Gingerbread vs. Waffle — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between gingerbread and waffle
- Gingerbread has more manganese, copper, magnesium, vitamin B6, and potassium; however, waffle is higher in selenium, phosphorus, calcium, and vitamin B2.
- Waffle covers your daily need for selenium, 54% more than gingerbread.
- Gingerbread has 4 times more magnesium than waffle. While gingerbread has 70mg of magnesium, waffle has only 19mg.
- Gingerbread has less cholesterol.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Cake, gingerbread, prepared from recipe 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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +268.4% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +176.1% |
| Contains more IronIron | +24.7% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +214.5% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -36% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +157.7% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +259.2% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +74.4% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +251.9% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +183.4% |
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 B6Vitamin B6 | +239.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +300% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +364.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +38.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +114.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +19.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +29.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +316.7% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +39.4% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
3.9 g
Fats:
16.4 g
Carbs:
49.2 g
Water:
28 g
Other:
2.5 g
Protein:
7.9 g
Fats:
14.1 g
Carbs:
32.9 g
Water:
42 g
Other:
3.1 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +16.3% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +49.5% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +102.6% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +50% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +24% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
4.122 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
7.124 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
4.216 g
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 | +102.3% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -30.5% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +60.9% |
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 | 16.3µg | 46.2µg | 54% |
| Phosphorus | 54mg | 190mg | 19% |
| Calcium | 71mg | 255mg | 18% |
| Manganese | 0.683mg | 0.265mg | 18% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 4.216g | 6.785g | 17% |
| Copper | 0.195mg | 0.062mg | 15% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.162mg | 0.347mg | 14% |
| Magnesium | 70mg | 19mg | 12% |
| Cholesterol | 32mg | 69mg | 12% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.19mg | 0.056mg | 10% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 7.124g | 3.521g | 9% |
| Potassium | 439mg | 159mg | 8% |
| Sodium | 327mg | 511mg | 8% |
| Protein | 3.9g | 7.9g | 8% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.06µg | 0.25µg | 8% |
| Iron | 2.88mg | 2.31mg | 7% |
| Saturated fat | 4.122g | 2.866g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 14µg | 65µg | 6% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.19mg | 0.263mg | 6% |
| Carbs | 49.2g | 32.9g | 5% |
| Fats | 16.4g | 14.1g | 4% |
| Folate | 33µg | 46µg | 3% |
| Calories | 356kcal | 291kcal | 3% |
| Zinc | 0.39mg | 0.68mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.375mg | 0.485mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.738mg | 2.073mg | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 0.1mg | 0.4mg | 0% |
| Net carbs | 49.2g | 32.9g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.047mg | 0.099mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.124mg | 0.289mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.151mg | 0.362mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.279mg | 0.63mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.131mg | 0.384mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.08mg | 0.179mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.195mg | 0.395mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.173mg | 0.409mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.087mg | 0.187mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | 0.001g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.003g | 0.006g | N/A |
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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
17%
24%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
54%
66%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Waffle is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.256g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Waffle is lower in glycemic index (difference - 10)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Waffle is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Gingerbread is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 37mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Gingerbread contains less Sodium (difference - 184mg)
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 ($)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.