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Waffle vs. Cheese crackers — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between waffle and cheese crackers

  • Waffle has more selenium and calcium, while cheese crackers have more iron, folate, vitamin B3, vitamin B1, and manganese.
  • Waffle's daily need coverage for selenium is 59% higher.
  • Cheese crackers contain 23 times less cholesterol than waffle. Waffle contains 69mg of cholesterol, while cheese crackers contain 3mg.
  • Cheese crackers have a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of cheese crackers is 54, while the glycemic index of waffle is 76.

The food types used in this comparison are Waffles, plain, prepared from recipe and Crackers, cheese, regular.

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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 18% 41% 14% 183% 42% 32% 86% 127% 73% 74%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +87.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -47.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +242.2%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +31.6%
Contains more IronIron +111.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +101.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +75%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +112.1%
~equal in Potassium ~156mg
~equal in Phosphorus ~200mg

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
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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% 5.7% 44% 0% 141% 78% 115% 28% 39% 43% 24% 114% 4.7%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +282.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +113.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +194.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +203.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +36%
Contains more FolateFolate +230.4%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.338mg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0.472mg

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
11% 23% 59% 4% 3%
Protein: 10.93 g
Fats: 22.74 g
Carbs: 59.42 g
Water: 3.55 g
Other: 3.36 g
Contains more WaterWater +1083.1%
Contains more ProteinProtein +38.4%
Contains more FatsFats +61.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +80.6%
~equal in Other ~3.36g

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
25% 27% 48%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 5.288 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 5.744 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 10.09 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -45.8%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +63.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +48.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Waffle Cheese crackers DV% diff.
Selenium 46.2µg 13.5µg 59%
Iron 2.31mg 4.88mg 32%
Folate 46µg 152µg 27%
Vitamin B3 2.073mg 6.113mg 25%
Vitamin B1 0.263mg 0.562mg 25%
Starch 52.56g 22%
Polyunsaturated fat 6.785g 10.09g 22%
Cholesterol 69mg 3mg 22%
Sodium 511mg 973mg 20%
Vitamin E 2.19mg 15%
Fats 14.1g 22.74g 13%
Manganese 0.265mg 0.562mg 13%
Calcium 255mg 136mg 12%
Saturated fat 2.866g 5.288g 11%
Calories 291kcal 489kcal 10%
Vitamin B6 0.056mg 0.17mg 9%
Fiber 2.3g 9%
Carbs 32.9g 59.42g 9%
Vitamin K 9.4µg 8%
Copper 0.062mg 0.125mg 7%
Protein 7.9g 10.93g 6%
Monounsaturated fat 3.521g 5.744g 6%
Zinc 0.68mg 1.19mg 5%
Vitamin A 65µg 17µg 5%
Vitamin B12 0.25µg 0.34µg 4%
Choline 8.7mg 2%
Vitamin B2 0.347mg 0.338mg 1%
Phosphorus 190mg 200mg 1%
Magnesium 19mg 25mg 1%
Vitamin C 0.4mg 0mg 0%
Net carbs 32.9g 57.12g N/A
Vitamin D 1IU 0%
Potassium 159mg 156mg 0%
Sugar 4.53g N/A
Vitamin B5 0.485mg 0.472mg 0%
Trans fat 0.542g N/A
Tryptophan 0.099mg 0.129mg 0%
Threonine 0.289mg 0.295mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.362mg 0.424mg 0%
Leucine 0.63mg 0.744mg 0%
Lysine 0.384mg 0.418mg 0%
Methionine 0.179mg 0.194mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.395mg 0.49mg 0%
Valine 0.409mg 0.478mg 0%
Histidine 0.187mg 0.245mg 0%
Fructose 0.37g 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g 0.001g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.006g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.715g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 9.25g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Waffle Cheese crackers
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
49%
Cheese crackers
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
66%
Waffle
69%
Cheese crackers

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Waffle
Waffle is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.53g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Waffle
Waffle contains less Sodium (difference - 462mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Waffle
Waffle is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.422g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cheese crackers
Cheese crackers is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 66mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cheese crackers
Cheese crackers is lower in glycemic index (difference - 22)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cheese crackers
Cheese crackers is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cheese crackers
Cheese crackers is relatively richer in vitamins
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. Cheese crackers - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174975/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.