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Wonton wrappers vs. Wafer — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between wonton wrappers and wafer

  • Wonton wrappers are higher in selenium, vitamin B1, vitamin B3, folate, and vitamin B2, yet wafer is higher in copper, iron, magnesium, and phosphorus.
  • Wonton wrappers cover your daily selenium needs 41% more than wafer.
  • Wonton wrappers contain 3 times more vitamin B1 than wafer. While wonton wrappers contain 0.519mg of vitamin B1, wafer contains only 0.203mg.
  • The amount of saturated fat in wonton wrappers is lower.
  • The glycemic index of wafer is lower.

Food varieties used in this article are Wonton wrappers (includes egg roll wrappers) and Cookies, chocolate wafers.

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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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 14% 14% 7.2% 126% 49% 19% 35% 75% 83% 154%
Wafer
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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%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +51.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +394.7%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +165%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +156.1%
Contains more IronIron +19.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +215%
Contains more ZincZinc +53.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +63%
~equal in Sodium ~580mg
~equal in Manganese ~0.696mg

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.
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% 1.3% 0% 0% 130% 87% 102% 1.5% 6.9% 2.5% 0% 65% 0%
Wafer
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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%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +33.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +155.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +42.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +89.8%
Contains more FolateFolate +83%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +1424%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +70%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +350%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
10% 58% 29% 2%
Protein: 9.8 g
Fats: 1.5 g
Carbs: 57.9 g
Water: 28.8 g
Other: 2 g
Wafer
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7% 14% 73% 5% 2%
Protein: 6.6 g
Fats: 14.2 g
Carbs: 72.7 g
Water: 4.5 g
Other: 2 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +48.5%
Contains more WaterWater +540%
Contains more FatsFats +846.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +25.6%
~equal in Other ~2g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
25% 18% 57%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.263 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.195 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.61 g
Wafer
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32% 37% 31%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 4.241 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 4.865 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 4.153 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -93.8%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +2394.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +580.8%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Wonton wrappers Wafer
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in price Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Wonton wrappers Wafer DV% diff.
Selenium 28.2µg 5.7µg 41%
Copper 0.147mg 0.463mg 35%
Vitamin B1 0.519mg 0.203mg 26%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.61g 4.153g 24%
Fats 1.5g 14.2g 20%
Saturated fat 0.263g 4.241g 18%
Vitamin B3 5.424mg 2.858mg 16%
Monounsaturated fat 0.195g 4.865g 12%
Folate 86µg 47µg 10%
Vitamin B2 0.378mg 0.266mg 9%
Magnesium 20mg 53mg 8%
Iron 3.36mg 4.01mg 8%
Vitamin B5 0.025mg 0.381mg 7%
Calories 291kcal 433kcal 7%
Phosphorus 81mg 132mg 7%
Fiber 1.8g 3.4g 6%
Protein 9.8g 6.6g 6%
Vitamin E 0.72mg 5%
Carbs 57.9g 72.7g 5%
Potassium 82mg 210mg 4%
Caffeine 10mg 3%
Manganese 0.638mg 0.696mg 3%
Zinc 0.71mg 1.09mg 3%
Choline 14.3mg 3%
Vitamin B12 0.02µg 0.09µg 3%
Calcium 47mg 31mg 2%
Cholesterol 9mg 2mg 2%
Vitamin B6 0.03mg 0.051mg 2%
Vitamin K 2.4µg 2%
Net carbs 56.1g 69.3g N/A
Sugar 37.43g N/A
Sodium 572mg 580mg 0%
Vitamin A 4µg 3µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.114mg 0.096mg 0%
Threonine 0.268mg 0.22mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.369mg 0.261mg 0%
Leucine 0.684mg 0.447mg 0%
Lysine 0.204mg 0.281mg 0%
Methionine 0.176mg 0.105mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.486mg 0.308mg 0%
Valine 0.417mg 0.323mg 0%
Histidine 0.209mg 0.128mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.003g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g 0.002g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Wonton wrappers Wafer
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
30%
Wonton wrappers
21%
Wafer
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
58%
Wonton wrappers
65%
Wafer

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Wonton wrappers
Wonton wrappers is lower in Sugar (difference - 37.43g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Wonton wrappers
Wonton wrappers contains less Sodium (difference - 8mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Wonton wrappers
Wonton wrappers is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.978g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Wafer
Wafer is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 7mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Wafer
Wafer is lower in glycemic index (difference - 20)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Wafer
Wafer is relatively richer in minerals
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.

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. Wonton wrappers - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172802/nutrients
  2. Wafer - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172714/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.