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Wafer vs. Horchata — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Wafer and Horchata

  • Wafer is higher than Horchata in Copper, Iron, Manganese, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B1, Phosphorus, Fiber, and Magnesium.
  • Wafer covers your daily Copper needs 51% more than Horchata.
  • The amount of Sodium in Horchata is lower.

Food varieties used in this article are Cookies, chocolate wafers and Beverages, Horchata, as served in restaurant.

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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.
Wafer
9
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Contains more Calcium +72.2%
Contains more Iron +40000%
Contains more Magnesium +1666.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +780%
Contains more Potassium +517.6%
Contains more Zinc +1716.7%
Contains more Copper +23050%
Contains more Manganese +6860%
Contains more Selenium +1325%
Contains less Sodium -97.6%
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 6% 1% 3% 7% 3% 2% 2% 1% 2% 3%
Contains more Calcium +72.2%
Contains more Iron +40000%
Contains more Magnesium +1666.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +780%
Contains more Potassium +517.6%
Contains more Zinc +1716.7%
Contains more Copper +23050%
Contains more Manganese +6860%
Contains more Selenium +1325%
Contains less Sodium -97.6%

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
12
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Contains more Vitamin E +200%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +5980.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +200%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
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% 5% 0% 0% 0% 0% 1% 0% 4% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin E +200%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +5980.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +200%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Wafer
4
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Contains more Protein +1275%
Contains more Fats +1900%
Contains more Carbs +531.1%
Contains more Other +952.6%
Contains more Water +1835.6%
7% 14% 73% 5% 2%
Protein: 6.6 g
Fats: 14.2 g
Carbs: 72.7 g
Water: 4.5 g
Other: 2 g
12% 87%
Protein: 0.48 g
Fats: 0.71 g
Carbs: 11.52 g
Water: 87.1 g
Other: 0.19 g
Contains more Protein +1275%
Contains more Fats +1900%
Contains more Carbs +531.1%
Contains more Other +952.6%
Contains more Water +1835.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Wafer Horchata Opinion
Net carbs 69.3g 11.52g Wafer
Protein 6.6g 0.48g Wafer
Fats 14.2g 0.71g Wafer
Carbs 72.7g 11.52g Wafer
Calories 433kcal 54kcal Wafer
Starch 0.99g Horchata
Fructose 1.55g Horchata
Sugar 37.43g 9.36g Horchata
Fiber 3.4g 0g Wafer
Calcium 31mg 18mg Wafer
Iron 4.01mg 0.01mg Wafer
Magnesium 53mg 3mg Wafer
Phosphorus 132mg 15mg Wafer
Potassium 210mg 34mg Wafer
Sodium 580mg 14mg Horchata
Zinc 1.09mg 0.06mg Wafer
Copper 0.463mg 0.002mg Wafer
Manganese 0.696mg 0.01mg Wafer
Selenium 5.7µg 0.4µg Wafer
Vitamin A 10IU Wafer
Vitamin A RAE 3µg Wafer
Vitamin E 0.72mg 0.24mg Wafer
Vitamin B1 0.203mg 0mg Wafer
Vitamin B2 0.266mg 0mg Wafer
Vitamin B3 2.858mg 0.047mg Wafer
Vitamin B5 0.381mg 0mg Wafer
Vitamin B6 0.051mg 0.017mg Wafer
Folate 47µg Wafer
Vitamin B12 0.09µg Wafer
Vitamin K 2.4µg 0µg Wafer
Tryptophan 0.096mg Wafer
Threonine 0.22mg Wafer
Isoleucine 0.261mg Wafer
Leucine 0.447mg Wafer
Lysine 0.281mg Wafer
Methionine 0.105mg Wafer
Phenylalanine 0.308mg Wafer
Valine 0.323mg Wafer
Histidine 0.128mg Wafer
Cholesterol 2mg Horchata
Saturated Fat 4.241g Horchata
Omega-3 - DHA 0.002g Wafer
Omega-3 - EPA 0.003g Wafer
Monounsaturated Fat 4.865g Wafer
Polyunsaturated fat 4.153g Wafer

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Wafer Horchata
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
1%
Horchata
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
65%
Wafer
2%
Horchata

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Wafer
Wafer is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
Wafer
Wafer is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Wafer
Wafer is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Horchata
Horchata is lower in Sugar (difference - 28.07g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Horchata
Horchata contains less Sodium (difference - 566mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Horchata
Horchata is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Horchata
Horchata is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.241g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Horchata
Horchata is lower in glycemic index (difference - 30)

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
  2. Horchata - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171941/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.