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Wafer vs. Pasta — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between wafer and pasta

  • Pasta contains less copper, iron, manganese, vitamin B3, phosphorus, vitamin B2, and magnesium than wafer.
  • Wafer's daily need coverage for copper is 41% higher.
  • Pasta contains 97 times less sodium than wafer. Wafer contains 580mg of sodium, while pasta contains 6mg.
  • Pasta has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of pasta is 49, while the glycemic index of wafer is 61.

The food types used in this comparison are Cookies, chocolate wafers and Pasta, fresh-refrigerated, plain, cooked.

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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
9
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%
Pasta
1
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 13% 1.8% 2.1% 43% 31% 15% 27% 0.78% 29% 0%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +194.4%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +416.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +775%
Contains more IronIron +251.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +397.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +94.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +109.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +210.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99%

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
7
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%
Pasta
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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% 2% 0% 0% 52% 35% 19% 11% 7.8% 18% 0% 48% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +77.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +188.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +108.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +50%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +100%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +55.6%
Contains more FolateFolate +36.2%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B1 ~0.209mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Wafer
4
7% 14% 73% 5% 2%
Protein: 6.6 g
Fats: 14.2 g
Carbs: 72.7 g
Water: 4.5 g
Other: 2 g
Pasta
1
5% 25% 69%
Protein: 5.15 g
Fats: 1.05 g
Carbs: 24.93 g
Water: 68.56 g
Other: 0.31 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +28.2%
Contains more FatsFats +1252.4%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +191.6%
Contains more OtherOther +545.2%
Contains more WaterWater +1423.6%

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
Pasta
1
21% 18% 61%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.15 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.124 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.429 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +3823.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +868.1%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -96.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Wafer Pasta DV% diff.
Copper 0.463mg 0.093mg 41%
Iron 4.01mg 1.14mg 36%
Sodium 580mg 6mg 25%
Polyunsaturated fat 4.153g 0.429g 25%
Manganese 0.696mg 0.224mg 21%
Fats 14.2g 1.05g 20%
Saturated fat 4.241g 0.15g 19%
Carbs 72.7g 24.93g 16%
Calories 433kcal 131kcal 15%
Fiber 3.4g 14%
Monounsaturated fat 4.865g 0.124g 12%
Vitamin B3 2.858mg 0.992mg 12%
Phosphorus 132mg 63mg 10%
Selenium 5.7µg 10%
Cholesterol 2mg 33mg 10%
Vitamin B2 0.266mg 0.15mg 9%
Magnesium 53mg 18mg 8%
Vitamin E 0.72mg 5%
Potassium 210mg 24mg 5%
Zinc 1.09mg 0.56mg 5%
Vitamin B5 0.381mg 0.183mg 4%
Folate 47µg 64µg 4%
Calcium 31mg 6mg 3%
Caffeine 10mg 3%
Protein 6.6g 5.15g 3%
Choline 14.3mg 3%
Vitamin B12 0.09µg 0.14µg 2%
Vitamin K 2.4µg 2%
Vitamin B6 0.051mg 0.034mg 1%
Net carbs 69.3g 24.93g N/A
Sugar 37.43g N/A
Vitamin A 3µg 6µg 0%
Vitamin B1 0.203mg 0.209mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.096mg 0.065mg 0%
Threonine 0.22mg 0.134mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.261mg 0.197mg 0%
Leucine 0.447mg 0.348mg 0%
Lysine 0.281mg 0.097mg 0%
Methionine 0.105mg 0.079mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.308mg 0.247mg 0%
Valine 0.323mg 0.217mg 0%
Histidine 0.128mg 0.103mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.003g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.002g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Wafer Pasta
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
15%
Pasta
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
65%
Wafer
16%
Pasta

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Wafer
Wafer is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 31mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Wafer
Wafer is cheaper (difference - $3)
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 Sugar?
Pasta
Pasta is lower in Sugar (difference - 37.43g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pasta
Pasta contains less Sodium (difference - 574mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Pasta
Pasta is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.091g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pasta
Pasta is lower in glycemic index (difference - 12)

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. Pasta - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169728/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.