaturated Fat ~4.48g

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Wafer Banana bread
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 Wafer Banana bread Opinion
Calories 433kcal 326kcal Wafer
Protein 6.6g 4.3g Wafer
Fats 14.2g 10.5g Wafer
Vitamin C 0mg 1.7mg Banana bread
Net carbs 69.3g 53.5g Wafer
Carbs 72.7g 54.6g Wafer
Cholesterol 2mg 43mg Wafer
Magnesium 53mg 14mg Wafer
Calcium 31mg 21mg Wafer
Potassium 210mg 134mg Wafer
Iron 4.01mg 1.4mg Wafer
Sugar 37.43g Banana bread
Fiber 3.4g 1.1g Wafer
Copper 0.463mg 0.072mg Wafer
Zinc 1.09mg 0.35mg Wafer
Phosphorus 132mg 58mg Wafer
Sodium 580mg 302mg Banana bread
Vitamin A 10IU 493IU Banana bread
Vitamin A 3µg 106µg Banana bread
Vitamin E 0.72mg Wafer
Manganese 0.696mg 0.209mg Wafer
Selenium 5.7µg 12.1µg Banana bread
Vitamin B1 0.203mg 0.172mg Wafer
Vitamin B2 0.266mg 0.2mg Wafer
Vitamin B3 2.858mg 1.446mg Wafer
Vitamin B5 0.381mg 0.268mg Wafer
Vitamin B6 0.051mg 0.15mg Banana bread
Vitamin B12 0.09µg 0.1µg Banana bread
Vitamin K 2.4µg Wafer
Folate 47µg 33µg Wafer
Choline 14.3mg Wafer
Saturated Fat 4.241g 2.237g Banana bread
Monounsaturated Fat 4.865g 4.48g Wafer
Polyunsaturated fat 4.153g 3.13g Wafer
Tryptophan 0.096mg 0.053mg Wafer
Threonine 0.22mg 0.15mg Wafer
Isoleucine 0.261mg 0.182mg Wafer
Leucine 0.447mg 0.327mg Wafer
Lysine 0.281mg 0.18mg Wafer
Methionine 0.105mg 0.094mg Wafer
Phenylalanine 0.308mg 0.218mg Wafer
Valine 0.323mg 0.209mg Wafer
Histidine 0.128mg 0.113mg Wafer
Omega-3 - EPA 0.003g 0g Wafer
Omega-3 - DHA 0.002g 0.004g Banana bread

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Wafer Banana bread
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
21%
Wafer
18%
Banana bread
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
65%
Wafer
27%
Banana bread

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 - 41mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Wafer
Wafer is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Banana bread
Banana bread is lower in Sugar (difference - 37.43g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Banana bread
Banana bread contains less Sodium (difference - 278mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Banana bread
Banana bread is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.004g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Banana bread
Banana bread is lower in glycemic index (difference - 7)
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. Wafer - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172714/nutrients
  2. Banana bread - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174906/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.