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Chocolate cake vs. Waffle — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Chocolate cake and Waffle different?

  • Chocolate cake is richer in Copper, while Waffle is higher in Selenium, Calcium, Phosphorus, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B1, Iron, and Vitamin B3.
  • Waffle covers your daily need of Selenium 62% more than Chocolate cake.
  • Chocolate cake contains 3 times more Copper than Waffle. Chocolate cake contains 0.207mg of Copper, while Waffle contains 0.062mg.
  • Waffle is lower in Saturated Fat.

Cake, chocolate, prepared from recipe without frosting and Waffles, plain, prepared from recipe types were used 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.
Contains more Magnesium +68.4%
Contains less Sodium -38.4%
Contains more Copper +233.9%
Contains more Calcium +325%
Contains more Iron +43.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +79.2%
Contains more Potassium +13.6%
Contains more Selenium +288.2%
Equal in Zinc - 0.68
Equal in Manganese - 0.265
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 18% 61% 23% 46% 13% 42% 19% 69% 37% 65%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 77% 87% 14% 82% 15% 67% 19% 21% 35% 253%
Contains more Magnesium +68.4%
Contains less Sodium -38.4%
Contains more Copper +233.9%
Contains more Calcium +325%
Contains more Iron +43.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +79.2%
Contains more Potassium +13.6%
Contains more Selenium +288.2%
Equal in Zinc - 0.68
Equal in Manganese - 0.265

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.
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Waffle
Contains more Vitamin A +62.9%
Contains more Vitamin C +100%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +86.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +62.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +82.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +59.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +36.6%
Contains more Folate +70.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +56.3%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 9% 0% 0% 1% 36% 50% 22% 19% 10% 21% 20% 0%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 14% 0% 0% 2% 66% 81% 39% 30% 13% 35% 32% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +62.9%
Contains more Vitamin C +100%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +86.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +62.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +82.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +59.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +36.6%
Contains more Folate +70.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +56.3%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +62.3%
Contains more Protein +49.1%
Contains more Water +72.1%
Contains more Other +72.2%
Equal in Fats - 14.1
5% 15% 53% 24% 2%
Protein: 5.3 g
Fats: 15.1 g
Carbs: 53.4 g
Water: 24.4 g
Other: 1.8 g
8% 14% 33% 42% 3%
Protein: 7.9 g
Fats: 14.1 g
Carbs: 32.9 g
Water: 42 g
Other: 3.1 g
Contains more Carbs +62.3%
Contains more Protein +49.1%
Contains more Water +72.1%
Contains more Other +72.2%
Equal in Fats - 14.1

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +71.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -47.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +145.7%
38% 42% 19%
Saturated Fat: 5.43 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.039 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.761 g
22% 27% 52%
Saturated Fat: 2.866 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.521 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 6.785 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +71.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -47.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +145.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chocolate cake Waffle Opinion
Net carbs 51.8g 32.9g Chocolate cake
Protein 5.3g 7.9g Waffle
Fats 15.1g 14.1g Chocolate cake
Carbs 53.4g 32.9g Chocolate cake
Calories 371kcal 291kcal Chocolate cake
Fiber 1.6g Chocolate cake
Calcium 60mg 255mg Waffle
Iron 1.61mg 2.31mg Waffle
Magnesium 32mg 19mg Chocolate cake
Phosphorus 106mg 190mg Waffle
Potassium 140mg 159mg Waffle
Sodium 315mg 511mg Chocolate cake
Zinc 0.69mg 0.68mg Chocolate cake
Copper 0.207mg 0.062mg Chocolate cake
Manganese 0.28mg 0.265mg Chocolate cake
Selenium 11.9µg 46.2µg Waffle
Vitamin A 140IU 228IU Waffle
Vitamin A RAE 65µg Waffle
Vitamin C 0.2mg 0.4mg Waffle
Vitamin B1 0.141mg 0.263mg Waffle
Vitamin B2 0.213mg 0.347mg Waffle
Vitamin B3 1.137mg 2.073mg Waffle
Vitamin B5 0.304mg 0.485mg Waffle
Vitamin B6 0.041mg 0.056mg Waffle
Folate 27µg 46µg Waffle
Vitamin B12 0.16µg 0.25µg Waffle
Tryptophan 0.068mg 0.099mg Waffle
Threonine 0.202mg 0.289mg Waffle
Isoleucine 0.24mg 0.362mg Waffle
Leucine 0.407mg 0.63mg Waffle
Lysine 0.268mg 0.384mg Waffle
Methionine 0.116mg 0.179mg Waffle
Phenylalanine 0.265mg 0.395mg Waffle
Valine 0.283mg 0.409mg Waffle
Histidine 0.12mg 0.187mg Waffle
Cholesterol 58mg 69mg Chocolate cake
Saturated Fat 5.43g 2.866g Waffle
Omega-3 - DHA 0.005g 0.006g Waffle
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.001g Waffle
Monounsaturated Fat 6.039g 3.521g Chocolate cake
Polyunsaturated fat 2.761g 6.785g Waffle

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Chocolate cake Waffle
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
15%
Chocolate cake
26%
Waffle
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
39%
Chocolate cake
66%
Waffle

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Waffle
Waffle is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.564g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Waffle
Waffle is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chocolate cake
Chocolate cake contains less Sodium (difference - 196mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chocolate cake
Chocolate cake is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 11mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chocolate cake
Chocolate cake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 35)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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.

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. Chocolate cake - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172697/nutrients
  2. Waffle - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175039/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.