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Waffle vs. Apple — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between waffle and apples

  • The amount of selenium, iron, phosphorus, calcium, vitamin B2, vitamin B1, and vitamin B3 in waffle is higher than in apples.
  • Waffle covers your daily selenium needs 84% more than apples.
  • Waffle has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of waffle is 76, while the glycemic index of apples is 36.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Waffles, plain, prepared from recipe and Apples, raw, with skin.

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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
9
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%
Apple
1
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 3.6% 1.8% 9.4% 4.5% 9% 1.1% 4.7% 0.13% 4.6% 0%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +280%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +4150%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +48.6%
Contains more IronIron +1825%
Contains more CopperCopper +129.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +1600%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +1627.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +657.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.8%

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%
Apple
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 15% 1% 3.6% 0% 4.3% 6% 1.7% 3.7% 9.5% 0% 5.5% 2.3% 1.9%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +2066.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1447.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +1234.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +2178%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +695.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +36.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +1433.3%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +1050%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Waffle
4
8% 14% 33% 42% 3%
Protein: 7.9 g
Fats: 14.1 g
Carbs: 32.9 g
Water: 42 g
Other: 3.1 g
Apple
1
14% 86%
Protein: 0.26 g
Fats: 0.17 g
Carbs: 13.81 g
Water: 85.56 g
Other: 0.2 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +2938.5%
Contains more FatsFats +8194.1%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +138.2%
Contains more OtherOther +1450%
Contains more WaterWater +103.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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
Apple
1
33% 8% 59%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.028 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.007 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.051 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +50200%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +13203.9%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -99%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Waffle Apple DV% diff.
Selenium 46.2µg 0µg 84%
Polyunsaturated fat 6.785g 0.051g 45%
Iron 2.31mg 0.12mg 27%
Phosphorus 190mg 11mg 26%
Vitamin B2 0.347mg 0.026mg 25%
Calcium 255mg 6mg 25%
Cholesterol 69mg 0mg 23%
Sodium 511mg 1mg 22%
Fats 14.1g 0.17g 21%
Vitamin B1 0.263mg 0.017mg 21%
Protein 7.9g 0.26g 15%
Saturated fat 2.866g 0.028g 13%
Vitamin B3 2.073mg 0.091mg 12%
Calories 291kcal 52kcal 12%
Folate 46µg 3µg 11%
Fiber 2.4g 10%
Manganese 0.265mg 0.035mg 10%
Vitamin B12 0.25µg 0µg 10%
Monounsaturated fat 3.521g 0.007g 9%
Vitamin B5 0.485mg 0.061mg 8%
Vitamin A 65µg 3µg 7%
Fructose 5.9g 7%
Zinc 0.68mg 0.04mg 6%
Carbs 32.9g 13.81g 6%
Vitamin C 0.4mg 4.6mg 5%
Copper 0.062mg 0.027mg 4%
Magnesium 19mg 5mg 3%
Potassium 159mg 107mg 2%
Vitamin K 2.2µg 2%
Choline 3.4mg 1%
Vitamin B6 0.056mg 0.041mg 1%
Vitamin E 0.18mg 1%
Net carbs 32.9g 11.41g N/A
Sugar 10.39g N/A
Starch 0.05g 0%
Tryptophan 0.099mg 0.001mg 0%
Threonine 0.289mg 0.006mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.362mg 0.006mg 0%
Leucine 0.63mg 0.013mg 0%
Lysine 0.384mg 0.012mg 0%
Methionine 0.179mg 0.001mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.395mg 0.006mg 0%
Valine 0.409mg 0.012mg 0%
Histidine 0.187mg 0.005mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.006g 0g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Waffle Apple
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
4%
Apple
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
66%
Waffle
4%
Apple

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Waffle
Waffle is lower in Sugar (difference - 10.39g)
Which food is cheaper?
Waffle
Waffle is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Waffle
Waffle is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Apple
Apple is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 69mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Apple
Apple contains less Sodium (difference - 510mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Apple
Apple is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.838g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Apple
Apple is lower in glycemic index (difference - 40)
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. Waffle - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175039/nutrients
  2. Apple - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171688/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.