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Wafer vs. Cheese sandwich — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between wafer and cheese sandwich

  • Wafer has more copper and iron; however, cheese sandwich is richer in phosphorus, selenium, calcium, manganese, vitamin B6, vitamin B1, and vitamin B2.
  • Cheese sandwich covers your daily phosphorus needs 36% more than wafer.
  • Cheese sandwich has 3 times less copper than wafer. Wafer has 0.463mg of copper, while cheese sandwich has 0.16mg.
  • Wafer contains less sodium.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Cookies, chocolate wafers and Crackers, wheat, sandwich, with cheese filling.

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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
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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 39% 61% 27% 98% 53% 24% 164% 109% 141% 133%
Contains more IronIron +53.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +189.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +25.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -30.9%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +558.1%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +45.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +189.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +55.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +326.3%
~equal in Magnesium ~54mg

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
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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 5% 7% 0% 0% 90% 99% 60% 37% 60% 15% 0% 48% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +600%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +76.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +60.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +11.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +63.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +411.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +33.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +36.2%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Wafer
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7% 14% 73% 5% 2%
Protein: 6.6 g
Fats: 14.2 g
Carbs: 72.7 g
Water: 4.5 g
Other: 2 g
10% 25% 58% 3% 4%
Protein: 9.8 g
Fats: 25 g
Carbs: 58.2 g
Water: 3.2 g
Other: 3.8 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +24.9%
Contains more WaterWater +40.6%
Contains more ProteinProtein +48.5%
Contains more FatsFats +76.1%
Contains more OtherOther +90%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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32% 37% 31%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 4.241 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 4.865 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 4.153 g
17% 44% 39%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 4.129 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 10.351 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 9.166 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +112.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +120.7%
~equal in Saturated fat ~4.129g

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Wafer Cheese sandwich
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Sugar 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 Cheese sandwich DV% diff.
Phosphorus 132mg 382mg 36%
Copper 0.463mg 0.16mg 34%
Selenium 5.7µg 24.3µg 34%
Polyunsaturated fat 4.153g 9.166g 33%
Manganese 0.696mg 1.083mg 17%
Calcium 31mg 204mg 17%
Iron 4.01mg 2.62mg 17%
Fats 14.2g 25g 17%
Vitamin B6 0.051mg 0.261mg 16%
Monounsaturated fat 4.865g 10.351g 14%
Vitamin B1 0.203mg 0.358mg 13%
Vitamin B2 0.266mg 0.427mg 12%
Sodium 580mg 839mg 11%
Protein 6.6g 9.8g 6%
Carbs 72.7g 58.2g 5%
Vitamin B5 0.381mg 0.622mg 5%
Vitamin E 0.72mg 5%
Folate 47µg 64µg 4%
Choline 14.3mg 3%
Caffeine 10mg 3%
Calories 433kcal 497kcal 3%
Potassium 210mg 306mg 3%
Vitamin A 3µg 21µg 2%
Vitamin C 0mg 1.5mg 2%
Vitamin B3 2.858mg 3.185mg 2%
Vitamin K 2.4µg 2%
Cholesterol 2mg 7mg 2%
Zinc 1.09mg 0.87mg 2%
Fiber 3.4g 3.1g 1%
Vitamin B12 0.09µg 0.12µg 1%
Saturated fat 4.241g 4.129g 1%
Net carbs 69.3g 55.1g N/A
Magnesium 53mg 54mg 0%
Sugar 37.43g N/A
Tryptophan 0.096mg 0.13mg 0%
Threonine 0.22mg 0.298mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.261mg 0.383mg 0%
Leucine 0.447mg 0.698mg 0%
Lysine 0.281mg 0.344mg 0%
Methionine 0.105mg 0.167mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.308mg 0.472mg 0%
Valine 0.323mg 0.438mg 0%
Histidine 0.128mg 0.219mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.003g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.002g 0g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Wafer Cheese sandwich
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
32%
Cheese sandwich
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
65%
Wafer
85%
Cheese sandwich

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Wafer
Wafer is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 5mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Wafer
Wafer contains less Sodium (difference - 259mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cheese sandwich
Cheese sandwich is lower in Sugar (difference - 37.43g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Cheese sandwich
Cheese sandwich is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.112g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cheese sandwich
Cheese sandwich is lower in glycemic index (difference - 7)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cheese sandwich
Cheese sandwich is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cheese sandwich
Cheese sandwich 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. Cheese sandwich - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172747/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.