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Cheesecake vs. Waffle — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Cheesecake and Waffle

  • Cheesecake is richer in Vitamin A RAE, yet Waffle is richer in Selenium, Iron, Calcium, Vitamin B1, Phosphorus, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B3, and Folate.
  • Daily need coverage for Selenium from Waffle is 75% higher.
  • Cheesecake contains 3 times more Saturated Fat than Waffle. Cheesecake contains 9.921g of Saturated Fat, while Waffle contains 2.866g.

Food types used in this article are Cheesecake commercially prepared 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.
Contains less Sodium -14.3%
Contains more Calcium +400%
Contains more Iron +266.7%
Contains more Magnesium +72.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +104.3%
Contains more Potassium +76.7%
Contains more Zinc +33.3%
Contains more Copper +210%
Contains more Manganese +89.3%
Contains more Selenium +788.5%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 16% 24% 8% 40% 8% 58% 14% 7% 19% 29%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 77% 87% 14% 82% 15% 67% 19% 21% 35% 253%
Contains less Sodium -14.3%
Contains more Calcium +400%
Contains more Iron +266.7%
Contains more Magnesium +72.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +104.3%
Contains more Potassium +76.7%
Contains more Zinc +33.3%
Contains more Copper +210%
Contains more Manganese +89.3%
Contains more Selenium +788.5%

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.
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Waffle
Contains more Vitamin A +139.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +17.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +839.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +79.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +963.1%
Contains more Folate +155.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +47.1%
Equal in Vitamin C - 0.4
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.056
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 33% 12% 15% 2% 7% 45% 4% 35% 12% 14% 22% 11%
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 A +139.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +17.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +839.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +79.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +963.1%
Contains more Folate +155.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +47.1%
Equal in Vitamin C - 0.4
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.056

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +59.6%
Contains more Protein +43.6%
Contains more Carbs +29%
Contains more Other +244.4%
Equal in Water - 42
6% 23% 26% 46%
Protein: 5.5 g
Fats: 22.5 g
Carbs: 25.5 g
Water: 45.6 g
Other: 0.9 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 Fats +59.6%
Contains more Protein +43.6%
Contains more Carbs +29%
Contains more Other +244.4%
Equal in Water - 42

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +145.2%
Contains less Saturated Fat -71.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +323.5%
49% 43% 8%
Saturated Fat: 9.921 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.634 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.602 g
22% 27% 52%
Saturated Fat: 2.866 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.521 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 6.785 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +145.2%
Contains less Saturated Fat -71.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +323.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cheesecake Waffle Opinion
Net carbs 25.1g 32.9g Waffle
Protein 5.5g 7.9g Waffle
Fats 22.5g 14.1g Cheesecake
Carbs 25.5g 32.9g Waffle
Calories 321kcal 291kcal Cheesecake
Sugar 21.8g Waffle
Fiber 0.4g Cheesecake
Calcium 51mg 255mg Waffle
Iron 0.63mg 2.31mg Waffle
Magnesium 11mg 19mg Waffle
Phosphorus 93mg 190mg Waffle
Potassium 90mg 159mg Waffle
Sodium 438mg 511mg Cheesecake
Zinc 0.51mg 0.68mg Waffle
Copper 0.02mg 0.062mg Waffle
Manganese 0.14mg 0.265mg Waffle
Selenium 5.2µg 46.2µg Waffle
Vitamin A 547IU 228IU Cheesecake
Vitamin A RAE 159µg 65µg Cheesecake
Vitamin E 0.56mg Cheesecake
Vitamin D 18IU Cheesecake
Vitamin D 0.5µg Cheesecake
Vitamin C 0.4mg 0.4mg
Vitamin B1 0.028mg 0.263mg Waffle
Vitamin B2 0.193mg 0.347mg Waffle
Vitamin B3 0.195mg 2.073mg Waffle
Vitamin B5 0.571mg 0.485mg Cheesecake
Vitamin B6 0.052mg 0.056mg Waffle
Folate 18µg 46µg Waffle
Vitamin B12 0.17µg 0.25µg Waffle
Vitamin K 4.4µg Cheesecake
Tryptophan 0.064mg 0.099mg Waffle
Threonine 0.222mg 0.289mg Waffle
Isoleucine 0.281mg 0.362mg Waffle
Leucine 0.464mg 0.63mg Waffle
Lysine 0.372mg 0.384mg Waffle
Methionine 0.136mg 0.179mg Waffle
Phenylalanine 0.258mg 0.395mg Waffle
Valine 0.314mg 0.409mg Waffle
Histidine 0.133mg 0.187mg Waffle
Cholesterol 55mg 69mg Cheesecake
Saturated Fat 9.921g 2.866g Waffle
Omega-3 - DHA 0.005g 0.006g Waffle
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.001g Waffle
Monounsaturated Fat 8.634g 3.521g Cheesecake
Polyunsaturated fat 1.602g 6.785g Waffle

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Cheesecake 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
17%
Cheesecake
26%
Waffle
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
22%
Cheesecake
66%
Waffle

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Waffle
Waffle is lower in Sugar (difference - 21.8g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Waffle
Waffle is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 7.055g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Waffle
Waffle is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cheesecake
Cheesecake contains less Sodium (difference - 73mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cheesecake
Cheesecake is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 14mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cheesecake
Cheesecake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 26)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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. Cheesecake - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172711/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.