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Macaroon vs. Waffle — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between macaroon and waffle?

  • Macaroon is richer in copper, while waffle is higher in selenium, calcium, vitamin B2, vitamin B1, iron, and phosphorus.
  • Macaroon's daily need coverage for saturated fat is 86% higher.
  • Waffle has 4 times less copper than macaroon. Macaroon has 0.269mg of copper, while waffle has 0.062mg.
  • Waffle is lower in saturated fat.
  • Waffle has a higher glycemic index (76) than macaroon (32).

We used Cookies, coconut macaroon 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 21% 1.5% 11% 31% 90% 20% 29% 31% 0% 37%
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 +52.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +333.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -52.8%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +5000%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +29.3%
Contains more IronIron +181.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +179.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +579.4%
~equal in Zinc ~0.68mg

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% 0% 3.8% 0% 5% 14% 4.1% 0% 22% 0% 2.8% 2.3% 5%
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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 B6Vitamin B6 +71.4%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1215%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +478.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +842.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +1433.3%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
3% 23% 61% 12% 2%
Protein: 3.02 g
Fats: 22.55 g
Carbs: 61.22 g
Water: 11.5 g
Other: 1.71 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 FatsFats +59.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +86.1%
Contains more ProteinProtein +161.6%
Contains more WaterWater +265.2%
Contains more OtherOther +81.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
89% 7% 4%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 20.099 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 1.61 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.81 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 less Sat. FatSaturated fat -85.7%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +118.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +737.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Macaroon Waffle DV% diff.
Saturated fat 20.099g 2.866g 78%
Selenium 6.8µg 46.2µg 72%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.81g 6.785g 40%
Calcium 5mg 255mg 25%
Copper 0.269mg 0.062mg 23%
Cholesterol 0mg 69mg 23%
Vitamin B2 0.06mg 0.347mg 22%
Vitamin B1 0.02mg 0.263mg 20%
Fiber 5.1g 20%
Iron 0.82mg 2.31mg 19%
Phosphorus 68mg 190mg 17%
Fats 22.55g 14.1g 13%
Vitamin B3 0.22mg 2.073mg 12%
Sodium 241mg 511mg 12%
Manganese 0.265mg 12%
Folate 3µg 46µg 11%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.25µg 10%
Vitamin B5 0.485mg 10%
Protein 3.02g 7.9g 10%
Carbs 61.22g 32.9g 9%
Calories 460kcal 291kcal 8%
Vitamin A 0µg 65µg 7%
Monounsaturated fat 1.61g 3.521g 5%
Vitamin B6 0.096mg 0.056mg 3%
Choline 9.1mg 2%
Magnesium 29mg 19mg 2%
Vitamin E 0.19mg 1%
Potassium 123mg 159mg 1%
Vitamin K 1.1µg 1%
Vitamin C 0mg 0.4mg 0%
Net carbs 56.12g 32.9g N/A
Sugar 45.16g N/A
Zinc 0.73mg 0.68mg 0%
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

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Macaroon 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
5%
Macaroon
24%
Waffle
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
27%
Macaroon
66%
Waffle

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Waffle
Waffle is lower in Sugar (difference - 45.16g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Waffle
Waffle is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 17.233g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Waffle
Waffle is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Macaroon
Macaroon is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 69mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Macaroon
Macaroon contains less Sodium (difference - 270mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Macaroon
Macaroon is lower in glycemic index (difference - 44)
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. Macaroon - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171847/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.