Wafer vs. English muffins — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between Wafer and English muffins
- Wafer is higher in Copper, Manganese, and Magnesium, yet English muffins are higher in Selenium, Vitamin B1, Calcium, Folate, and Vitamin B3.
- Wafer covers your daily Copper needs 36% more than English muffins.
- Wafer contains 6 times more Saturated Fat than English muffins. While Wafer contains 4.241g of Saturated Fat, English muffins contain only 0.733g.
Food varieties used in this article are Cookies, chocolate wafers and English muffins, plain, enriched, with ca prop (includes sourdough).
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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.
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Magnesium
+120.8%
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Phosphorus
+43.5%
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Potassium
+92.7%
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Copper
+243%
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Manganese
+37.8%
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Calcium
+425.8%
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Sodium
-26.7%
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Selenium
+293%
Equal in Iron - 4
Equal in Zinc - 1.05
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Magnesium
+120.8%
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Phosphorus
+43.5%
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Potassium
+92.7%
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Copper
+243%
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Manganese
+37.8%
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Calcium
+425.8%
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Sodium
-26.7%
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Selenium
+293%
Equal in Iron - 4
Equal in Zinc - 1.05
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.
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Vitamin A
+∞%
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Vitamin E
+132.3%
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Vitamin B12
+125%
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Vitamin K
+100%
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Vitamin C
+∞%
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Vitamin B1
+135%
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Vitamin B3
+42.4%
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Folate
+100%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.25
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.363
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.054
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Vitamin A
+∞%
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Vitamin E
+132.3%
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Vitamin B12
+125%
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Vitamin K
+100%
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Vitamin C
+∞%
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Vitamin B1
+135%
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Vitamin B3
+42.4%
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Folate
+100%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.25
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.363
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.054
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Fats
+740.2%
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Carbs
+64.6%
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Other
+17%
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Protein
+34.4%
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Water
+868%
Protein:
6.6 g
Fats:
14.2 g
Carbs:
72.7 g
Water:
4.5 g
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2 g
Protein:
8.87 g
Fats:
1.69 g
Carbs:
44.17 g
Water:
43.56 g
Other:
1.71 g
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Fats
+740.2%
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Carbs
+64.6%
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+17%
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Protein
+34.4%
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Water
+868%
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Monounsaturated Fat
+1170.2%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+733.9%
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Saturated Fat
-82.7%
Saturated Fat:
4.241 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
4.865 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
4.153 g
Saturated Fat:
0.733 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
0.383 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
0.498 g
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Monounsaturated Fat
+1170.2%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+733.9%
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Saturated Fat
-82.7%
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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Net carbs | 69.3g | 40.67g |
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| Protein | 6.6g | 8.87g |
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| Fats | 14.2g | 1.69g |
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| Carbs | 72.7g | 44.17g |
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| Calories | 433kcal | 227kcal |
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| Starch | 37.2g |
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| Fructose | 0.69g |
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| Sugar | 37.43g | 3.53g |
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| Fiber | 3.4g | 3.5g |
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| Calcium | 31mg | 163mg |
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| Iron | 4.01mg | 4mg |
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| Magnesium | 53mg | 24mg |
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| Phosphorus | 132mg | 92mg |
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| Potassium | 210mg | 109mg |
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| Sodium | 580mg | 425mg |
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| Zinc | 1.09mg | 1.05mg |
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| Copper | 0.463mg | 0.135mg |
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| Manganese | 0.696mg | 0.505mg |
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| Selenium | 5.7µg | 22.4µg |
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| Vitamin A | 10IU | 0IU |
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| Vitamin A RAE | 3µg | 0µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.72mg | 0.31mg |
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| Vitamin C | 0mg | 1.8mg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.203mg | 0.477mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.266mg | 0.25mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 2.858mg | 4.07mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.381mg | 0.363mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.051mg | 0.054mg |
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| Folate | 47µg | 94µg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.09µg | 0.04µg |
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| Vitamin K | 2.4µg | 1.2µg |
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| Tryptophan | 0.096mg | 0.108mg |
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| Threonine | 0.22mg | 0.331mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.261mg | 0.404mg |
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| Leucine | 0.447mg | 0.652mg |
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| Lysine | 0.281mg | 0.45mg |
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| Methionine | 0.105mg | 153mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.308mg | 0.417mg |
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| Valine | 0.323mg | 0.454mg |
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| Histidine | 0.128mg | 0.201mg |
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| Cholesterol | 2mg | 0mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 4.241g | 0.733g |
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| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.002g | 0g |
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| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.003g | 0g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 4.865g | 0.383g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 4.153g | 0.498g |
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| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.048g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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%
32%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
65%
58%
Comparison summary
Which food is richer in minerals?
Wafer is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
English muffins is lower in Sugar (difference - 33.9g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
English muffins contains less Sodium (difference - 155mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
English muffins is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
English muffins is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.508g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
English muffins is lower in glycemic index (difference - 16)
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.