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Fruit salad vs. Waffle — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between fruit salad and waffle

  • The amount of iron, vitamin B2, phosphorus, calcium, vitamin B1, folate, and vitamin B3 in waffle is higher than in fruit salad.
  • Waffle covers your daily iron needs 26% more than fruit salad.
  • Fruit salad contains less sodium.
  • Waffle has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of waffle is 76, while the glycemic index of fruit salad is 54.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Fruit salad, (peach and pear and apricot and pineapple and cherry), canned, juice pack, solids and liquids 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 5.7% 3.3% 10% 9.4% 17% 3.8% 6% 0.65% 20% 0%
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 less SodiumSodium -99%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +137.5%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +2218.2%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +37.1%
Contains more IronIron +824%
Contains more CopperCopper +24%
Contains more ZincZinc +385.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +1257.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +75.5%

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% 10% 0% 0% 2.8% 3.2% 6.7% 3.2% 6.2% 0% 0% 2.3% 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 CVitamin C +725%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +116.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +2290.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +2378.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +482.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +815.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +107.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +1433.3%
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
13% 86%
Protein: 0.51 g
Fats: 0.03 g
Carbs: 13.05 g
Water: 86.15 g
Other: 0.26 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 WaterWater +105.1%
Contains more ProteinProtein +1449%
Contains more FatsFats +46900%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +152.1%
Contains more OtherOther +1092.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
20% 25% 55%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.004 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.005 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.011 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 -99.9%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +70320%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +61581.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Fruit salad Waffle DV% diff.
Selenium 46.2µg 84%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.011g 6.785g 45%
Vitamin B2 0.014mg 0.347mg 26%
Iron 0.25mg 2.31mg 26%
Phosphorus 14mg 190mg 25%
Calcium 11mg 255mg 24%
Cholesterol 0mg 69mg 23%
Fats 0.03g 14.1g 22%
Sodium 5mg 511mg 22%
Vitamin B1 0.011mg 0.263mg 21%
Protein 0.51g 7.9g 15%
Saturated fat 0.004g 2.866g 13%
Calories 50kcal 291kcal 12%
Folate 3µg 46µg 11%
Vitamin B3 0.356mg 2.073mg 11%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.25µg 10%
Vitamin B5 0.053mg 0.485mg 9%
Monounsaturated fat 0.005g 3.521g 9%
Carbs 13.05g 32.9g 7%
Zinc 0.14mg 0.68mg 5%
Manganese 0.151mg 0.265mg 5%
Fiber 1g 4%
Vitamin A 30µg 65µg 4%
Vitamin C 3.3mg 0.4mg 3%
Magnesium 8mg 19mg 3%
Vitamin B6 0.027mg 0.056mg 2%
Potassium 116mg 159mg 1%
Copper 0.05mg 0.062mg 1%
Net carbs 12.05g 32.9g N/A
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 0.001g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.006g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Fruit salad 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
3%
Fruit salad
24%
Waffle
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
8%
Fruit salad
66%
Waffle

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Waffle
Waffle is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Waffle
Waffle is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Fruit salad
Fruit salad is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 69mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Fruit salad
Fruit salad contains less Sodium (difference - 506mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Fruit salad
Fruit salad is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.862g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Fruit salad
Fruit salad is lower in glycemic index (difference - 22)
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 ($)

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. Fruit salad - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174670/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.