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Wafer vs. Cornbread — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Wafer and Cornbread

  • Wafer has more Copper, Iron, Manganese, Magnesium, and Vitamin B2, however, Cornbread is richer in Phosphorus, Calcium, Choline, and Vitamin B12.
  • Wafer covers your daily Copper needs 43% more than Cornbread.
  • Cornbread has 3 times less Manganese than Wafer. Wafer has 0.696mg of Manganese, while Cornbread has 0.222mg.
  • Wafer contains less Cholesterol.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Cookies, chocolate wafers and Bread, cornbread, dry mix, prepared with 2% milk, 80% margarine, and eggs.

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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 12% 41% 12% 69% 24% 18% 168% 78% 29% 47%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +211.8%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +57.9%
Contains more IronIron +116.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +534.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +62.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +213.5%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +335.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +196.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +52.6%
~equal in Sodium ~599mg

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
3
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 0.33% 10% 10% 0% 48% 40% 38% 35% 20% 29% 9.3% 41% 32%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +41.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +52%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +42.6%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +1580%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +52%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +66.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +155.6%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +54.2%
Contains more FolateFolate +17%
Contains more CholineCholine +310.5%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B1 ~0.19mg

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
7% 10% 54% 27% 2%
Protein: 6.59 g
Fats: 9.58 g
Carbs: 54.46 g
Water: 27.11 g
Other: 2.26 g
Contains more FatsFats +48.2%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +33.5%
Contains more WaterWater +502.4%
Contains more OtherOther +13%
~equal in Protein ~6.59g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Wafer
2
32% 37% 31%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 4.241 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 4.865 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 4.153 g
41% 38% 21%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 3.732 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 3.494 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.963 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +39.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +111.6%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -12%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Wafer Cornbread Opinion
Calories 433kcal 330kcal Wafer
Protein 6.6g 6.59g Wafer
Fats 14.2g 9.58g Wafer
Vitamin C 0mg 0.1mg Cornbread
Net carbs 69.3g 52.16g Wafer
Carbs 72.7g 54.46g Wafer
Cholesterol 2mg 57mg Wafer
Magnesium 53mg 17mg Wafer
Calcium 31mg 135mg Cornbread
Potassium 210mg 133mg Wafer
Iron 4.01mg 1.85mg Wafer
Sugar 37.43g 16.05g Cornbread
Fiber 3.4g 2.3g Wafer
Copper 0.463mg 0.073mg Wafer
Zinc 1.09mg 0.67mg Wafer
Starch 35.66g Cornbread
Phosphorus 132mg 391mg Cornbread
Sodium 580mg 599mg Wafer
Vitamin A 10IU 168IU Cornbread
Vitamin A 3µg 35µg Cornbread
Vitamin E 0.72mg 0.51mg Wafer
Manganese 0.696mg 0.222mg Wafer
Selenium 5.7µg 8.7µg Cornbread
Vitamin B1 0.203mg 0.19mg Wafer
Vitamin B2 0.266mg 0.175mg Wafer
Vitamin B3 2.858mg 2.004mg Wafer
Vitamin B5 0.381mg 0.579mg Cornbread
Vitamin B6 0.051mg 0.085mg Cornbread
Vitamin B12 0.09µg 0.23µg Cornbread
Vitamin K 2.4µg 3.7µg Cornbread
Folate 47µg 55µg Cornbread
Trans Fat 0.224g Wafer
Choline 14.3mg 58.7mg Cornbread
Saturated Fat 4.241g 3.732g Cornbread
Monounsaturated Fat 4.865g 3.494g Wafer
Polyunsaturated fat 4.153g 1.963g Wafer
Tryptophan 0.096mg 0.059mg Wafer
Threonine 0.22mg 0.226mg Cornbread
Isoleucine 0.261mg 0.265mg Cornbread
Leucine 0.447mg 0.658mg Cornbread
Lysine 0.281mg 0.324mg Cornbread
Methionine 0.105mg 0.157mg Cornbread
Phenylalanine 0.308mg 0.343mg Cornbread
Valine 0.323mg 0.334mg Cornbread
Histidine 0.128mg 0.167mg Cornbread
Fructose 0.2g Cornbread
Omega-3 - EPA 0.003g 0g Wafer
Omega-3 - DHA 0.002g 0.007g Cornbread
Omega-3 - ALA 0.076g Cornbread
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.003g Cornbread
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.004g Cornbread
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.004g Cornbread
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.009g Cornbread
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.043g Cornbread
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.726g Cornbread

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Wafer Cornbread
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
24%
Cornbread
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
65%
Wafer
50%
Cornbread

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Wafer
Wafer is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 55mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Wafer
Wafer contains less Sodium (difference - 19mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Wafer
Wafer is lower in glycemic index (difference - 15)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cornbread
Cornbread is lower in Sugar (difference - 21.38g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cornbread
Cornbread is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.509g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cornbread
Cornbread is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

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. Cornbread - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174909/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

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