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Waffle vs. Baking powder — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Waffle and Baking powder?

  • Waffle is richer in Selenium, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B1, and Vitamin B3, while Baking powder is higher in Calcium, Phosphorus, and Iron.
  • Baking powder's daily need coverage for Calcium is 562% higher.
  • Baking powder is lower in Cholesterol.

We used Waffles, plain, prepared from recipe and Leavening agents, baking powder, double-acting, sodium aluminum sulfate types in this comparison.

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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 Potassium +695%
Contains less Sodium -95.2%
Contains more Zinc +6700%
Contains more Copper +520%
Contains more Manganese +2309.1%
Contains more Selenium +23000%
Contains more Calcium +2204.3%
Contains more Iron +377.1%
Contains more Magnesium +42.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +1053.2%
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 1763% 414% 20% 939% 2% 1383% 1% 4% 2% 2%
Contains more Potassium +695%
Contains less Sodium -95.2%
Contains more Zinc +6700%
Contains more Copper +520%
Contains more Manganese +2309.1%
Contains more Selenium +23000%
Contains more Calcium +2204.3%
Contains more Iron +377.1%
Contains more Magnesium +42.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +1053.2%

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
9
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Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
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% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Carbs +18.8%
Contains more Water +740%
Contains more Other +2071%
8% 14% 33% 42% 3%
Protein: 7.9 g
Fats: 14.1 g
Carbs: 32.9 g
Water: 42 g
Other: 3.1 g
28% 5% 67%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 27.7 g
Water: 5 g
Other: 67.3 g
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Carbs +18.8%
Contains more Water +740%
Contains more Other +2071%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Waffle Baking powder Opinion
Net carbs 32.9g 27.5g Waffle
Protein 7.9g 0g Waffle
Fats 14.1g 0g Waffle
Carbs 32.9g 27.7g Waffle
Calories 291kcal 53kcal Waffle
Fiber 0.2g Baking powder
Calcium 255mg 5876mg Baking powder
Iron 2.31mg 11.02mg Baking powder
Magnesium 19mg 27mg Baking powder
Phosphorus 190mg 2191mg Baking powder
Potassium 159mg 20mg Waffle
Sodium 511mg 10600mg Waffle
Zinc 0.68mg 0.01mg Waffle
Copper 0.062mg 0.01mg Waffle
Manganese 0.265mg 0.011mg Waffle
Selenium 46.2µg 0.2µg Waffle
Vitamin A 228IU 0IU Waffle
Vitamin A RAE 65µg 0µg Waffle
Vitamin C 0.4mg 0mg Waffle
Vitamin B1 0.263mg 0mg Waffle
Vitamin B2 0.347mg 0mg Waffle
Vitamin B3 2.073mg 0mg Waffle
Vitamin B5 0.485mg 0mg Waffle
Vitamin B6 0.056mg 0mg Waffle
Folate 46µg 0µg Waffle
Vitamin B12 0.25µg 0µg Waffle
Tryptophan 0.099mg Waffle
Threonine 0.289mg Waffle
Isoleucine 0.362mg Waffle
Leucine 0.63mg Waffle
Lysine 0.384mg Waffle
Methionine 0.179mg Waffle
Phenylalanine 0.395mg Waffle
Valine 0.409mg Waffle
Histidine 0.187mg Waffle
Cholesterol 69mg 0mg Baking powder
Saturated Fat 2.866g 0g Baking powder
Omega-3 - DHA 0.006g 0g Waffle
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g 0g Waffle
Monounsaturated Fat 3.521g 0g Waffle
Polyunsaturated fat 6.785g 0g Waffle

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Waffle Baking powder
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
0%
Baking powder
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
66%
Waffle
452%
Baking powder

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Waffle
Waffle is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Waffle
Waffle contains less Sodium (difference - 10089mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Waffle
Waffle is lower in glycemic index (difference - 16)
Which food is cheaper?
Waffle
Waffle is cheaper (difference - $3.2)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Waffle
Waffle is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Baking powder
Baking powder is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 69mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Baking powder
Baking powder is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.866g)
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. Waffle - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175039/nutrients
  2. Baking powder - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172803/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.