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Margarine vs. Waffle — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between margarine and waffle

  • Margarine is richer in vitamin A, yet waffle is richer in selenium, iron, phosphorus, calcium, vitamin B2, and vitamin B1.
  • Daily need coverage for selenium for waffle is 84% higher.
  • Margarine contains 16 times more vitamin A than waffle. Margarine contains 3577IU of vitamin A, while waffle contains 228IU.
  • Waffle contains less saturated fat.
  • Margarine has a lower glycemic index than waffle.

Food types used in this article are Margarine, regular, 80% fat, composite, stick, without salt 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 2.1% 0.9% 1.6% 2.3% 0% 0% 2.1% 0.26% 0% 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 -99.6%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +533.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +8400%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +783.3%
Contains more IronIron +3750%
Contains more CopperCopper +∞%
Contains more ZincZinc +∞%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +3700%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%

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 0.67% 273% 180% 0% 2.5% 8.5% 0.43% 0% 2.1% 13% 233% 0.75% 6.8%
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 AVitamin A +1160%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +100%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +2530%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +837.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +8913%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +522.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +150%
Contains more FolateFolate +4500%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
81% 17% 2%
Protein: 0.16 g
Fats: 80.71 g
Carbs: 0.7 g
Water: 16.52 g
Other: 1.91 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 FatsFats +472.4%
Contains more ProteinProtein +4837.5%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +4600%
Contains more WaterWater +154.2%
Contains more OtherOther +62.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
19% 50% 31%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 15.189 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 38.877 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 24.302 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 more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +1004.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +258.2%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -81.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Margarine Waffle DV% diff.
Polyunsaturated fat 24.302g 6.785g 117%
Fats 80.71g 14.1g 102%
Monounsaturated fat 38.877g 3.521g 88%
Selenium 0µg 46.2µg 84%
Vitamin A 819µg 65µg 84%
Vitamin K 93µg 78%
Vitamin E 9mg 60%
Saturated fat 15.189g 2.866g 56%
Iron 0.06mg 2.31mg 28%
Phosphorus 5mg 190mg 26%
Calcium 3mg 255mg 25%
Vitamin B2 0.037mg 0.347mg 24%
Cholesterol 0mg 69mg 23%
Sodium 2mg 511mg 22%
Vitamin B1 0.01mg 0.263mg 21%
Calories 717kcal 291kcal 21%
Protein 0.16g 7.9g 15%
Vitamin B3 0.023mg 2.073mg 13%
Manganese 0.265mg 12%
Folate 1µg 46µg 11%
Carbs 0.7g 32.9g 11%
Vitamin B5 0.485mg 10%
Copper 0mg 0.062mg 7%
Zinc 0mg 0.68mg 6%
Vitamin B12 0.1µg 0.25µg 6%
Vitamin B6 0.009mg 0.056mg 4%
Potassium 18mg 159mg 4%
Magnesium 3mg 19mg 4%
Choline 12.4mg 2%
Vitamin C 0.2mg 0.4mg 0%
Net carbs 0.7g 32.9g N/A
Trans fat 14.89g 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 0g 0.001g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.006g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.006g 0g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 21.522g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Margarine 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
55%
Margarine
24%
Waffle
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
1%
Margarine
66%
Waffle

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Waffle
Waffle is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Waffle
Waffle is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 12.323g)
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 is lower in Cholesterol?
Margarine
Margarine is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 69mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Margarine
Margarine contains less Sodium (difference - 509mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Margarine
Margarine is lower in glycemic index (difference - 76)
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. Margarine - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173585/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.