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Coconut vs. Waffle — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between coconut and waffle

  • Coconut has more manganese and copper, while waffle has more selenium, vitamin B2, calcium, vitamin B1, and phosphorus.
  • Coconut's daily need coverage for saturated fat is 134% higher.
  • Waffle contains 7 times less copper than coconut. Coconut contains 0.435mg of copper, while waffle contains 0.062mg.
  • The amount of saturated fat in waffle is lower.
  • Coconut has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of coconut is 59, while the glycemic index of waffle is 76.

The food types used in this comparison are Nuts, coconut meat, raw 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 23% 4.2% 31% 91% 145% 30% 48% 2.6% 196% 55%
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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 +68.4%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +123.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +601.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +61.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -96.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +466%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1721.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +68.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +357.4%
~equal in Iron ~2.31mg

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 11% 0% 4.8% 0% 17% 4.6% 10% 18% 12% 0% 0.5% 20% 6.6%
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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 CVitamin C +725%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +298.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +1635%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +283.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +61.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +76.9%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B6 ~0.056mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
3% 33% 15% 47%
Protein: 3.33 g
Fats: 33.49 g
Carbs: 15.23 g
Water: 46.99 g
Other: 0.96 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 FatsFats +137.5%
Contains more WaterWater +11.9%
Contains more ProteinProtein +137.2%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +116%
Contains more OtherOther +222.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
94% 5%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 29.698 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 1.425 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.366 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 less Sat. FatSaturated fat -90.3%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +147.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1753.8%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Coconut Waffle
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Cholesterol 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 Coconut Waffle DV% diff.
Saturated fat 29.698g 2.866g 122%
Selenium 10.1µg 46.2µg 66%
Manganese 1.5mg 0.265mg 54%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.366g 6.785g 43%
Copper 0.435mg 0.062mg 41%
Fiber 9g 36%
Fats 33.49g 14.1g 30%
Vitamin B2 0.02mg 0.347mg 25%
Calcium 14mg 255mg 24%
Cholesterol 0mg 69mg 23%
Sodium 20mg 511mg 21%
Vitamin B1 0.066mg 0.263mg 16%
Phosphorus 113mg 190mg 11%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.25µg 10%
Vitamin B3 0.54mg 2.073mg 10%
Protein 3.33g 7.9g 9%
Vitamin A 0µg 65µg 7%
Potassium 356mg 159mg 6%
Carbs 15.23g 32.9g 6%
Folate 26µg 46µg 5%
Monounsaturated fat 1.425g 3.521g 5%
Zinc 1.1mg 0.68mg 4%
Vitamin B5 0.3mg 0.485mg 4%
Calories 354kcal 291kcal 3%
Vitamin C 3.3mg 0.4mg 3%
Magnesium 32mg 19mg 3%
Vitamin E 0.24mg 2%
Iron 2.43mg 2.31mg 2%
Choline 12.1mg 2%
Net carbs 6.23g 32.9g N/A
Sugar 6.23g N/A
Vitamin B6 0.054mg 0.056mg 0%
Vitamin K 0.2µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.039mg 0.099mg 0%
Threonine 0.121mg 0.289mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.131mg 0.362mg 0%
Leucine 0.247mg 0.63mg 0%
Lysine 0.147mg 0.384mg 0%
Methionine 0.062mg 0.179mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.169mg 0.395mg 0%
Valine 0.202mg 0.409mg 0%
Histidine 0.077mg 0.187mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.001g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.006g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Coconut 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
8%
Coconut
24%
Waffle
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
63%
Coconut
66%
Waffle

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Waffle
Waffle is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.23g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Waffle
Waffle is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 26.832g)
Which food is cheaper?
Waffle
Waffle is cheaper (difference - $2.6)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Coconut
Coconut is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 69mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Coconut
Coconut contains less Sodium (difference - 491mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Coconut
Coconut is lower in glycemic index (difference - 17)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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. Coconut - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170169/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.