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Spinach raw vs. Waffle — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between spinach raw and waffle

  • Spinach raw is richer in vitamin A, folate, vitamin C, and manganese, yet waffle is richer in selenium, phosphorus, calcium, and vitamin B1.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin A for spinach raw is 183% higher.
  • Spinach raw contains 70 times more vitamin C than waffle. Spinach raw contains 28.1mg of vitamin C, while waffle contains 0.4mg.
  • Spinach raw contains less sodium.
  • Spinach raw has a lower glycemic index than waffle.

Food types used in this article are Spinach, 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 56% 30% 49% 102% 43% 14% 21% 10% 117% 5.5%
Waffle
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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 MagnesiumMagnesium +315.8%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +250.9%
Contains more IronIron +17.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +109.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -84.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +238.5%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +157.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +28.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +287.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +4520%

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 94% 156% 41% 0% 20% 44% 14% 3.9% 45% 0% 1207% 146% 11%
Waffle
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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% 22% 0% 0% 66% 80% 39% 29% 13% 31% 0% 35% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +6925%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +621.5%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +248.2%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +321.7%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +237.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +83.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +186.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +646.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
3% 4% 91% 2%
Protein: 2.86 g
Fats: 0.39 g
Carbs: 3.63 g
Water: 91.4 g
Other: 1.72 g
Waffle
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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 WaterWater +117.6%
Contains more ProteinProtein +176.2%
Contains more FatsFats +3515.4%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +806.3%
Contains more OtherOther +80.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
26% 4% 69%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.063 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.01 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.165 g
Waffle
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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 less Sat. FatSaturated fat -97.8%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +35110%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +4012.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Spinach raw Waffle DV% diff.
Vitamin K 482.9µg 402%
Selenium 1µg 46.2µg 82%
Vitamin A 469µg 65µg 45%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.165g 6.785g 44%
Folate 194µg 46µg 37%
Vitamin C 28.1mg 0.4mg 31%
Manganese 0.897mg 0.265mg 27%
Cholesterol 0mg 69mg 23%
Fats 0.39g 14.1g 21%
Phosphorus 49mg 190mg 20%
Sodium 79mg 511mg 19%
Calcium 99mg 255mg 16%
Vitamin B1 0.078mg 0.263mg 15%
Magnesium 79mg 19mg 14%
Vitamin E 2.03mg 14%
Saturated fat 0.063g 2.866g 13%
Calories 23kcal 291kcal 13%
Vitamin B2 0.189mg 0.347mg 12%
Potassium 558mg 159mg 12%
Vitamin B6 0.195mg 0.056mg 11%
Carbs 3.63g 32.9g 10%
Protein 2.86g 7.9g 10%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.25µg 10%
Monounsaturated fat 0.01g 3.521g 9%
Fiber 2.2g 9%
Copper 0.13mg 0.062mg 8%
Vitamin B3 0.724mg 2.073mg 8%
Vitamin B5 0.065mg 0.485mg 8%
Iron 2.71mg 2.31mg 5%
Choline 19.3mg 4%
Zinc 0.53mg 0.68mg 1%
Net carbs 1.43g 32.9g N/A
Sugar 0.42g N/A
Tryptophan 0.039mg 0.099mg 0%
Threonine 0.122mg 0.289mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.147mg 0.362mg 0%
Leucine 0.223mg 0.63mg 0%
Lysine 0.174mg 0.384mg 0%
Methionine 0.053mg 0.179mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.129mg 0.395mg 0%
Valine 0.161mg 0.409mg 0%
Histidine 0.064mg 0.187mg 0%
Fructose 0.15g 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.001g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.006g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Spinach raw Waffle
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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
137%
Spinach raw
24%
Waffle
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
45%
Spinach raw
66%
Waffle

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Waffle
Waffle is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.42g)
Which food is cheaper?
Waffle
Waffle is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Spinach raw
Spinach raw is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 69mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Spinach raw
Spinach raw contains less Sodium (difference - 432mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Spinach raw
Spinach raw is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.803g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Spinach raw
Spinach raw is lower in glycemic index (difference - 44)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.
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. Spinach raw - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168462/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.