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Wafer vs. Turmeric — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between wafer and turmeric

  • The amount of manganese, iron, copper, fiber, potassium, magnesium, zinc, vitamin E, and phosphorus in turmeric is higher than in wafer.
  • Turmeric covers your daily manganese needs 831% more than wafer.
  • Turmeric has 21 times less sodium than wafer. Wafer has 580mg of sodium, while turmeric has 27mg.
  • Wafer has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of wafer is 61, while the glycemic index of turmeric is 0.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Cookies, chocolate wafers and Spices, turmeric, ground.

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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 149% 50% 184% 2063% 433% 123% 128% 3.5% 2583% 34%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +292.5%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +441.9%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +890.5%
Contains more IronIron +1271.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +180.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +312.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +126.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -95.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +2744.8%
~equal in Selenium ~6.2µg

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
6
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 2.3% 0% 89% 0% 15% 35% 25% 33% 25% 0% 34% 15% 27%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +250%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +77.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +111.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +135%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +515.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +42.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +109.8%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +458.3%
Contains more CholineCholine +244.1%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Wafer
2
7% 14% 73% 5% 2%
Protein: 6.6 g
Fats: 14.2 g
Carbs: 72.7 g
Water: 4.5 g
Other: 2 g
10% 3% 67% 13% 7%
Protein: 9.68 g
Fats: 3.25 g
Carbs: 67.14 g
Water: 12.85 g
Other: 7.08 g
Contains more FatsFats +336.9%
Contains more ProteinProtein +46.7%
Contains more WaterWater +185.6%
Contains more OtherOther +254%
~equal in Carbs ~67.14g

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
60% 15% 25%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.838 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.449 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.756 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +983.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +449.3%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -56.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Wafer Turmeric DV% diff.
Manganese 0.696mg 19.8mg 831%
Iron 4.01mg 55mg 637%
Copper 0.463mg 1.3mg 93%
Fiber 3.4g 22.7g 77%
Potassium 210mg 2080mg 55%
Magnesium 53mg 208mg 37%
Zinc 1.09mg 4.5mg 31%
Vitamin E 0.72mg 4.43mg 25%
Sodium 580mg 27mg 24%
Phosphorus 132mg 299mg 24%
Polyunsaturated fat 4.153g 0.756g 23%
Fats 14.2g 3.25g 17%
Calcium 31mg 168mg 14%
Vitamin B1 0.203mg 0.058mg 12%
Monounsaturated fat 4.865g 0.449g 11%
Saturated fat 4.241g 1.838g 11%
Vitamin K 2.4µg 13.4µg 9%
Vitamin B3 2.858mg 1.35mg 9%
Vitamin B2 0.266mg 0.15mg 9%
Folate 47µg 20µg 7%
Protein 6.6g 9.68g 6%
Calories 433kcal 312kcal 6%
Choline 14.3mg 49.2mg 6%
Vitamin B12 0.09µg 0µg 4%
Vitamin B6 0.051mg 0.107mg 4%
Caffeine 10mg 0mg 3%
Vitamin B5 0.381mg 0.542mg 3%
Carbs 72.7g 67.14g 2%
Selenium 5.7µg 6.2µg 1%
Fructose 0.45g 1%
Cholesterol 2mg 0mg 1%
Vitamin C 0mg 0.7mg 1%
Net carbs 69.3g 44.44g N/A
Sugar 37.43g 3.21g N/A
Vitamin A 3µg 0µg 0%
Trans fat 0.056g N/A
Tryptophan 0.096mg 0.17mg 0%
Threonine 0.22mg 0.33mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.261mg 0.47mg 0%
Leucine 0.447mg 0.81mg 0%
Lysine 0.281mg 0.38mg 0%
Methionine 0.105mg 0.14mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.308mg 0.53mg 0%
Valine 0.323mg 0.66mg 0%
Histidine 0.128mg 0.15mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.003g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.002g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.003g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.081g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Wafer Turmeric
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
23%
Turmeric
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
65%
Wafer
575%
Turmeric

Comparison summary

Which food is cheaper?
Wafer
Wafer is cheaper (difference - $2.5)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Turmeric
Turmeric is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Turmeric
Turmeric is lower in Sugar (difference - 34.22g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Turmeric
Turmeric contains less Sodium (difference - 553mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Turmeric
Turmeric is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.403g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Turmeric
Turmeric is lower in glycemic index (difference - 61)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Turmeric
Turmeric 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. Turmeric - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172231/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.