Waffle vs. Baking powder — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between waffle and baking powder?
- Waffle is richer in selenium, vitamin B2, vitamin B1, and vitamin B3, while baking powder is higher in calcium, phosphorus, and iron.
- Baking powder's daily need coverage for calcium is 562% higher.
- Baking powder is lower in cholesterol.
- Baking powder has a higher glycemic index (92) than waffle (76).
We used Waffles, plain, prepared from recipe and Leavening agents, baking powder, double-acting, sodium aluminum sulfate types in this comparison.
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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 more PotassiumPotassium | +695% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +520% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +6700% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -95.2% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +2309.1% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +23000% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +42.1% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +2204.3% |
| Contains more IronIron | +377.1% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +1053.2% |
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 CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +∞% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
7.9 g
Fats:
14.1 g
Carbs:
32.9 g
Water:
42 g
Other:
3.1 g
Protein:
0 g
Fats:
0 g
Carbs:
27.7 g
Water:
5 g
Other:
67.3 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +∞% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +∞% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +18.8% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +740% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +2071% |
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 |
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| Rich in vitamins |
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calcium | 255mg | 5876mg | 562% |
| Sodium | 511mg | 10600mg | 439% |
| Phosphorus | 190mg | 2191mg | 286% |
| Iron | 2.31mg | 11.02mg | 109% |
| Selenium | 46.2µg | 0.2µg | 84% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 6.785g | 0g | 45% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.347mg | 0mg | 27% |
| Cholesterol | 69mg | 0mg | 23% |
| Fats | 14.1g | 0g | 22% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.263mg | 0mg | 22% |
| Protein | 7.9g | 0g | 16% |
| Saturated fat | 2.866g | 0g | 13% |
| Vitamin B3 | 2.073mg | 0mg | 13% |
| Folate | 46µg | 0µg | 12% |
| Calories | 291kcal | 53kcal | 12% |
| Manganese | 0.265mg | 0.011mg | 11% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.485mg | 0mg | 10% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.25µg | 0µg | 10% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 3.521g | 0g | 9% |
| Vitamin A | 65µg | 0µg | 7% |
| Zinc | 0.68mg | 0.01mg | 6% |
| Copper | 0.062mg | 0.01mg | 6% |
| Potassium | 159mg | 20mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.056mg | 0mg | 4% |
| Magnesium | 19mg | 27mg | 2% |
| Carbs | 32.9g | 27.7g | 2% |
| Fiber | 0.2g | 1% | |
| Vitamin C | 0.4mg | 0mg | 0% |
| Net carbs | 32.9g | 27.5g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.099mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.289mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.362mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.63mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.384mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.179mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.395mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.409mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.187mg | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.001g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.006g | 0g | 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
24%
0%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
66%
452%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Waffle is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Waffle contains less Sodium (difference - 10089mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Waffle is lower in glycemic index (difference - 16)
Which food is cheaper?
Waffle is cheaper (difference - $3.2)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Waffle is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Baking powder is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 69mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Baking powder is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.866g)
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.