Pancake vs. Waffle — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between pancake and waffle
- The amount of selenium, iron, vitamin B1, vitamin B2, monounsaturated fat, and polyunsaturated fat in waffle is higher than in pancake.
- Waffle covers your daily selenium needs 57% more than pancake.
- Pancake contains less saturated fat.
Specific food types used in this comparison are Pancakes, plain, 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 less SodiumSodium | -14.1% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +18.8% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +16.4% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +20.5% |
| Contains more IronIron | +28.3% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +26.5% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +21.4% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +19.5% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +32.5% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +210.1% |
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 | +33.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +20.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +30.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +23.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +32.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +19.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +21.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +13.6% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +21.1% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more WaterWater | +26% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +23.4% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +45.4% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +16.3% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +14.8% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -26% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +42.3% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +52.6% |
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 | 14.9µg | 46.2µg | 57% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 4.447g | 6.785g | 16% |
| Fats | 9.7g | 14.1g | 7% |
| Iron | 1.8mg | 2.31mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.281mg | 0.347mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.201mg | 0.263mg | 5% |
| Phosphorus | 159mg | 190mg | 4% |
| Calcium | 219mg | 255mg | 4% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 2.474g | 3.521g | 3% |
| Saturated fat | 2.122g | 2.866g | 3% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.567mg | 2.073mg | 3% |
| Protein | 6.4g | 7.9g | 3% |
| Manganese | 0.2mg | 0.265mg | 3% |
| Calories | 227kcal | 291kcal | 3% |
| Cholesterol | 59mg | 69mg | 3% |
| Sodium | 439mg | 511mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.405mg | 0.485mg | 2% |
| Folate | 38µg | 46µg | 2% |
| Carbs | 28.3g | 32.9g | 2% |
| Zinc | 0.56mg | 0.68mg | 1% |
| Copper | 0.049mg | 0.062mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 132mg | 159mg | 1% |
| Magnesium | 16mg | 19mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.046mg | 0.056mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.22µg | 0.25µg | 1% |
| Vitamin A | 54µg | 65µg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0.3mg | 0.4mg | 0% |
| Net carbs | 28.3g | 32.9g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.08mg | 0.099mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.237mg | 0.289mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.297mg | 0.362mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.513mg | 0.63mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.321mg | 0.384mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.147mg | 0.179mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.319mg | 0.395mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.335mg | 0.409mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.152mg | 0.187mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | 0.001g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.005g | 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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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66%
Comparison summary
Which food is richer in minerals?
Waffle is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Waffle is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pancake is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 10mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pancake contains less Sodium (difference - 72mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Pancake is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.744g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pancake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 10)
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 ($)