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Waffle vs. White cake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Waffle and White cake different?

  • Waffle has more Selenium, Phosphorus, Calcium, Iron, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B12, and Vitamin B5 than White cake.
  • Daily need coverage for Selenium from Waffle is 65% higher.
  • Waffle contains 69 times more Cholesterol than White cake. While Waffle contains 69mg of Cholesterol, White cake contains only 1mg.

Waffles, plain, prepared from recipe and Cake, white, prepared from recipe with coconut frosting are the varieties used 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 +183.3%
Contains more Iron +99.1%
Contains more Magnesium +58.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +171.4%
Contains more Potassium +60.6%
Contains more Zinc +106.1%
Contains more Selenium +331.8%
Contains less Sodium -44.4%
Equal in Copper - 0.067
Equal in Manganese - 0.277
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 27% 44% 9% 30% 9% 38% 10% 23% 37% 59%
Contains more Calcium +183.3%
Contains more Iron +99.1%
Contains more Magnesium +58.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +171.4%
Contains more Potassium +60.6%
Contains more Zinc +106.1%
Contains more Selenium +331.8%
Contains less Sodium -44.4%
Equal in Copper - 0.067
Equal in Manganese - 0.277

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 +442.9%
Contains more Vitamin C +300%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +105.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +83.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +95%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +190.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +93.1%
Contains more Folate +48.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +316.7%
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 3% 3% 6% 1% 32% 44% 20% 11% 7% 24% 8% 11%
Contains more Vitamin A +442.9%
Contains more Vitamin C +300%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +105.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +83.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +95%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +190.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +93.1%
Contains more Folate +48.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +316.7%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +79.5%
Contains more Fats +36.9%
Contains more Water +102.9%
Contains more Other +121.4%
Contains more Carbs +92.1%
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% 10% 63% 21%
Protein: 4.4 g
Fats: 10.3 g
Carbs: 63.2 g
Water: 20.7 g
Other: 1.4 g
Contains more Protein +79.5%
Contains more Fats +36.9%
Contains more Water +102.9%
Contains more Other +121.4%
Contains more Carbs +92.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -26.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +213.8%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 3.692
22% 27% 52%
Saturated Fat: 2.866 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.521 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 6.785 g
40% 38% 22%
Saturated Fat: 3.897 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.692 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.162 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -26.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +213.8%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 3.692

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Waffle White cake Opinion
Net carbs 32.9g 62.2g White cake
Protein 7.9g 4.4g Waffle
Fats 14.1g 10.3g Waffle
Carbs 32.9g 63.2g White cake
Calories 291kcal 356kcal White cake
Sugar 57.39g Waffle
Fiber 1g White cake
Calcium 255mg 90mg Waffle
Iron 2.31mg 1.16mg Waffle
Magnesium 19mg 12mg Waffle
Phosphorus 190mg 70mg Waffle
Potassium 159mg 99mg Waffle
Sodium 511mg 284mg White cake
Zinc 0.68mg 0.33mg Waffle
Copper 0.062mg 0.067mg White cake
Manganese 0.265mg 0.277mg White cake
Selenium 46.2µg 10.7µg Waffle
Vitamin A 228IU 42IU Waffle
Vitamin A RAE 65µg 12µg Waffle
Vitamin E 0.12mg White cake
Vitamin D 8IU White cake
Vitamin D 0.2µg White cake
Vitamin C 0.4mg 0.1mg Waffle
Vitamin B1 0.263mg 0.128mg Waffle
Vitamin B2 0.347mg 0.189mg Waffle
Vitamin B3 2.073mg 1.063mg Waffle
Vitamin B5 0.485mg 0.167mg Waffle
Vitamin B6 0.056mg 0.029mg Waffle
Folate 46µg 31µg Waffle
Vitamin B12 0.25µg 0.06µg Waffle
Vitamin K 4.1µg White cake
Tryptophan 0.099mg 0.054mg Waffle
Threonine 0.289mg 0.157mg Waffle
Isoleucine 0.362mg 0.199mg Waffle
Leucine 0.63mg 0.338mg Waffle
Lysine 0.384mg 0.204mg Waffle
Methionine 0.179mg 0.107mg Waffle
Phenylalanine 0.395mg 0.228mg Waffle
Valine 0.409mg 0.229mg Waffle
Histidine 0.187mg 0.099mg Waffle
Cholesterol 69mg 1mg White cake
Saturated Fat 2.866g 3.897g Waffle
Omega-3 - DHA 0.006g 0g Waffle
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g 0g Waffle
Monounsaturated Fat 3.521g 3.692g White cake
Polyunsaturated fat 6.785g 2.162g Waffle

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Waffle White 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
14%
White cake
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
66%
Waffle
28%
White cake

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
White cake
White cake contains less Sodium (difference - 227mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
White cake
White cake is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 68mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
White cake
White cake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 34)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Waffle
Waffle is lower in Sugar (difference - 57.39g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Waffle
Waffle is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.031g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Waffle
Waffle is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Waffle
Waffle is relatively richer in vitamins
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. White cake - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172698/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.