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Marble cake vs. Waffle — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between marble cake and waffle

  • Marble cake is richer in phosphorus and copper, yet waffle is richer in selenium, calcium, vitamin B2, vitamin B12, iron, vitamin B5, and vitamin B1.
  • Daily need coverage for selenium for waffle is 79% higher.
  • Marble cake contains 2 times more copper than waffle. Marble cake contains 0.135mg of copper, while waffle contains 0.062mg.

Food types used in this article are Cake, pudding-type, marble, dry mix 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 13% 23% 11% 61% 45% 9.5% 118% 68% 18% 14%
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 +117.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +44.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +235.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +29.3%
Contains more IronIron +42.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +94.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +90.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +1676.9%
~equal in Magnesium ~19mg
~equal in Sodium ~511mg

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% 0.33% 17% 0% 45% 30% 29% 5.8% 5.8% 0% 7% 27% 2.5%
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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 CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +6400%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +45.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +166.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +34.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +405.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +124%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +27.8%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
3% 12% 80% 3% 2%
Protein: 3.4 g
Fats: 11.7 g
Carbs: 79.5 g
Water: 3.1 g
Other: 2.3 g
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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 CarbsCarbs +141.6%
Contains more ProteinProtein +132.4%
Contains more FatsFats +20.5%
Contains more WaterWater +1254.8%
Contains more OtherOther +34.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
22% 43% 34%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.45 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 4.75 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.779 g
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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 -14.5%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +34.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +79.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Marble cake Waffle DV% diff.
Selenium 2.6µg 46.2µg 79%
Cholesterol 0mg 69mg 23%
Polyunsaturated fat 3.779g 6.785g 20%
Calcium 76mg 255mg 18%
Vitamin B2 0.13mg 0.347mg 17%
Carbs 79.5g 32.9g 16%
Fiber 2.9g 12%
Phosphorus 275mg 190mg 12%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.25µg 10%
Protein 3.4g 7.9g 9%
Iron 1.62mg 2.31mg 9%
Vitamin B5 0.096mg 0.485mg 8%
Copper 0.135mg 0.062mg 8%
Vitamin A 1µg 65µg 7%
Vitamin B1 0.181mg 0.263mg 7%
Vitamin E 0.85mg 6%
Calories 416kcal 291kcal 6%
Manganese 0.139mg 0.265mg 5%
Fats 11.7g 14.1g 4%
Monounsaturated fat 4.75g 3.521g 3%
Vitamin B3 1.546mg 2.073mg 3%
Folate 36µg 46µg 3%
Zinc 0.35mg 0.68mg 3%
Caffeine 7mg 2%
Vitamin B6 0.025mg 0.056mg 2%
Vitamin K 2.8µg 2%
Saturated fat 2.45g 2.866g 2%
Potassium 123mg 159mg 1%
Choline 4.5mg 1%
Vitamin C 0mg 0.4mg 0%
Net carbs 76.6g 32.9g N/A
Magnesium 18mg 19mg 0%
Sugar 35.71g N/A
Sodium 519mg 511mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.049mg 0.099mg 0%
Threonine 0.105mg 0.289mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.127mg 0.362mg 0%
Leucine 0.22mg 0.63mg 0%
Lysine 0.133mg 0.384mg 0%
Methionine 0.049mg 0.179mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.158mg 0.395mg 0%
Valine 0.164mg 0.409mg 0%
Histidine 0.065mg 0.187mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.001g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.006g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Marble cake 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
13%
Marble cake
24%
Waffle
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
38%
Marble cake
66%
Waffle

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Waffle
Waffle is lower in Sugar (difference - 35.71g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Waffle
Waffle contains less Sodium (difference - 8mg)
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?
Marble cake
Marble cake is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 69mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Marble cake
Marble cake is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.416g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Marble cake
Marble cake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 76)
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. 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.