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Wafer vs. Coconut milk — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between wafer and coconut milk

  • Wafer is richer in iron, copper, vitamin B2, vitamin B1, vitamin B3, and folate, yet coconut milk is richer in manganese.
  • Daily need coverage for saturated fat for coconut milk is 84% higher.
  • Coconut milk contains less sodium.
  • Wafer has a lower glycemic index than coconut milk.

Food types used in this article are Cookies, chocolate wafers and Nuts, coconut milk, raw (liquid expressed from grated meat and water).

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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
6
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 26% 4.8% 23% 62% 89% 18% 43% 2% 119% 34%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +43.2%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +93.8%
Contains more IronIron +144.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +74.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +62.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +32%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +25.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -97.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +31.6%
~equal in Selenium ~6.2µg

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
11
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 9.3% 0% 3% 0% 6.5% 0% 14% 11% 7.6% 0% 0.25% 12% 4.6%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +380%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +680.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +276.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +108.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +54.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +2300%
Contains more FolateFolate +193.8%
Contains more CholineCholine +68.2%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

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
2% 24% 6% 68%
Protein: 2.29 g
Fats: 23.84 g
Carbs: 5.54 g
Water: 67.62 g
Other: 0.71 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +188.2%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +1212.3%
Contains more OtherOther +181.7%
Contains more FatsFats +67.9%
Contains more WaterWater +1402.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Wafer
3
32% 37% 31%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 4.241 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 4.865 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 4.153 g
94% 5%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 21.14 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 1.014 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.261 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -79.9%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +379.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1491.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Wafer Coconut milk DV% diff.
Saturated fat 4.241g 21.14g 77%
Iron 4.01mg 1.64mg 30%
Polyunsaturated fat 4.153g 0.261g 26%
Sodium 580mg 15mg 25%
Copper 0.463mg 0.266mg 22%
Carbs 72.7g 5.54g 22%
Vitamin B2 0.266mg 0mg 20%
Fats 14.2g 23.84g 15%
Vitamin B1 0.203mg 0.026mg 15%
Vitamin B3 2.858mg 0.76mg 13%
Monounsaturated fat 4.865g 1.014g 10%
Manganese 0.696mg 0.916mg 10%
Calories 433kcal 230kcal 10%
Protein 6.6g 2.29g 9%
Folate 47µg 16µg 8%
Fiber 3.4g 2.2g 5%
Phosphorus 132mg 100mg 5%
Vitamin E 0.72mg 0.15mg 4%
Magnesium 53mg 37mg 4%
Vitamin B5 0.381mg 0.183mg 4%
Zinc 1.09mg 0.67mg 4%
Vitamin B12 0.09µg 0µg 4%
Caffeine 10mg 0mg 3%
Vitamin C 0mg 2.8mg 3%
Potassium 210mg 263mg 2%
Calcium 31mg 16mg 2%
Vitamin K 2.4µg 0.1µg 2%
Cholesterol 2mg 0mg 1%
Choline 14.3mg 8.5mg 1%
Vitamin B6 0.051mg 0.033mg 1%
Selenium 5.7µg 6.2µg 1%
Net carbs 69.3g 3.34g N/A
Sugar 37.43g 3.34g N/A
Vitamin A 3µg 0µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.096mg 0.027mg 0%
Threonine 0.22mg 0.083mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.261mg 0.09mg 0%
Leucine 0.447mg 0.17mg 0%
Lysine 0.281mg 0.101mg 0%
Methionine 0.105mg 0.043mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.308mg 0.116mg 0%
Valine 0.323mg 0.139mg 0%
Histidine 0.128mg 0.053mg 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 Coconut milk
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
5%
Coconut milk
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
65%
Wafer
42%
Coconut milk

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Wafer
Wafer is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 16.899g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Wafer
Wafer is lower in glycemic index (difference - 36)
Which food is cheaper?
Wafer
Wafer is cheaper (difference - $4)
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 Cholesterol?
Coconut milk
Coconut milk is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Coconut milk
Coconut milk is lower in Sugar (difference - 34.09g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Coconut milk
Coconut milk contains less Sodium (difference - 565mg)

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. Coconut milk - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170172/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.