Wafer vs. Shortcake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between Wafer and Shortcake
- Wafer has more Copper, Iron, Manganese, Magnesium, and Zinc, however, Shortcake is higher in Selenium, Calcium, Vitamin B1, and Monounsaturated Fat.
- Wafer covers your daily need of Copper 43% more than Shortcake.
- Wafer has 3 times more Magnesium than Shortcake. While Wafer has 53mg of Magnesium, Shortcake has only 16mg.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Cookies, chocolate wafers and Cake, shortcake, biscuit-type, prepared from recipe.
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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 PotassiumPotassium | +98.1% |
| Contains more IronIron | +57.9% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +509.2% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +127.1% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +110.9% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +561.3% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -12.8% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +198.2% |
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 B5Vitamin B5 | +53.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +70% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +28.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +620% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +53.2% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +12.8% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +49.9% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +531.1% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +40% |
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Protein
~6.1g
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Fats
~14.2g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +14.3% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -11.1% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +24.3% |
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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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 433kcal | 346kcal |
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| Protein | 6.6g | 6.1g |
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| Fats | 14.2g | 14.2g | |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 0.2mg |
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| Net carbs | 69.3g | 48.5g |
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| Carbs | 72.7g | 48.5g |
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| Cholesterol | 2mg | 3mg |
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| Magnesium | 53mg | 16mg |
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| Calcium | 31mg | 205mg |
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| Potassium | 210mg | 106mg |
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| Iron | 4.01mg | 2.54mg |
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| Sugar | 37.43g |
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| Fiber | 3.4g |
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| Copper | 0.463mg | 0.076mg |
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| Zinc | 1.09mg | 0.48mg |
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| Phosphorus | 132mg | 143mg |
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| Sodium | 580mg | 506mg |
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| Vitamin A | 10IU | 72IU |
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| Vitamin A | 3µg | 18µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.72mg |
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| Manganese | 0.696mg | 0.33mg |
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| Selenium | 5.7µg | 17µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.203mg | 0.311mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.266mg | 0.272mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 2.858mg | 2.573mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.381mg | 0.248mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.051mg | 0.03mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.09µg | 0.07µg |
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| Vitamin K | 2.4µg |
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| Folate | 47µg | 53µg |
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| Choline | 14.3mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 4.241g | 3.772g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 4.865g | 6.045g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 4.153g | 3.632g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.096mg | 0.076mg |
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| Threonine | 0.22mg | 0.184mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.261mg | 0.238mg |
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| Leucine | 0.447mg | 0.449mg |
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| Lysine | 0.281mg | 0.197mg |
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| Methionine | 0.105mg | 0.115mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.308mg | 0.302mg |
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| Valine | 0.323mg | 0.273mg |
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| Histidine | 0.128mg | 0.14mg |
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| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.003g | 0g |
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| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.002g | 0g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
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| Low Fats diet | Equal | |
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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%
20%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
65%
48%
Comparison summary
Which food is richer in minerals?
Wafer is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Wafer is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Shortcake is lower in Sugar (difference - 37.43g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Shortcake contains less Sodium (difference - 74mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Shortcake is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.469g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Shortcake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 61)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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.