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Wafer vs. Bread crumbs — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Wafer and Bread crumbs?

  • Wafer is richer in Copper, while Bread crumbs are higher in Vitamin B1, Selenium, Vitamin B3, Calcium, Folate, Vitamin B12, Vitamin B2, and Iron.
  • Bread crumbs' daily need coverage for Vitamin B1 is 64% higher.
  • Bread crumbs have 4 times less Saturated Fat than Wafer. Wafer has 4.241g of Saturated Fat, while Bread crumbs have 1.203g.

We used Cookies, chocolate wafers and Bread crumbs, dry, grated, plain types in this comparison.

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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
Wafer
4
:
6
Bread crumbs
Bread crumbs
Contains more Magnesium +23.3%
Contains less Sodium -20.8%
Contains more Copper +81.6%
Contains more Calcium +490.3%
Contains more Iron +20.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +25%
Contains more Zinc +33%
Contains more Manganese +32%
Contains more Selenium +342.1%
Equal in Potassium - 196
Wafer
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 10% 151% 38% 57% 19% 76% 30% 155% 91% 32%
Bread crumbs
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 55% 182% 31% 71% 18% 96% 40% 85% 120% 138%
Contains more Magnesium +23.3%
Contains less Sodium -20.8%
Contains more Copper +81.6%
Contains more Calcium +490.3%
Contains more Iron +20.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +25%
Contains more Zinc +33%
Contains more Manganese +32%
Contains more Selenium +342.1%
Equal in Potassium - 196

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
Wafer
2
:
8
Bread crumbs
Bread crumbs
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +800%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +376.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +51.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +132.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +44.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +137.3%
Contains more Folate +127.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +288.9%
Contains more Vitamin K +175%
Wafer
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 15% 0% 0% 51% 62% 54% 23% 12% 36% 12% 6%
Bread crumbs
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 2% 0% 0% 242% 93% 125% 34% 28% 81% 44% 17%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +800%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +376.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +51.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +132.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +44.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +137.3%
Contains more Folate +127.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +288.9%
Contains more Vitamin K +175%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Wafer
Wafer
2
:
3
Bread crumbs
Bread crumbs
Contains more Fats +167.9%
Contains more Protein +102.3%
Contains more Water +44.7%
Contains more Other +43%
Equal in Carbs - 71.98
Wafer
7% 14% 73% 5% 2%
Protein: 6.6 g
Fats: 14.2 g
Carbs: 72.7 g
Water: 4.5 g
Other: 2 g
Bread crumbs
13% 5% 72% 7% 3%
Protein: 13.35 g
Fats: 5.3 g
Carbs: 71.98 g
Water: 6.51 g
Other: 2.86 g
Contains more Fats +167.9%
Contains more Protein +102.3%
Contains more Water +44.7%
Contains more Other +43%
Equal in Carbs - 71.98

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Wafer
Wafer
2
:
1
Bread crumbs
Bread crumbs
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +375.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +101.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -71.6%
Wafer
32% 37% 31%
Saturated Fat: 4.241 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.865 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.153 g
Bread crumbs
28% 24% 48%
Saturated Fat: 1.203 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.023 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.06 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +375.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +101.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -71.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Wafer Bread crumbs Opinion
Net carbs 69.3g 67.48g Wafer
Protein 6.6g 13.35g Bread crumbs
Fats 14.2g 5.3g Wafer
Carbs 72.7g 71.98g Wafer
Calories 433kcal 395kcal Wafer
Starch 59.66g Bread crumbs
Fructose 2.46g Bread crumbs
Sugar 37.43g 6.2g Bread crumbs
Fiber 3.4g 4.5g Bread crumbs
Calcium 31mg 183mg Bread crumbs
Iron 4.01mg 4.83mg Bread crumbs
Magnesium 53mg 43mg Wafer
Phosphorus 132mg 165mg Bread crumbs
Potassium 210mg 196mg Wafer
Sodium 580mg 732mg Wafer
Zinc 1.09mg 1.45mg Bread crumbs
Copper 0.463mg 0.255mg Wafer
Manganese 0.696mg 0.919mg Bread crumbs
Selenium 5.7µg 25.2µg Bread crumbs
Vitamin A 10IU 0IU Wafer
Vitamin A RAE 3µg 0µg Wafer
Vitamin E 0.72mg 0.08mg Wafer
Vitamin B1 0.203mg 0.967mg Bread crumbs
Vitamin B2 0.266mg 0.403mg Bread crumbs
Vitamin B3 2.858mg 6.634mg Bread crumbs
Vitamin B5 0.381mg 0.552mg Bread crumbs
Vitamin B6 0.051mg 0.121mg Bread crumbs
Folate 47µg 107µg Bread crumbs
Vitamin B12 0.09µg 0.35µg Bread crumbs
Vitamin K 2.4µg 6.6µg Bread crumbs
Tryptophan 0.096mg 0.162mg Bread crumbs
Threonine 0.22mg 0.427mg Bread crumbs
Isoleucine 0.261mg 0.544mg Bread crumbs
Leucine 0.447mg 0.963mg Bread crumbs
Lysine 0.281mg 0.43mg Bread crumbs
Methionine 0.105mg 0.232mg Bread crumbs
Phenylalanine 0.308mg 0.655mg Bread crumbs
Valine 0.323mg 0.6mg Bread crumbs
Histidine 0.128mg 0.296mg Bread crumbs
Cholesterol 2mg 0mg Bread crumbs
Saturated Fat 4.241g 1.203g Bread crumbs
Omega-3 - DHA 0.002g 0g Wafer
Omega-3 - EPA 0.003g 0g Wafer
Monounsaturated Fat 4.865g 1.023g Wafer
Polyunsaturated fat 4.153g 2.06g Wafer

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Wafer Bread crumbs
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
22%
Wafer
55%
Bread crumbs
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
65%
Wafer
83%
Bread crumbs

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Wafer
Wafer contains less Sodium (difference - 152mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Bread crumbs
Bread crumbs is lower in Sugar (difference - 31.23g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Bread crumbs
Bread crumbs is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Bread crumbs
Bread crumbs is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.038g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Bread crumbs
Bread crumbs is lower in glycemic index (difference - 61)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Bread crumbs
Bread crumbs is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Bread crumbs
Bread crumbs is relatively richer in vitamins
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. Bread crumbs - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174928/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.