Wafer vs. French bread — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between wafer and french bread?
- Wafer is higher in copper, manganese, and magnesium, yet french bread is higher in selenium, folate, vitamin B1, vitamin B3, and vitamin B2.
- French bread's daily need coverage for selenium is 44% more.
- Wafer has 8 times more saturated fat than french bread. While wafer has 4.241g of saturated fat, french bread has only 0.502g.
- The glycemic index of wafer is lower.
We used Cookies, chocolate wafers and Bread, french or vienna, toasted (includes sourdough) types 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 | +71% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +50% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +208.7% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -19.4% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +21.5% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +51.6% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +421.1% |
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 | +278.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +380% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +110.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +39.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +88.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +61.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +88.2% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +197.9% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +22.4% |
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:
13 g
Fats:
2.14 g
Carbs:
61.93 g
Water:
20.61 g
Other:
2.32 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +563.6% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +17.4% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +97% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +358% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +16% |
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
0.502 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.386 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.83 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +1160.4% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +400.4% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -88.2% |
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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| Selenium | 5.7µg | 29.7µg | 44% |
| Copper | 0.463mg | 0.15mg | 35% |
| Folate | 47µg | 140µg | 23% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 4.153g | 0.83g | 22% |
| Fats | 14.2g | 2.14g | 19% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.203mg | 0.427mg | 19% |
| Saturated fat | 4.241g | 0.502g | 17% |
| Vitamin B3 | 2.858mg | 5.38mg | 16% |
| Protein | 6.6g | 13g | 13% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 4.865g | 0.386g | 11% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.266mg | 0.37mg | 8% |
| Sodium | 580mg | 720mg | 6% |
| Calories | 433kcal | 319kcal | 6% |
| Magnesium | 53mg | 31mg | 5% |
| Manganese | 0.696mg | 0.573mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.381mg | 0.616mg | 5% |
| Carbs | 72.7g | 61.93g | 4% |
| Vitamin E | 0.72mg | 0.19mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.09µg | 0µg | 4% |
| Caffeine | 10mg | 0mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.051mg | 0.096mg | 3% |
| Vitamin K | 2.4µg | 0.5µg | 2% |
| Iron | 4.01mg | 3.87mg | 2% |
| Potassium | 210mg | 140mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 31mg | 47mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 3.4g | 3.1g | 1% |
| Cholesterol | 2mg | 0mg | 1% |
| Choline | 14.3mg | 17.5mg | 1% |
| Phosphorus | 132mg | 126mg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 0.2mg | 0% |
| Net carbs | 69.3g | 58.83g | N/A |
| Sugar | 37.43g | 3.59g | N/A |
| Zinc | 1.09mg | 1.05mg | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 3µg | 0µg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.096mg | 0.134mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.22mg | 0.316mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.261mg | 0.416mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.447mg | 0.762mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.281mg | 0.328mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.105mg | 0.168mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.308mg | 0.543mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.323mg | 0.476mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.128mg | 0.234mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.003g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.002g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.05g | N/A |
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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%
36%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
65%
66%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Wafer contains less Sodium (difference - 140mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Wafer is lower in glycemic index (difference - 17)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Wafer is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
French bread is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
French bread is lower in Sugar (difference - 33.84g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
French bread is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.739g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
French bread is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)