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Coffeecake vs. Waffle — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between coffeecake and waffle

  • The amount of selenium, iron, calcium, vitamin B2, vitamin B1, phosphorus, and vitamin B3 in waffle is higher than in coffeecake.
  • Waffle covers your daily selenium needs 60% more than coffeecake.
  • Waffle has 2 times less saturated fat than coffeecake. Coffeecake has 5.391g of saturated fat, while waffle has 2.866g.
  • Waffle has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of waffle is 76, while the glycemic index of coffeecake is 50.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Coffeecake, cheese 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 11% 18% 26% 24% 17% 16% 43% 44% 22% 73%
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 PotassiumPotassium +81.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -33.7%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +26.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +332.2%
Contains more IronIron +260.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +19.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +15.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +88.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +54.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +247.4%

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 0.33% 29% 0% 0% 26% 29% 13% 24% 13% 43% 0% 29% 0%
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 +32.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +36%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +300%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +150.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +177.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +204%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +21.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +17.9%
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B6 ~0.056mg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
7% 15% 44% 32%
Protein: 7 g
Fats: 15.2 g
Carbs: 44.3 g
Water: 32.2 g
Other: 1.3 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 CarbsCarbs +34.7%
Contains more ProteinProtein +12.9%
Contains more WaterWater +30.4%
Contains more OtherOther +138.5%
~equal in Fats ~14.1g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
38% 50% 12%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 5.391 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 7.129 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.645 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 +102.5%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -46.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +312.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Coffeecake Waffle DV% diff.
Selenium 13.3µg 46.2µg 60%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.645g 6.785g 34%
Iron 0.64mg 2.31mg 21%
Calcium 59mg 255mg 20%
Vitamin B2 0.125mg 0.347mg 17%
Vitamin B1 0.105mg 0.263mg 13%
Phosphorus 101mg 190mg 13%
Saturated fat 5.391g 2.866g 11%
Monounsaturated fat 7.129g 3.521g 9%
Vitamin B3 0.682mg 2.073mg 9%
Sodium 339mg 511mg 7%
Cholesterol 85mg 69mg 5%
Carbs 44.3g 32.9g 4%
Fiber 1g 4%
Vitamin B12 0.34µg 0.25µg 4%
Manganese 0.172mg 0.265mg 4%
Potassium 289mg 159mg 4%
Folate 39µg 46µg 2%
Vitamin B5 0.4mg 0.485mg 2%
Calories 339kcal 291kcal 2%
Protein 7g 7.9g 2%
Vitamin A 86µg 65µg 2%
Fats 15.2g 14.1g 2%
Zinc 0.59mg 0.68mg 1%
Copper 0.052mg 0.062mg 1%
Magnesium 15mg 19mg 1%
Vitamin C 0.1mg 0.4mg 0%
Net carbs 43.3g 32.9g N/A
Vitamin B6 0.058mg 0.056mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.076mg 0.099mg 0%
Threonine 0.26mg 0.289mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.326mg 0.362mg 0%
Leucine 0.568mg 0.63mg 0%
Lysine 0.401mg 0.384mg 0%
Methionine 0.144mg 0.179mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.352mg 0.395mg 0%
Valine 0.361mg 0.409mg 0%
Histidine 0.186mg 0.187mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g 0.001g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.006g 0.006g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Coffeecake 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
16%
Coffeecake
24%
Waffle
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
29%
Coffeecake
66%
Waffle

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Waffle
Waffle is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 16mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Waffle
Waffle is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.525g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Waffle
Waffle is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Coffeecake
Coffeecake contains less Sodium (difference - 172mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Coffeecake
Coffeecake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 26)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
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. Coffeecake - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172699/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.