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Muffin vs. Waffle — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Muffin and Waffle

  • Muffin has more Manganese, while Waffle has more Selenium, Calcium, Vitamin B2, Iron, Vitamin B1, and Phosphorus.
  • Waffle's daily need coverage for Selenium is 69% higher.
  • Waffle contains 2 times less Manganese than Muffin. Muffin contains 0.449mg of Manganese, while Waffle contains 0.265mg.
  • The amount of Sodium in Muffin is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Muffins, blueberry, commercially prepared (Includes mini-muffins) 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.
Muffin
Muffin
2
:
8
Waffle
Waffle
Contains less Sodium -34.2%
Contains more Manganese +69.4%
Contains more Calcium +479.5%
Contains more Iron +77.7%
Contains more Magnesium +90%
Contains more Phosphorus +30.1%
Contains more Potassium +31.4%
Contains more Zinc +83.8%
Contains more Selenium +463.4%
Equal in Copper - 0.062
Muffin
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 14% 49% 8% 63% 11% 44% 11% 20% 59% 45%
Waffle
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 77% 87% 14% 82% 15% 67% 19% 21% 35% 253%
Contains less Sodium -34.2%
Contains more Manganese +69.4%
Contains more Calcium +479.5%
Contains more Iron +77.7%
Contains more Magnesium +90%
Contains more Phosphorus +30.1%
Contains more Potassium +31.4%
Contains more Zinc +83.8%
Contains more Selenium +463.4%
Equal in Copper - 0.062

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.
Muffin
Muffin
5
:
7
Waffle
Waffle
Contains more Vitamin C +125%
Contains more Vitamin A +212.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +56.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +112.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +46.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +40%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +56.3%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.485
Equal in Folate - 46
Muffin
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 5% 33% 3% 3% 43% 38% 27% 29% 10% 36% 20% 99%
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 C +125%
Contains more Vitamin A +212.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +56.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +112.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +46.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +40%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +56.3%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.485
Equal in Folate - 46

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Muffin
Muffin
2
:
3
Waffle
Waffle
Contains more Fats +14%
Contains more Carbs +61.1%
Contains more Protein +75.9%
Contains more Water +68.3%
Contains more Other +109.5%
Muffin
4% 16% 53% 25%
Protein: 4.49 g
Fats: 16.07 g
Carbs: 53 g
Water: 24.96 g
Other: 1.48 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 Fats +14%
Contains more Carbs +61.1%
Contains more Protein +75.9%
Contains more Water +68.3%
Contains more Other +109.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Muffin
Muffin
3
:
0
Waffle
Waffle
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +36.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +19.4%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 2.866
Muffin
18% 31% 51%
Saturated Fat: 2.844 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.822 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 8.103 g
Waffle
22% 27% 52%
Saturated Fat: 2.866 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.521 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 6.785 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +36.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +19.4%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 2.866

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Muffin Waffle Opinion
Net carbs 51.9g 32.9g Muffin
Protein 4.49g 7.9g Waffle
Fats 16.07g 14.1g Muffin
Carbs 53g 32.9g Muffin
Calories 375kcal 291kcal Muffin
Starch 16.31g Muffin
Fructose 1.21g Muffin
Sugar 31.47g Waffle
Fiber 1.1g Muffin
Calcium 44mg 255mg Waffle
Iron 1.3mg 2.31mg Waffle
Magnesium 10mg 19mg Waffle
Phosphorus 146mg 190mg Waffle
Potassium 121mg 159mg Waffle
Sodium 336mg 511mg Muffin
Zinc 0.37mg 0.68mg Waffle
Copper 0.06mg 0.062mg Waffle
Manganese 0.449mg 0.265mg Muffin
Selenium 8.2µg 46.2µg Waffle
Vitamin A 73IU 228IU Waffle
Vitamin A RAE 21µg 65µg Waffle
Vitamin E 1.63mg Muffin
Vitamin D 4IU Muffin
Vitamin D 0.1µg Muffin
Vitamin C 0.9mg 0.4mg Muffin
Vitamin B1 0.168mg 0.263mg Waffle
Vitamin B2 0.163mg 0.347mg Waffle
Vitamin B3 1.418mg 2.073mg Waffle
Vitamin B5 0.47mg 0.485mg Waffle
Vitamin B6 0.04mg 0.056mg Waffle
Folate 48µg 46µg Muffin
Vitamin B12 0.16µg 0.25µg Waffle
Vitamin K 39.2µg Muffin
Tryptophan 0.066mg 0.099mg Waffle
Threonine 0.181mg 0.289mg Waffle
Isoleucine 0.224mg 0.362mg Waffle
Leucine 0.421mg 0.63mg Waffle
Lysine 0.199mg 0.384mg Waffle
Methionine 0.115mg 0.179mg Waffle
Phenylalanine 0.277mg 0.395mg Waffle
Valine 0.257mg 0.409mg Waffle
Histidine 0.128mg 0.187mg Waffle
Cholesterol 30mg 69mg Muffin
Trans Fat 0.2g Waffle
Saturated Fat 2.844g 2.866g Muffin
Omega-3 - DHA 0.008g 0.006g Muffin
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.001g Waffle
Omega-3 - DPA 0.001g 0g Muffin
Monounsaturated Fat 4.822g 3.521g Muffin
Polyunsaturated fat 8.103g 6.785g Muffin
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g Muffin
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 6.911g Muffin
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.048g Muffin
Omega-3 - ALA 1.022g Muffin
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.002g Muffin

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Muffin 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
28%
Muffin
26%
Waffle
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
32%
Muffin
66%
Waffle

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Waffle
Waffle is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Waffle
Waffle is lower in Sugar (difference - 31.47g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Muffin
Muffin contains less Sodium (difference - 175mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Muffin
Muffin is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 39mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Muffin
Muffin is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.022g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Muffin
Muffin is lower in glycemic index (difference - 17)
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. Muffin - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172765/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.