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Wafer vs. Waffle — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between wafer and waffle

  • Wafer is richer in copper, iron, manganese, and magnesium, yet waffle is richer in selenium, calcium, phosphorus, and vitamin A.
  • Daily need coverage for selenium for waffle is 74% higher.
  • Wafer contains 7 times more copper than waffle. Wafer contains 0.463mg of copper, while waffle contains 0.062mg.
  • Waffle contains less saturated fat.
  • Wafer has a lower glycemic index than waffle.

Food types used in this article are Cookies, chocolate wafers 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.
Wafer
6
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 38% 9.3% 19% 150% 154% 30% 57% 76% 91% 31%
Waffle
4
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 +178.9%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +32.1%
Contains more IronIron +73.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +646.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +60.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +162.6%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +722.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +43.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -11.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +710.5%

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.
Wafer
4
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 0% 1% 14% 0% 51% 61% 54% 23% 12% 11% 6% 35% 7.8%
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 EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +37.9%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +2066.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +29.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +30.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +27.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +177.8%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B6 ~0.056mg
~equal in Folate ~46µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Wafer
2
7% 14% 73% 5% 2%
Protein: 6.6 g
Fats: 14.2 g
Carbs: 72.7 g
Water: 4.5 g
Other: 2 g
Waffle
3
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 +121%
Contains more ProteinProtein +19.7%
Contains more WaterWater +833.3%
Contains more OtherOther +55%
~equal in Fats ~14.1g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Wafer
1
32% 37% 31%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 4.241 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 4.865 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 4.153 g
Waffle
2
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 +38.2%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -32.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +63.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Wafer Waffle DV% diff.
Selenium 5.7µg 46.2µg 74%
Copper 0.463mg 0.062mg 45%
Calcium 31mg 255mg 22%
Cholesterol 2mg 69mg 22%
Iron 4.01mg 2.31mg 21%
Manganese 0.696mg 0.265mg 19%
Polyunsaturated fat 4.153g 6.785g 18%
Fiber 3.4g 14%
Carbs 72.7g 32.9g 13%
Phosphorus 132mg 190mg 8%
Magnesium 53mg 19mg 8%
Calories 433kcal 291kcal 7%
Vitamin B12 0.09µg 0.25µg 7%
Vitamin A 3µg 65µg 7%
Saturated fat 4.241g 2.866g 6%
Vitamin B2 0.266mg 0.347mg 6%
Vitamin E 0.72mg 5%
Vitamin B1 0.203mg 0.263mg 5%
Vitamin B3 2.858mg 2.073mg 5%
Zinc 1.09mg 0.68mg 4%
Sodium 580mg 511mg 3%
Choline 14.3mg 3%
Caffeine 10mg 3%
Protein 6.6g 7.9g 3%
Monounsaturated fat 4.865g 3.521g 3%
Potassium 210mg 159mg 2%
Vitamin B5 0.381mg 0.485mg 2%
Vitamin K 2.4µg 2%
Fats 14.2g 14.1g 0%
Vitamin C 0mg 0.4mg 0%
Net carbs 69.3g 32.9g N/A
Sugar 37.43g N/A
Vitamin B6 0.051mg 0.056mg 0%
Folate 47µg 46µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.096mg 0.099mg 0%
Threonine 0.22mg 0.289mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.261mg 0.362mg 0%
Leucine 0.447mg 0.63mg 0%
Lysine 0.281mg 0.384mg 0%
Methionine 0.105mg 0.179mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.308mg 0.395mg 0%
Valine 0.323mg 0.409mg 0%
Histidine 0.128mg 0.187mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.003g 0.001g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.002g 0.006g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Wafer 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
21%
Wafer
24%
Waffle
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
65%
Wafer
66%
Waffle

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Waffle
Waffle is lower in Sugar (difference - 37.43g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Waffle
Waffle contains less Sodium (difference - 69mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Waffle
Waffle is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.375g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Wafer
Wafer is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 67mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Wafer
Wafer is lower in glycemic index (difference - 15)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Wafer
Wafer is relatively richer in minerals
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. Wafer - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172714/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.