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Wafer vs. Beef broiled — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between wafer and beef broiled

  • Wafer is higher in copper, manganese, and iron, yet beef broiled is higher in vitamin B12, zinc, selenium, vitamin B6, and vitamin B3.
  • Beef broiled covers your daily vitamin B12 needs 106% more than wafer.
  • Wafer contains 58 times more manganese than beef broiled. While wafer contains 0.696mg of manganese, beef broiled contains only 0.012mg.
  • The amount of sodium in beef broiled is lower.
  • The glycemic index of beef broiled is lower.

Food varieties used in this article are Cookies, chocolate wafers and Beef, ground, 85% lean meat / 15% fat, patty, cooked, broiled.

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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
5
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 15% 5.4% 28% 98% 28% 172% 85% 9.4% 1.6% 117%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +152.4%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +72.2%
Contains more IronIron +54.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +444.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +5700%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +51.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +478.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +50%
Contains less SodiumSodium -87.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +277.2%

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
5
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%
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% 2.4% 0% 12% 41% 101% 39% 88% 330% 3% 6.8% 45%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +500%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +341.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +51.1%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +100%
Contains more FolateFolate +422.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +88.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +72.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +649%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +2833.3%
Contains more CholineCholine +476.2%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~3µg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Wafer
2
7% 14% 73% 5% 2%
Protein: 6.6 g
Fats: 14.2 g
Carbs: 72.7 g
Water: 4.5 g
Other: 2 g
26% 15% 58%
Protein: 25.93 g
Fats: 15.41 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 57.98 g
Other: 0.68 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +194.1%
Contains more ProteinProtein +292.9%
Contains more WaterWater +1188.4%
~equal in Fats ~15.41g

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
45% 51% 4%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 5.895 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 6.668 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.484 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -28.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +758.1%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +37.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Wafer Beef broiled DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 0.09µg 2.64µg 106%
Zinc 1.09mg 6.31mg 47%
Copper 0.463mg 0.085mg 42%
Protein 6.6g 25.93g 39%
Manganese 0.696mg 0.012mg 30%
Selenium 5.7µg 21.5µg 29%
Cholesterol 2mg 88mg 29%
Vitamin B6 0.051mg 0.382mg 25%
Polyunsaturated fat 4.153g 0.484g 24%
Carbs 72.7g 0g 24%
Sodium 580mg 72mg 22%
Iron 4.01mg 2.6mg 18%
Vitamin B3 2.858mg 5.378mg 16%
Fiber 3.4g 0g 14%
Vitamin B1 0.203mg 0.046mg 13%
Choline 14.3mg 82.4mg 12%
Folate 47µg 9µg 10%
Phosphorus 132mg 198mg 9%
Calories 433kcal 250kcal 9%
Magnesium 53mg 21mg 8%
Saturated fat 4.241g 5.895g 8%
Vitamin B2 0.266mg 0.176mg 7%
Vitamin B5 0.381mg 0.658mg 6%
Monounsaturated fat 4.865g 6.668g 5%
Vitamin E 0.72mg 0.12mg 4%
Caffeine 10mg 0mg 3%
Potassium 210mg 318mg 3%
Fats 14.2g 15.41g 2%
Vitamin K 2.4µg 1.2µg 1%
Calcium 31mg 18mg 1%
Net carbs 69.3g 0g N/A
Vitamin D 0IU 2IU 0%
Sugar 37.43g 0g N/A
Vitamin A 3µg 3µg 0%
Trans fat 0.572g N/A
Tryptophan 0.096mg 0.094mg 0%
Threonine 0.22mg 0.72mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.261mg 0.822mg 0%
Leucine 0.447mg 1.45mg 0%
Lysine 0.281mg 1.54mg 0%
Methionine 0.105mg 0.478mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.308mg 0.725mg 0%
Valine 0.323mg 0.914mg 0%
Histidine 0.128mg 0.604mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.003g 0.003g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.002g 0.001g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.044g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.016g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.012g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Wafer Beef broiled
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
51%
Beef broiled
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
65%
Wafer
56%
Beef broiled

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Wafer
Wafer is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 86mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Wafer
Wafer is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.654g)
Which food is cheaper?
Wafer
Wafer is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Beef broiled
Beef broiled is lower in Sugar (difference - 37.43g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Beef broiled
Beef broiled contains less Sodium (difference - 508mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Beef broiled
Beef broiled is lower in glycemic index (difference - 61)
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.
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. Beef broiled - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174032/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.