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Wafer vs. Spinach raw — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between wafer and spinach raw

  • Wafer is richer in copper, iron, vitamin B3, and phosphorus, yet spinach raw is richer in vitamin K, vitamin A, folate, and vitamin C.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin K for spinach raw is 400% higher.
  • Wafer contains 67 times more saturated fat than spinach raw. Wafer contains 4.241g of saturated fat, while spinach raw contains 0.063g.
  • Spinach raw has a lower glycemic index than wafer.

Food types used in this article are Cookies, chocolate wafers and Spinach, raw.

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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
5
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 56% 30% 49% 102% 43% 14% 21% 10% 117% 5.5%
Contains more IronIron +48%
Contains more CopperCopper +256.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +105.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +169.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +470%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +49.1%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +219.4%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +165.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -86.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +28.9%

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
5
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 94% 156% 41% 0% 20% 44% 14% 3.9% 45% 0% 1207% 146% 11%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +160.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +40.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +294.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +486.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +15533.3%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +181.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +282.4%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +20020.8%
Contains more FolateFolate +312.8%
Contains more CholineCholine +35%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Wafer
4
7% 14% 73% 5% 2%
Protein: 6.6 g
Fats: 14.2 g
Carbs: 72.7 g
Water: 4.5 g
Other: 2 g
3% 4% 91% 2%
Protein: 2.86 g
Fats: 0.39 g
Carbs: 3.63 g
Water: 91.4 g
Other: 1.72 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +130.8%
Contains more FatsFats +3541%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +1902.8%
Contains more OtherOther +16.3%
Contains more WaterWater +1931.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Wafer
2
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% 4% 69%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.063 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.01 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.165 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +48550%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +2417%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -98.5%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Wafer Spinach raw
Lower in price 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 Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Wafer Spinach raw DV% diff.
Vitamin K 2.4µg 482.9µg 400%
Vitamin A 3µg 469µg 52%
Copper 0.463mg 0.13mg 37%
Folate 47µg 194µg 37%
Vitamin C 0mg 28.1mg 31%
Polyunsaturated fat 4.153g 0.165g 27%
Carbs 72.7g 3.63g 23%
Sodium 580mg 79mg 22%
Calories 433kcal 23kcal 21%
Fats 14.2g 0.39g 21%
Saturated fat 4.241g 0.063g 19%
Iron 4.01mg 2.71mg 16%
Vitamin B3 2.858mg 0.724mg 13%
Monounsaturated fat 4.865g 0.01g 12%
Phosphorus 132mg 49mg 12%
Vitamin B6 0.051mg 0.195mg 11%
Vitamin B1 0.203mg 0.078mg 10%
Potassium 210mg 558mg 10%
Vitamin E 0.72mg 2.03mg 9%
Manganese 0.696mg 0.897mg 9%
Selenium 5.7µg 1µg 9%
Calcium 31mg 99mg 7%
Protein 6.6g 2.86g 7%
Magnesium 53mg 79mg 6%
Vitamin B2 0.266mg 0.189mg 6%
Vitamin B5 0.381mg 0.065mg 6%
Fiber 3.4g 2.2g 5%
Zinc 1.09mg 0.53mg 5%
Vitamin B12 0.09µg 0µg 4%
Caffeine 10mg 0mg 3%
Choline 14.3mg 19.3mg 1%
Cholesterol 2mg 0mg 1%
Net carbs 69.3g 1.43g N/A
Sugar 37.43g 0.42g N/A
Tryptophan 0.096mg 0.039mg 0%
Threonine 0.22mg 0.122mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.261mg 0.147mg 0%
Leucine 0.447mg 0.223mg 0%
Lysine 0.281mg 0.174mg 0%
Methionine 0.105mg 0.053mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.308mg 0.129mg 0%
Valine 0.323mg 0.161mg 0%
Histidine 0.128mg 0.064mg 0%
Fructose 0.15g 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.003g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.002g 0g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Wafer Spinach raw
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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
137%
Spinach raw
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
65%
Wafer
45%
Spinach raw

Comparison summary

Which food is cheaper?
Wafer
Wafer is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Spinach raw
Spinach raw is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Spinach raw
Spinach raw is lower in Sugar (difference - 37.01g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Spinach raw
Spinach raw contains less Sodium (difference - 501mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Spinach raw
Spinach raw is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.178g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Spinach raw
Spinach raw is lower in glycemic index (difference - 29)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.
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. Spinach raw - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168462/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.