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Wafer vs. Hamburger — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Wafer and Hamburger?

  • Wafer is higher in Copper, Manganese, Iron, Fiber, and Magnesium, yet Hamburger is higher in Vitamin B12, Zinc, Vitamin B3, and Vitamin B6.
  • Hamburger's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 56% more.
  • Wafer has 5 times more Copper than Hamburger. While Wafer has 0.463mg of Copper, Hamburger has only 0.091mg.
  • The amount of Cholesterol in Wafer is lower.

We used Cookies, chocolate wafers and Fast foods, hamburger; double, regular, patty; plain 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 Iron +39.2%
Contains more Magnesium +165%
Contains more Copper +408.8%
Contains more Manganese +220.7%
Contains more Calcium +229%
Contains less Sodium -28.6%
Contains more Zinc +163.3%
Equal in Phosphorus - 136
Equal in Potassium - 226
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 31% 108% 15% 59% 20% 54% 79% 31% 29% 0%
Contains more Iron +39.2%
Contains more Magnesium +165%
Contains more Copper +408.8%
Contains more Manganese +220.7%
Contains more Calcium +229%
Contains less Sodium -28.6%
Contains more Zinc +163.3%
Equal in Phosphorus - 136
Equal in Potassium - 226

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 A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +22.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +87.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +298%
Contains more Folate +19.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +1500%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.217
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.25
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 0% 0% 0% 0% 55% 58% 101% 19% 47% 43% 180% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +22.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +87.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +298%
Contains more Folate +19.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +1500%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.217
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.25

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +201.7%
Contains more Other +11.7%
Contains more Protein +158.8%
Contains more Water +848.2%
Equal in Fats - 14.36
7% 14% 73% 5% 2%
Protein: 6.6 g
Fats: 14.2 g
Carbs: 72.7 g
Water: 4.5 g
Other: 2 g
17% 14% 24% 43% 2%
Protein: 17.08 g
Fats: 14.36 g
Carbs: 24.1 g
Water: 42.67 g
Other: 1.79 g
Contains more Carbs +201.7%
Contains more Other +11.7%
Contains more Protein +158.8%
Contains more Water +848.2%
Equal in Fats - 14.36

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -16.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +992.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +12.9%
32% 37% 31%
Saturated Fat: 4.241 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.865 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.153 g
46% 50% 3%
Saturated Fat: 5.096 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.495 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.38 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -16.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +992.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +12.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Wafer Hamburger Opinion
Net carbs 69.3g 23.2g Wafer
Protein 6.6g 17.08g Hamburger
Fats 14.2g 14.36g Hamburger
Carbs 72.7g 24.1g Wafer
Calories 433kcal 295kcal Wafer
Fructose 2.03g Hamburger
Sugar 37.43g 4.15g Hamburger
Fiber 3.4g 0.9g Wafer
Calcium 31mg 102mg Hamburger
Iron 4.01mg 2.88mg Wafer
Magnesium 53mg 20mg Wafer
Phosphorus 132mg 136mg Hamburger
Potassium 210mg 226mg Hamburger
Sodium 580mg 414mg Hamburger
Zinc 1.09mg 2.87mg Hamburger
Copper 0.463mg 0.091mg Wafer
Manganese 0.696mg 0.217mg Wafer
Selenium 5.7µg Wafer
Vitamin A 10IU 0IU Wafer
Vitamin A RAE 3µg 0µg Wafer
Vitamin E 0.72mg Wafer
Vitamin B1 0.203mg 0.217mg Hamburger
Vitamin B2 0.266mg 0.25mg Wafer
Vitamin B3 2.858mg 5.365mg Hamburger
Vitamin B5 0.381mg 0.31mg Wafer
Vitamin B6 0.051mg 0.203mg Hamburger
Folate 47µg 56µg Hamburger
Vitamin B12 0.09µg 1.44µg Hamburger
Vitamin K 2.4µg Wafer
Tryptophan 0.096mg 0.206mg Hamburger
Threonine 0.22mg 0.666mg Hamburger
Isoleucine 0.261mg 0.716mg Hamburger
Leucine 0.447mg 1.319mg Hamburger
Lysine 0.281mg 1.226mg Hamburger
Methionine 0.105mg 0.37mg Hamburger
Phenylalanine 0.308mg 0.677mg Hamburger
Valine 0.323mg 0.823mg Hamburger
Histidine 0.128mg 0.505mg Hamburger
Cholesterol 2mg 47mg Wafer
Trans Fat 0.814g Wafer
Saturated Fat 4.241g 5.096g Wafer
Omega-3 - DHA 0.002g Wafer
Omega-3 - EPA 0.003g Wafer
Monounsaturated Fat 4.865g 5.495g Hamburger
Polyunsaturated fat 4.153g 0.38g Wafer

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Wafer Hamburger
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
42%
Hamburger
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
65%
Wafer
42%
Hamburger

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Wafer
Wafer is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 45mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Wafer
Wafer is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.855g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Wafer
Wafer is lower in glycemic index (difference - 5)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Hamburger
Hamburger is lower in Sugar (difference - 33.28g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Hamburger
Hamburger contains less Sodium (difference - 166mg)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.
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

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.