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Danish pastry vs. Waffle — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between danish pastry and waffle

  • Danish pastry has more monounsaturated fat; however, waffle has more selenium, calcium, phosphorus, vitamin B2, iron, and vitamin B1.
  • Waffle's daily need coverage for selenium is 50% more.
  • Danish pastry has 3 times more monounsaturated fat than waffle. Danish pastry has 11.313g of monounsaturated fat, while waffle has 3.521g.
  • Waffle is lower in saturated fat.
  • Waffle has a higher glycemic index than danish pastry.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Danish pastry, 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% 11% 8.6% 68% 30% 19% 46% 54% 46% 103%
Waffle
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 CopperCopper +43.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -18.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +32.5%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +26.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +628.6%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +62.2%
Contains more IronIron +28.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +75.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +144.4%
~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 0.33% 12% 7% 0% 48% 60% 38% 18% 9.2% 25% 17% 45% 11%
Waffle
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 KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +30.4%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +300%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +85.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +38.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +33.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +59.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +40%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +25%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B3 ~2.073mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
8% 22% 37% 31%
Protein: 8 g
Fats: 21.9 g
Carbs: 37.2 g
Water: 31.4 g
Other: 1.5 g
Waffle
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 +55.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +13.1%
Contains more WaterWater +33.8%
Contains more OtherOther +106.7%
~equal in Protein ~7.9g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
33% 55% 12%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 6.794 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 11.313 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.575 g
Waffle
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 +221.3%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -57.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +163.5%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Danish pastry 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 Danish pastry Waffle DV% diff.
Selenium 18.9µg 46.2µg 50%
Polyunsaturated fat 2.575g 6.785g 28%
Calcium 35mg 255mg 22%
Monounsaturated fat 11.313g 3.521g 19%
Saturated fat 6.794g 2.866g 18%
Cholesterol 23mg 69mg 15%
Phosphorus 108mg 190mg 12%
Fats 21.9g 14.1g 12%
Vitamin B2 0.26mg 0.347mg 7%
Vitamin B1 0.19mg 0.263mg 6%
Vitamin K 6.9µg 6%
Iron 1.8mg 2.31mg 6%
Choline 20.1mg 4%
Folate 60µg 46µg 4%
Vitamin B5 0.304mg 0.485mg 4%
Manganese 0.351mg 0.265mg 4%
Calories 374kcal 291kcal 4%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sodium 417mg 511mg 4%
Vitamin A 35µg 65µg 3%
Copper 0.089mg 0.062mg 3%
Vitamin B12 0.2µg 0.25µg 2%
Vitamin E 0.35mg 2%
Potassium 98mg 159mg 2%
Magnesium 15mg 19mg 1%
Carbs 37.2g 32.9g 1%
Vitamin B6 0.04mg 0.056mg 1%
Protein 8g 7.9g 0%
Vitamin C 0.1mg 0.4mg 0%
Net carbs 36.2g 32.9g N/A
Vitamin D 2IU 0%
Sugar 6.95g N/A
Zinc 0.7mg 0.68mg 0%
Vitamin B3 2mg 2.073mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.089mg 0.099mg 0%
Threonine 0.293mg 0.289mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.371mg 0.362mg 0%
Leucine 0.644mg 0.63mg 0%
Lysine 0.43mg 0.384mg 0%
Methionine 0.174mg 0.179mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.402mg 0.395mg 0%
Valine 0.412mg 0.409mg 0%
Histidine 0.205mg 0.187mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.001g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g 0.006g N/A

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is better in case of low diet
Danish pastry 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
22%
Danish pastry
24%
Waffle
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
40%
Danish pastry
66%
Waffle

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Waffle
Waffle is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.95g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Waffle
Waffle is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.928g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Waffle
Waffle is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Danish pastry
Danish pastry is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 46mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Danish pastry
Danish pastry contains less Sodium (difference - 94mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Danish pastry
Danish pastry 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. Danish pastry - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172754/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.