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Wafer vs. Barley — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between wafer and barley

  • Wafer contains less selenium, fiber, manganese, vitamin B1, vitamin B6, magnesium, phosphorus, and zinc than barley.
  • Barley's daily need coverage for selenium is 58% higher.
  • Barley contains 48 times less sodium than wafer. Wafer contains 580mg of sodium, while barley contains 12mg.
  • Barley has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of barley is 28, while the glycemic index of wafer is 61.

The food types used in this comparison are Cookies, chocolate wafers and Barley, hulled.

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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
1
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%
Barley
7
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 95% 9.9% 40% 135% 166% 76% 113% 1.6% 253% 206%
Contains more IronIron +11.4%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +150.9%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +115.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +154.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +100%
Contains less SodiumSodium -97.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +179.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +561.4%
~equal in Calcium ~33mg
~equal in Copper ~0.498mg

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
6
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%
Barley
3
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% 0.33% 11% 0% 162% 66% 86% 17% 73% 0% 5.5% 14% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +200%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +26.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +35.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +147.4%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +218.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +61.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +523.5%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.285mg
~equal in Vitamin K ~2.2µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Wafer
1
7% 14% 73% 5% 2%
Protein: 6.6 g
Fats: 14.2 g
Carbs: 72.7 g
Water: 4.5 g
Other: 2 g
Barley
4
12% 2% 73% 9% 2%
Protein: 12.48 g
Fats: 2.3 g
Carbs: 73.48 g
Water: 9.44 g
Other: 2.3 g
Contains more FatsFats +517.4%
Contains more ProteinProtein +89.1%
Contains more WaterWater +109.8%
Contains more OtherOther +15%
~equal in Carbs ~73.48g

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
Barley
1
26% 16% 59%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.482 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.295 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.108 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +1549.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +274.8%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -88.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Wafer Barley DV% diff.
Selenium 5.7µg 37.7µg 58%
Fiber 3.4g 17.3g 56%
Manganese 0.696mg 1.943mg 54%
Vitamin B1 0.203mg 0.646mg 37%
Sodium 580mg 12mg 25%
Vitamin B6 0.051mg 0.318mg 21%
Polyunsaturated fat 4.153g 1.108g 20%
Magnesium 53mg 133mg 19%
Phosphorus 132mg 264mg 19%
Fats 14.2g 2.3g 18%
Saturated fat 4.241g 0.482g 17%
Zinc 1.09mg 2.77mg 15%
Protein 6.6g 12.48g 12%
Vitamin B3 2.858mg 4.604mg 11%
Monounsaturated fat 4.865g 0.295g 11%
Folate 47µg 19µg 7%
Potassium 210mg 452mg 7%
Iron 4.01mg 3.6mg 5%
Vitamin B12 0.09µg 0µg 4%
Calories 433kcal 354kcal 4%
Copper 0.463mg 0.498mg 4%
Caffeine 10mg 0mg 3%
Choline 14.3mg 3%
Vitamin B5 0.381mg 0.282mg 2%
Vitamin E 0.72mg 0.57mg 1%
Cholesterol 2mg 0mg 1%
Vitamin B2 0.266mg 0.285mg 1%
Carbs 72.7g 73.48g 0%
Net carbs 69.3g 56.18g N/A
Calcium 31mg 33mg 0%
Sugar 37.43g 0.8g N/A
Vitamin A 3µg 1µg 0%
Vitamin K 2.4µg 2.2µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.096mg 0.208mg 0%
Threonine 0.22mg 0.424mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.261mg 0.456mg 0%
Leucine 0.447mg 0.848mg 0%
Lysine 0.281mg 0.465mg 0%
Methionine 0.105mg 0.24mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.308mg 0.7mg 0%
Valine 0.323mg 0.612mg 0%
Histidine 0.128mg 0.281mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.003g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.002g 0g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Wafer Barley
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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
33%
Barley
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
65%
Wafer
110%
Barley

Comparison summary

Which food is cheaper?
Wafer
Wafer is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Barley
Barley is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Barley
Barley is lower in Sugar (difference - 36.63g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Barley
Barley contains less Sodium (difference - 568mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Barley
Barley is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.759g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Barley
Barley is lower in glycemic index (difference - 33)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Barley
Barley is relatively richer in minerals
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.

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. Barley - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170283/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.