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Milkshake vs. Waffle — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Milkshake and Waffle different?

  • Milkshake is richer in Vitamin B12, while Waffle is higher in Selenium, Iron, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B2, Manganese, and Calcium.
  • Waffle covers your daily need of Selenium 80% more than Milkshake.
  • Milkshake contains 2 times more Vitamin B12 than Waffle. Milkshake contains 0.52µg of Vitamin B12, while Waffle contains 0.25µg.
  • Milkshake is lower in Sodium.

Milk shakes, thick vanilla and Waffles, plain, prepared from recipe types were used 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 more Potassium +15.1%
Contains less Sodium -81.4%
Contains more Calcium +74.7%
Contains more Iron +2210%
Contains more Magnesium +58.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +65.2%
Contains more Zinc +74.4%
Contains more Copper +21.6%
Contains more Manganese +1792.9%
Contains more Selenium +1908.7%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 44% 4% 9% 50% 17% 13% 11% 17% 2% 13%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 77% 87% 14% 82% 15% 67% 19% 21% 35% 253%
Contains more Potassium +15.1%
Contains less Sodium -81.4%
Contains more Calcium +74.7%
Contains more Iron +2210%
Contains more Magnesium +58.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +65.2%
Contains more Zinc +74.4%
Contains more Copper +21.6%
Contains more Manganese +1792.9%
Contains more Selenium +1908.7%

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.
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Waffle
Contains more Vitamin B12 +108%
Contains more Vitamin A +150.5%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +776.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +77.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1319.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +31.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +33.3%
Contains more Folate +557.1%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 6% 1% 36% 0% 8% 45% 3% 23% 10% 6% 65% 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 B12 +108%
Contains more Vitamin A +150.5%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +776.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +77.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1319.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +31.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +33.3%
Contains more Folate +557.1%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +77.3%
Contains more Protein +104.7%
Contains more Fats +365.3%
Contains more Carbs +85.4%
Contains more Other +240.7%
4% 3% 18% 74%
Protein: 3.86 g
Fats: 3.03 g
Carbs: 17.75 g
Water: 74.45 g
Other: 0.91 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 +77.3%
Contains more Protein +104.7%
Contains more Fats +365.3%
Contains more Carbs +85.4%
Contains more Other +240.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -34.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +302.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +5904.4%
66% 30% 4%
Saturated Fat: 1.886 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.875 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.113 g
22% 27% 52%
Saturated Fat: 2.866 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.521 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 6.785 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -34.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +302.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +5904.4%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Milkshake Waffle
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sodium 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 Milkshake Waffle Opinion
Net carbs 17.75g 32.9g Waffle
Protein 3.86g 7.9g Waffle
Fats 3.03g 14.1g Waffle
Carbs 17.75g 32.9g Waffle
Calories 112kcal 291kcal Waffle
Sugar 17.75g Waffle
Calcium 146mg 255mg Waffle
Iron 0.1mg 2.31mg Waffle
Magnesium 12mg 19mg Waffle
Phosphorus 115mg 190mg Waffle
Potassium 183mg 159mg Milkshake
Sodium 95mg 511mg Milkshake
Zinc 0.39mg 0.68mg Waffle
Copper 0.051mg 0.062mg Waffle
Manganese 0.014mg 0.265mg Waffle
Selenium 2.3µg 46.2µg Waffle
Vitamin A 91IU 228IU Waffle
Vitamin A RAE 25µg 65µg Waffle
Vitamin E 0.05mg Milkshake
Vitamin D 48IU Milkshake
Vitamin D 1.2µg Milkshake
Vitamin C 0mg 0.4mg Waffle
Vitamin B1 0.03mg 0.263mg Waffle
Vitamin B2 0.195mg 0.347mg Waffle
Vitamin B3 0.146mg 2.073mg Waffle
Vitamin B5 0.368mg 0.485mg Waffle
Vitamin B6 0.042mg 0.056mg Waffle
Folate 7µg 46µg Waffle
Vitamin B12 0.52µg 0.25µg Milkshake
Vitamin K 0.2µg Milkshake
Tryptophan 0.054mg 0.099mg Waffle
Threonine 0.174mg 0.289mg Waffle
Isoleucine 0.234mg 0.362mg Waffle
Leucine 0.378mg 0.63mg Waffle
Lysine 0.306mg 0.384mg Waffle
Methionine 0.097mg 0.179mg Waffle
Phenylalanine 0.186mg 0.395mg Waffle
Valine 0.258mg 0.409mg Waffle
Histidine 0.105mg 0.187mg Waffle
Cholesterol 12mg 69mg Milkshake
Saturated Fat 1.886g 2.866g Milkshake
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.006g Waffle
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.001g Waffle
Monounsaturated Fat 0.875g 3.521g Waffle
Polyunsaturated fat 0.113g 6.785g Waffle

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Milkshake 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
17%
Milkshake
26%
Waffle
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
18%
Milkshake
66%
Waffle

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Waffle
Waffle is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Waffle
Waffle is lower in Sugar (difference - 17.75g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Waffle
Waffle is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Milkshake
Milkshake contains less Sodium (difference - 416mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Milkshake
Milkshake is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 57mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Milkshake
Milkshake is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.98g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Milkshake
Milkshake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 49)
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. Milkshake - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170884/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.