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Wafer vs. Poppy seed — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between wafer and poppy seed

  • The amount of manganese, calcium, copper, phosphorus, iron, magnesium, fiber, zinc, and vitamin B1 in poppy seed is higher than in wafer.
  • Poppy seed covers your daily manganese needs 261% more than wafer.
  • Poppy seed has 22 times less sodium than wafer. Wafer has 580mg of sodium, while poppy seed has 26mg.
  • Wafer has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of wafer is 61, while the glycemic index of poppy seed is 5.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Cookies, chocolate wafers and Spices, poppy seed.

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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
0
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 248% 431% 63% 366% 542% 215% 373% 3.4% 875% 74%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +554.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +4538.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +242.4%
Contains more IronIron +143.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +251.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +624.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +559.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -95.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +863.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +136.8%

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.
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%
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 3.3% 0% 35% 0% 214% 23% 17% 19% 57% 0% 0% 62% 4.8%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +166%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +219%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +17.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +62.5%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +145.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +320.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +384.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +74.5%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Wafer
1
7% 14% 73% 5% 2%
Protein: 6.6 g
Fats: 14.2 g
Carbs: 72.7 g
Water: 4.5 g
Other: 2 g
18% 42% 28% 6% 6%
Protein: 17.99 g
Fats: 41.56 g
Carbs: 28.13 g
Water: 5.95 g
Other: 6.37 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +158.4%
Contains more ProteinProtein +172.6%
Contains more FatsFats +192.7%
Contains more WaterWater +32.2%
Contains more OtherOther +218.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Wafer
1
32% 37% 31%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 4.241 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 4.865 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 4.153 g
12% 15% 73%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 4.517 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 5.982 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 28.569 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +23%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +587.9%
~equal in Saturated fat ~4.517g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Wafer Poppy seed DV% diff.
Manganese 0.696mg 6.707mg 261%
Polyunsaturated fat 4.153g 28.569g 163%
Calcium 31mg 1438mg 141%
Copper 0.463mg 1.627mg 129%
Phosphorus 132mg 870mg 105%
Iron 4.01mg 9.76mg 72%
Magnesium 53mg 347mg 70%
Fiber 3.4g 19.5g 64%
Zinc 1.09mg 7.9mg 62%
Vitamin B1 0.203mg 0.854mg 54%
Fats 14.2g 41.56g 42%
Sodium 580mg 26mg 24%
Protein 6.6g 17.99g 23%
Carbs 72.7g 28.13g 15%
Vitamin B6 0.051mg 0.247mg 15%
Potassium 210mg 719mg 15%
Selenium 5.7µg 13.5µg 14%
Vitamin B2 0.266mg 0.1mg 13%
Vitamin B3 2.858mg 0.896mg 12%
Folate 47µg 82µg 9%
Vitamin E 0.72mg 1.77mg 7%
Calories 433kcal 525kcal 5%
Vitamin B12 0.09µg 0µg 4%
Caffeine 10mg 0mg 3%
Monounsaturated fat 4.865g 5.982g 3%
Vitamin K 2.4µg 0µg 2%
Vitamin B5 0.381mg 0.324mg 1%
Cholesterol 2mg 0mg 1%
Choline 14.3mg 8.8mg 1%
Saturated fat 4.241g 4.517g 1%
Vitamin C 0mg 1mg 1%
Net carbs 69.3g 8.63g N/A
Sugar 37.43g 2.99g N/A
Vitamin A 3µg 0µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.096mg 0.184mg 0%
Threonine 0.22mg 0.686mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.261mg 0.819mg 0%
Leucine 0.447mg 1.321mg 0%
Lysine 0.281mg 0.952mg 0%
Methionine 0.105mg 0.502mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.308mg 0.758mg 0%
Valine 0.323mg 1.095mg 0%
Histidine 0.128mg 0.471mg 0%
Fructose 0.29g 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.003g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.002g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.273g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Wafer Poppy seed
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
33%
Poppy seed
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
65%
Wafer
319%
Poppy seed

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Wafer
Wafer is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.276g)
Which food is cheaper?
Wafer
Wafer is cheaper (difference - $2.4)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Poppy seed
Poppy seed is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Poppy seed
Poppy seed is lower in Sugar (difference - 34.44g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Poppy seed
Poppy seed contains less Sodium (difference - 554mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Poppy seed
Poppy seed is lower in glycemic index (difference - 56)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Poppy seed
Poppy seed is relatively richer in minerals
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. Poppy seed - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171330/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.