Wafer vs. Salsa — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between wafer and salsa
- Wafer is higher in copper, iron, vitamin B2, phosphorus, vitamin B1, vitamin B3, selenium, and magnesium, yet salsa is higher in vitamin A.
- Wafer covers your daily copper needs 41% more than salsa.
- Wafer contains 146 times more saturated fat than salsa. While wafer contains 4.241g of saturated fat, salsa contains only 0.029g.
Food varieties used in this article are Cookies, chocolate wafers and USDA Commodity, salsa.
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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 | +231.3% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +158.3% |
| Contains more IronIron | +79% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +382.3% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +541.2% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +340% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +∞% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +1325% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +28.6% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -25.9% |
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 EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +306% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +786.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +164.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +147.4% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +833.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +192.2% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +340% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +7000% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +938.6% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +25% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +1893.3% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +30306.3% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +3781.3% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -99.3% |
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 | 0.096mg | 41% |
| Manganese | 0.696mg | 30% | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 4.153g | 0.107g | 27% |
| Iron | 4.01mg | 2.24mg | 22% |
| Fats | 14.2g | 0.2g | 22% |
| Carbs | 72.7g | 7g | 22% |
| Calories | 433kcal | 36kcal | 20% |
| Saturated fat | 4.241g | 0.029g | 19% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.266mg | 0.03mg | 18% |
| Phosphorus | 132mg | 30mg | 15% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.203mg | 0.05mg | 13% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 4.865g | 0.016g | 12% |
| Vitamin B3 | 2.858mg | 1.08mg | 11% |
| Selenium | 5.7µg | 0.4µg | 10% |
| Protein | 6.6g | 1.5g | 10% |
| Magnesium | 53mg | 16mg | 9% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.381mg | 8% | |
| Fiber | 3.4g | 1.4g | 8% |
| Zinc | 1.09mg | 0.17mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.051mg | 0.149mg | 8% |
| Folate | 47µg | 19µg | 7% |
| Sodium | 580mg | 430mg | 7% |
| Vitamin E | 0.72mg | 5% | |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.09µg | 0µg | 4% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 4mg | 4% |
| Choline | 14.3mg | 3% | |
| Vitamin A | 3µg | 28µg | 3% |
| Caffeine | 10mg | 3% | |
| Potassium | 210mg | 270mg | 2% |
| Vitamin K | 2.4µg | 2% | |
| Calcium | 31mg | 12mg | 2% |
| Cholesterol | 2mg | 0mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 69.3g | 5.6g | N/A |
| Sugar | 37.43g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.096mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.22mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.261mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.447mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.281mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.105mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.308mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.323mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.128mg | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.003g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.002g | 0g | 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
21%
9%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
65%
23%
Comparison summary
Which food is richer in minerals?
Wafer is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Wafer is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Salsa is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Salsa is lower in Sugar (difference - 37.43g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Salsa contains less Sodium (difference - 150mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Salsa is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.212g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Salsa is lower in glycemic index (difference - 61)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)