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Waffle vs. Pineapple cake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Waffle and Pineapple cake?

  • Waffle is richer in Selenium, Phosphorus, Vitamin B2, Calcium, Iron, Vitamin B12, and Vitamin B5, while Pineapple cake is higher in Vitamin B1.
  • Pineapple cake's daily need coverage for Vitamin B1 is 12728% higher.
  • Pineapple cake has 5 times less Selenium than Waffle. Waffle has 46.2µg of Selenium, while Pineapple cake has 9.4µg.
  • Pineapple cake is lower in Cholesterol.

We used Waffles, plain, prepared from recipe and Cake, pineapple upside-down, prepared from recipe 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 Calcium +112.5%
Contains more Iron +56.1%
Contains more Magnesium +46.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +131.7%
Contains more Potassium +42%
Contains more Zinc +119.4%
Contains more Selenium +391.5%
Contains less Sodium -37.6%
Contains more Copper +40.3%
Contains more Manganese +32.1%
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 36% 56% 10% 36% 10% 42% 9% 29% 46% 52%
Contains more Calcium +112.5%
Contains more Iron +56.1%
Contains more Magnesium +46.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +131.7%
Contains more Potassium +42%
Contains more Zinc +119.4%
Contains more Selenium +391.5%
Contains less Sodium -37.6%
Contains more Copper +40.3%
Contains more Manganese +32.1%

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 B2 +122.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +74.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +140.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +64.7%
Contains more Folate +76.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +212.5%
Contains more Vitamin A +11%
Contains more Vitamin C +200%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +58074.9%
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 16% 0% 0% 4% 38250% 36% 23% 13% 8% 20% 10% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +122.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +74.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +140.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +64.7%
Contains more Folate +76.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +212.5%
Contains more Vitamin A +11%
Contains more Vitamin C +200%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +58074.9%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +125.7%
Contains more Fats +16.5%
Contains more Water +30%
Contains more Other +93.8%
Contains more Carbs +53.5%
8% 14% 33% 42% 3%
Protein: 7.9 g
Fats: 14.1 g
Carbs: 32.9 g
Water: 42 g
Other: 3.1 g
4% 12% 51% 32%
Protein: 3.5 g
Fats: 12.1 g
Carbs: 50.5 g
Water: 32.3 g
Other: 1.6 g
Contains more Protein +125.7%
Contains more Fats +16.5%
Contains more Water +30%
Contains more Other +93.8%
Contains more Carbs +53.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +106.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +47.5%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 2.915
22% 27% 52%
Saturated Fat: 2.866 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.521 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 6.785 g
26% 46% 29%
Saturated Fat: 2.915 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.194 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.282 g
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +106.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +47.5%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 2.915

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Waffle Pineapple cake Opinion
Net carbs 32.9g 49.7g Pineapple cake
Protein 7.9g 3.5g Waffle
Fats 14.1g 12.1g Waffle
Carbs 32.9g 50.5g Pineapple cake
Calories 291kcal 319kcal Pineapple cake
Fiber 0.8g Pineapple cake
Calcium 255mg 120mg Waffle
Iron 2.31mg 1.48mg Waffle
Magnesium 19mg 13mg Waffle
Phosphorus 190mg 82mg Waffle
Potassium 159mg 112mg Waffle
Sodium 511mg 319mg Pineapple cake
Zinc 0.68mg 0.31mg Waffle
Copper 0.062mg 0.087mg Pineapple cake
Manganese 0.265mg 0.35mg Pineapple cake
Selenium 46.2µg 9.4µg Waffle
Vitamin A 228IU 253IU Pineapple cake
Vitamin A RAE 65µg 62µg Waffle
Vitamin C 0.4mg 1.2mg Pineapple cake
Vitamin B1 0.263mg 153mg Pineapple cake
Vitamin B2 0.347mg 0.156mg Waffle
Vitamin B3 2.073mg 1.19mg Waffle
Vitamin B5 0.485mg 0.202mg Waffle
Vitamin B6 0.056mg 0.034mg Waffle
Folate 46µg 26µg Waffle
Vitamin B12 0.25µg 0.08µg Waffle
Tryptophan 0.099mg 0.043mg Waffle
Threonine 0.289mg 0.117mg Waffle
Isoleucine 0.362mg 0.147mg Waffle
Leucine 0.63mg 0.264mg Waffle
Lysine 0.384mg 0.143mg Waffle
Methionine 0.179mg 0.074mg Waffle
Phenylalanine 0.395mg 0.173mg Waffle
Valine 0.409mg 0.167mg Waffle
Histidine 0.187mg 0.081mg Waffle
Cholesterol 69mg 22mg Pineapple cake
Saturated Fat 2.866g 2.915g Waffle
Omega-3 - DHA 0.006g 0.002g Waffle
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g 0g Waffle
Monounsaturated Fat 3.521g 5.194g Pineapple cake
Polyunsaturated fat 6.785g 3.282g Waffle

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Waffle Pineapple 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
3198%
Pineapple cake
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
66%
Waffle
32%
Pineapple cake

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Waffle
Waffle is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Waffle
Waffle is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.049g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pineapple cake
Pineapple cake contains less Sodium (difference - 192mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pineapple cake
Pineapple cake is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 47mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pineapple cake
Pineapple cake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 76)
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 ($)
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. Waffle - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175039/nutrients
  2. Pineapple cake - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172703/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.