Wafer vs. Wheat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between Wafer and Wheat
- Wafer has less Selenium, Manganese, Phosphorus, Vitamin B6, Zinc, Vitamin B3, Magnesium, and Vitamin B1 than Wheat .
- Wheat covers your daily need of Selenium 152% more than Wafer.
- Wafer has 290 times more Sodium than Wheat . While Wafer has 580mg of Sodium, Wheat has only 2mg.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Cookies, chocolate wafers and Wheat, durum.
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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 IronIron | +13.9% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +171.7% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +105.2% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +19.4% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +281.7% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +284.8% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -99.7% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +332.8% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +1468.4% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +119.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +106.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +135.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +145.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +721.6% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more FatsFats | +474.9% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +12.4% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +107.3% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +143.1% |
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Carbs
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Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +1314.2% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +324.6% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -89.3% |
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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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in price |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 433kcal | 339kcal |
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| Protein | 6.6g | 13.68g |
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| Fats | 14.2g | 2.47g |
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| Net carbs | 69.3g | 71.13g |
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| Carbs | 72.7g | 71.13g |
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| Cholesterol | 2mg | 0mg |
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| Magnesium | 53mg | 144mg |
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| Calcium | 31mg | 34mg |
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| Potassium | 210mg | 431mg |
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| Iron | 4.01mg | 3.52mg |
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| Sugar | 37.43g |
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| Fiber | 3.4g |
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| Copper | 0.463mg | 0.553mg |
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| Zinc | 1.09mg | 4.16mg |
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| Phosphorus | 132mg | 508mg |
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| Sodium | 580mg | 2mg |
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| Vitamin A | 10IU | 0IU |
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| Vitamin A | 3µg | 0µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.72mg |
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| Manganese | 0.696mg | 3.012mg |
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| Selenium | 5.7µg | 89.4µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.203mg | 0.419mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.266mg | 0.121mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 2.858mg | 6.738mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.381mg | 0.935mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.051mg | 0.419mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.09µg | 0µg |
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| Vitamin K | 2.4µg |
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| Folate | 47µg | 43µg |
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| Choline | 14.3mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 4.241g | 0.454g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 4.865g | 0.344g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 4.153g | 0.978g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.096mg | 0.176mg |
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| Threonine | 0.22mg | 0.366mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.261mg | 0.533mg |
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| Leucine | 0.447mg | 0.934mg |
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| Lysine | 0.281mg | 0.303mg |
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| Methionine | 0.105mg | 0.221mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.308mg | 0.681mg |
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| Valine | 0.323mg | 0.594mg |
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| Histidine | 0.128mg | 0.322mg |
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| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.003g |
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| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.002g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
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| Low Fats diet |
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| Low Carbs diet |
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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%
34%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
65%
168%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Wheat is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Wheat is lower in Sugar (difference - 37.43g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Wheat contains less Sodium (difference - 578mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Wheat is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.787g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Wheat is lower in glycemic index (difference - 11)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Wheat is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
Wafer is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
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.