Pound cake vs. Waffle — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between pound cake and waffle?
- Waffle is richer than pound cake in selenium, calcium, iron, vitamin B2, vitamin B1, phosphorus, and manganese.
- Waffle's daily need coverage for selenium is 75% more.
- Pound cake has 2 times more saturated fat than waffle. While pound cake has 4.811g of saturated fat, waffle has only 2.866g.
- The glycemic index of pound cake is lower.
We used Cake, pound, commercially prepared, butter (includes fresh and frozen) and Waffles, plain, prepared from recipe types 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 less SodiumSodium | -26.2% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +137.5% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +442.6% |
| Contains more IronIron | +56.1% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +47.6% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +58.1% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +35.7% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +140.9% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +824% |
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 EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +44% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +52% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +39.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +28.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +55.6% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
5 g
Fats:
13.96 g
Carbs:
53.64 g
Water:
25.87 g
Other:
1.53 g
Protein:
7.9 g
Fats:
14.1 g
Carbs:
32.9 g
Water:
42 g
Other:
3.1 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +63% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +58% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +62.4% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +102.6% |
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Fats
~14.1g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
4.811 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
3.02 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
3.419 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
2.866 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
3.521 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
6.785 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -40.4% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +16.6% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +98.4% |
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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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Selenium | 5µg | 46.2µg | 75% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 3.419g | 6.785g | 22% |
| Calcium | 47mg | 255mg | 21% |
| Threonine | 153mg | 0.289mg | 15% |
| Choline | 65.6mg | 12% | |
| Iron | 1.48mg | 2.31mg | 10% |
| Saturated fat | 4.811g | 2.866g | 9% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.249mg | 0.347mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.173mg | 0.263mg | 8% |
| Starch | 17.36g | 7% | |
| Carbs | 53.64g | 32.9g | 7% |
| Phosphorus | 140mg | 190mg | 7% |
| Manganese | 0.11mg | 0.265mg | 7% |
| Sodium | 377mg | 511mg | 6% |
| Protein | 5g | 7.9g | 6% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.36µg | 0.25µg | 5% |
| Vitamin D | 0.8µg | 4% | |
| Vitamin E | 0.65mg | 4% | |
| Vitamin D | 34IU | 4% | |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.615mg | 2.073mg | 3% |
| Calories | 353kcal | 291kcal | 3% |
| Magnesium | 8mg | 19mg | 3% |
| Zinc | 0.43mg | 0.68mg | 2% |
| Copper | 0.042mg | 0.062mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 0.6g | 2% | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.036mg | 0.056mg | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 70µg | 65µg | 1% |
| Cholesterol | 66mg | 69mg | 1% |
| Vitamin K | 1.7µg | 1% | |
| Folate | 42µg | 46µg | 1% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 3.02g | 3.521g | 1% |
| Fats | 13.96g | 14.1g | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 0.4mg | 0% |
| Net carbs | 53.04g | 32.9g | N/A |
| Potassium | 149mg | 159mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 33.36g | N/A | |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.485mg | 0.485mg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.192g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.041mg | 0.099mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.204mg | 0.362mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.397mg | 0.63mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.198mg | 0.384mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.117mg | 0.179mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.239mg | 0.395mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.249mg | 0.409mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.117mg | 0.187mg | 0% |
| Fructose | 0.33g | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.001g | 0.001g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.007g | 0.006g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.372g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.005g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.015g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.008g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.004g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 2.895g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
26%
24%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
26%
66%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Waffle is lower in Sugar (difference - 33.36g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Waffle is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.945g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Waffle is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pound cake is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 3mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pound cake contains less Sodium (difference - 134mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pound cake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 22)
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.