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Ginger vs. Waffle — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Ginger and Waffle

  • Ginger has more Copper, however, Waffle is higher in Selenium, Vitamin B2, Calcium, Phosphorus, Iron, and Vitamin B1.
  • Waffle covers your daily need of Selenium 83% more than Ginger.
  • Ginger has 4 times more Copper than Waffle. While Ginger has 0.226mg of Copper, Waffle has only 0.062mg.
  • Ginger has less Saturated Fat.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Ginger root, raw 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.
Ginger
4
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6
Waffle
Contains more Magnesium +126.3%
Contains more Potassium +161%
Contains less Sodium -97.5%
Contains more Copper +264.5%
Contains more Calcium +1493.8%
Contains more Iron +285%
Contains more Phosphorus +458.8%
Contains more Zinc +100%
Contains more Manganese +15.7%
Contains more Selenium +6500%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 23% 31% 15% 37% 2% 10% 76% 30% 4%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 77% 87% 14% 82% 15% 67% 19% 21% 35% 253%
Contains more Magnesium +126.3%
Contains more Potassium +161%
Contains less Sodium -97.5%
Contains more Copper +264.5%
Contains more Calcium +1493.8%
Contains more Iron +285%
Contains more Phosphorus +458.8%
Contains more Zinc +100%
Contains more Manganese +15.7%
Contains more Selenium +6500%

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.
Ginger
5
:
7
Waffle
Contains more Vitamin C +1150%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +185.7%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +952%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +920.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +176.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +138.9%
Contains more Folate +318.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 6% 0% 17% 7% 8% 15% 13% 37% 9% 0% 1%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 14% 0% 0% 2% 66% 81% 39% 30% 13% 35% 32% 0%
Contains more Vitamin C +1150%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +185.7%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +952%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +920.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +176.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +138.9%
Contains more Folate +318.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Ginger
1
:
4
Waffle
Contains more Water +87.8%
Contains more Protein +334.1%
Contains more Fats +1780%
Contains more Carbs +85.1%
Contains more Other +302.6%
2% 18% 79%
Protein: 1.82 g
Fats: 0.75 g
Carbs: 17.77 g
Water: 78.89 g
Other: 0.77 g
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 Water +87.8%
Contains more Protein +334.1%
Contains more Fats +1780%
Contains more Carbs +85.1%
Contains more Other +302.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Ginger
1
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2
Waffle
Contains less Saturated Fat -92.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2186.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +4305.8%
40% 30% 30%
Saturated Fat: 0.203 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.154 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.154 g
22% 27% 52%
Saturated Fat: 2.866 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.521 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 6.785 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -92.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2186.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +4305.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Ginger Waffle Opinion
Net carbs 15.77g 32.9g Waffle
Protein 1.82g 7.9g Waffle
Fats 0.75g 14.1g Waffle
Carbs 17.77g 32.9g Waffle
Calories 80kcal 291kcal Waffle
Sugar 1.7g Waffle
Fiber 2g Ginger
Calcium 16mg 255mg Waffle
Iron 0.6mg 2.31mg Waffle
Magnesium 43mg 19mg Ginger
Phosphorus 34mg 190mg Waffle
Potassium 415mg 159mg Ginger
Sodium 13mg 511mg Ginger
Zinc 0.34mg 0.68mg Waffle
Copper 0.226mg 0.062mg Ginger
Manganese 0.229mg 0.265mg Waffle
Selenium 0.7µg 46.2µg Waffle
Vitamin A 0IU 228IU Waffle
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 65µg Waffle
Vitamin E 0.26mg Ginger
Vitamin C 5mg 0.4mg Ginger
Vitamin B1 0.025mg 0.263mg Waffle
Vitamin B2 0.034mg 0.347mg Waffle
Vitamin B3 0.75mg 2.073mg Waffle
Vitamin B5 0.203mg 0.485mg Waffle
Vitamin B6 0.16mg 0.056mg Ginger
Folate 11µg 46µg Waffle
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.25µg Waffle
Vitamin K 0.1µg Ginger
Tryptophan 0.012mg 0.099mg Waffle
Threonine 0.036mg 0.289mg Waffle
Isoleucine 0.051mg 0.362mg Waffle
Leucine 0.074mg 0.63mg Waffle
Lysine 0.057mg 0.384mg Waffle
Methionine 0.013mg 0.179mg Waffle
Phenylalanine 0.045mg 0.395mg Waffle
Valine 0.073mg 0.409mg Waffle
Histidine 0.03mg 0.187mg Waffle
Cholesterol 0mg 69mg Ginger
Saturated Fat 0.203g 2.866g Ginger
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.006g Waffle
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.001g Waffle
Monounsaturated Fat 0.154g 3.521g Waffle
Polyunsaturated fat 0.154g 6.785g Waffle

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Ginger Waffle
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
9%
Ginger
26%
Waffle
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
23%
Ginger
66%
Waffle

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Waffle
Waffle is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.7g)
Which food is cheaper?
Waffle
Waffle is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Waffle
Waffle is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Ginger
Ginger contains less Sodium (difference - 498mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Ginger
Ginger is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 69mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Ginger
Ginger is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.663g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Ginger
Ginger is lower in glycemic index (difference - 66)
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. Ginger - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169231/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.