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Wafer vs. Vanilla extract — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between wafer and vanilla extract?

  • Wafer is richer than vanilla extract in iron, copper, manganese, phosphorus, vitamin B1, vitamin B3, fiber, and vitamin B2.
  • Wafer's daily need coverage for iron is 49% more.
  • The amount of saturated fat in vanilla extract is lower.

We used Cookies, chocolate wafers and Vanilla extract types in this article.

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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
9
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 8.6% 3.3% 13% 4.5% 24% 3% 2.6% 1.2% 30% 0%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +341.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +181.8%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +41.9%
Contains more IronIron +3241.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +543.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +890.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +2100%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +202.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains less SodiumSodium -98.4%

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
11
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 0% 0% 0% 0% 2.8% 22% 8% 2.1% 6% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1745.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +180%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +572.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +988.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +96.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Wafer
3
7% 14% 73% 5% 2%
Protein: 6.6 g
Fats: 14.2 g
Carbs: 72.7 g
Water: 4.5 g
Other: 2 g
13% 53% 35%
Protein: 0.06 g
Fats: 0.06 g
Carbs: 12.65 g
Water: 52.58 g
Other: 34.65 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +10900%
Contains more FatsFats +23566.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +474.7%
Contains more WaterWater +1068.4%
Contains more OtherOther +1632.5%

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
42% 42% 17%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.01 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.01 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.004 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +48550%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +103725%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -99.8%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Wafer Vanilla extract
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in price ok
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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Wafer Vanilla extract DV% diff.
Iron 4.01mg 0.12mg 49%
Copper 0.463mg 0.072mg 43%
Polyunsaturated fat 4.153g 0.004g 28%
Sodium 580mg 9mg 25%
Fats 14.2g 0.06g 22%
Carbs 72.7g 12.65g 20%
Manganese 0.696mg 0.23mg 20%
Saturated fat 4.241g 0.01g 19%
Phosphorus 132mg 6mg 18%
Vitamin B1 0.203mg 0.011mg 16%
Vitamin B3 2.858mg 0.425mg 15%
Fiber 3.4g 0g 14%
Protein 6.6g 0.06g 13%
Vitamin B2 0.266mg 0.095mg 13%
Monounsaturated fat 4.865g 0.01g 12%
Folate 47µg 0µg 12%
Selenium 5.7µg 0µg 10%
Magnesium 53mg 12mg 10%
Zinc 1.09mg 0.11mg 9%
Vitamin B5 0.381mg 0.035mg 7%
Calories 433kcal 288kcal 7%
Vitamin E 0.72mg 0mg 5%
Vitamin B12 0.09µg 0µg 4%
Caffeine 10mg 0mg 3%
Choline 14.3mg 3%
Vitamin B6 0.051mg 0.026mg 2%
Vitamin K 2.4µg 0µg 2%
Potassium 210mg 148mg 2%
Calcium 31mg 11mg 2%
Cholesterol 2mg 0mg 1%
Net carbs 69.3g 12.65g N/A
Sugar 37.43g 12.65g N/A
Vitamin A 3µg 0µg 0%
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

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Wafer Vanilla extract
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
3%
Vanilla extract
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
65%
Wafer
9%
Vanilla extract

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Wafer
Wafer is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
Wafer
Wafer is cheaper (difference - $6)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Wafer
Wafer is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Vanilla extract
Vanilla extract is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Vanilla extract
Vanilla extract is lower in Sugar (difference - 24.78g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Vanilla extract
Vanilla extract contains less Sodium (difference - 571mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Vanilla extract
Vanilla extract is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.231g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Vanilla extract
Vanilla extract is lower in glycemic index (difference - 61)

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. Vanilla extract - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173471/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.