Wafer vs. Ginger — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between wafer and ginger
- Ginger has less iron, copper, manganese, vitamin B2, vitamin B1, phosphorus, vitamin B3, and selenium than wafer.
- Wafer covers your daily need for iron, 43% more than ginger.
- Wafer has 45 times more sodium than ginger. While wafer has 580mg of sodium, ginger has only 13mg.
- The glycemic index of wafer is higher.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Cookies, chocolate wafers and Ginger root, raw.
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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 | +23.3% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +93.8% |
| Contains more IronIron | +568.3% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +104.9% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +220.6% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +288.2% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +203.9% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +714.3% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +97.6% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -97.8% |
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 | +176.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +712% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +682.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +281.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +87.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +2300% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +327.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +213.7% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +101.4% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +262.6% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +1793.3% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +309.1% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +159.7% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +1653.1% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +3059.1% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +2596.8% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -95.2% |
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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| Iron | 4.01mg | 0.6mg | 43% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 4.153g | 0.154g | 27% |
| Copper | 0.463mg | 0.226mg | 26% |
| Sodium | 580mg | 13mg | 25% |
| Fats | 14.2g | 0.75g | 21% |
| Manganese | 0.696mg | 0.229mg | 20% |
| Calories | 433kcal | 80kcal | 18% |
| Saturated fat | 4.241g | 0.203g | 18% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.266mg | 0.034mg | 18% |
| Carbs | 72.7g | 17.77g | 18% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.203mg | 0.025mg | 15% |
| Phosphorus | 132mg | 34mg | 14% |
| Vitamin B3 | 2.858mg | 0.75mg | 13% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 4.865g | 0.154g | 12% |
| Protein | 6.6g | 1.82g | 10% |
| Folate | 47µg | 11µg | 9% |
| Selenium | 5.7µg | 0.7µg | 9% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.051mg | 0.16mg | 8% |
| Zinc | 1.09mg | 0.34mg | 7% |
| Potassium | 210mg | 415mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 3.4g | 2g | 6% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 5mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.381mg | 0.203mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.09µg | 0µg | 4% |
| Choline | 14.3mg | 28.8mg | 3% |
| Caffeine | 10mg | 0mg | 3% |
| Vitamin E | 0.72mg | 0.26mg | 3% |
| Vitamin K | 2.4µg | 0.1µg | 2% |
| Calcium | 31mg | 16mg | 2% |
| Magnesium | 53mg | 43mg | 2% |
| Cholesterol | 2mg | 0mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 69.3g | 15.77g | N/A |
| Sugar | 37.43g | 1.7g | N/A |
| Vitamin A | 3µg | 0µg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.096mg | 0.012mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.22mg | 0.036mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.261mg | 0.051mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.447mg | 0.074mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.281mg | 0.057mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.105mg | 0.013mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.308mg | 0.045mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.323mg | 0.073mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.128mg | 0.03mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.003g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.002g | 0g | 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%
9%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
65%
23%
Comparison summary
Which food is richer in minerals?
Wafer is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
Wafer is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Wafer is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Ginger is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Ginger is lower in Sugar (difference - 35.73g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Ginger contains less Sodium (difference - 567mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Ginger is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.038g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Ginger is lower in glycemic index (difference - 51)