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Marble cake vs. Waffle — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Marble cake and Waffle

  • Marble cake is richer in Phosphorus, and Copper, yet Waffle is richer in Selenium, Calcium, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B12, Iron, Vitamin B5, and Vitamin A RAE.
  • Daily need coverage for Selenium from Waffle is 79% higher.
  • Marble cake contains 2 times more Copper than Waffle. Marble cake contains 0.135mg of Copper, while Waffle contains 0.062mg.

Food types used in this article are Cake, pudding-type, marble, dry mix and Waffles, plain, prepared from recipe.

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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.
Marble cake
Marble cake
2
:
8
Waffle
Waffle
Contains more Phosphorus +44.7%
Contains more Copper +117.7%
Contains more Calcium +235.5%
Contains more Iron +42.6%
Contains more Potassium +29.3%
Contains more Zinc +94.3%
Contains more Manganese +90.6%
Contains more Selenium +1676.9%
Equal in Magnesium - 19
Equal in Sodium - 511
Marble cake
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 23% 61% 13% 118% 11% 68% 10% 45% 19% 15%
Waffle
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 77% 87% 14% 82% 15% 67% 19% 21% 35% 253%
Contains more Phosphorus +44.7%
Contains more Copper +117.7%
Contains more Calcium +235.5%
Contains more Iron +42.6%
Contains more Potassium +29.3%
Contains more Zinc +94.3%
Contains more Manganese +90.6%
Contains more Selenium +1676.9%
Equal in Magnesium - 19
Equal in Sodium - 511

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.
Marble cake
Marble cake
3
:
9
Waffle
Waffle
Contains more Vitamin A +11300%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +45.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +166.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +34.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +405.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +124%
Contains more Folate +27.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Marble cake
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 17% 0% 0% 46% 30% 29% 6% 6% 27% 0% 7%
Waffle
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 +11300%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +45.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +166.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +34.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +405.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +124%
Contains more Folate +27.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Marble cake
Marble cake
1
:
4
Waffle
Waffle
Contains more Carbs +141.6%
Contains more Protein +132.4%
Contains more Fats +20.5%
Contains more Water +1254.8%
Contains more Other +34.8%
Marble cake
3% 12% 80% 3% 2%
Protein: 3.4 g
Fats: 11.7 g
Carbs: 79.5 g
Water: 3.1 g
Other: 2.3 g
Waffle
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 +141.6%
Contains more Protein +132.4%
Contains more Fats +20.5%
Contains more Water +1254.8%
Contains more Other +34.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Marble cake
Marble cake
2
:
1
Waffle
Waffle
Contains less Saturated Fat -14.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +34.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +79.5%
Marble cake
22% 43% 34%
Saturated Fat: 2.45 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.75 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.779 g
Waffle
22% 27% 52%
Saturated Fat: 2.866 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.521 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 6.785 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -14.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +34.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +79.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Marble cake Waffle Opinion
Net carbs 76.6g 32.9g Marble cake
Protein 3.4g 7.9g Waffle
Fats 11.7g 14.1g Waffle
Carbs 79.5g 32.9g Marble cake
Calories 416kcal 291kcal Marble cake
Sugar 35.71g Waffle
Fiber 2.9g Marble cake
Calcium 76mg 255mg Waffle
Iron 1.62mg 2.31mg Waffle
Magnesium 18mg 19mg Waffle
Phosphorus 275mg 190mg Marble cake
Potassium 123mg 159mg Waffle
Sodium 519mg 511mg Waffle
Zinc 0.35mg 0.68mg Waffle
Copper 0.135mg 0.062mg Marble cake
Manganese 0.139mg 0.265mg Waffle
Selenium 2.6µg 46.2µg Waffle
Vitamin A 2IU 228IU Waffle
Vitamin A RAE 1µg 65µg Waffle
Vitamin E 0.85mg Marble cake
Vitamin C 0mg 0.4mg Waffle
Vitamin B1 0.181mg 0.263mg Waffle
Vitamin B2 0.13mg 0.347mg Waffle
Vitamin B3 1.546mg 2.073mg Waffle
Vitamin B5 0.096mg 0.485mg Waffle
Vitamin B6 0.025mg 0.056mg Waffle
Folate 36µg 46µg Waffle
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.25µg Waffle
Vitamin K 2.8µg Marble cake
Tryptophan 0.049mg 0.099mg Waffle
Threonine 0.105mg 0.289mg Waffle
Isoleucine 0.127mg 0.362mg Waffle
Leucine 0.22mg 0.63mg Waffle
Lysine 0.133mg 0.384mg Waffle
Methionine 0.049mg 0.179mg Waffle
Phenylalanine 0.158mg 0.395mg Waffle
Valine 0.164mg 0.409mg Waffle
Histidine 0.065mg 0.187mg Waffle
Cholesterol 0mg 69mg Marble cake
Saturated Fat 2.45g 2.866g Marble cake
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.006g Waffle
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.001g Waffle
Monounsaturated Fat 4.75g 3.521g Marble cake
Polyunsaturated fat 3.779g 6.785g Waffle

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Marble 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
14%
Marble cake
26%
Waffle
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
38%
Marble cake
66%
Waffle

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Waffle
Waffle is lower in Sugar (difference - 35.71g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Waffle
Waffle contains less Sodium (difference - 8mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Waffle
Waffle is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Waffle
Waffle is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Marble cake
Marble cake is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 69mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Marble cake
Marble cake is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.416g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Marble cake
Marble cake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 76)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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. 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.