Wafer vs. Biscuit — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between Wafer and Biscuit
- Wafer has more Copper, Iron, Manganese, Magnesium, and Fiber, however, Biscuit is higher in Selenium, Calcium, and Vitamin B1.
- Wafer covers your daily need of Copper 42% more than Biscuit.
- Wafer has 3 times more Magnesium than Biscuit. While Wafer has 53mg of Magnesium, Biscuit has only 18mg.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Cookies, chocolate wafers and Biscuits, plain or buttermilk, prepared from recipe.
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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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +194.4% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +73.6% |
| Contains more IronIron | +38.3% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +464.6% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +101.9% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +84.1% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +658.1% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +24.2% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +242.1% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +33.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +45.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +12.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +720% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +75.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +16.5% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +29.8% |
~equal in
Vitamin D
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Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +63% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +14.8% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +542.2% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +60% |
~equal in
Protein
~7g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +42.4% |
~equal in
Saturated Fat
~4.324g
~equal in
Polyunsaturated fat
~4.163g
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Sodium | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 433kcal | 353kcal |
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| Protein | 6.6g | 7g |
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| Fats | 14.2g | 16.3g |
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| Vitamin C | 0mg | 0.2mg |
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| Net carbs | 69.3g | 43.1g |
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| Carbs | 72.7g | 44.6g |
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| Cholesterol | 2mg | 3mg |
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| Magnesium | 53mg | 18mg |
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| Calcium | 31mg | 235mg |
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| Potassium | 210mg | 121mg |
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| Iron | 4.01mg | 2.9mg |
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| Sugar | 37.43g | 2.18g |
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| Fiber | 3.4g | 1.5g |
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| Copper | 0.463mg | 0.082mg |
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| Zinc | 1.09mg | 0.54mg |
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| Phosphorus | 132mg | 164mg |
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| Sodium | 580mg | 580mg | |
| Vitamin A | 10IU | 82IU |
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| Vitamin A | 3µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.72mg |
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| Manganese | 0.696mg | 0.378mg |
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| Selenium | 5.7µg | 19.5µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.203mg | 0.356mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.266mg | 0.31mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 2.858mg | 2.949mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.381mg | 0.285mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.051mg | 0.035mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.09µg | 0.08µg |
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| Vitamin K | 2.4µg |
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| Folate | 47µg | 61µg |
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| Choline | 14.3mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 4.241g | 4.324g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 4.865g | 6.93g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 4.153g | 4.163g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.096mg | 0.087mg |
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| Threonine | 0.22mg | 0.211mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.261mg | 0.273mg |
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| Leucine | 0.447mg | 0.514mg |
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| Lysine | 0.281mg | 0.226mg |
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| Methionine | 0.105mg | 0.132mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.308mg | 0.347mg |
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| Valine | 0.323mg | 0.313mg |
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| Histidine | 0.128mg | 0.161mg |
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| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.003g | 0g |
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| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.002g | 0g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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%
23%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
65%
55%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Wafer is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Wafer is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.083g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Wafer is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Biscuit is lower in Sugar (difference - 35.25g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Biscuit is lower in glycemic index (difference - 17)
Which food contains less Sodium?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sodium (580 mg)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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.