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Wafer vs. Lentil soup — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between wafer and lentil soup

  • Wafer is richer than lentil soup in copper, iron, manganese, vitamin B2, vitamin B3, vitamin B1, magnesium, selenium, and phosphorus.
  • Daily need coverage for copper for wafer is 44% higher.
  • Wafer contains 19 times more selenium than lentil soup. Wafer contains 5.7µg of selenium, while lentil soup contains 0.3µg.
  • Lentil soup contains less saturated fat.
  • Lentil soup has a lower glycemic index than wafer.

Food types used in this article are Cookies, chocolate wafers and Soup, lentil with ham, canned, ready-to-serve.

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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
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 38% 9.3% 19% 150% 154% 30% 57% 76% 91% 31%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 6.4% 5.1% 13% 40% 23% 8.2% 32% 69% 16% 1.6%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +488.9%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +82.4%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +45.8%
Contains more IronIron +274.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +561.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +263.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +78.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +480%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +1800%
~equal in Sodium ~532mg

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
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 1% 14% 0% 51% 61% 54% 23% 12% 11% 6% 35% 7.8%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 5.7% 2.3% 0% 0% 18% 10% 10% 8.4% 21% 15% 0% 15% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +190%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +491.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +424.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +172.1%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +135%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +133.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +76.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +33.3%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Wafer
4
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% 8% 86%
Protein: 3.74 g
Fats: 1.12 g
Carbs: 8.16 g
Water: 85.75 g
Other: 1.23 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +76.5%
Contains more FatsFats +1167.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +790.9%
Contains more OtherOther +62.6%
Contains more WaterWater +1805.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Wafer
2
32% 37% 31%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 4.241 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 4.865 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 4.153 g
41% 47% 12%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.45 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.52 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.13 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +835.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +3094.6%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -89.4%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Wafer Lentil soup
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 Lentil soup DV% diff.
Copper 0.463mg 0.07mg 44%
Iron 4.01mg 1.07mg 37%
Polyunsaturated fat 4.153g 0.13g 27%
Manganese 0.696mg 0.12mg 25%
Carbs 72.7g 8.16g 22%
Fats 14.2g 1.12g 20%
Calories 433kcal 56kcal 19%
Saturated fat 4.241g 0.45g 17%
Vitamin B2 0.266mg 0.045mg 17%
Fiber 3.4g 14%
Vitamin B3 2.858mg 0.545mg 14%
Monounsaturated fat 4.865g 0.52g 11%
Vitamin B1 0.203mg 0.07mg 11%
Magnesium 53mg 9mg 10%
Selenium 5.7µg 0.3µg 10%
Phosphorus 132mg 74mg 8%
Zinc 1.09mg 0.3mg 7%
Folate 47µg 20µg 7%
Protein 6.6g 3.74g 6%
Vitamin B5 0.381mg 0.14mg 5%
Vitamin E 0.72mg 5%
Vitamin B6 0.051mg 0.09mg 3%
Choline 14.3mg 3%
Caffeine 10mg 3%
Vitamin C 0mg 1.7mg 2%
Potassium 210mg 144mg 2%
Vitamin K 2.4µg 2%
Sodium 580mg 532mg 2%
Calcium 31mg 17mg 1%
Vitamin B12 0.09µg 0.12µg 1%
Net carbs 69.3g 8.16g N/A
Cholesterol 2mg 3mg 0%
Sugar 37.43g N/A
Vitamin A 3µg 7µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.096mg 0%
Threonine 0.22mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.261mg 0%
Leucine 0.447mg 0%
Lysine 0.281mg 0%
Methionine 0.105mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.308mg 0%
Valine 0.323mg 0%
Histidine 0.128mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.003g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.002g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Wafer Lentil soup
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
21%
Wafer
8%
Lentil soup
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
65%
Wafer
21%
Lentil soup

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 - 1mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Wafer
Wafer is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lentil soup
Lentil soup is lower in Sugar (difference - 37.43g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lentil soup
Lentil soup contains less Sodium (difference - 48mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Lentil soup
Lentil soup is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.791g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Lentil soup
Lentil soup is lower in glycemic index (difference - 17)
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. Lentil soup - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171549/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.