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Apple vs. Waffle — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Apple and Waffle

  • The amount of Selenium, Iron, Phosphorus, Calcium, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B1, and Vitamin B3 in Waffle is higher than in Apple.
  • Waffle covers your daily Selenium needs 84% more than Apple.
  • Apple contains less Saturated Fat.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Apples, raw, with skin and Waffles, plain, prepared from recipe.

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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.
Apple
1
:
9
Waffle
Contains less Sodium -99.8%
Contains more Calcium +4150%
Contains more Iron +1825%
Contains more Magnesium +280%
Contains more Phosphorus +1627.3%
Contains more Potassium +48.6%
Contains more Zinc +1600%
Contains more Copper +129.6%
Contains more Manganese +657.1%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 2% 5% 4% 5% 10% 1% 2% 9% 5% 0%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 77% 87% 14% 82% 15% 67% 19% 21% 35% 253%
Contains less Sodium -99.8%
Contains more Calcium +4150%
Contains more Iron +1825%
Contains more Magnesium +280%
Contains more Phosphorus +1627.3%
Contains more Potassium +48.6%
Contains more Zinc +1600%
Contains more Copper +129.6%
Contains more Manganese +657.1%
Contains more Selenium +∞%

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.
Apple
4
:
8
Waffle
Contains more Vitamin C +1050%
Contains more Vitamin A +322.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1447.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1234.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +2178%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +695.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +36.6%
Contains more Folate +1433.3%
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 4% 4% 0% 16% 5% 6% 2% 4% 10% 3% 0% 6%
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%
Contains more Vitamin C +1050%
Contains more Vitamin A +322.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1447.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1234.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +2178%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +695.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +36.6%
Contains more Folate +1433.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Apple
1
:
4
Waffle
Contains more Water +103.7%
Contains more Protein +2938.5%
Contains more Fats +8194.1%
Contains more Carbs +138.2%
Contains more Other +1450%
14% 86%
Protein: 0.26 g
Fats: 0.17 g
Carbs: 13.81 g
Water: 85.56 g
Other: 0.2 g
8% 14% 33% 42% 3%
Protein: 7.9 g
Fats: 14.1 g
Carbs: 32.9 g
Water: 42 g
Other: 3.1 g
Contains more Water +103.7%
Contains more Protein +2938.5%
Contains more Fats +8194.1%
Contains more Carbs +138.2%
Contains more Other +1450%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Apple
1
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2
Waffle
Contains less Saturated Fat -99%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +50200%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +13203.9%
33% 8% 59%
Saturated Fat: 0.028 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.007 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.051 g
22% 27% 52%
Saturated Fat: 2.866 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.521 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 6.785 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -99%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +50200%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +13203.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Apple Waffle Opinion
Net carbs 11.41g 32.9g Waffle
Protein 0.26g 7.9g Waffle
Fats 0.17g 14.1g Waffle
Carbs 13.81g 32.9g Waffle
Calories 52kcal 291kcal Waffle
Starch 0.05g Apple
Fructose 5.9g Apple
Sugar 10.39g Waffle
Fiber 2.4g Apple
Calcium 6mg 255mg Waffle
Iron 0.12mg 2.31mg Waffle
Magnesium 5mg 19mg Waffle
Phosphorus 11mg 190mg Waffle
Potassium 107mg 159mg Waffle
Sodium 1mg 511mg Apple
Zinc 0.04mg 0.68mg Waffle
Copper 0.027mg 0.062mg Waffle
Manganese 0.035mg 0.265mg Waffle
Selenium 0µg 46.2µg Waffle
Vitamin A 54IU 228IU Waffle
Vitamin A RAE 3µg 65µg Waffle
Vitamin E 0.18mg Apple
Vitamin C 4.6mg 0.4mg Apple
Vitamin B1 0.017mg 0.263mg Waffle
Vitamin B2 0.026mg 0.347mg Waffle
Vitamin B3 0.091mg 2.073mg Waffle
Vitamin B5 0.061mg 0.485mg Waffle
Vitamin B6 0.041mg 0.056mg Waffle
Folate 3µg 46µg Waffle
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.25µg Waffle
Vitamin K 2.2µg Apple
Tryptophan 0.001mg 0.099mg Waffle
Threonine 0.006mg 0.289mg Waffle
Isoleucine 0.006mg 0.362mg Waffle
Leucine 0.013mg 0.63mg Waffle
Lysine 0.012mg 0.384mg Waffle
Methionine 0.001mg 0.179mg Waffle
Phenylalanine 0.006mg 0.395mg Waffle
Valine 0.012mg 0.409mg Waffle
Histidine 0.005mg 0.187mg Waffle
Cholesterol 0mg 69mg Apple
Saturated Fat 0.028g 2.866g Apple
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.006g Waffle
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.001g Waffle
Monounsaturated Fat 0.007g 3.521g Waffle
Polyunsaturated fat 0.051g 6.785g Waffle

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Apple Waffle
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
5%
Apple
26%
Waffle
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
4%
Apple
66%
Waffle

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Waffle
Waffle is lower in Sugar (difference - 10.39g)
Which food is cheaper?
Waffle
Waffle is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
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 contains less Sodium?
Apple
Apple contains less Sodium (difference - 510mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Apple
Apple is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 69mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Apple
Apple is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.838g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Apple
Apple is lower in glycemic index (difference - 40)

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. Apple - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171688/nutrients
  2. Waffle - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175039/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.