Wafer vs. Maple sugar — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between wafer and maple sugar?
- Wafer is higher in copper, iron, vitamin B2, phosphorus, vitamin B3, and vitamin B1, yet maple sugar is higher in manganese and zinc.
- Maple sugar's daily need coverage for manganese is 162% more.
- Wafer has 118 times more saturated fat than maple sugar. While wafer has 4.241g of saturated fat, maple sugar has only 0.036g.
We used Cookies, chocolate wafers and Sugars, maple 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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +178.9% |
| Contains more IronIron | +149.1% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +367.7% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +4300% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +612.5% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +190.3% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +30.5% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +456% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -98.1% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +535.3% |
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 AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +2155.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +1946.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +7045% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +693.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +1600% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +581% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
6.6 g
Fats:
14.2 g
Carbs:
72.7 g
Water:
4.5 g
Other:
2 g
Protein:
0.1 g
Fats:
0.2 g
Carbs:
90.9 g
Water:
8 g
Other:
0.8 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +6500% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +7000% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +150% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +25% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +77.8% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
4.241 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
4.865 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
4.153 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.036 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.064 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.1 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +7501.6% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +4053% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -99.2% |
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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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Manganese | 0.696mg | 4.422mg | 162% |
| Zinc | 1.09mg | 6.06mg | 45% |
| Copper | 0.463mg | 0.099mg | 40% |
| Iron | 4.01mg | 1.61mg | 30% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 4.153g | 0.1g | 27% |
| Sodium | 580mg | 11mg | 25% |
| Fats | 14.2g | 0.2g | 22% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.266mg | 0.013mg | 19% |
| Saturated fat | 4.241g | 0.036g | 19% |
| Vitamin B3 | 2.858mg | 0.04mg | 18% |
| Phosphorus | 132mg | 3mg | 18% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.203mg | 0.009mg | 16% |
| Fiber | 3.4g | 0g | 14% |
| Protein | 6.6g | 0.1g | 13% |
| Folate | 47µg | 0µg | 12% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 4.865g | 0.064g | 12% |
| Selenium | 5.7µg | 0.8µg | 9% |
| Magnesium | 53mg | 19mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.381mg | 0.048mg | 7% |
| Calcium | 31mg | 90mg | 6% |
| Carbs | 72.7g | 90.9g | 6% |
| Vitamin E | 0.72mg | 0mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.09µg | 0µg | 4% |
| Calories | 433kcal | 354kcal | 4% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.051mg | 0.003mg | 4% |
| Caffeine | 10mg | 0mg | 3% |
| Vitamin K | 2.4µg | 0µg | 2% |
| Choline | 14.3mg | 2.1mg | 2% |
| Potassium | 210mg | 274mg | 2% |
| Cholesterol | 2mg | 0mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 69.3g | 90.9g | N/A |
| Sugar | 37.43g | 84.87g | N/A |
| Vitamin A | 3µg | 0µg | 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 | 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
21%
1%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
65%
91%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Wafer is lower in Sugar (difference - 47.44g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Wafer is lower in glycemic index (difference - 2)
Which food is cheaper?
Wafer is cheaper (difference - $4)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Wafer is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Maple sugar is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 2mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Maple sugar contains less Sodium (difference - 569mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Maple sugar is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.205g)
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.