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Wafer vs. Chia seeds — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between wafer and chia seeds

  • Wafer has less fiber, phosphorus, selenium, manganese, magnesium, calcium, copper, iron, vitamin B3, and vitamin B1 than chia seeds.
  • Chia seeds cover your daily need for fiber, 124% more than wafer.
  • The glycemic index of wafer is higher.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Cookies, chocolate wafers and Seeds, chia seeds, dried.

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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 239% 189% 36% 290% 308% 125% 369% 2.1% 355% 301%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +532.1%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1935.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +93.8%
Contains more IronIron +92.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +99.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +320.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +551.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -97.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +291.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +868.4%

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
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% 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 5.3% 0% 10% 0% 155% 39% 166% 0% 0% 0% 0% 37% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +44%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +56.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +205.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +209%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Folate ~49µg

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
17% 31% 42% 6% 5%
Protein: 16.54 g
Fats: 30.74 g
Carbs: 42.12 g
Water: 5.8 g
Other: 4.8 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +72.6%
Contains more ProteinProtein +150.6%
Contains more FatsFats +116.5%
Contains more WaterWater +28.9%
Contains more OtherOther +140%

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
11% 8% 81%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 3.33 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.309 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 23.665 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +110.7%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -21.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +469.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Wafer Chia seeds DV% diff.
Polyunsaturated fat 4.153g 23.665g 130%
Fiber 3.4g 34.4g 124%
Phosphorus 132mg 860mg 104%
Selenium 5.7µg 55.2µg 90%
Manganese 0.696mg 2.723mg 88%
Magnesium 53mg 335mg 67%
Calcium 31mg 631mg 60%
Copper 0.463mg 0.924mg 51%
Iron 4.01mg 7.72mg 46%
Vitamin B3 2.858mg 8.83mg 37%
Vitamin B1 0.203mg 0.62mg 35%
Zinc 1.09mg 4.58mg 32%
Fats 14.2g 30.74g 25%
Sodium 580mg 16mg 25%
Protein 6.6g 16.54g 20%
Carbs 72.7g 42.12g 10%
Vitamin B5 0.381mg 8%
Vitamin B2 0.266mg 0.17mg 7%
Potassium 210mg 407mg 6%
Monounsaturated fat 4.865g 2.309g 6%
Vitamin B6 0.051mg 4%
Saturated fat 4.241g 3.33g 4%
Vitamin B12 0.09µg 0µg 4%
Choline 14.3mg 3%
Caffeine 10mg 3%
Calories 433kcal 486kcal 3%
Vitamin C 0mg 1.6mg 2%
Vitamin K 2.4µg 2%
Vitamin E 0.72mg 0.5mg 1%
Folate 47µg 49µg 1%
Cholesterol 2mg 0mg 1%
Net carbs 69.3g 7.72g N/A
Sugar 37.43g N/A
Vitamin A 3µg 0%
Trans fat 0.14g N/A
Tryptophan 0.096mg 0.436mg 0%
Threonine 0.22mg 0.709mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.261mg 0.801mg 0%
Leucine 0.447mg 1.371mg 0%
Lysine 0.281mg 0.97mg 0%
Methionine 0.105mg 0.588mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.308mg 1.016mg 0%
Valine 0.323mg 0.95mg 0%
Histidine 0.128mg 0.531mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.003g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.002g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 17.83g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 5.835g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Wafer Chia seeds
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
32%
Chia seeds
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
65%
Wafer
221%
Chia seeds

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in vitamins?
Wafer
Wafer is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chia seeds
Chia seeds is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chia seeds
Chia seeds is lower in Sugar (difference - 37.43g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chia seeds
Chia seeds contains less Sodium (difference - 564mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Chia seeds
Chia seeds is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.911g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chia seeds
Chia seeds is lower in glycemic index (difference - 46)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chia seeds
Chia seeds is relatively richer in minerals
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. Chia seeds - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170554/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

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