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Waffle vs. Cheeseburger — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between waffle and cheeseburgers?

  • Waffle is richer in selenium and calcium, while cheeseburgers are higher in vitamin B12, vitamin B3, zinc, vitamin B6, folate, and copper.
  • Waffle's daily need coverage for selenium is 48% higher.
  • Cheeseburgers have 2 times less calcium than waffle. Waffle has 255mg of calcium, while cheeseburgers have 119mg.
  • Cheeseburgers are lower in cholesterol.

We used Waffles, plain, prepared from recipe and Fast foods, cheeseburger; single, regular patty; plain 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.
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 19% 36% 17% 102% 37% 68% 69% 67% 41% 107%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +114.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +18%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +135.7%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +36.8%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +23.3%
Contains more IronIron +17.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +79%
Contains more ZincZinc +266.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +19.2%
~equal in Sodium ~515mg

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% 17% 10% 1.5% 73% 84% 98% 33% 53% 95% 11% 53% 16%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +30%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +11.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +151.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +12.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +307.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +204%
Contains more FolateFolate +52.2%
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.363mg

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
17% 15% 28% 39% 2%
Protein: 16.51 g
Fats: 14.72 g
Carbs: 28.03 g
Water: 38.63 g
Other: 2.11 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +17.4%
Contains more OtherOther +46.9%
Contains more ProteinProtein +109%
~equal in Fats ~14.72g
~equal in Water ~38.63g

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
48% 40% 12%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 6.473 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 5.413 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.658 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -55.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +309.2%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +53.7%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Waffle Cheeseburger
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 Cheeseburger DV% diff.
Selenium 46.2µg 19.6µg 48%
Polyunsaturated fat 6.785g 1.658g 34%
Vitamin B12 0.25µg 0.76µg 21%
Vitamin B3 2.073mg 5.217mg 20%
Protein 7.9g 16.51g 17%
Zinc 0.68mg 2.49mg 16%
Saturated fat 2.866g 6.473g 16%
Calcium 255mg 119mg 14%
Vitamin B6 0.056mg 0.228mg 13%
Cholesterol 69mg 43mg 9%
Fiber 2g 8%
Starch 19.87g 8%
Folate 46µg 70µg 6%
Choline 28.9mg 5%
Iron 2.31mg 2.71mg 5%
Copper 0.062mg 0.111mg 5%
Monounsaturated fat 3.521g 5.413g 5%
Phosphorus 190mg 161mg 4%
Vitamin K 4.2µg 4%
Vitamin E 0.52mg 3%
Vitamin B1 0.263mg 0.293mg 3%
Vitamin A 65µg 50µg 2%
Carbs 32.9g 28.03g 2%
Manganese 0.265mg 0.316mg 2%
Fructose 1.94g 2%
Magnesium 19mg 26mg 2%
Calories 291kcal 308kcal 1%
Vitamin B5 0.485mg 0.545mg 1%
Fats 14.1g 14.72g 1%
Vitamin D 0.1µg 1%
Potassium 159mg 196mg 1%
Vitamin B2 0.347mg 0.363mg 1%
Vitamin C 0.4mg 0mg 0%
Net carbs 32.9g 26.03g N/A
Vitamin D 2IU 0%
Sugar 4.88g N/A
Sodium 511mg 515mg 0%
Trans fat 0.57g N/A
Tryptophan 0.099mg 0.155mg 0%
Threonine 0.289mg 0.571mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.362mg 0.755mg 0%
Leucine 0.63mg 1.316mg 0%
Lysine 0.384mg 0.784mg 0%
Methionine 0.179mg 0.377mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.395mg 0.755mg 0%
Valine 0.409mg 0.881mg 0%
Histidine 0.187mg 0.445mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g 0.005g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.006g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.125g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.01g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.005g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.015g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.004g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.322g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Waffle Cheeseburger
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
42%
Cheeseburger
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
66%
Waffle
56%
Cheeseburger

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Waffle
Waffle is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.88g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Waffle
Waffle contains less Sodium (difference - 4mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Waffle
Waffle is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.607g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cheeseburger
Cheeseburger is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 26mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cheeseburger
Cheeseburger is lower in glycemic index (difference - 10)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cheeseburger
Cheeseburger is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cheeseburger
Cheeseburger 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. Cheeseburger - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170690/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.