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Waffle vs. Fruitcake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Waffle and Fruitcake?

  • Waffle is richer than Fruitcake in Selenium, Calcium, Phosphorus, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B12, and Vitamin B3.
  • Waffle's daily need coverage for Selenium is 80% more.
  • Waffle has 25 times more Vitamin B12 than Fruitcake. While Waffle has 0.25µg of Vitamin B12, Fruitcake has only 0.01µg.
  • The amount of Cholesterol in Fruitcake is lower.

We used Waffles, plain, prepared from recipe and Cake, fruitcake, commercially prepared types 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 Calcium +672.7%
Contains more Iron +11.6%
Contains more Magnesium +18.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +265.4%
Contains more Zinc +151.9%
Contains more Copper +24%
Contains more Manganese +20.5%
Contains more Selenium +2210%
Contains less Sodium -80.2%
Equal in Potassium - 153
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 10% 78% 12% 23% 14% 14% 8% 17% 29% 11%
Contains more Calcium +672.7%
Contains more Iron +11.6%
Contains more Magnesium +18.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +265.4%
Contains more Zinc +151.9%
Contains more Copper +24%
Contains more Manganese +20.5%
Contains more Selenium +2210%
Contains less Sodium -80.2%
Equal in Potassium - 153

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 +936.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +426%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +250.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +162.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +114.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +21.7%
Contains more Folate +130%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +2400%
Contains more Vitamin C +25%
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 2% 19% 0% 2% 13% 23% 15% 14% 11% 15% 2% 4%
Contains more Vitamin A +936.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +426%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +250.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +162.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +114.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +21.7%
Contains more Folate +130%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +2400%
Contains more Vitamin C +25%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +172.4%
Contains more Fats +54.9%
Contains more Water +66%
Contains more Other +181.8%
Contains more Carbs +87.2%
8% 14% 33% 42% 3%
Protein: 7.9 g
Fats: 14.1 g
Carbs: 32.9 g
Water: 42 g
Other: 3.1 g
3% 9% 62% 25%
Protein: 2.9 g
Fats: 9.1 g
Carbs: 61.6 g
Water: 25.3 g
Other: 1.1 g
Contains more Protein +172.4%
Contains more Fats +54.9%
Contains more Water +66%
Contains more Other +181.8%
Contains more Carbs +87.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +104.2%
Contains less Saturated Fat -63.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +19.3%
22% 27% 52%
Saturated Fat: 2.866 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.521 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 6.785 g
12% 49% 39%
Saturated Fat: 1.048 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.2 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.323 g
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +104.2%
Contains less Saturated Fat -63.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +19.3%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Waffle Fruitcake
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sodium 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 Waffle Fruitcake Opinion
Net carbs 32.9g 57.9g Fruitcake
Protein 7.9g 2.9g Waffle
Fats 14.1g 9.1g Waffle
Carbs 32.9g 61.6g Fruitcake
Calories 291kcal 324kcal Fruitcake
Sugar 27.42g Waffle
Fiber 3.7g Fruitcake
Calcium 255mg 33mg Waffle
Iron 2.31mg 2.07mg Waffle
Magnesium 19mg 16mg Waffle
Phosphorus 190mg 52mg Waffle
Potassium 159mg 153mg Waffle
Sodium 511mg 101mg Fruitcake
Zinc 0.68mg 0.27mg Waffle
Copper 0.062mg 0.05mg Waffle
Manganese 0.265mg 0.22mg Waffle
Selenium 46.2µg 2µg Waffle
Vitamin A 228IU 22IU Waffle
Vitamin A RAE 65µg 7µg Waffle
Vitamin E 0.9mg Fruitcake
Vitamin C 0.4mg 0.5mg Fruitcake
Vitamin B1 0.263mg 0.05mg Waffle
Vitamin B2 0.347mg 0.099mg Waffle
Vitamin B3 2.073mg 0.791mg Waffle
Vitamin B5 0.485mg 0.226mg Waffle
Vitamin B6 0.056mg 0.046mg Waffle
Folate 46µg 20µg Waffle
Vitamin B12 0.25µg 0.01µg Waffle
Vitamin K 1.5µg Fruitcake
Tryptophan 0.099mg 0.042mg Waffle
Threonine 0.289mg 0.102mg Waffle
Isoleucine 0.362mg 0.121mg Waffle
Leucine 0.63mg 0.206mg Waffle
Lysine 0.384mg 0.121mg Waffle
Methionine 0.179mg 0.059mg Waffle
Phenylalanine 0.395mg 0.14mg Waffle
Valine 0.409mg 0.144mg Waffle
Histidine 0.187mg 0.071mg Waffle
Cholesterol 69mg 5mg Fruitcake
Saturated Fat 2.866g 1.048g Fruitcake
Omega-3 - DHA 0.006g 0.001g Waffle
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g 0g Waffle
Monounsaturated Fat 3.521g 4.2g Fruitcake
Polyunsaturated fat 6.785g 3.323g Waffle

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Waffle Fruitcake
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
10%
Fruitcake
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
66%
Waffle
21%
Fruitcake

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 - 27.42g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Waffle
Waffle is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Fruitcake
Fruitcake contains less Sodium (difference - 410mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Fruitcake
Fruitcake is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 64mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Fruitcake
Fruitcake is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.818g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Fruitcake
Fruitcake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 23)
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. Fruitcake - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174939/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.