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Wafer vs. Bologna sausage — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between wafer and bologna sausage?

  • Wafer is higher in copper, iron, manganese, and fiber, yet bologna sausage is higher in vitamin B12, vitamin B1, and vitamin B6.
  • Wafer's daily need coverage for copper is 43% more.
  • The amount of sodium in wafer is lower.
  • The glycemic index of bologna sausage is lower.

We used Cookies, chocolate wafers and Bologna, pork types in this article.

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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
6
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% 3.3% 25% 29% 27% 55% 60% 118% 4.7% 69%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +278.6%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +181.8%
Contains more IronIron +420.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +478.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -36.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1833.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +33.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +86.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +122.8%
~equal in Phosphorus ~139mg

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% 0% 5.2% 21% 131% 36% 73% 43% 62% 116% 0.75% 3.8% 30%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +176.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +69.4%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +700%
Contains more FolateFolate +840%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +157.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +36.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +89%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +429.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +933.3%
Contains more CholineCholine +280.4%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg

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
15% 20% 61% 4%
Protein: 15.3 g
Fats: 19.87 g
Carbs: 0.73 g
Water: 60.6 g
Other: 3.5 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +9858.9%
Contains more ProteinProtein +131.8%
Contains more FatsFats +39.9%
Contains more WaterWater +1246.7%
Contains more OtherOther +75%

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
37% 52% 11%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 6.839 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 9.732 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.107 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -38%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +97.1%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +100%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Wafer Bologna sausage DV% diff.
Copper 0.463mg 0.08mg 43%
Iron 4.01mg 0.77mg 41%
Vitamin B12 0.09µg 0.93µg 35%
Manganese 0.696mg 0.036mg 29%
Vitamin B1 0.203mg 0.523mg 27%
Carbs 72.7g 0.73g 24%
Cholesterol 2mg 59mg 19%
Protein 6.6g 15.3g 17%
Vitamin B6 0.051mg 0.27mg 17%
Fiber 3.4g 0g 14%
Polyunsaturated fat 4.153g 2.107g 14%
Sodium 580mg 907mg 14%
Selenium 5.7µg 12.7µg 13%
Saturated fat 4.241g 6.839g 12%
Monounsaturated fat 4.865g 9.732g 12%
Folate 47µg 5µg 11%
Zinc 1.09mg 2.03mg 9%
Magnesium 53mg 14mg 9%
Fats 14.2g 19.87g 9%
Calories 433kcal 247kcal 9%
Vitamin B2 0.266mg 0.157mg 8%
Vitamin D 0µg 1.4µg 7%
Vitamin D 0IU 56IU 7%
Vitamin B3 2.858mg 3.9mg 7%
Vitamin B5 0.381mg 0.72mg 7%
Choline 14.3mg 54.4mg 7%
Caffeine 10mg 0mg 3%
Vitamin E 0.72mg 0.26mg 3%
Vitamin K 2.4µg 0.3µg 2%
Potassium 210mg 281mg 2%
Calcium 31mg 11mg 2%
Phosphorus 132mg 139mg 1%
Net carbs 69.3g 0.73g N/A
Sugar 37.43g 0g N/A
Vitamin A 3µg 0µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.096mg 0.149mg 0%
Threonine 0.22mg 0.641mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.261mg 0.663mg 0%
Leucine 0.447mg 1.168mg 0%
Lysine 0.281mg 1.204mg 0%
Methionine 0.105mg 0.412mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.308mg 0.585mg 0%
Valine 0.323mg 0.737mg 0%
Histidine 0.128mg 0.482mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.003g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.002g 0g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Wafer Bologna sausage
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
40%
Bologna sausage
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
65%
Wafer
40%
Bologna sausage

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Wafer
Wafer is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 57mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Wafer
Wafer contains less Sodium (difference - 327mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Wafer
Wafer is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.598g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Bologna sausage
Bologna sausage is lower in Sugar (difference - 37.43g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Bologna sausage
Bologna sausage is lower in glycemic index (difference - 61)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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. Bologna sausage - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173856/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.