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Peanut vs. Waffle — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Peanut and Waffle

  • Peanut is richer in Copper, Manganese, Vitamin B3, Folate, Magnesium, Vitamin B1, Iron, Phosphorus, and Vitamin B5, yet Waffle is richer in Selenium.
  • Daily need coverage for Copper from Peanut is 120% higher.
  • Peanut contains 9 times more Magnesium than Waffle. Peanut contains 168mg of Magnesium, while Waffle contains 19mg.

Food types used in this article are Peanuts, all types, raw 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.
Peanut
8
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2
Waffle
Contains more Iron +98.3%
Contains more Magnesium +784.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +97.9%
Contains more Potassium +343.4%
Contains less Sodium -96.5%
Contains more Zinc +380.9%
Contains more Copper +1745.2%
Contains more Manganese +629.8%
Contains more Calcium +177.2%
Contains more Selenium +541.7%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 28% 172% 120% 162% 63% 3% 90% 382% 253% 40%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 77% 87% 14% 82% 15% 67% 19% 21% 35% 253%
Contains more Iron +98.3%
Contains more Magnesium +784.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +97.9%
Contains more Potassium +343.4%
Contains less Sodium -96.5%
Contains more Zinc +380.9%
Contains more Copper +1745.2%
Contains more Manganese +629.8%
Contains more Calcium +177.2%
Contains more Selenium +541.7%

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.
Peanut
8
:
4
Waffle
Contains more Vitamin B1 +143.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +482.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +264.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +521.4%
Contains more Folate +421.7%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +157%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 167% 0% 0% 160% 32% 227% 107% 81% 180% 0% 0%
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 B1 +143.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +482.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +264.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +521.4%
Contains more Folate +421.7%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +157%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Peanut
2
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3
Waffle
Contains more Protein +226.6%
Contains more Fats +249.2%
Contains more Carbs +104%
Contains more Water +546.2%
Contains more Other +33%
26% 49% 16% 7% 2%
Protein: 25.8 g
Fats: 49.24 g
Carbs: 16.13 g
Water: 6.5 g
Other: 2.33 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 Protein +226.6%
Contains more Fats +249.2%
Contains more Carbs +104%
Contains more Water +546.2%
Contains more Other +33%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Peanut
2
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1
Waffle
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +593.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +129.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -54.4%
14% 53% 34%
Saturated Fat: 6.279 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 24.426 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 15.558 g
22% 27% 52%
Saturated Fat: 2.866 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.521 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 6.785 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +593.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +129.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -54.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Peanut Waffle Opinion
Net carbs 7.63g 32.9g Waffle
Protein 25.8g 7.9g Peanut
Fats 49.24g 14.1g Peanut
Carbs 16.13g 32.9g Waffle
Calories 567kcal 291kcal Peanut
Sugar 4.72g Waffle
Fiber 8.5g Peanut
Calcium 92mg 255mg Waffle
Iron 4.58mg 2.31mg Peanut
Magnesium 168mg 19mg Peanut
Phosphorus 376mg 190mg Peanut
Potassium 705mg 159mg Peanut
Sodium 18mg 511mg Peanut
Zinc 3.27mg 0.68mg Peanut
Copper 1.144mg 0.062mg Peanut
Manganese 1.934mg 0.265mg Peanut
Selenium 7.2µg 46.2µg Waffle
Vitamin A 0IU 228IU Waffle
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 65µg Waffle
Vitamin E 8.33mg Peanut
Vitamin C 0mg 0.4mg Waffle
Vitamin B1 0.64mg 0.263mg Peanut
Vitamin B2 0.135mg 0.347mg Waffle
Vitamin B3 12.066mg 2.073mg Peanut
Vitamin B5 1.767mg 0.485mg Peanut
Vitamin B6 0.348mg 0.056mg Peanut
Folate 240µg 46µg Peanut
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.25µg Waffle
Tryptophan 0.25mg 0.099mg Peanut
Threonine 0.883mg 0.289mg Peanut
Isoleucine 0.907mg 0.362mg Peanut
Leucine 1.672mg 0.63mg Peanut
Lysine 0.926mg 0.384mg Peanut
Methionine 0.317mg 0.179mg Peanut
Phenylalanine 1.377mg 0.395mg Peanut
Valine 1.082mg 0.409mg Peanut
Histidine 0.652mg 0.187mg Peanut
Cholesterol 0mg 69mg Peanut
Saturated Fat 6.279g 2.866g Waffle
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.006g Waffle
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.001g Waffle
Monounsaturated Fat 24.426g 3.521g Peanut
Polyunsaturated fat 15.558g 6.785g Peanut

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Peanut 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
79%
Peanut
26%
Waffle
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
131%
Peanut
66%
Waffle

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Waffle
Waffle is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.72g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Waffle
Waffle is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.413g)
Which food is cheaper?
Waffle
Waffle is cheaper (difference - $2.8)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Peanut
Peanut contains less Sodium (difference - 493mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Peanut
Peanut is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 69mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Peanut
Peanut is lower in glycemic index (difference - 63)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Peanut
Peanut is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Peanut
Peanut is relatively richer in vitamins

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. Peanut - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172430/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.