Wafer vs. Cookie dough — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are wafer and cookie dough different?
- Wafer is higher in copper, iron, vitamin B2, vitamin B3, and magnesium; however, cookie dough is richer in selenium.
- Daily need coverage for copper for wafer is 39% higher.
- Wafer contains 2 times more sodium than cookie dough. While wafer contains 580mg of sodium, cookie dough contains only 294mg.
Cookies, chocolate wafers and Cookies, oatmeal, refrigerated dough 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 | +89.3% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +42.9% |
| Contains more IronIron | +87.4% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +320.9% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +70.3% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +26.9% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -49.3% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +59.6% |
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 | +79.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +53.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +24.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +125% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +34.3% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +33.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +15.3% |
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:
5.4 g
Fats:
18.9 g
Carbs:
59.1 g
Water:
15.3 g
Other:
1.3 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +22.2% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +23% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +53.8% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +33.1% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +240% |
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
4.751 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
10.531 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
2.592 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -10.7% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +60.2% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +116.5% |
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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| Lower in Sodium |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Copper | 0.463mg | 0.11mg | 39% |
| Iron | 4.01mg | 2.14mg | 23% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 4.865g | 10.531g | 14% |
| Sodium | 580mg | 294mg | 12% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 4.153g | 2.592g | 10% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.266mg | 0.148mg | 9% |
| Fats | 14.2g | 18.9g | 7% |
| Cholesterol | 2mg | 24mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B3 | 2.858mg | 1.865mg | 6% |
| Magnesium | 53mg | 28mg | 6% |
| Selenium | 5.7µg | 9.1µg | 6% |
| Carbs | 72.7g | 59.1g | 5% |
| Vitamin E | 0.72mg | 5% | |
| Zinc | 1.09mg | 0.64mg | 4% |
| Phosphorus | 132mg | 104mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 3.4g | 2.5g | 4% |
| Folate | 47µg | 35µg | 3% |
| Manganese | 0.696mg | 0.765mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.203mg | 0.234mg | 3% |
| Caffeine | 10mg | 3% | |
| Choline | 14.3mg | 3% | |
| Saturated fat | 4.241g | 4.751g | 2% |
| Potassium | 210mg | 147mg | 2% |
| Protein | 6.6g | 5.4g | 2% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.09µg | 0.04µg | 2% |
| Vitamin K | 2.4µg | 2% | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.051mg | 0.041mg | 1% |
| Calories | 433kcal | 424kcal | 0% |
| Net carbs | 69.3g | 56.6g | N/A |
| Calcium | 31mg | 31mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 37.43g | N/A | |
| Vitamin A | 3µg | 4µg | 0% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.381mg | 0.372mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.096mg | 0.088mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.22mg | 0.177mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.261mg | 0.227mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.447mg | 0.414mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.281mg | 0.257mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.105mg | 0.122mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.308mg | 0.278mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.323mg | 0.291mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.128mg | 0.125mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.003g | 0.001g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.002g | 0.001g | N/A |
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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%
15%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
65%
41%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Wafer is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 22mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Wafer is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.51g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Wafer is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Wafer is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cookie dough is lower in Sugar (difference - 37.43g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cookie dough contains less Sodium (difference - 286mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cookie dough is lower in glycemic index (difference - 7)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)