Waffle vs. Biscuit — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between waffle and biscuits
- Waffle has more selenium and vitamin B12; however, biscuits are higher in vitamin B1, iron, and vitamin B3.
- Waffle covers your daily need for selenium, 49% more than biscuits.
- Waffle has 23 times more cholesterol than biscuits. While waffle has 69mg of cholesterol, biscuits have only 3mg.
- The glycemic index of waffle is higher.
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 | +∞% |
| 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 Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Selenium | 46.2µg | 19.5µg | 49% |
| Cholesterol | 69mg | 3mg | 22% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 6.785g | 4.163g | 17% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 3.521g | 6.93g | 9% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.263mg | 0.356mg | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 65µg | 7% | |
| Iron | 2.31mg | 2.9mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.25µg | 0.08µg | 7% |
| Saturated fat | 2.866g | 4.324g | 7% |
| Fiber | 1.5g | 6% | |
| Vitamin B3 | 2.073mg | 2.949mg | 5% |
| Manganese | 0.265mg | 0.378mg | 5% |
| Folate | 46µg | 61µg | 4% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.485mg | 0.285mg | 4% |
| Carbs | 32.9g | 44.6g | 4% |
| Phosphorus | 190mg | 164mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.347mg | 0.31mg | 3% |
| Calories | 291kcal | 353kcal | 3% |
| Sodium | 511mg | 580mg | 3% |
| Fats | 14.1g | 16.3g | 3% |
| Protein | 7.9g | 7g | 2% |
| Copper | 0.062mg | 0.082mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.056mg | 0.035mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 255mg | 235mg | 2% |
| Potassium | 159mg | 121mg | 1% |
| Zinc | 0.68mg | 0.54mg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0.4mg | 0.2mg | 0% |
| Net carbs | 32.9g | 43.1g | N/A |
| Magnesium | 19mg | 18mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 2.18g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.099mg | 0.087mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.289mg | 0.211mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.362mg | 0.273mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.63mg | 0.514mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.384mg | 0.226mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.179mg | 0.132mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.395mg | 0.347mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.409mg | 0.313mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.187mg | 0.161mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.001g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.006g | 0g | N/A |
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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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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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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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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