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Wafer vs. Beer — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between wafer and beer

  • The amount of copper, iron, manganese, vitamin B2, phosphorus, vitamin B1, vitamin B3, and fiber in wafer is higher than in beer.
  • Wafer covers your daily copper needs 51% more than beer.
  • Beer has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of beer is 104, while the glycemic index of wafer is 61.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Cookies, chocolate wafers and Alcoholic beverage, beer, regular, all.

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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
9
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%
Beer
1
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 4.3% 1.2% 2.4% 0.75% 1.7% 0.27% 6% 0.52% 1% 3.3%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +783.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +675%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +677.8%
Contains more IronIron +19950%
Contains more CopperCopper +9160%
Contains more ZincZinc +10800%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +842.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +8600%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +850%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.3%

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
10
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%
Beer
0
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% 0% 0% 1.3% 5.8% 9.6% 2.5% 11% 2.5% 0% 4.5% 5.5%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +3960%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +964%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +457.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +829.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +350%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +683.3%
Contains more CholineCholine +41.6%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B6 ~0.046mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Wafer
3
7% 14% 73% 5% 2%
Protein: 6.6 g
Fats: 14.2 g
Carbs: 72.7 g
Water: 4.5 g
Other: 2 g
Beer
2
4% 92% 4%
Protein: 0.46 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 3.55 g
Water: 91.96 g
Other: 4.03 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +1334.8%
Contains more FatsFats +∞%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +1947.9%
Contains more WaterWater +1943.6%
Contains more OtherOther +101.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Wafer Beer DV% diff.
Copper 0.463mg 0.005mg 51%
Iron 4.01mg 0.02mg 50%
Manganese 0.696mg 0.008mg 30%
Polyunsaturated fat 4.153g 0g 28%
Sodium 580mg 4mg 25%
Carbs 72.7g 3.55g 23%
Fats 14.2g 0g 22%
Calories 433kcal 43kcal 20%
Saturated fat 4.241g 0g 19%
Vitamin B2 0.266mg 0.025mg 19%
Vitamin B1 0.203mg 0.005mg 17%
Phosphorus 132mg 14mg 17%
Vitamin B3 2.858mg 0.513mg 15%
Fiber 3.4g 0g 14%
Monounsaturated fat 4.865g 0g 12%
Protein 6.6g 0.46g 12%
Magnesium 53mg 6mg 11%
Zinc 1.09mg 0.01mg 10%
Folate 47µg 6µg 10%
Selenium 5.7µg 0.6µg 9%
Vitamin B5 0.381mg 0.041mg 7%
Vitamin E 0.72mg 0mg 5%
Potassium 210mg 27mg 5%
Caffeine 10mg 0mg 3%
Calcium 31mg 4mg 3%
Vitamin B12 0.09µg 0.02µg 3%
Vitamin K 2.4µg 0µg 2%
Cholesterol 2mg 0mg 1%
Choline 14.3mg 10.1mg 1%
Net carbs 69.3g 3.55g N/A
Sugar 37.43g 0g N/A
Vitamin A 3µg 0µg 0%
Vitamin B6 0.051mg 0.046mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.096mg 0mg 0%
Threonine 0.22mg 0mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.261mg 0mg 0%
Leucine 0.447mg 0mg 0%
Lysine 0.281mg 0mg 0%
Methionine 0.105mg 0mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.308mg 0mg 0%
Valine 0.323mg 0mg 0%
Histidine 0.128mg 0mg 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 Beer
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
3%
Beer
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
65%
Wafer
2%
Beer

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Wafer
Wafer is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Wafer
Wafer is lower in glycemic index (difference - 43)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Wafer
Wafer is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Beer
Beer is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Beer
Beer is lower in Sugar (difference - 37.43g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Beer
Beer contains less Sodium (difference - 576mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Beer
Beer is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.241g)
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. Beer - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168746/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.