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Wafer vs. Hot chocolate — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Wafer and Hot chocolate

  • Wafer has more Iron, Copper, Manganese, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B1, Folate, and Fiber, however, Hot chocolate has more Vitamin B12.
  • Wafer's daily need coverage for Iron is 45% more.
  • Wafer has 54 times more Manganese than Hot chocolate. Wafer has 0.696mg of Manganese, while Hot chocolate has 0.013mg.
  • Hot chocolate is lower in Sodium.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Cookies, chocolate wafers and Milk, chocolate beverage, hot cocoa, homemade.

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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 +854.8%
Contains more Magnesium +130.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +25.7%
Contains more Zinc +73%
Contains more Copper +349.5%
Contains more Manganese +5253.8%
Contains more Selenium +111.1%
Contains more Calcium +267.7%
Contains less Sodium -92.4%
Equal in Potassium - 197
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 35% 16% 17% 45% 18% 6% 18% 35% 2% 15%
Contains more Iron +854.8%
Contains more Magnesium +130.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +25.7%
Contains more Zinc +73%
Contains more Copper +349.5%
Contains more Manganese +5253.8%
Contains more Selenium +111.1%
Contains more Calcium +267.7%
Contains less Sodium -92.4%
Equal in Potassium - 197

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
8
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Contains more Vitamin E +2300%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +420.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +46.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +2048.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +16.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +27.5%
Contains more Folate +840%
Contains more Vitamin K +1100%
Contains more Vitamin A +1660%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +444.4%
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 11% 1% 34% 1% 10% 42% 3% 20% 10% 4% 62% 1%
Contains more Vitamin E +2300%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +420.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +46.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +2048.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +16.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +27.5%
Contains more Folate +840%
Contains more Vitamin K +1100%
Contains more Vitamin A +1660%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +444.4%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +87.5%
Contains more Fats +506.8%
Contains more Carbs +576.9%
Contains more Other +110.5%
Contains more Water +1732.2%
7% 14% 73% 5% 2%
Protein: 6.6 g
Fats: 14.2 g
Carbs: 72.7 g
Water: 4.5 g
Other: 2 g
4% 2% 11% 82%
Protein: 3.52 g
Fats: 2.34 g
Carbs: 10.74 g
Water: 82.45 g
Other: 0.95 g
Contains more Protein +87.5%
Contains more Fats +506.8%
Contains more Carbs +576.9%
Contains more Other +110.5%
Contains more Water +1732.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +618.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +4844%
Contains less Saturated Fat -66.3%
32% 37% 31%
Saturated Fat: 4.241 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.865 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.153 g
65% 31% 4%
Saturated Fat: 1.431 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.677 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.084 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +618.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +4844%
Contains less Saturated Fat -66.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Wafer Hot chocolate Opinion
Net carbs 69.3g 9.74g Wafer
Protein 6.6g 3.52g Wafer
Fats 14.2g 2.34g Wafer
Carbs 72.7g 10.74g Wafer
Calories 433kcal 77kcal Wafer
Fructose 0.01g Hot chocolate
Sugar 37.43g 9.66g Hot chocolate
Fiber 3.4g 1g Wafer
Calcium 31mg 114mg Hot chocolate
Iron 4.01mg 0.42mg Wafer
Magnesium 53mg 23mg Wafer
Phosphorus 132mg 105mg Wafer
Potassium 210mg 197mg Wafer
Sodium 580mg 44mg Hot chocolate
Zinc 1.09mg 0.63mg Wafer
Copper 0.463mg 0.103mg Wafer
Manganese 0.696mg 0.013mg Wafer
Selenium 5.7µg 2.7µg Wafer
Vitamin A 10IU 176IU Hot chocolate
Vitamin A RAE 3µg 51µg Hot chocolate
Vitamin E 0.72mg 0.03mg Wafer
Vitamin D 0IU 45IU Hot chocolate
Vitamin D 0µg 1.1µg Hot chocolate
Vitamin C 0mg 0.2mg Hot chocolate
Vitamin B1 0.203mg 0.039mg Wafer
Vitamin B2 0.266mg 0.182mg Wafer
Vitamin B3 2.858mg 0.133mg Wafer
Vitamin B5 0.381mg 0.328mg Wafer
Vitamin B6 0.051mg 0.04mg Wafer
Folate 47µg 5µg Wafer
Vitamin B12 0.09µg 0.49µg Hot chocolate
Vitamin K 2.4µg 0.2µg Wafer
Tryptophan 0.096mg 0.037mg Wafer
Threonine 0.22mg 0.095mg Wafer
Isoleucine 0.261mg 0.169mg Wafer
Leucine 0.447mg 0.305mg Wafer
Lysine 0.281mg 0.215mg Wafer
Methionine 0.105mg 0.076mg Wafer
Phenylalanine 0.308mg 0.15mg Wafer
Valine 0.323mg 0.201mg Wafer
Histidine 0.128mg 0.067mg Wafer
Cholesterol 2mg 8mg Wafer
Trans Fat 0.078g Wafer
Saturated Fat 4.241g 1.431g Hot chocolate
Omega-3 - DHA 0.002g 0g Wafer
Omega-3 - EPA 0.003g 0g Wafer
Monounsaturated Fat 4.865g 0.677g Wafer
Polyunsaturated fat 4.153g 0.084g Wafer

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Wafer Hot chocolate
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
16%
Hot chocolate
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
65%
Wafer
20%
Hot chocolate

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Wafer
Wafer is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Wafer
Wafer is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 6mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Wafer
Wafer is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Hot chocolate
Hot chocolate is lower in Sugar (difference - 27.77g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Hot chocolate
Hot chocolate contains less Sodium (difference - 536mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Hot chocolate
Hot chocolate is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.81g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Hot chocolate
Hot chocolate is lower in glycemic index (difference - 10)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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. Hot chocolate - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171277/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.