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Waffle vs. Cheesecake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Waffle and Cheesecake

  • Waffle is richer in Selenium, Iron, Calcium, Vitamin B1, Phosphorus, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B3, and Folate, yet Cheesecake is richer in Vitamin A.
  • Daily need coverage for Selenium from Waffle is 75% higher.
  • Waffle contains 11 times more Vitamin B3 than Cheesecake. Waffle contains 2.073mg of Vitamin B3, while Cheesecake contains 0.195mg.
  • Waffle contains less Saturated Fat.

Food types used in this article are Waffles, plain, prepared from recipe and Cheesecake commercially prepared.

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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 7.9% 15% 7.9% 24% 6.7% 14% 40% 57% 18% 28%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +72.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +400%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +76.7%
Contains more IronIron +266.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +210%
Contains more ZincZinc +33.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +104.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +89.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +788.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -14.3%

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% 14% 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 1.3% 33% 11% 15% 7% 45% 3.7% 34% 12% 21% 11% 14% 25%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +839.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +79.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +963.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +47.1%
Contains more FolateFolate +155.6%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +139.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +17.7%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0.4mg
~equal in Vitamin B6 ~0.052mg

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% 23% 26% 46%
Protein: 5.5 g
Fats: 22.5 g
Carbs: 25.5 g
Water: 45.6 g
Other: 0.9 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +43.6%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +29%
Contains more OtherOther +244.4%
Contains more FatsFats +59.6%
~equal in Water ~45.6g

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
49% 43% 8%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 9.921 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 8.634 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.602 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -71.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +323.5%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +145.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Waffle Cheesecake Opinion
Calories 291kcal 321kcal Cheesecake
Protein 7.9g 5.5g Waffle
Fats 14.1g 22.5g Cheesecake
Vitamin C 0.4mg 0.4mg
Net carbs 32.9g 25.1g Waffle
Carbs 32.9g 25.5g Waffle
Cholesterol 69mg 55mg Cheesecake
Vitamin D 18IU Cheesecake
Magnesium 19mg 11mg Waffle
Calcium 255mg 51mg Waffle
Potassium 159mg 90mg Waffle
Iron 2.31mg 0.63mg Waffle
Sugar 21.8g Waffle
Fiber 0.4g Cheesecake
Copper 0.062mg 0.02mg Waffle
Zinc 0.68mg 0.51mg Waffle
Phosphorus 190mg 93mg Waffle
Sodium 511mg 438mg Cheesecake
Vitamin A 228IU 547IU Cheesecake
Vitamin A 65µg 159µg Cheesecake
Vitamin E 0.56mg Cheesecake
Vitamin D 0.5µg Cheesecake
Manganese 0.265mg 0.14mg Waffle
Selenium 46.2µg 5.2µg Waffle
Vitamin B1 0.263mg 0.028mg Waffle
Vitamin B2 0.347mg 0.193mg Waffle
Vitamin B3 2.073mg 0.195mg Waffle
Vitamin B5 0.485mg 0.571mg Cheesecake
Vitamin B6 0.056mg 0.052mg Waffle
Vitamin B12 0.25µg 0.17µg Waffle
Vitamin K 4.4µg Cheesecake
Folate 46µg 18µg Waffle
Choline 45.9mg Cheesecake
Saturated Fat 2.866g 9.921g Waffle
Monounsaturated Fat 3.521g 8.634g Cheesecake
Polyunsaturated fat 6.785g 1.602g Waffle
Tryptophan 0.099mg 0.064mg Waffle
Threonine 0.289mg 0.222mg Waffle
Isoleucine 0.362mg 0.281mg Waffle
Leucine 0.63mg 0.464mg Waffle
Lysine 0.384mg 0.372mg Waffle
Methionine 0.179mg 0.136mg Waffle
Phenylalanine 0.395mg 0.258mg Waffle
Valine 0.409mg 0.314mg Waffle
Histidine 0.187mg 0.133mg Waffle
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g 0g Waffle
Omega-3 - DHA 0.006g 0.005g Waffle

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Waffle Cheesecake
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
18%
Cheesecake
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
66%
Waffle
22%
Cheesecake

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Waffle
Waffle is lower in Sugar (difference - 21.8g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Waffle
Waffle is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 7.055g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Waffle
Waffle is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cheesecake
Cheesecake is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 14mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cheesecake
Cheesecake contains less Sodium (difference - 73mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cheesecake
Cheesecake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 26)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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. Cheesecake - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172711/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.