Wafer vs. Corn — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between wafer and corn
- Wafer is higher in copper, iron, manganese, vitamin B2, selenium, vitamin B1, and phosphorus, yet corn is higher in vitamin B5.
- Wafer covers your daily copper needs 46% more than corn.
- Wafer contains 580 times more sodium than corn. While wafer contains 580mg of sodium, corn contains only 1mg.
Food varieties used in this article are Cookies, chocolate wafers and Corn, sweet, yellow, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt.
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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 | +103.8% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +933.3% |
| Contains more IronIron | +791.1% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +844.9% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +75.8% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +71.4% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +316.8% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +2750% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -99.8% |
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 EVitamin E | +700% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +118.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +366.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +69.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +500% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +104.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +333.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +107.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +172.5% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +103.5% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +93.5% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +846.7% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +246.5% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +185.7% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +1531.3% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +1200.8% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +588.7% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -95.4% |
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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| Copper | 0.463mg | 0.049mg | 46% |
| Iron | 4.01mg | 0.45mg | 45% |
| Sodium | 580mg | 1mg | 25% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 4.153g | 0.603g | 24% |
| Manganese | 0.696mg | 0.167mg | 23% |
| Fats | 14.2g | 1.5g | 20% |
| Saturated fat | 4.241g | 0.197g | 18% |
| Calories | 433kcal | 96kcal | 17% |
| Carbs | 72.7g | 20.98g | 17% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.266mg | 0.057mg | 16% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 4.865g | 0.374g | 11% |
| Selenium | 5.7µg | 0.2µg | 10% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.203mg | 0.093mg | 9% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.381mg | 0.792mg | 8% |
| Phosphorus | 132mg | 77mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.051mg | 0.139mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B3 | 2.858mg | 1.683mg | 7% |
| Folate | 47µg | 23µg | 6% |
| Protein | 6.6g | 3.41g | 6% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 5.5mg | 6% |
| Magnesium | 53mg | 26mg | 6% |
| Vitamin E | 0.72mg | 0.09mg | 4% |
| Zinc | 1.09mg | 0.62mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.09µg | 0µg | 4% |
| Fiber | 3.4g | 2.4g | 4% |
| Starch | 7.17g | 3% | |
| Caffeine | 10mg | 0mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 31mg | 3mg | 3% |
| Choline | 14.3mg | 29.1mg | 3% |
| Vitamin K | 2.4µg | 0.4µg | 2% |
| Cholesterol | 2mg | 0mg | 1% |
| Fructose | 0.79g | 1% | |
| Vitamin A | 3µg | 13µg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 69.3g | 18.58g | N/A |
| Potassium | 210mg | 218mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 37.43g | 4.54g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.096mg | 0.023mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.22mg | 0.133mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.261mg | 0.133mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.447mg | 0.358mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.281mg | 0.141mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.105mg | 0.069mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.308mg | 0.155mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.323mg | 0.191mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.128mg | 0.091mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.003g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.002g | 0g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is richer in minerals?
Wafer is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
Wafer is cheaper (difference - $1.2)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Corn is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Corn is lower in Sugar (difference - 32.89g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Corn contains less Sodium (difference - 579mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Corn is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.044g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Corn is lower in glycemic index (difference - 9)
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.