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Wafer vs. Cream cracker — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Wafer and Cream cracker different?

  • Wafer is richer in Copper, and Magnesium, while Cream cracker is higher in Iron, Folate, Vitamin B12, Vitamin B3, Vitamin K, Vitamin B1, and Selenium.
  • Cream cracker covers your daily need of Iron 42% more than Wafer.
  • Wafer contains 4 times more Copper than Cream cracker. Wafer contains 0.463mg of Copper, while Cream cracker contains 0.111mg.
  • Wafer is lower in Sodium.

Cookies, chocolate wafers and Crackers, cream, GAMESA SABROSAS types were 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.
Wafer
7
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 18% 7.8% 11% 277% 37% 18% 42% 150% 101% 52%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +112%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +19.2%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +62.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +317.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +65.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +34.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -49.5%
Contains more IronIron +84%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +11.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +66.7%

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
2
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% 32% 0% 75% 55% 95% 28% 15% 58% 45% 112% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +120.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +46.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +77.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +21.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +27.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +411.1%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +645.8%
Contains more FolateFolate +217%
~equal in Vitamin C ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.24mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Wafer
2
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% 20% 65% 4% 4%
Protein: 7.01 g
Fats: 20.37 g
Carbs: 64.55 g
Water: 4.45 g
Other: 3.62 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +12.6%
Contains more FatsFats +43.5%
Contains more OtherOther +81%
~equal in Protein ~7.01g
~equal in Water ~4.45g

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
29% 58% 13%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 5.362 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 10.625 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.45 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -20.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +69.5%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +118.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Wafer Cream cracker Opinion
Calories 433kcal 484kcal Cream cracker
Protein 6.6g 7.01g Cream cracker
Fats 14.2g 20.37g Cream cracker
Net carbs 69.3g 62.15g Wafer
Carbs 72.7g 64.55g Wafer
Cholesterol 2mg Cream cracker
Magnesium 53mg 25mg Wafer
Calcium 31mg 26mg Wafer
Potassium 210mg 129mg Wafer
Iron 4.01mg 7.38mg Cream cracker
Sugar 37.43g 9.37g Cream cracker
Fiber 3.4g 2.4g Wafer
Copper 0.463mg 0.111mg Wafer
Zinc 1.09mg 0.66mg Wafer
Starch 51.87g Cream cracker
Phosphorus 132mg 98mg Wafer
Sodium 580mg 1148mg Wafer
Vitamin A 10IU Wafer
Vitamin A 3µg Wafer
Vitamin E 0.72mg 1.59mg Cream cracker
Manganese 0.696mg 0.778mg Cream cracker
Selenium 5.7µg 9.5µg Cream cracker
Vitamin B1 0.203mg 0.298mg Cream cracker
Vitamin B2 0.266mg 0.24mg Wafer
Vitamin B3 2.858mg 5.08mg Cream cracker
Vitamin B5 0.381mg 0.462mg Cream cracker
Vitamin B6 0.051mg 0.065mg Cream cracker
Vitamin B12 0.09µg 0.46µg Cream cracker
Vitamin K 2.4µg 17.9µg Cream cracker
Folate 47µg 149µg Cream cracker
Trans Fat 3.969g Wafer
Choline 14.3mg Wafer
Saturated Fat 4.241g 5.362g Wafer
Monounsaturated Fat 4.865g 10.625g Cream cracker
Polyunsaturated fat 4.153g 2.45g Wafer
Tryptophan 0.096mg Wafer
Threonine 0.22mg Wafer
Isoleucine 0.261mg Wafer
Leucine 0.447mg Wafer
Lysine 0.281mg Wafer
Methionine 0.105mg Wafer
Phenylalanine 0.308mg Wafer
Valine 0.323mg Wafer
Histidine 0.128mg Wafer
Fructose 0.95g Cream cracker
Omega-3 - EPA 0.003g 0g Wafer
Omega-3 - DHA 0.002g 0g Wafer
Omega-3 - ALA 0.045g Cream cracker
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.542g Cream cracker

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Wafer Cream cracker
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
40%
Cream cracker
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
65%
Wafer
71%
Cream cracker

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Wafer
Wafer contains less Sodium (difference - 568mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Wafer
Wafer is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.121g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Wafer
Wafer is lower in glycemic index (difference - 4)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cream cracker
Cream cracker is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cream cracker
Cream cracker is lower in Sugar (difference - 28.06g)
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.
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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. Cream cracker - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167530/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.