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Chicken meat vs. Waffle — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between chicken meat and waffle?

  • Chicken meat is richer in vitamin B3, vitamin B6, zinc, and vitamin B5, while waffle is higher in selenium, calcium, vitamin B1, vitamin B2, and iron.
  • Waffle's daily need coverage for selenium is 41% higher.
  • Waffle has 7 times less vitamin B6 than chicken meat. Chicken meat has 0.4mg of vitamin B6, while waffle has 0.056mg.
  • Chicken meat is lower in sodium.
  • Waffle has a higher glycemic index (76) than chicken meat (0).

We used Chicken, broilers or fryers, meat and skin, cooked, roasted and Waffles, plain, prepared from recipe types in this comparison.

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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 16% 4.5% 20% 47% 22% 53% 78% 11% 2.6% 130%
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 more MagnesiumMagnesium +21.1%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +40.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +185.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -84%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1600%
Contains more IronIron +83.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1225%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +93.3%
~equal in Copper ~0.062mg
~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% 16% 5.4% 0% 16% 39% 159% 62% 92% 38% 6% 3.8% 36%
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 EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +309.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +112.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +614.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +20%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +35.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +317.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +106.5%
Contains more FolateFolate +820%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
27% 14% 59%
Protein: 27.3 g
Fats: 13.6 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 59.45 g
Other: 0 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 +245.6%
Contains more WaterWater +41.5%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
~equal in Fats ~14.1g
~equal in Other ~3.1g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
31% 44% 25%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 3.79 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 5.34 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.97 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 +51.7%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -24.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +128.5%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Chicken meat 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 Chicken meat Waffle DV% diff.
Selenium 23.9µg 46.2µg 41%
Vitamin B3 8.487mg 2.073mg 40%
Protein 27.3g 7.9g 39%
Vitamin B6 0.4mg 0.056mg 26%
Polyunsaturated fat 2.97g 6.785g 25%
Calcium 15mg 255mg 24%
Sodium 82mg 511mg 19%
Vitamin B1 0.063mg 0.263mg 17%
Vitamin B2 0.168mg 0.347mg 14%
Iron 1.26mg 2.31mg 13%
Choline 65.9mg 12%
Carbs 0g 32.9g 11%
Vitamin B5 1.03mg 0.485mg 11%
Zinc 1.94mg 0.68mg 11%
Manganese 0.02mg 0.265mg 11%
Folate 5µg 46µg 10%
Cholesterol 88mg 69mg 6%
Monounsaturated fat 5.34g 3.521g 5%
Saturated fat 3.79g 2.866g 4%
Calories 239kcal 291kcal 3%
Vitamin E 0.27mg 2%
Vitamin A 48µg 65µg 2%
Potassium 223mg 159mg 2%
Vitamin B12 0.3µg 0.25µg 2%
Vitamin K 2.4µg 2%
Phosphorus 182mg 190mg 1%
Magnesium 23mg 19mg 1%
Fats 13.6g 14.1g 1%
Vitamin C 0mg 0.4mg 0%
Net carbs 0g 32.9g N/A
Vitamin D 2IU 0%
Copper 0.066mg 0.062mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.305mg 0.099mg 0%
Threonine 1.128mg 0.289mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.362mg 0.362mg 0%
Leucine 1.986mg 0.63mg 0%
Lysine 2.223mg 0.384mg 0%
Methionine 0.726mg 0.179mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.061mg 0.395mg 0%
Valine 1.325mg 0.409mg 0%
Histidine 0.802mg 0.187mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.01g 0.001g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.04g 0.006g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.02g 0g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Chicken meat 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
36%
Chicken meat
24%
Waffle
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
38%
Chicken meat
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 - 0.924g)
Which food is cheaper?
Waffle
Waffle is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chicken meat
Chicken meat contains less Sodium (difference - 429mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chicken meat
Chicken meat 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. Chicken meat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171450/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.