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Waffle vs. Cream cheese — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between waffle and cream cheese

  • Waffle is richer in selenium, iron, vitamin B1, calcium, vitamin B3, phosphorus, and manganese, yet cream cheese is richer in vitamin A.
  • Daily need coverage for saturated fat for cream cheese is 87% higher.
  • Waffle contains 24 times more manganese than cream cheese. Waffle contains 0.265mg of manganese, while cream cheese contains 0.011mg.
  • Waffle contains less cholesterol.
  • Cream cheese has a lower glycemic index than waffle.

Food types used in this article are Waffles, plain, prepared from recipe and Cheese, cream.

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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 6.4% 29% 12% 4.1% 6% 14% 46% 41% 1.4% 47%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +111.1%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +162.9%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +20.5%
Contains more IronIron +2000%
Contains more CopperCopper +244.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +36%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +77.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +2309.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +437.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -38.6%

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.
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% 103% 17% 0% 5.8% 53% 1.7% 31% 13% 28% 5.3% 6.8% 15%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1043.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +50.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +2178%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +13.6%
Contains more FolateFolate +411.1%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +373.8%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0.517mg
~equal in Vitamin B6 ~0.056mg

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
6% 34% 6% 53%
Protein: 6.15 g
Fats: 34.44 g
Carbs: 5.52 g
Water: 52.62 g
Other: 1.27 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +28.5%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +496%
Contains more OtherOther +144.1%
Contains more FatsFats +144.3%
Contains more WaterWater +25.3%

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
66% 29% 5%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 20.213 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 8.907 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.483 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -85.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +357.5%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +153%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Waffle Cream cheese DV% diff.
Saturated fat 2.866g 20.213g 79%
Selenium 46.2µg 8.6µg 68%
Polyunsaturated fat 6.785g 1.483g 35%
Fats 14.1g 34.44g 31%
Iron 2.31mg 0.11mg 28%
Vitamin A 65µg 308µg 27%
Vitamin B1 0.263mg 0.023mg 20%
Calcium 255mg 97mg 16%
Monounsaturated fat 3.521g 8.907g 13%
Phosphorus 190mg 107mg 12%
Vitamin B3 2.073mg 0.091mg 12%
Cholesterol 69mg 101mg 11%
Manganese 0.265mg 0.011mg 11%
Folate 46µg 9µg 9%
Vitamin B2 0.347mg 0.23mg 9%
Sodium 511mg 314mg 9%
Carbs 32.9g 5.52g 9%
Vitamin E 0.86mg 6%
Copper 0.062mg 0.018mg 5%
Choline 27.2mg 5%
Protein 7.9g 6.15g 4%
Calories 291kcal 350kcal 3%
Zinc 0.68mg 0.5mg 2%
Magnesium 19mg 9mg 2%
Vitamin K 2.1µg 2%
Potassium 159mg 132mg 1%
Vitamin B5 0.485mg 0.517mg 1%
Vitamin B12 0.25µg 0.22µg 1%
Vitamin C 0.4mg 0mg 0%
Net carbs 32.9g 5.52g N/A
Sugar 3.76g N/A
Starch 0.35g 0%
Vitamin B6 0.056mg 0.056mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.099mg 0.069mg 0%
Threonine 0.289mg 0.233mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.362mg 0.324mg 0%
Leucine 0.63mg 0.657mg 0%
Lysine 0.384mg 0.567mg 0%
Methionine 0.179mg 0.191mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.395mg 0.291mg 0%
Valine 0.409mg 0.395mg 0%
Histidine 0.187mg 0.175mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g 0.01g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.006g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.125g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.02g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.002g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.002g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.036g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.807g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Waffle Cream cheese
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
21%
Cream cheese
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
66%
Waffle
21%
Cream cheese

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Waffle
Waffle is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 32mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Waffle
Waffle is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.76g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Waffle
Waffle is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 17.347g)
Which food is cheaper?
Waffle
Waffle is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Waffle
Waffle is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cream cheese
Cream cheese contains less Sodium (difference - 197mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cream cheese
Cream cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 76)
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. Cream cheese - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173418/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.