Muffin vs. Waffle — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Differences between muffin and waffle
- Muffin has more manganese, while waffle has more selenium, calcium, vitamin B2, iron, vitamin B1, and phosphorus.
- Waffle's daily need coverage for selenium is 69% higher.
- Waffle contains 2 times less manganese than muffin. Muffin contains 0.449mg of manganese, while waffle contains 0.265mg.
- The amount of sodium in muffin is lower.
- Muffin has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of muffin is 59, while the glycemic index of waffle is 76.
The food types used in this comparison are Muffins, blueberry, commercially prepared (Includes mini-muffins) 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 less SodiumSodium | -34.2% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +69.4% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +90% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +479.5% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +31.4% |
| Contains more IronIron | +77.7% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +83.8% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +30.1% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +463.4% |
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 CVitamin C | +125% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +209.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +56.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +112.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +46.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +40% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +56.3% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more FatsFats | +14% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +61.1% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +75.9% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +68.3% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +109.5% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +36.9% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +19.4% |
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Saturated fat
~2.866g
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 | 8.2µg | 46.2µg | 69% |
| Vitamin K | 39.2µg | 33% | |
| Calcium | 44mg | 255mg | 21% |
| Choline | 92.5mg | 17% | |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.163mg | 0.347mg | 14% |
| Cholesterol | 30mg | 69mg | 13% |
| Iron | 1.3mg | 2.31mg | 13% |
| Vitamin E | 1.63mg | 11% | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 8.103g | 6.785g | 9% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.168mg | 0.263mg | 8% |
| Manganese | 0.449mg | 0.265mg | 8% |
| Sodium | 336mg | 511mg | 8% |
| Starch | 16.31g | 7% | |
| Protein | 4.49g | 7.9g | 7% |
| Carbs | 53g | 32.9g | 7% |
| Phosphorus | 146mg | 190mg | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 21µg | 65µg | 5% |
| Calories | 375kcal | 291kcal | 4% |
| Fiber | 1.1g | 4% | |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.16µg | 0.25µg | 4% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.418mg | 2.073mg | 4% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 4.822g | 3.521g | 3% |
| Fats | 16.07g | 14.1g | 3% |
| Zinc | 0.37mg | 0.68mg | 3% |
| Fructose | 1.21g | 2% | |
| Magnesium | 10mg | 19mg | 2% |
| Potassium | 121mg | 159mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.04mg | 0.056mg | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 0.1µg | 1% | |
| Vitamin C | 0.9mg | 0.4mg | 1% |
| Folate | 48µg | 46µg | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 4IU | 1% | |
| Net carbs | 51.9g | 32.9g | N/A |
| Sugar | 31.47g | N/A | |
| Copper | 0.06mg | 0.062mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.47mg | 0.485mg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.2g | N/A | |
| Saturated fat | 2.844g | 2.866g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.066mg | 0.099mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.181mg | 0.289mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.224mg | 0.362mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.421mg | 0.63mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.199mg | 0.384mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.115mg | 0.179mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.277mg | 0.395mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.257mg | 0.409mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.128mg | 0.187mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | 0.001g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.008g | 0.006g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 1.022g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.001g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.048g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.002g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.007g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 6.911g | 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
30%
24%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
32%
66%
Comparison summary
Which food is richer in minerals?
Waffle is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Waffle is lower in Sugar (difference - 31.47g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Muffin is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 39mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Muffin contains less Sodium (difference - 175mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Muffin is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.022g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Muffin is lower in glycemic index (difference - 17)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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.