Wafer vs. Fettuccine — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are wafer and fettuccine different?
- Wafer has more iron, phosphorus, vitamin B2, magnesium, folate, vitamin B1, zinc, and vitamin B3 than fettuccine.
- Daily need coverage for iron for wafer is 43% higher.
- Wafer contains 11 times more zinc than fettuccine. While wafer contains 1.09mg of zinc, fettuccine contains only 0.1mg.
- Fettuccine has less saturated fat.
- Fettuccine has a lower glycemic index (47) than wafer (61).
Cookies, chocolate wafers and KASHI, STEAM MEAL, Chicken Fettuccine, Frozen Entree are the varieties 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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +783.3% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +25% |
| Contains more IronIron | +568.3% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +∞% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +990% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +428% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +∞% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -71.4% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +60% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +125.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +280% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +58.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +683.3% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
6.6 g
Fats:
14.2 g
Carbs:
72.7 g
Water:
4.5 g
Other:
2 g
Protein:
6.2 g
Fats:
2.7 g
Carbs:
14 g
Water:
75.2 g
Other:
1.9 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +425.9% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +419.3% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +1571.1% |
~equal in
Protein
~6.2g
~equal in
Other
~1.9g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
4.241 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
4.865 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
4.153 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.9 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.9 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.4 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +440.6% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +938.3% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -78.8% |
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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| Copper | 0.463mg | 51% | |
| Iron | 4.01mg | 0.6mg | 43% |
| Manganese | 0.696mg | 30% | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 4.153g | 0.4g | 25% |
| Carbs | 72.7g | 14g | 20% |
| Fats | 14.2g | 2.7g | 18% |
| Sodium | 580mg | 166mg | 18% |
| Calories | 433kcal | 99kcal | 17% |
| Saturated fat | 4.241g | 0.9g | 15% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.266mg | 0.07mg | 15% |
| Phosphorus | 132mg | 25mg | 15% |
| Magnesium | 53mg | 6mg | 11% |
| Folate | 47µg | 6µg | 10% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 4.865g | 0.9g | 10% |
| Selenium | 5.7µg | 10% | |
| Zinc | 1.09mg | 0.1mg | 9% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.203mg | 0.09mg | 9% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.381mg | 8% | |
| Vitamin B3 | 2.858mg | 1.8mg | 7% |
| Fiber | 3.4g | 2g | 6% |
| Cholesterol | 2mg | 14mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.09µg | 0µg | 4% |
| Choline | 14.3mg | 3% | |
| Caffeine | 10mg | 3% | |
| Vitamin E | 0.72mg | 0.45mg | 2% |
| Vitamin K | 2.4µg | 2% | |
| Protein | 6.6g | 6.2g | 1% |
| Potassium | 210mg | 168mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 69.3g | 12g | N/A |
| Calcium | 31mg | 28mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 37.43g | 1.3g | N/A |
| Vitamin A | 3µg | 0% | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.051mg | 0.05mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.096mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.22mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.261mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.447mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.281mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.105mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.308mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.323mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.128mg | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.003g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.002g | N/A |
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
21%
7%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
65%
9%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Wafer is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 12mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Wafer is cheaper (difference - $4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Wafer is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Wafer is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Fettuccine is lower in Sugar (difference - 36.13g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Fettuccine contains less Sodium (difference - 414mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Fettuccine is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.341g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Fettuccine is lower in glycemic index (difference - 14)