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Cream cheese vs. Waffle — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between cream cheese and waffle

  • Cream cheese is richer in vitamin A, yet waffle is richer in selenium, iron, vitamin B1, calcium, vitamin B3, phosphorus, and manganese.
  • Daily need coverage for saturated fat for cream cheese is 87% higher.
  • Cream cheese contains 5 times more vitamin A than waffle. Cream cheese contains 1111IU of vitamin A, while waffle contains 228IU.
  • Waffle contains less saturated fat.
  • Cream cheese has a lower glycemic index than waffle.

Food types used in this article are Cheese, cream 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 6.4% 29% 12% 4.1% 6% 14% 46% 41% 1.4% 47%
Waffle
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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 less SodiumSodium -38.6%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +111.1%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +162.9%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +20.5%
Contains more IronIron +2000%
Contains more CopperCopper +244.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +36%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +77.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +2309.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +437.2%

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% 103% 17% 0% 5.8% 53% 1.7% 31% 13% 28% 5.3% 6.8% 15%
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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 AVitamin A +373.8%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1043.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +50.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +2178%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +13.6%
Contains more FolateFolate +411.1%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0.485mg
~equal in Vitamin B6 ~0.056mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
6% 34% 6% 53%
Protein: 6.15 g
Fats: 34.44 g
Carbs: 5.52 g
Water: 52.62 g
Other: 1.27 g
Waffle
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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 FatsFats +144.3%
Contains more WaterWater +25.3%
Contains more ProteinProtein +28.5%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +496%
Contains more OtherOther +144.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
66% 29% 5%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 20.213 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 8.907 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.483 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 +153%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -85.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +357.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cream cheese Waffle DV% diff.
Saturated fat 20.213g 2.866g 79%
Selenium 8.6µg 46.2µg 68%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.483g 6.785g 35%
Fats 34.44g 14.1g 31%
Iron 0.11mg 2.31mg 28%
Vitamin A 308µg 65µg 27%
Vitamin B1 0.023mg 0.263mg 20%
Calcium 97mg 255mg 16%
Monounsaturated fat 8.907g 3.521g 13%
Phosphorus 107mg 190mg 12%
Vitamin B3 0.091mg 2.073mg 12%
Cholesterol 101mg 69mg 11%
Manganese 0.011mg 0.265mg 11%
Folate 9µg 46µg 9%
Vitamin B2 0.23mg 0.347mg 9%
Sodium 314mg 511mg 9%
Carbs 5.52g 32.9g 9%
Vitamin E 0.86mg 6%
Copper 0.018mg 0.062mg 5%
Choline 27.2mg 5%
Protein 6.15g 7.9g 4%
Calories 350kcal 291kcal 3%
Zinc 0.5mg 0.68mg 2%
Magnesium 9mg 19mg 2%
Vitamin K 2.1µg 2%
Potassium 132mg 159mg 1%
Vitamin B5 0.517mg 0.485mg 1%
Vitamin B12 0.22µg 0.25µg 1%
Vitamin C 0mg 0.4mg 0%
Net carbs 5.52g 32.9g N/A
Sugar 3.76g N/A
Starch 0.35g 0%
Vitamin B6 0.056mg 0.056mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.069mg 0.099mg 0%
Threonine 0.233mg 0.289mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.324mg 0.362mg 0%
Leucine 0.657mg 0.63mg 0%
Lysine 0.567mg 0.384mg 0%
Methionine 0.191mg 0.179mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.291mg 0.395mg 0%
Valine 0.395mg 0.409mg 0%
Histidine 0.175mg 0.187mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.01g 0.001g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.006g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.125g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.02g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.002g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.002g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.036g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.807g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Cream cheese Waffle
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
21%
Cream cheese
24%
Waffle
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
21%
Cream cheese
66%
Waffle

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Waffle
Waffle is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 32mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Waffle
Waffle is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.76g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Waffle
Waffle is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 17.347g)
Which food is cheaper?
Waffle
Waffle is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Waffle
Waffle is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cream cheese
Cream cheese contains less Sodium (difference - 197mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cream cheese
Cream cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 76)
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. Cream cheese - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173418/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.