Wafer vs. Béchamel sauce — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Important differences between wafer and béchamel sauce
- Wafer has more copper, iron, manganese, vitamin B3, fiber, vitamin B1, and folate; however, béchamel sauce has more calcium.
- Wafer's daily need coverage for copper is 50% more.
- Wafer has 34 times more fiber than béchamel sauce. Wafer has 3.4g of fiber, while béchamel sauce has 0.1g.
- Béchamel sauce is lower in saturated fat.
The food varieties used in the comparison are Cookies, chocolate wafers and Sauce, homemade, white, thin.
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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 | +253.3% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +28.8% |
| Contains more IronIron | +1809.5% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +3461.5% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +159.5% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +30.7% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +2800% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +72.7% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +306.5% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -43.4% |
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 | +323.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +269.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +44.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +995% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +12.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +24.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +300% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +422.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +2333.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +233.3% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
6.6 g
Fats:
14.2 g
Carbs:
72.7 g
Water:
4.5 g
Other:
2 g
Protein:
3.77 g
Fats:
6.73 g
Carbs:
7.4 g
Water:
80.66 g
Other:
1.44 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +75.1% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +111% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +882.4% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +38.9% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +1692.4% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
4.241 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
4.865 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
4.153 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
2.152 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
2.67 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.586 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +82.2% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +161.9% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -49.3% |
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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Copper | 0.463mg | 0.013mg | 50% |
| Iron | 4.01mg | 0.21mg | 48% |
| Manganese | 0.696mg | 0.024mg | 29% |
| Carbs | 72.7g | 7.4g | 22% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 4.153g | 1.586g | 17% |
| Calories | 433kcal | 105kcal | 16% |
| Vitamin B3 | 2.858mg | 0.261mg | 16% |
| Fiber | 3.4g | 0.1g | 13% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.203mg | 0.055mg | 12% |
| Fats | 14.2g | 6.73g | 11% |
| Sodium | 580mg | 328mg | 11% |
| Calcium | 31mg | 126mg | 10% |
| Folate | 47µg | 9µg | 10% |
| Saturated fat | 4.241g | 2.152g | 9% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.09µg | 0.3µg | 9% |
| Magnesium | 53mg | 15mg | 9% |
| Vitamin A | 3µg | 73µg | 8% |
| Protein | 6.6g | 3.77g | 6% |
| Vitamin D | 0IU | 49IU | 6% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.266mg | 0.184mg | 6% |
| Zinc | 1.09mg | 0.42mg | 6% |
| Vitamin D | 0µg | 1.2µg | 6% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 4.865g | 2.67g | 5% |
| Selenium | 5.7µg | 3.3µg | 4% |
| Vitamin E | 0.72mg | 0.17mg | 4% |
| Phosphorus | 132mg | 101mg | 4% |
| Caffeine | 10mg | 0mg | 3% |
| Vitamin K | 2.4µg | 0.6µg | 2% |
| Cholesterol | 2mg | 8mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.381mg | 0.339mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.051mg | 0.041mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 210mg | 163mg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 0.8mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 69.3g | 7.3g | N/A |
| Sugar | 37.43g | 4.78g | N/A |
| Choline | 14.3mg | 14.1mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.096mg | 0.046mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.22mg | 0.147mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.261mg | 0.198mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.447mg | 0.32mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.281mg | 0.259mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.105mg | 0.082mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.308mg | 0.157mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.323mg | 0.219mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.128mg | 0.089mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.003g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.002g | 0g | N/A |
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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%
15%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
65%
19%
Comparison summary
Which food is richer in minerals?
Wafer is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Wafer is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 6mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Wafer is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Béchamel sauce is lower in Sugar (difference - 32.65g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Béchamel sauce contains less Sodium (difference - 252mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Béchamel sauce is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.089g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Béchamel sauce is lower in glycemic index (difference - 61)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)