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Waffle vs. Yellow cake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Waffle and Yellow cake?

  • Waffle is higher in Selenium, Calcium, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B12, and Vitamin B3, yet Yellow cake is higher in Copper.
  • Waffle's daily need coverage for Selenium is 73% more.
  • The amount of Cholesterol in Yellow cake is lower.

We used Waffles, plain, prepared from recipe and Cake, yellow, commercially prepared, with chocolate frosting, in-store bakery 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.
Waffle
Waffle
6
:
4
Yellow cake
Yellow cake
Contains more Calcium +696.9%
Contains more Iron +13.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +37.7%
Contains more Zinc +61.9%
Contains more Manganese +19.4%
Contains more Selenium +683.1%
Contains more Potassium +17.6%
Contains less Sodium -39.3%
Contains more Copper +156.5%
Equal in Magnesium - 20
Waffle
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 77% 87% 14% 82% 15% 67% 19% 21% 35% 253%
Yellow cake
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 10% 77% 15% 60% 17% 41% 12% 53% 29% 33%
Contains more Calcium +696.9%
Contains more Iron +13.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +37.7%
Contains more Zinc +61.9%
Contains more Manganese +19.4%
Contains more Selenium +683.1%
Contains more Potassium +17.6%
Contains less Sodium -39.3%
Contains more Copper +156.5%
Equal in Magnesium - 20

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
Waffle
9
:
3
Yellow cake
Yellow cake
Contains more Vitamin A +776.9%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +511.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +273.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +159.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +193.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +109.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Waffle
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%
Yellow cake
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 2% 90% 6% 0% 11% 22% 15% 10% 0% 17% 0% 63%
Contains more Vitamin A +776.9%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +511.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +273.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +159.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +193.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +109.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Waffle
Waffle
3
:
2
Yellow cake
Yellow cake
Contains more Protein +150%
Contains more Water +87.7%
Contains more Other +129.6%
Contains more Fats +25.9%
Contains more Carbs +68.3%
Waffle
8% 14% 33% 42% 3%
Protein: 7.9 g
Fats: 14.1 g
Carbs: 32.9 g
Water: 42 g
Other: 3.1 g
Yellow cake
3% 18% 55% 22%
Protein: 3.16 g
Fats: 17.75 g
Carbs: 55.36 g
Water: 22.38 g
Other: 1.35 g
Contains more Protein +150%
Contains more Water +87.7%
Contains more Other +129.6%
Contains more Fats +25.9%
Contains more Carbs +68.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Waffle
Waffle
2
:
1
Yellow cake
Yellow cake
Contains less Saturated Fat -50.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +43.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +104.9%
Waffle
22% 27% 52%
Saturated Fat: 2.866 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.521 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 6.785 g
Yellow cake
33% 41% 27%
Saturated Fat: 5.793 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 7.214 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.728 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -50.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +43.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +104.9%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Waffle Yellow 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 Yellow cake Opinion
Net carbs 32.9g 53.86g Yellow cake
Protein 7.9g 3.16g Waffle
Fats 14.1g 17.75g Yellow cake
Carbs 32.9g 55.36g Yellow cake
Calories 291kcal 379kcal Yellow cake
Starch 8.55g Yellow cake
Fructose 0.62g Yellow cake
Sugar 39.22g Waffle
Fiber 1.5g Yellow cake
Calcium 255mg 32mg Waffle
Iron 2.31mg 2.03mg Waffle
Magnesium 19mg 20mg Yellow cake
Phosphorus 190mg 138mg Waffle
Potassium 159mg 187mg Yellow cake
Sodium 511mg 310mg Yellow cake
Zinc 0.68mg 0.42mg Waffle
Copper 0.062mg 0.159mg Yellow cake
Manganese 0.265mg 0.222mg Waffle
Selenium 46.2µg 5.9µg Waffle
Vitamin A 228IU 26IU Waffle
Vitamin A RAE 65µg 7µg Waffle
Vitamin E 4.5mg Yellow cake
Vitamin D 6IU Yellow cake
Vitamin D 0.2µg Yellow cake
Vitamin C 0.4mg 0mg Waffle
Vitamin B1 0.263mg 0.043mg Waffle
Vitamin B2 0.347mg 0.093mg Waffle
Vitamin B3 2.073mg 0.8mg Waffle
Vitamin B5 0.485mg 0.165mg Waffle
Vitamin B6 0.056mg 0mg Waffle
Folate 46µg 22µg Waffle
Vitamin B12 0.25µg 0µg Waffle
Vitamin K 25.1µg Yellow cake
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 16mg Yellow cake
Trans Fat 1.313g Waffle
Saturated Fat 2.866g 5.793g Waffle
Omega-3 - DHA 0.006g 0g Waffle
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g 0g Waffle
Monounsaturated Fat 3.521g 7.214g Yellow cake
Polyunsaturated fat 6.785g 4.728g Waffle
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.004g Yellow cake
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 3.999g Yellow cake
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.026g Yellow cake
Omega-3 - ALA 0.474g Yellow cake
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.001g Yellow cake

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Waffle Yellow 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
19%
Yellow cake
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
66%
Waffle
34%
Yellow cake

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Yellow cake
Yellow cake contains less Sodium (difference - 201mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Yellow cake
Yellow cake is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 53mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Yellow cake
Yellow cake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 76)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Waffle
Waffle is lower in Sugar (difference - 39.22g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Waffle
Waffle is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.927g)
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. Yellow cake - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174944/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.