Fruitcake vs. Waffle — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between fruitcake and waffle?
- Waffle is richer than fruitcake in selenium, calcium, phosphorus, vitamin B2, vitamin B1, vitamin B12, and vitamin B3.
- Waffle's daily need coverage for selenium is 80% more.
- The amount of saturated fat in fruitcake is lower.
- The glycemic index of fruitcake is lower.
We used Cake, fruitcake, commercially prepared and Waffles, plain, prepared from recipe types in this article.
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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.
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -80.2% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +18.8% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +672.7% |
| Contains more IronIron | +11.6% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +24% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +151.9% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +265.4% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +20.5% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +2210% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +25% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +828.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +426% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +250.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +162.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +114.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +21.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +2400% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +130% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +87.2% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +172.4% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +54.9% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +66% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +181.8% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -63.4% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +19.3% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +104.2% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Selenium | 2µg | 46.2µg | 80% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 3.323g | 6.785g | 23% |
| Calcium | 33mg | 255mg | 22% |
| Cholesterol | 5mg | 69mg | 21% |
| Phosphorus | 52mg | 190mg | 20% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.099mg | 0.347mg | 19% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.05mg | 0.263mg | 18% |
| Sodium | 101mg | 511mg | 18% |
| Fiber | 3.7g | 15% | |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.01µg | 0.25µg | 10% |
| Protein | 2.9g | 7.9g | 10% |
| Carbs | 61.6g | 32.9g | 10% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.791mg | 2.073mg | 8% |
| Saturated fat | 1.048g | 2.866g | 8% |
| Fats | 9.1g | 14.1g | 8% |
| Folate | 20µg | 46µg | 7% |
| Vitamin A | 7µg | 65µg | 6% |
| Vitamin E | 0.9mg | 6% | |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.226mg | 0.485mg | 5% |
| Zinc | 0.27mg | 0.68mg | 4% |
| Iron | 2.07mg | 2.31mg | 3% |
| Choline | 8.9mg | 2% | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 4.2g | 3.521g | 2% |
| Calories | 324kcal | 291kcal | 2% |
| Manganese | 0.22mg | 0.265mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.046mg | 0.056mg | 1% |
| Copper | 0.05mg | 0.062mg | 1% |
| Vitamin K | 1.5µg | 1% | |
| Magnesium | 16mg | 19mg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0.5mg | 0.4mg | 0% |
| Net carbs | 57.9g | 32.9g | N/A |
| Potassium | 153mg | 159mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 27.42g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.042mg | 0.099mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.102mg | 0.289mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.121mg | 0.362mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.206mg | 0.63mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.121mg | 0.384mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.059mg | 0.179mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.14mg | 0.395mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.144mg | 0.409mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.071mg | 0.187mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | 0.001g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.001g | 0.006g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
9%
24%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
21%
66%
Comparison summary
Which food is richer in minerals?
Waffle is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Waffle is lower in Sugar (difference - 27.42g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Fruitcake is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 64mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Fruitcake contains less Sodium (difference - 410mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Fruitcake is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.818g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Fruitcake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 23)
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.