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Pineapple cake vs. Waffle — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Pineapple cake and Waffle?

  • Pineapple cake is richer in Vitamin B1, while Waffle is higher in Selenium, Phosphorus, Vitamin B2, Calcium, Iron, Vitamin B12, and Vitamin B5.
  • Pineapple cake's daily need coverage for Vitamin B1 is 12728% higher.
  • Pineapple cake is lower in Sodium.

We used Cake, pineapple upside-down, prepared from recipe and Waffles, plain, prepared from recipe types in this comparison.

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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 9.3% 36% 9.9% 56% 29% 8.5% 35% 42% 46% 51%
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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 more CopperCopper +40.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -37.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +32.1%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +46.2%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +112.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +42%
Contains more IronIron +56.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +119.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +131.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +391.5%

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 4% 15% 0% 0% 38250% 36% 22% 12% 7.8% 10% 0% 20% 0%
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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% 14% 0% 0% 66% 80% 39% 29% 13% 31% 0% 35% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +200%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +58074.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +122.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +74.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +140.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +64.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +212.5%
Contains more FolateFolate +76.9%
~equal in Vitamin A ~228IU
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
4% 12% 51% 32%
Protein: 3.5 g
Fats: 12.1 g
Carbs: 50.5 g
Water: 32.3 g
Other: 1.6 g
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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 CarbsCarbs +53.5%
Contains more ProteinProtein +125.7%
Contains more FatsFats +16.5%
Contains more WaterWater +30%
Contains more OtherOther +93.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
26% 46% 29%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 2.915 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 5.194 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.282 g
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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 +47.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +106.7%
~equal in 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.
Pineapple cake Waffle
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Sugar Equal
Lower in price Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pineapple cake Waffle Opinion
Calories 319kcal 291kcal Pineapple cake
Protein 3.5g 7.9g Waffle
Fats 12.1g 14.1g Waffle
Vitamin C 1.2mg 0.4mg Pineapple cake
Net carbs 49.7g 32.9g Pineapple cake
Carbs 50.5g 32.9g Pineapple cake
Cholesterol 22mg 69mg Pineapple cake
Magnesium 13mg 19mg Waffle
Calcium 120mg 255mg Waffle
Potassium 112mg 159mg Waffle
Iron 1.48mg 2.31mg Waffle
Fiber 0.8g Pineapple cake
Copper 0.087mg 0.062mg Pineapple cake
Zinc 0.31mg 0.68mg Waffle
Phosphorus 82mg 190mg Waffle
Sodium 319mg 511mg Pineapple cake
Vitamin A 253IU 228IU Pineapple cake
Vitamin A 62µg 65µg Waffle
Manganese 0.35mg 0.265mg Pineapple cake
Selenium 9.4µg 46.2µg Waffle
Vitamin B1 153mg 0.263mg Pineapple cake
Vitamin B2 0.156mg 0.347mg Waffle
Vitamin B3 1.19mg 2.073mg Waffle
Vitamin B5 0.202mg 0.485mg Waffle
Vitamin B6 0.034mg 0.056mg Waffle
Vitamin B12 0.08µg 0.25µg Waffle
Folate 26µg 46µg Waffle
Saturated Fat 2.915g 2.866g Waffle
Monounsaturated Fat 5.194g 3.521g Pineapple cake
Polyunsaturated fat 3.282g 6.785g Waffle
Tryptophan 0.043mg 0.099mg Waffle
Threonine 0.117mg 0.289mg Waffle
Isoleucine 0.147mg 0.362mg Waffle
Leucine 0.264mg 0.63mg Waffle
Lysine 0.143mg 0.384mg Waffle
Methionine 0.074mg 0.179mg Waffle
Phenylalanine 0.173mg 0.395mg Waffle
Valine 0.167mg 0.409mg Waffle
Histidine 0.081mg 0.187mg Waffle
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.001g Waffle
Omega-3 - DHA 0.002g 0.006g Waffle

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Pineapple cake 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
2952%
Pineapple cake
24%
Waffle
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
32%
Pineapple cake
66%
Waffle

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Waffle
Waffle is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Waffle
Waffle is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.049g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pineapple cake
Pineapple cake is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 47mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pineapple cake
Pineapple cake contains less Sodium (difference - 192mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pineapple cake
Pineapple cake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 76)
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 ($)
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. Pineapple cake - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172703/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.