Wafer vs. Carrot cake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are Wafer and Carrot cake different?
- Wafer is higher in Copper, Iron, Magnesium, Zinc, and Vitamin B2, however, Carrot cake is richer in Selenium, Phosphorus, Calcium, and Vitamin A.
- Daily need coverage for Copper from Wafer is 46% higher.
- Wafer contains 7 times more Magnesium than Carrot cake. While Wafer contains 53mg of Magnesium, Carrot cake contains only 8mg.
- Carrot cake has less Saturated Fat.
Cookies, chocolate wafers and Cake, pudding-type, carrot, dry mix are the varieties used 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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +562.5% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +24.3% |
| Contains more IronIron | +122.8% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +826% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +445% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +31.8% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +454.8% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +87.1% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +161.4% |
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 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +56.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +29.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +29.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +125% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +19200% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +30.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +54.9% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +42.6% |
~equal in
Vitamin D
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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:
5.1 g
Fats:
9.8 g
Carbs:
79.2 g
Water:
3.6 g
Other:
2.3 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +29.4% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +44.9% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +25% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +15% |
~equal in
Carbs
~79.2g
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
1.472 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
4.036 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
3.702 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +20.5% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +12.2% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -65.3% |
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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| Calories | 433kcal | 415kcal |
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| Protein | 6.6g | 5.1g |
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| Fats | 14.2g | 9.8g |
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| Vitamin C | 0mg | 1.2mg |
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| Net carbs | 69.3g | 79.2g |
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| Carbs | 72.7g | 79.2g |
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| Cholesterol | 2mg | 0mg |
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| Magnesium | 53mg | 8mg |
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| Calcium | 31mg | 172mg |
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| Potassium | 210mg | 169mg |
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| Iron | 4.01mg | 1.8mg |
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| Sugar | 37.43g |
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| Fiber | 3.4g |
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| Copper | 0.463mg | 0.05mg |
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| Zinc | 1.09mg | 0.2mg |
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| Phosphorus | 132mg | 247mg |
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| Sodium | 580mg | 567mg |
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| Vitamin A | 10IU | 1930IU |
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| Vitamin A | 3µg | 97µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.72mg |
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| Manganese | 0.696mg | 0.528mg |
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| Selenium | 5.7µg | 14.9µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.203mg | 0.265mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.266mg | 0.17mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 2.858mg | 2.205mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.381mg | 0.294mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.051mg | 0.079mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.09µg | 0.04µg |
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| Vitamin K | 2.4µg |
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| Folate | 47µg | 67µg |
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| Choline | 14.3mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 4.241g | 1.472g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 4.865g | 4.036g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 4.153g | 3.702g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.096mg | 0.061mg |
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| Threonine | 0.22mg | 0.149mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.261mg | 0.186mg |
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| Leucine | 0.447mg | 0.336mg |
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| Lysine | 0.281mg | 0.142mg |
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| Methionine | 0.105mg | 0.083mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.308mg | 0.238mg |
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| Valine | 0.323mg | 0.212mg |
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| Histidine | 0.128mg | 0.109mg |
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| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.003g |
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| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.002g |
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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%
28%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
65%
49%
Comparison summary
Which food is richer in minerals?
Wafer is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Carrot cake is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Carrot cake is lower in Sugar (difference - 37.43g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Carrot cake contains less Sodium (difference - 13mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Carrot cake is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.769g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Carrot cake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 24)
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.