Wafer vs. Marinara sauce — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between wafer and marinara sauce
- Wafer has more copper, iron, manganese, vitamin B2, vitamin B1, and phosphorus; however, marinara sauce is higher in vitamin A and vitamin E.
- Wafer covers your daily need for copper, 42% more than marinara sauce.
- Wafer has 25 times more saturated fat than marinara sauce. While wafer has 4.241g of saturated fat, marinara sauce has only 0.17g.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Cookies, chocolate wafers and Sauce, pasta, spaghetti/marinara, ready-to-serve, low sodium.
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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 | +194.4% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +14.8% |
| Contains more IronIron | +414.1% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +471.6% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +445% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +288.2% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +408% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +418.2% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +51.9% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -94.8% |
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 B1Vitamin B1 | +745.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +336.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +261.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +1000% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +233.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +37.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +239.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +479.2% |
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:
1.41 g
Fats:
1.48 g
Carbs:
8.06 g
Water:
87.39 g
Other:
1.66 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +368.1% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +859.5% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +802% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +20.5% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +1842% |
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
0.17 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.377 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.508 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +1190.5% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +717.5% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -96% |
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 | 0.081mg | 42% |
| Iron | 4.01mg | 0.78mg | 40% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 4.153g | 0.508g | 24% |
| Manganese | 0.696mg | 0.137mg | 24% |
| Sodium | 580mg | 30mg | 24% |
| Carbs | 72.7g | 8.06g | 22% |
| Fats | 14.2g | 1.48g | 20% |
| Calories | 433kcal | 51kcal | 19% |
| Saturated fat | 4.241g | 0.17g | 19% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.266mg | 0.061mg | 16% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.203mg | 0.024mg | 15% |
| Phosphorus | 132mg | 34mg | 14% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 4.865g | 0.377g | 11% |
| Vitamin E | 0.72mg | 2.4mg | 11% |
| Vitamin K | 2.4µg | 13.9µg | 10% |
| Protein | 6.6g | 1.41g | 10% |
| Folate | 47µg | 13µg | 9% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.051mg | 0.173mg | 9% |
| Zinc | 1.09mg | 0.2mg | 8% |
| Magnesium | 53mg | 18mg | 8% |
| Selenium | 5.7µg | 1.1µg | 8% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.381mg | 8% | |
| Vitamin B3 | 2.858mg | 3.917mg | 7% |
| Fiber | 3.4g | 1.8g | 6% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.09µg | 0µg | 4% |
| Caffeine | 10mg | 0mg | 3% |
| Potassium | 210mg | 319mg | 3% |
| Vitamin A | 3µg | 33µg | 3% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 2mg | 2% |
| Net carbs | 69.3g | 6.26g | N/A |
| Cholesterol | 2mg | 2mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 31mg | 27mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 37.43g | 5.5g | N/A |
| Choline | 14.3mg | 13.7mg | 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%
19%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
65%
15%
Comparison summary
Which food is richer in minerals?
Wafer is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Marinara sauce is lower in Sugar (difference - 31.93g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Marinara sauce contains less Sodium (difference - 550mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Marinara sauce is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.071g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Marinara sauce is lower in glycemic index (difference - 61)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (2 mg)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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.