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Mozzarella vs. Waffle — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between mozzarella and waffle

  • Mozzarella is richer in phosphorus, calcium, vitamin B12, and zinc, yet waffle is richer in selenium, iron, vitamin B1, and vitamin B3.
  • Daily need coverage for selenium for waffle is 55% higher.
  • Mozzarella contains 5 times more zinc than waffle. Mozzarella contains 3.13mg of zinc, while waffle contains 0.68mg.
  • Waffle contains less saturated fat.
  • Mozzarella has a lower glycemic index than waffle.

Food types used in this article are Cheese, mozzarella, low sodium 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 19% 219% 8.4% 9.4% 9% 85% 225% 2.1% 0% 86%
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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 MagnesiumMagnesium +36.8%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +186.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +360.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +175.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -96.9%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +67.4%
Contains more IronIron +824%
Contains more CopperCopper +129.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +194.3%

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% 46% 3% 4.5% 5% 78% 2.3% 0% 18% 115% 4.5% 6.8% 10%
Waffle
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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 +110.8%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +42.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +268%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1215%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1627.5%
Contains more FolateFolate +411.1%
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.347mg

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Mozzarella Waffle DV% diff.
Selenium 15.7µg 46.2µg 55%
Calcium 731mg 255mg 48%
Phosphorus 524mg 190mg 48%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.509g 6.785g 42%
Protein 27.5g 7.9g 39%
Saturated fat 10.867g 2.866g 36%
Vitamin B12 0.92µg 0.25µg 28%
Iron 0.25mg 2.31mg 26%
Sodium 16mg 511mg 22%
Zinc 3.13mg 0.68mg 22%
Vitamin B1 0.02mg 0.263mg 20%
Vitamin B3 0.12mg 2.073mg 12%
Manganese 0.265mg 12%
Vitamin B5 0.485mg 10%
Carbs 3.1g 32.9g 10%
Folate 9µg 46µg 9%
Vitamin A 137µg 65µg 8%
Cholesterol 54mg 69mg 5%
Fats 17.1g 14.1g 5%
Copper 0.027mg 0.062mg 4%
Choline 18.4mg 3%
Monounsaturated fat 4.844g 3.521g 3%
Vitamin B6 0.08mg 0.056mg 2%
Potassium 95mg 159mg 2%
Magnesium 26mg 19mg 2%
Vitamin K 1.8µg 2%
Vitamin D 13IU 2%
Vitamin D 0.3µg 2%
Calories 280kcal 291kcal 1%
Vitamin B2 0.34mg 0.347mg 1%
Vitamin E 0.15mg 1%
Vitamin C 0mg 0.4mg 0%
Net carbs 3.1g 32.9g N/A
Sugar 1.23g N/A
Tryptophan 0.099mg 0%
Threonine 0.289mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.362mg 0%
Leucine 0.63mg 0%
Lysine 0.384mg 0%
Methionine 0.179mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.395mg 0%
Valine 0.409mg 0%
Histidine 0.187mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.001g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.006g N/A

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
28% 17% 3% 50% 2%
Protein: 27.5 g
Fats: 17.1 g
Carbs: 3.1 g
Water: 49.9 g
Other: 2.4 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 ProteinProtein +248.1%
Contains more FatsFats +21.3%
Contains more WaterWater +18.8%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +961.3%
Contains more OtherOther +29.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
67% 30% 3%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 10.867 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 4.844 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.509 g
Waffle
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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 +37.6%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -73.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1233%

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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. Mozzarella - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167735/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.