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Wafer vs. Pineapple cake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between wafer and pineapple cake?

  • Wafer is richer in copper, iron, manganese, vitamin B3, fiber, magnesium, and vitamin B2, while pineapple cake is higher in vitamin B1 and calcium.
  • Pineapple cake's daily need coverage for vitamin B1 is 12733% higher.
  • Pineapple cake has 5 times less copper than wafer. Wafer has 0.463mg of copper, while pineapple cake has 0.087mg.
  • Pineapple cake is lower in sodium.

We used Cookies, chocolate wafers and Cake, pineapple upside-down, prepared from recipe 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
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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 9.3% 36% 9.9% 56% 29% 8.5% 35% 42% 46% 51%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +307.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +87.5%
Contains more IronIron +170.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +432.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +251.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +61%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +98.9%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +287.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -45%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +64.9%

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.
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 4% 21% 0% 0% 38250% 36% 22% 12% 7.8% 10% 0% 20% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +70.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +140.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +88.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +50%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +12.5%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +80.8%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +1966.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +75269.5%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg

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
4% 12% 51% 32%
Protein: 3.5 g
Fats: 12.1 g
Carbs: 50.5 g
Water: 32.3 g
Other: 1.6 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +88.6%
Contains more FatsFats +17.4%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +44%
Contains more OtherOther +25%
Contains more WaterWater +617.8%

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
26% 46% 29%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.915 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 5.194 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.282 g
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +26.5%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -31.3%
~equal in Monounsaturated fat ~5.194g

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Wafer Pineapple cake
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Rich in vitamins 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 Pineapple cake DV% diff.
Vitamin B1 0.203mg 153mg 12733%
Copper 0.463mg 0.087mg 42%
Iron 4.01mg 1.48mg 32%
Manganese 0.696mg 0.35mg 15%
Sodium 580mg 319mg 11%
Vitamin B3 2.858mg 1.19mg 10%
Magnesium 53mg 13mg 10%
Fiber 3.4g 0.8g 10%
Calcium 31mg 120mg 9%
Vitamin B2 0.266mg 0.156mg 8%
Vitamin A 3µg 62µg 7%
Phosphorus 132mg 82mg 7%
Zinc 1.09mg 0.31mg 7%
Selenium 5.7µg 9.4µg 7%
Cholesterol 2mg 22mg 7%
Carbs 72.7g 50.5g 7%
Saturated fat 4.241g 2.915g 6%
Polyunsaturated fat 4.153g 3.282g 6%
Protein 6.6g 3.5g 6%
Calories 433kcal 319kcal 6%
Vitamin E 0.72mg 5%
Folate 47µg 26µg 5%
Vitamin B5 0.381mg 0.202mg 4%
Caffeine 10mg 3%
Choline 14.3mg 3%
Fats 14.2g 12.1g 3%
Potassium 210mg 112mg 3%
Vitamin K 2.4µg 2%
Vitamin B6 0.051mg 0.034mg 1%
Vitamin C 0mg 1.2mg 1%
Monounsaturated fat 4.865g 5.194g 1%
Net carbs 69.3g 49.7g N/A
Sugar 37.43g N/A
Vitamin B12 0.09µg 0.08µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.096mg 0.043mg 0%
Threonine 0.22mg 0.117mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.261mg 0.147mg 0%
Leucine 0.447mg 0.264mg 0%
Lysine 0.281mg 0.143mg 0%
Methionine 0.105mg 0.074mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.308mg 0.173mg 0%
Valine 0.323mg 0.167mg 0%
Histidine 0.128mg 0.081mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.003g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.002g 0.002g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Wafer Pineapple 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
2952%
Pineapple cake
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
65%
Wafer
32%
Pineapple cake

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Wafer
Wafer is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Wafer
Wafer is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 20mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Wafer
Wafer is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pineapple cake
Pineapple cake is lower in Sugar (difference - 37.43g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pineapple cake
Pineapple cake contains less Sodium (difference - 261mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Pineapple cake
Pineapple cake is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.326g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pineapple cake
Pineapple 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
  2. Pineapple cake - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172703/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.