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Waffle vs. Angel food cake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Waffle and Angel food cake

  • Waffle has more Selenium, Iron, Vitamin B1, Calcium, and Vitamin B12, however, Angel food cake is higher in Phosphorus, and Vitamin B2.
  • Waffle covers your daily need of Selenium 71% more than Angel food cake.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Waffles, plain, prepared from recipe and Cake, angelfood, commercially prepared.

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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 Calcium +82.1%
Contains more Iron +344.2%
Contains more Magnesium +58.3%
Contains more Potassium +71%
Contains less Sodium -31.8%
Contains more Zinc +871.4%
Contains more Manganese +211.8%
Contains more Selenium +532.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +70.5%
Contains more Copper +25.8%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 77% 87% 14% 82% 15% 67% 19% 21% 35% 253%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 43% 20% 9% 139% 9% 98% 2% 27% 12% 40%
Contains more Calcium +82.1%
Contains more Iron +344.2%
Contains more Magnesium +58.3%
Contains more Potassium +71%
Contains less Sodium -31.8%
Contains more Zinc +871.4%
Contains more Manganese +211.8%
Contains more Selenium +532.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +70.5%
Contains more Copper +25.8%

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.
Waffle
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Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +157.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +134.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +144.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +80.6%
Contains more Folate +31.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +316.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +41.5%
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%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 0% 26% 114% 17% 12% 8% 27% 8% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +157.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +134.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +144.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +80.6%
Contains more Folate +31.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +316.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +41.5%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +33.9%
Contains more Fats +1662.5%
Contains more Water +26.5%
Contains more Other +34.8%
Contains more Carbs +75.7%
8% 14% 33% 42% 3%
Protein: 7.9 g
Fats: 14.1 g
Carbs: 32.9 g
Water: 42 g
Other: 3.1 g
6% 58% 33% 2%
Protein: 5.9 g
Fats: 0.8 g
Carbs: 57.8 g
Water: 33.2 g
Other: 2.3 g
Contains more Protein +33.9%
Contains more Fats +1662.5%
Contains more Water +26.5%
Contains more Other +34.8%
Contains more Carbs +75.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +4859.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1748.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -95.8%
22% 27% 52%
Saturated Fat: 2.866 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.521 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 6.785 g
22% 13% 66%
Saturated Fat: 0.121 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.071 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.367 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +4859.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1748.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -95.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Waffle Angel food cake Opinion
Net carbs 32.9g 56.3g Angel food cake
Protein 7.9g 5.9g Waffle
Fats 14.1g 0.8g Waffle
Carbs 32.9g 57.8g Angel food cake
Calories 291kcal 258kcal Waffle
Fiber 1.5g Angel food cake
Calcium 255mg 140mg Waffle
Iron 2.31mg 0.52mg Waffle
Magnesium 19mg 12mg Waffle
Phosphorus 190mg 324mg Angel food cake
Potassium 159mg 93mg Waffle
Sodium 511mg 749mg Waffle
Zinc 0.68mg 0.07mg Waffle
Copper 0.062mg 0.078mg Angel food cake
Manganese 0.265mg 0.085mg Waffle
Selenium 46.2µg 7.3µg Waffle
Vitamin A 228IU 0IU Waffle
Vitamin A RAE 65µg 0µg Waffle
Vitamin C 0.4mg 0mg Waffle
Vitamin B1 0.263mg 0.102mg Waffle
Vitamin B2 0.347mg 0.491mg Angel food cake
Vitamin B3 2.073mg 0.883mg Waffle
Vitamin B5 0.485mg 0.198mg Waffle
Vitamin B6 0.056mg 0.031mg Waffle
Folate 46µg 35µg Waffle
Vitamin B12 0.25µg 0.06µg Waffle
Tryptophan 0.099mg 0.075mg Waffle
Threonine 0.289mg 0.248mg Waffle
Isoleucine 0.362mg 0.312mg Waffle
Leucine 0.63mg 0.481mg Waffle
Lysine 0.384mg 0.364mg Waffle
Methionine 0.179mg 0.183mg Angel food cake
Phenylalanine 0.395mg 0.334mg Waffle
Valine 0.409mg 0.354mg Waffle
Histidine 0.187mg 0.131mg Waffle
Cholesterol 69mg 0mg Angel food cake
Saturated Fat 2.866g 0.121g Angel food cake
Omega-3 - DHA 0.006g Waffle
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g Waffle
Monounsaturated Fat 3.521g 0.071g Waffle
Polyunsaturated fat 6.785g 0.367g Waffle

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Waffle Angel food cake
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
26%
Waffle
17%
Angel food cake
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
66%
Waffle
39%
Angel food cake

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Waffle
Waffle is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Waffle
Waffle contains less Sodium (difference - 238mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Waffle
Waffle is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Angel food cake
Angel food cake is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 69mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Angel food cake
Angel food cake is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.745g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Angel food cake
Angel food cake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 9)
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 ($)

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
  2. Angel food cake - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172694/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.