Wafer vs. Muffin — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Differences between wafer and muffin
- Wafer has more copper, iron, manganese, magnesium, fiber, and vitamin B3, while muffin has more vitamin K and choline.
- Wafer's daily need coverage for copper is 45% higher.
- Muffin contains 5 times less magnesium than wafer. Wafer contains 53mg of magnesium, while muffin contains 10mg.
- The amount of sodium in muffin is lower.
The food types used in this comparison are Cookies, chocolate wafers and Muffins, blueberry, commercially prepared (Includes mini-muffins).
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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 | +430% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +73.6% |
| Contains more IronIron | +208.5% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +671.7% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +194.6% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +55% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +41.9% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +10.6% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -42.1% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +43.9% |
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 | +20.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +63.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +101.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +27.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +600% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +126.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +23.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +77.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +1533.3% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +546.9% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +47% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +37.2% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +35.1% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +13.2% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +454.7% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -32.9% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +95.1% |
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Monounsaturated fat
~4.822g
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 | 0.06mg | 45% |
| Iron | 4.01mg | 1.3mg | 34% |
| Vitamin K | 2.4µg | 39.2µg | 31% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 4.153g | 8.103g | 26% |
| Choline | 14.3mg | 92.5mg | 14% |
| Sodium | 580mg | 336mg | 11% |
| Manganese | 0.696mg | 0.449mg | 11% |
| Magnesium | 53mg | 10mg | 10% |
| Vitamin B3 | 2.858mg | 1.418mg | 9% |
| Cholesterol | 2mg | 30mg | 9% |
| Fiber | 3.4g | 1.1g | 9% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.266mg | 0.163mg | 8% |
| Zinc | 1.09mg | 0.37mg | 7% |
| Starch | 16.31g | 7% | |
| Carbs | 72.7g | 53g | 7% |
| Saturated fat | 4.241g | 2.844g | 6% |
| Vitamin E | 0.72mg | 1.63mg | 6% |
| Selenium | 5.7µg | 8.2µg | 5% |
| Protein | 6.6g | 4.49g | 4% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.09µg | 0.16µg | 3% |
| Potassium | 210mg | 121mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.203mg | 0.168mg | 3% |
| Caffeine | 10mg | 0mg | 3% |
| Fats | 14.2g | 16.07g | 3% |
| Calories | 433kcal | 375kcal | 3% |
| Vitamin A | 3µg | 21µg | 2% |
| Phosphorus | 132mg | 146mg | 2% |
| Fructose | 1.21g | 2% | |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.381mg | 0.47mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.051mg | 0.04mg | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 0µg | 0.1µg | 1% |
| Calcium | 31mg | 44mg | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 0IU | 4IU | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 0.9mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 69.3g | 51.9g | N/A |
| Sugar | 37.43g | 31.47g | N/A |
| Trans fat | 0.2g | N/A | |
| Folate | 47µg | 48µg | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 4.865g | 4.822g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.096mg | 0.066mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.22mg | 0.181mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.261mg | 0.224mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.447mg | 0.421mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.281mg | 0.199mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.105mg | 0.115mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.308mg | 0.277mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.323mg | 0.257mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.128mg | 0.128mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.003g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.002g | 0.008g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 1.022g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0g | 0.001g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.048g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.002g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.007g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 6.911g | N/A |
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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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32%
Comparison summary
Which food is richer in minerals?
Wafer is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Wafer is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 28mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Muffin is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.96g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Muffin contains less Sodium (difference - 244mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Muffin is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.397g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Muffin is lower in glycemic index (difference - 2)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Muffin is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)