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Wafer vs. Danish pastry — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Wafer and Danish pastry

  • Wafer has more Copper, Iron, Manganese, Fiber, Magnesium, and Vitamin B3, however, Danish pastry has more Selenium.
  • Wafer's daily need coverage for Copper is 42% more.
  • Wafer has 4 times more Magnesium than Danish pastry. Wafer has 53mg of Magnesium, while Danish pastry has 15mg.
  • Danish pastry is lower in Sodium.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Cookies, chocolate wafers and Danish pastry, cheese.

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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 Iron +122.8%
Contains more Magnesium +253.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +22.2%
Contains more Potassium +114.3%
Contains more Zinc +55.7%
Contains more Copper +420.2%
Contains more Manganese +98.3%
Contains more Calcium +12.9%
Contains less Sodium -28.1%
Contains more Selenium +231.6%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 10% 151% 38% 57% 19% 76% 30% 155% 91% 32%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 11% 68% 11% 47% 9% 55% 20% 30% 46% 104%
Contains more Iron +122.8%
Contains more Magnesium +253.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +22.2%
Contains more Potassium +114.3%
Contains more Zinc +55.7%
Contains more Copper +420.2%
Contains more Manganese +98.3%
Contains more Calcium +12.9%
Contains less Sodium -28.1%
Contains more Selenium +231.6%

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.
Wafer
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Contains more Vitamin E +105.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +42.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +25.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +27.5%
Contains more Vitamin A +1180%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Folate +27.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +122.2%
Contains more Vitamin K +187.5%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.19
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.26
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 15% 0% 0% 51% 62% 54% 23% 12% 36% 12% 6%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 8% 7% 0% 1% 48% 60% 38% 19% 10% 45% 25% 18%
Contains more Vitamin E +105.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +42.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +25.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +27.5%
Contains more Vitamin A +1180%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Folate +27.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +122.2%
Contains more Vitamin K +187.5%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.19
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.26

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +95.4%
Contains more Other +33.3%
Contains more Protein +21.2%
Contains more Fats +54.2%
Contains more Water +597.8%
7% 14% 73% 5% 2%
Protein: 6.6 g
Fats: 14.2 g
Carbs: 72.7 g
Water: 4.5 g
Other: 2 g
8% 22% 37% 31%
Protein: 8 g
Fats: 21.9 g
Carbs: 37.2 g
Water: 31.4 g
Other: 1.5 g
Contains more Carbs +95.4%
Contains more Other +33.3%
Contains more Protein +21.2%
Contains more Fats +54.2%
Contains more Water +597.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -37.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +61.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +132.5%
32% 37% 31%
Saturated Fat: 4.241 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.865 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.153 g
33% 55% 12%
Saturated Fat: 6.794 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 11.313 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.575 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -37.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +61.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +132.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Wafer Danish pastry Opinion
Net carbs 69.3g 36.2g Wafer
Protein 6.6g 8g Danish pastry
Fats 14.2g 21.9g Danish pastry
Carbs 72.7g 37.2g Wafer
Calories 433kcal 374kcal Wafer
Sugar 37.43g 6.95g Danish pastry
Fiber 3.4g 1g Wafer
Calcium 31mg 35mg Danish pastry
Iron 4.01mg 1.8mg Wafer
Magnesium 53mg 15mg Wafer
Phosphorus 132mg 108mg Wafer
Potassium 210mg 98mg Wafer
Sodium 580mg 417mg Danish pastry
Zinc 1.09mg 0.7mg Wafer
Copper 0.463mg 0.089mg Wafer
Manganese 0.696mg 0.351mg Wafer
Selenium 5.7µg 18.9µg Danish pastry
Vitamin A 10IU 128IU Danish pastry
Vitamin A RAE 3µg 35µg Danish pastry
Vitamin E 0.72mg 0.35mg Wafer
Vitamin D 0IU 2IU Danish pastry
Vitamin C 0mg 0.1mg Danish pastry
Vitamin B1 0.203mg 0.19mg Wafer
Vitamin B2 0.266mg 0.26mg Wafer
Vitamin B3 2.858mg 2mg Wafer
Vitamin B5 0.381mg 0.304mg Wafer
Vitamin B6 0.051mg 0.04mg Wafer
Folate 47µg 60µg Danish pastry
Vitamin B12 0.09µg 0.2µg Danish pastry
Vitamin K 2.4µg 6.9µg Danish pastry
Tryptophan 0.096mg 0.089mg Wafer
Threonine 0.22mg 0.293mg Danish pastry
Isoleucine 0.261mg 0.371mg Danish pastry
Leucine 0.447mg 0.644mg Danish pastry
Lysine 0.281mg 0.43mg Danish pastry
Methionine 0.105mg 0.174mg Danish pastry
Phenylalanine 0.308mg 0.402mg Danish pastry
Valine 0.323mg 0.412mg Danish pastry
Histidine 0.128mg 0.205mg Danish pastry
Cholesterol 2mg 23mg Wafer
Saturated Fat 4.241g 6.794g Wafer
Omega-3 - DHA 0.002g 0.001g Wafer
Omega-3 - EPA 0.003g 0g Wafer
Monounsaturated Fat 4.865g 11.313g Danish pastry
Polyunsaturated fat 4.153g 2.575g Wafer

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Wafer Danish pastry
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
22%
Wafer
23%
Danish pastry
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
65%
Wafer
40%
Danish pastry

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Wafer
Wafer is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 21mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Wafer
Wafer is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.553g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Wafer
Wafer is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Danish pastry
Danish pastry is lower in Sugar (difference - 30.48g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Danish pastry
Danish pastry contains less Sodium (difference - 163mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Danish pastry
Danish pastry is lower in glycemic index (difference - 11)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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. Danish pastry - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172754/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.