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Wafer vs. Crackers — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Wafer and Crackers?

  • Wafer is richer in Copper, and Manganese, while Crackers are higher in Vitamin K, Vitamin B1, Phosphorus, Vitamin E, Vitamin B2, Folate, Vitamin B3, and Calcium.
  • Crackers' daily need coverage for Vitamin K is 56% higher.
  • Crackers have 4 times less Copper than Wafer. Wafer has 0.463mg of Copper, while Crackers have 0.104mg.

We used Cookies, chocolate wafers and Crackers, standard snack-type, regular types in this comparison.

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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
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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 13% 36% 10% 151% 35% 13% 106% 95% 64% 37%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +194.4%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +78%
Contains more CopperCopper +345.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +122.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -20.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +41.8%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +287.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +87.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +17.5%
~equal in Iron ~4.03mg

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% 0% 61% 0% 104% 105% 82% 25% 15% 0% 173% 69% 5.2%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +49%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +320.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +104.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +71.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +52.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +23.5%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +2787.5%
Contains more FolateFolate +95.7%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0.417mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Wafer
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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% 26% 61% 3% 2%
Protein: 6.64 g
Fats: 26.43 g
Carbs: 61.3 g
Water: 3.14 g
Other: 2.49 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +18.6%
Contains more WaterWater +43.3%
Contains more FatsFats +86.1%
Contains more OtherOther +24.5%
~equal in Protein ~6.64g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Wafer
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32% 37% 31%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 4.241 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 4.865 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 4.153 g
22% 26% 52%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 5.562 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 6.553 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 13.137 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -23.8%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +34.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +216.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Wafer Crackers Opinion
Calories 433kcal 510kcal Crackers
Protein 6.6g 6.64g Crackers
Fats 14.2g 26.43g Crackers
Net carbs 69.3g 59g Wafer
Carbs 72.7g 61.3g Wafer
Cholesterol 2mg 0mg Crackers
Magnesium 53mg 18mg Wafer
Calcium 31mg 120mg Crackers
Potassium 210mg 118mg Wafer
Iron 4.01mg 4.03mg Crackers
Sugar 37.43g 8.18g Crackers
Fiber 3.4g 2.3g Wafer
Copper 0.463mg 0.104mg Wafer
Zinc 1.09mg 0.49mg Wafer
Starch 49.69g Crackers
Phosphorus 132mg 248mg Crackers
Sodium 580mg 726mg Wafer
Vitamin A 10IU 0IU Wafer
Vitamin A 3µg 0µg Wafer
Vitamin E 0.72mg 3.03mg Crackers
Manganese 0.696mg 0.491mg Wafer
Selenium 5.7µg 6.7µg Crackers
Vitamin B1 0.203mg 0.416mg Crackers
Vitamin B2 0.266mg 0.456mg Crackers
Vitamin B3 2.858mg 4.352mg Crackers
Vitamin B5 0.381mg 0.417mg Crackers
Vitamin B6 0.051mg 0.063mg Crackers
Vitamin B12 0.09µg 0µg Wafer
Vitamin K 2.4µg 69.3µg Crackers
Folate 47µg 92µg Crackers
Trans Fat 1.076g Wafer
Choline 14.3mg 9.6mg Wafer
Saturated Fat 4.241g 5.562g Wafer
Monounsaturated Fat 4.865g 6.553g Crackers
Polyunsaturated fat 4.153g 13.137g Crackers
Tryptophan 0.096mg 0.084mg Wafer
Threonine 0.22mg 0.193mg Wafer
Isoleucine 0.261mg 0.246mg Wafer
Leucine 0.447mg 0.471mg Crackers
Lysine 0.281mg 0.103mg Wafer
Methionine 0.105mg 0.112mg Crackers
Phenylalanine 0.308mg 0.331mg Crackers
Valine 0.323mg 0.294mg Wafer
Histidine 0.128mg 0.145mg Crackers
Fructose 0.29g Crackers
Omega-3 - EPA 0.003g 0g Wafer
Omega-3 - DHA 0.002g 0g Wafer
Omega-3 - ALA 1.485g Crackers
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.062g Crackers
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.009g Crackers
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 11.48g Crackers

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Wafer Crackers
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
49%
Crackers
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
65%
Wafer
56%
Crackers

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Wafer
Wafer contains less Sodium (difference - 146mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Wafer
Wafer is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.321g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Wafer
Wafer is lower in glycemic index (difference - 2)
Which food is cheaper?
Wafer
Wafer is cheaper (difference - $2.4)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Crackers
Crackers is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Crackers
Crackers is lower in Sugar (difference - 29.25g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Crackers
Crackers is relatively richer in vitamins
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. Crackers - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174982/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.