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Wafer vs. Oatmeal bread — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Wafer and Oatmeal bread?

  • Wafer is richer in Copper, and Iron, while Oatmeal bread is higher in Selenium, Vitamin B1, and Manganese.
  • Oatmeal bread's daily need coverage for Selenium is 34% higher.
  • Oatmeal bread has 6 times less Saturated Fat than Wafer. Wafer has 4.241g of Saturated Fat, while Oatmeal bread has 0.703g.

We used Cookies, chocolate wafers and Bread, oatmeal types in this comparison.

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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
4
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 26% 20% 13% 101% 70% 28% 54% 58% 123% 134%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +43.2%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +47.9%
Contains more IronIron +48.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +121.5%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +112.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -22.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +35.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +331.6%
~equal in Zinc ~1.02mg
~equal in Phosphorus ~126mg

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
4
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% 0.6% 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% 0.96% 9.6% 0% 100% 55% 59% 20% 16% 3.8% 3.8% 47% 10%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +50%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +11.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +200%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +60%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +60%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +96.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +33.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +31.9%
Contains more CholineCholine +30.8%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.24mg
~equal in Vitamin B3 ~3.136mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Wafer
2
7% 14% 73% 5% 2%
Protein: 6.6 g
Fats: 14.2 g
Carbs: 72.7 g
Water: 4.5 g
Other: 2 g
8% 4% 49% 37% 2%
Protein: 8.4 g
Fats: 4.4 g
Carbs: 48.5 g
Water: 36.7 g
Other: 2 g
Contains more FatsFats +222.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +49.9%
Contains more ProteinProtein +27.3%
Contains more WaterWater +715.6%
~equal in Other ~2g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Wafer
2
32% 37% 31%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 4.241 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 4.865 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 4.153 g
18% 40% 43%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.703 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 1.578 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.702 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +208.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +144%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -83.4%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Wafer Oatmeal bread
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Wafer Oatmeal bread Opinion
Calories 433kcal 269kcal Wafer
Protein 6.6g 8.4g Oatmeal bread
Fats 14.2g 4.4g Wafer
Net carbs 69.3g 44.5g Wafer
Carbs 72.7g 48.5g Wafer
Cholesterol 2mg 0mg Oatmeal bread
Magnesium 53mg 37mg Wafer
Calcium 31mg 66mg Oatmeal bread
Potassium 210mg 142mg Wafer
Iron 4.01mg 2.7mg Wafer
Sugar 37.43g 8.14g Oatmeal bread
Fiber 3.4g 4g Oatmeal bread
Copper 0.463mg 0.209mg Wafer
Zinc 1.09mg 1.02mg Wafer
Phosphorus 132mg 126mg Wafer
Sodium 580mg 447mg Oatmeal bread
Vitamin A 10IU 16IU Oatmeal bread
Vitamin A 3µg 5µg Oatmeal bread
Vitamin E 0.72mg 0.48mg Wafer
Manganese 0.696mg 0.94mg Oatmeal bread
Selenium 5.7µg 24.6µg Oatmeal bread
Vitamin B1 0.203mg 0.399mg Oatmeal bread
Vitamin B2 0.266mg 0.24mg Wafer
Vitamin B3 2.858mg 3.136mg Oatmeal bread
Vitamin B5 0.381mg 0.341mg Wafer
Vitamin B6 0.051mg 0.068mg Oatmeal bread
Vitamin B12 0.09µg 0.03µg Wafer
Vitamin K 2.4µg 1.5µg Wafer
Folate 47µg 62µg Oatmeal bread
Choline 14.3mg 18.7mg Oatmeal bread
Saturated Fat 4.241g 0.703g Oatmeal bread
Monounsaturated Fat 4.865g 1.578g Wafer
Polyunsaturated fat 4.153g 1.702g Wafer
Tryptophan 0.096mg 0.116mg Oatmeal bread
Threonine 0.22mg 0.247mg Oatmeal bread
Isoleucine 0.261mg 0.325mg Oatmeal bread
Leucine 0.447mg 0.608mg Oatmeal bread
Lysine 0.281mg 0.27mg Wafer
Methionine 0.105mg 0.152mg Oatmeal bread
Phenylalanine 0.308mg 0.414mg Oatmeal bread
Valine 0.323mg 0.393mg Oatmeal bread
Histidine 0.128mg 0.186mg Oatmeal bread
Omega-3 - EPA 0.003g 0g Wafer
Omega-3 - DHA 0.002g 0g Wafer

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Wafer Oatmeal bread
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
25%
Oatmeal bread
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
65%
Wafer
63%
Oatmeal bread

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Wafer
Wafer is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Wafer
Wafer is lower in glycemic index (difference - 4)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Oatmeal bread
Oatmeal bread is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Oatmeal bread
Oatmeal bread is lower in Sugar (difference - 29.29g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Oatmeal bread
Oatmeal bread contains less Sodium (difference - 133mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Oatmeal bread
Oatmeal bread is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.538g)
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.

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
  2. Oatmeal bread - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172678/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.