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Wafer vs. Chocolate brownie — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Wafer and Chocolate brownie

  • Wafer has more Iron, Vitamin B3, Copper, Vitamin B2, and Vitamin B1, while Chocolate brownie has more Vitamin A, and Selenium.
  • Wafer's daily need coverage for Iron is 27% higher.
  • Chocolate brownie contains 3 times less Vitamin B3 than Wafer. Wafer contains 2.858mg of Vitamin B3, while Chocolate brownie contains 0.982mg.
  • The amount of Sodium in Chocolate brownie is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Cookies, chocolate wafers and Cookies, brownies, prepared from recipe.

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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
5
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 38% 17% 16% 69% 129% 26% 57% 45% 77% 63%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +19.3%
Contains more IronIron +117.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +19.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +12.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +18.6%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +83.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -40.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +101.8%
~equal in Magnesium ~53mg
~equal in Phosphorus ~132mg

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
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% 0.6% 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 1% 50% 0% 0% 35% 44% 18% 20% 22% 20% 0% 22% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +44%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +40%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +191%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +16.2%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +62.1%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +8170%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +84.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +77.8%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Wafer
3
7% 14% 73% 5% 2%
Protein: 6.6 g
Fats: 14.2 g
Carbs: 72.7 g
Water: 4.5 g
Other: 2 g
6% 29% 50% 13% 2%
Protein: 6.2 g
Fats: 29.1 g
Carbs: 50.2 g
Water: 12.6 g
Other: 1.9 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +44.8%
Contains more FatsFats +104.9%
Contains more WaterWater +180%
~equal in Protein ~6.2g
~equal in Other ~1.9g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Wafer
1
32% 37% 31%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 4.241 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 4.865 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 4.153 g
27% 39% 34%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 7.319 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 10.839 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 9.412 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -42.1%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +122.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +126.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Wafer Chocolate brownie Opinion
Calories 433kcal 466kcal Chocolate brownie
Protein 6.6g 6.2g Wafer
Fats 14.2g 29.1g Chocolate brownie
Vitamin C 0mg 0.3mg Chocolate brownie
Net carbs 69.3g 50.2g Wafer
Carbs 72.7g 50.2g Wafer
Cholesterol 2mg 73mg Wafer
Magnesium 53mg 53mg
Calcium 31mg 57mg Chocolate brownie
Potassium 210mg 176mg Wafer
Iron 4.01mg 1.84mg Wafer
Sugar 37.43g Chocolate brownie
Fiber 3.4g Wafer
Copper 0.463mg 0.388mg Wafer
Zinc 1.09mg 0.97mg Wafer
Phosphorus 132mg 132mg
Sodium 580mg 343mg Chocolate brownie
Vitamin A 10IU 827IU Chocolate brownie
Vitamin A 3µg 176µg Chocolate brownie
Vitamin E 0.72mg Wafer
Manganese 0.696mg 0.587mg Wafer
Selenium 5.7µg 11.5µg Chocolate brownie
Vitamin B1 0.203mg 0.141mg Wafer
Vitamin B2 0.266mg 0.19mg Wafer
Vitamin B3 2.858mg 0.982mg Wafer
Vitamin B5 0.381mg 0.328mg Wafer
Vitamin B6 0.051mg 0.094mg Chocolate brownie
Vitamin B12 0.09µg 0.16µg Chocolate brownie
Vitamin K 2.4µg Wafer
Folate 47µg 29µg Wafer
Choline 14.3mg Wafer
Saturated Fat 4.241g 7.319g Wafer
Monounsaturated Fat 4.865g 10.839g Chocolate brownie
Polyunsaturated fat 4.153g 9.412g Chocolate brownie
Tryptophan 0.096mg 0.078mg Wafer
Threonine 0.22mg 0.228mg Chocolate brownie
Isoleucine 0.261mg 0.265mg Chocolate brownie
Leucine 0.447mg 0.447mg
Lysine 0.281mg 0.283mg Chocolate brownie
Methionine 0.105mg 0.132mg Chocolate brownie
Phenylalanine 0.308mg 0.298mg Wafer
Valine 0.323mg 0.323mg
Histidine 0.128mg 0.136mg Chocolate brownie
Omega-3 - EPA 0.003g 0.001g Wafer
Omega-3 - DHA 0.002g 0.006g Chocolate brownie

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Wafer Chocolate brownie
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
18%
Chocolate brownie
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
65%
Wafer
54%
Chocolate brownie

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Wafer
Wafer is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 71mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Wafer
Wafer is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.078g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Wafer
Wafer is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Wafer
Wafer is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chocolate brownie
Chocolate brownie is lower in Sugar (difference - 37.43g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chocolate brownie
Chocolate brownie contains less Sodium (difference - 237mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chocolate brownie
Chocolate brownie is lower in glycemic index (difference - 19)
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. Chocolate brownie - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174949/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.