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Waffle vs. Angel food cake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between waffle and angel food cake

  • Waffle has more selenium, iron, vitamin B1, calcium, and vitamin B12; however, angel food cake is higher in phosphorus and vitamin B2.
  • Waffle covers your daily need for selenium, 71% more than angel food cake.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Waffles, plain, prepared from recipe and Cake, angelfood, commercially prepared.

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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.
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%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 8.6% 42% 8.2% 20% 26% 1.9% 139% 98% 11% 40%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +58.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +82.1%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +71%
Contains more IronIron +344.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +871.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -31.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +211.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +532.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +25.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +70.5%

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.
Waffle
8
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%
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% 0% 0% 0% 26% 113% 17% 12% 7.2% 7.5% 0% 26% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +157.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +134.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +144.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +80.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +316.7%
Contains more FolateFolate +31.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +41.5%
~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
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
6% 58% 33% 2%
Protein: 5.9 g
Fats: 0.8 g
Carbs: 57.8 g
Water: 33.2 g
Other: 2.3 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +33.9%
Contains more FatsFats +1662.5%
Contains more WaterWater +26.5%
Contains more OtherOther +34.8%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +75.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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
22% 13% 66%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.121 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.071 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.367 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +4859.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1748.8%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -95.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Waffle Angel food cake DV% diff.
Selenium 46.2µg 7.3µg 71%
Polyunsaturated fat 6.785g 0.367g 43%
Cholesterol 69mg 0mg 23%
Iron 2.31mg 0.52mg 22%
Fats 14.1g 0.8g 20%
Phosphorus 190mg 324mg 19%
Vitamin B1 0.263mg 0.102mg 13%
Saturated fat 2.866g 0.121g 12%
Calcium 255mg 140mg 12%
Vitamin B2 0.347mg 0.491mg 11%
Sodium 511mg 749mg 10%
Monounsaturated fat 3.521g 0.071g 9%
Carbs 32.9g 57.8g 8%
Vitamin B12 0.25µg 0.06µg 8%
Manganese 0.265mg 0.085mg 8%
Vitamin B3 2.073mg 0.883mg 7%
Vitamin A 65µg 0µg 7%
Zinc 0.68mg 0.07mg 6%
Vitamin B5 0.485mg 0.198mg 6%
Fiber 1.5g 6%
Protein 7.9g 5.9g 4%
Folate 46µg 35µg 3%
Calories 291kcal 258kcal 2%
Vitamin B6 0.056mg 0.031mg 2%
Copper 0.062mg 0.078mg 2%
Potassium 159mg 93mg 2%
Magnesium 19mg 12mg 2%
Vitamin C 0.4mg 0mg 0%
Net carbs 32.9g 56.3g N/A
Tryptophan 0.099mg 0.075mg 0%
Threonine 0.289mg 0.248mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.362mg 0.312mg 0%
Leucine 0.63mg 0.481mg 0%
Lysine 0.384mg 0.364mg 0%
Methionine 0.179mg 0.183mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.395mg 0.334mg 0%
Valine 0.409mg 0.354mg 0%
Histidine 0.187mg 0.131mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.006g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Waffle Angel food cake
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
24%
Waffle
16%
Angel food cake
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
66%
Waffle
39%
Angel food cake

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Waffle
Waffle is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Waffle
Waffle contains less Sodium (difference - 238mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Waffle
Waffle is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Angel food cake
Angel food cake is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 69mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Angel food cake
Angel food cake is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.745g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Angel food cake
Angel food cake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 9)
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 ($)

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. Waffle - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175039/nutrients
  2. Angel food cake - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172694/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.