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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.
  • Chocolate brownie has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of chocolate brownie is 42, while the glycemic index of wafer is 61.

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% 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 1% 59% 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 +5766.7%
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 DV% diff.
Polyunsaturated fat 4.153g 9.412g 35%
Iron 4.01mg 1.84mg 27%
Cholesterol 2mg 73mg 24%
Fats 14.2g 29.1g 23%
Vitamin A 3µg 176µg 19%
Monounsaturated fat 4.865g 10.839g 15%
Fiber 3.4g 14%
Saturated fat 4.241g 7.319g 14%
Vitamin B3 2.858mg 0.982mg 12%
Selenium 5.7µg 11.5µg 11%
Sodium 580mg 343mg 10%
Carbs 72.7g 50.2g 8%
Copper 0.463mg 0.388mg 8%
Vitamin B2 0.266mg 0.19mg 6%
Folate 47µg 29µg 5%
Vitamin E 0.72mg 5%
Manganese 0.696mg 0.587mg 5%
Vitamin B1 0.203mg 0.141mg 5%
Calcium 31mg 57mg 3%
Choline 14.3mg 3%
Vitamin B6 0.051mg 0.094mg 3%
Caffeine 10mg 3%
Vitamin B12 0.09µg 0.16µg 3%
Vitamin K 2.4µg 2%
Calories 433kcal 466kcal 2%
Vitamin B5 0.381mg 0.328mg 1%
Zinc 1.09mg 0.97mg 1%
Potassium 210mg 176mg 1%
Protein 6.6g 6.2g 1%
Vitamin C 0mg 0.3mg 0%
Net carbs 69.3g 50.2g N/A
Magnesium 53mg 53mg 0%
Sugar 37.43g N/A
Phosphorus 132mg 132mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.096mg 0.078mg 0%
Threonine 0.22mg 0.228mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.261mg 0.265mg 0%
Leucine 0.447mg 0.447mg 0%
Lysine 0.281mg 0.283mg 0%
Methionine 0.105mg 0.132mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.308mg 0.298mg 0%
Valine 0.323mg 0.323mg 0%
Histidine 0.128mg 0.136mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.003g 0.001g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.002g 0.006g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
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.