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Wafer vs. Marble cake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between wafer and marble cake

  • Wafer is richer in copper, iron, manganese, vitamin B2, magnesium, vitamin B3, zinc, and vitamin B5, yet marble cake is richer in phosphorus.
  • Daily need coverage for copper for wafer is 36% higher.
  • Wafer contains 5 times more manganese than marble cake. Wafer contains 0.696mg of manganese, while marble cake contains 0.139mg.
  • Marble cake contains less saturated fat.

Food types used in this article are Cookies, chocolate wafers and Cake, pudding-type, marble, dry mix.

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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
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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 13% 23% 11% 61% 45% 9.5% 118% 68% 18% 14%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +194.4%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +70.7%
Contains more IronIron +147.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +243%
Contains more ZincZinc +211.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +400.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +119.2%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +145.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +108.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -10.5%

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
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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 0% 0.33% 17% 0% 45% 30% 29% 5.8% 5.8% 0% 7% 27% 2.5%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +200%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +12.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +104.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +84.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +296.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +104%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +30.6%
Contains more CholineCholine +217.8%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +18.1%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +16.7%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Wafer
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7% 14% 73% 5% 2%
Protein: 6.6 g
Fats: 14.2 g
Carbs: 72.7 g
Water: 4.5 g
Other: 2 g
3% 12% 80% 3% 2%
Protein: 3.4 g
Fats: 11.7 g
Carbs: 79.5 g
Water: 3.1 g
Other: 2.3 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +94.1%
Contains more FatsFats +21.4%
Contains more WaterWater +45.2%
Contains more OtherOther +15%
~equal in Carbs ~79.5g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Wafer
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32% 37% 31%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 4.241 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 4.865 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 4.153 g
22% 43% 34%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.45 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 4.75 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.779 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -42.2%
~equal in Monounsaturated fat ~4.75g
~equal in Polyunsaturated fat ~3.779g

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Wafer Marble cake
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol 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 Marble cake DV% diff.
Copper 0.463mg 0.135mg 36%
Iron 4.01mg 1.62mg 30%
Manganese 0.696mg 0.139mg 24%
Phosphorus 132mg 275mg 20%
Vitamin B2 0.266mg 0.13mg 10%
Saturated fat 4.241g 2.45g 8%
Vitamin B3 2.858mg 1.546mg 8%
Magnesium 53mg 18mg 8%
Zinc 1.09mg 0.35mg 7%
Selenium 5.7µg 2.6µg 6%
Vitamin B5 0.381mg 0.096mg 6%
Protein 6.6g 3.4g 6%
Calcium 31mg 76mg 5%
Vitamin B12 0.09µg 0µg 4%
Fats 14.2g 11.7g 4%
Sodium 580mg 519mg 3%
Potassium 210mg 123mg 3%
Folate 47µg 36µg 3%
Vitamin B1 0.203mg 0.181mg 2%
Choline 14.3mg 4.5mg 2%
Fiber 3.4g 2.9g 2%
Carbs 72.7g 79.5g 2%
Polyunsaturated fat 4.153g 3.779g 2%
Vitamin B6 0.051mg 0.025mg 2%
Caffeine 10mg 7mg 1%
Calories 433kcal 416kcal 1%
Cholesterol 2mg 0mg 1%
Vitamin E 0.72mg 0.85mg 1%
Net carbs 69.3g 76.6g N/A
Sugar 37.43g 35.71g N/A
Vitamin A 3µg 1µg 0%
Vitamin K 2.4µg 2.8µg 0%
Monounsaturated fat 4.865g 4.75g 0%
Tryptophan 0.096mg 0.049mg 0%
Threonine 0.22mg 0.105mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.261mg 0.127mg 0%
Leucine 0.447mg 0.22mg 0%
Lysine 0.281mg 0.133mg 0%
Methionine 0.105mg 0.049mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.308mg 0.158mg 0%
Valine 0.323mg 0.164mg 0%
Histidine 0.128mg 0.065mg 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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ok
is better in case of low diet
Wafer Marble cake
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
13%
Marble cake
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
65%
Wafer
38%
Marble cake

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Wafer
Wafer is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Wafer
Wafer is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Marble cake
Marble cake is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Marble cake
Marble cake is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.72g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Marble cake
Marble cake contains less Sodium (difference - 61mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Marble cake
Marble cake is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.791g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Marble cake
Marble cake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 61)
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

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.