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Beef broiled vs. Waffle — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between beef broiled and waffle

  • Beef broiled is higher in vitamin B12, zinc, vitamin B6, and vitamin B3, yet waffle is higher in selenium, calcium, vitamin B1, and vitamin B2.
  • Beef broiled covers your daily vitamin B12 needs 100% more than waffle.
  • Beef broiled contains 9 times more zinc than waffle. While beef broiled contains 6.31mg of zinc, waffle contains only 0.68mg.
  • The amount of saturated fat in waffle is lower.
  • The glycemic index of beef broiled is lower.

Food varieties used in this article are Beef, ground, 85% lean meat / 15% fat, patty, cooked, broiled 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 15% 5.4% 28% 98% 28% 172% 85% 9.4% 1.6% 117%
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 14% 77% 14% 87% 21% 19% 81% 67% 35% 252%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +100%
Contains more IronIron +12.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +37.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +827.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -85.9%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1316.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +2108.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +114.9%
~equal in Magnesium ~19mg
~equal in Phosphorus ~190mg

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 1% 2.4% 0% 12% 41% 101% 39% 88% 330% 3% 6.8% 45%
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Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 1.3% 22% 0% 0% 66% 80% 39% 29% 13% 31% 0% 35% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +159.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +35.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +582.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +956%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +2066.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +471.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +97.2%
Contains more FolateFolate +411.1%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
26% 15% 58%
Protein: 25.93 g
Fats: 15.41 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 57.98 g
Other: 0.68 g
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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 ProteinProtein +228.2%
Contains more WaterWater +38%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +355.9%
~equal in Fats ~14.1g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
45% 51% 4%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 5.895 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 6.668 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.484 g
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22% 27% 52%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.866 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 3.521 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 6.785 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +89.4%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -51.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1301.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Beef broiled Waffle DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 2.64µg 0.25µg 100%
Zinc 6.31mg 0.68mg 51%
Selenium 21.5µg 46.2µg 45%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.484g 6.785g 42%
Protein 25.93g 7.9g 36%
Vitamin B6 0.382mg 0.056mg 25%
Calcium 18mg 255mg 24%
Vitamin B3 5.378mg 2.073mg 21%
Sodium 72mg 511mg 19%
Vitamin B1 0.046mg 0.263mg 18%
Choline 82.4mg 15%
Saturated fat 5.895g 2.866g 14%
Vitamin B2 0.176mg 0.347mg 13%
Carbs 0g 32.9g 11%
Manganese 0.012mg 0.265mg 11%
Folate 9µg 46µg 9%
Monounsaturated fat 6.668g 3.521g 8%
Vitamin A 3µg 65µg 7%
Cholesterol 88mg 69mg 6%
Potassium 318mg 159mg 5%
Iron 2.6mg 2.31mg 4%
Copper 0.085mg 0.062mg 3%
Vitamin B5 0.658mg 0.485mg 3%
Calories 250kcal 291kcal 2%
Fats 15.41g 14.1g 2%
Vitamin E 0.12mg 1%
Phosphorus 198mg 190mg 1%
Vitamin K 1.2µg 1%
Vitamin C 0mg 0.4mg 0%
Net carbs 0g 32.9g N/A
Vitamin D 2IU 0%
Magnesium 21mg 19mg 0%
Trans fat 0.572g N/A
Tryptophan 0.094mg 0.099mg 0%
Threonine 0.72mg 0.289mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.822mg 0.362mg 0%
Leucine 1.45mg 0.63mg 0%
Lysine 1.54mg 0.384mg 0%
Methionine 0.478mg 0.179mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.725mg 0.395mg 0%
Valine 0.914mg 0.409mg 0%
Histidine 0.604mg 0.187mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.003g 0.001g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g 0.006g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.044g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.016g 0g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.012g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Beef broiled Waffle
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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
51%
Beef broiled
24%
Waffle
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
56%
Beef broiled
66%
Waffle

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Waffle
Waffle is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 19mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Waffle
Waffle is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Waffle
Waffle is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.029g)
Which food is cheaper?
Waffle
Waffle is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Beef broiled
Beef broiled contains less Sodium (difference - 439mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Beef broiled
Beef broiled is lower in glycemic index (difference - 76)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.
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. Beef broiled - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174032/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.