Waffle vs. Biscuit — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between Waffle and Biscuit
- Waffle has more Selenium, and Vitamin B12, however, Biscuit is higher in Vitamin B1, Iron, and Vitamin B3.
- Waffle covers your daily need of Selenium 49% more than Biscuit.
- Waffle has 23 times more Cholesterol than Biscuit. While Waffle has 69mg of Cholesterol, Biscuit has only 3mg.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Waffles, plain, prepared from recipe and Biscuits, plain or buttermilk, 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.
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +31.4% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +25.9% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +15.9% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -11.9% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +136.9% |
| Contains more IronIron | +25.5% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +32.3% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +42.6% |
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 | +100% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +178% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +11.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +70.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +60% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +212.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +35.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +42.3% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +32.6% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +12.9% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +45.3% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +15.6% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +35.6% |
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Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -33.7% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +63% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +96.8% |
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 Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 291kcal | 353kcal |
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| Protein | 7.9g | 7g |
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| Fats | 14.1g | 16.3g |
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| Vitamin C | 0.4mg | 0.2mg |
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| Net carbs | 32.9g | 43.1g |
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| Carbs | 32.9g | 44.6g |
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| Cholesterol | 69mg | 3mg |
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| Magnesium | 19mg | 18mg |
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| Calcium | 255mg | 235mg |
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| Potassium | 159mg | 121mg |
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| Iron | 2.31mg | 2.9mg |
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| Sugar | 2.18g |
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| Fiber | 1.5g |
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| Copper | 0.062mg | 0.082mg |
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| Zinc | 0.68mg | 0.54mg |
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| Phosphorus | 190mg | 164mg |
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| Sodium | 511mg | 580mg |
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| Vitamin A | 228IU | 82IU |
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| Vitamin A | 65µg |
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| Manganese | 0.265mg | 0.378mg |
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| Selenium | 46.2µg | 19.5µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.263mg | 0.356mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.347mg | 0.31mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 2.073mg | 2.949mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.485mg | 0.285mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.056mg | 0.035mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.25µg | 0.08µg |
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| Folate | 46µg | 61µg |
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| Saturated Fat | 2.866g | 4.324g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 3.521g | 6.93g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 6.785g | 4.163g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.099mg | 0.087mg |
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| Threonine | 0.289mg | 0.211mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.362mg | 0.273mg |
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| Leucine | 0.63mg | 0.514mg |
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| Lysine | 0.384mg | 0.226mg |
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| Methionine | 0.179mg | 0.132mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.395mg | 0.347mg |
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| Valine | 0.409mg | 0.313mg |
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| Histidine | 0.187mg | 0.161mg |
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| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.001g | 0g |
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| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.006g | 0g |
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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%
23%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
66%
55%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Waffle is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.18g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Waffle contains less Sodium (difference - 69mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Waffle is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.458g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Biscuit is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 66mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Biscuit is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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.