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Waffle vs. Chicken meat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Waffle and Chicken meat?

  • Waffle is richer in Selenium, Calcium, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B2, and Iron, while Chicken meat is higher in Vitamin B3, Vitamin B6, Zinc, and Vitamin B5.
  • Waffle's daily need coverage for Selenium is 41% higher.
  • Chicken meat has 17 times less Calcium than Waffle. Waffle has 255mg of Calcium, while Chicken meat has 15mg.
  • Chicken meat is lower in Sodium.

We used Waffles, plain, prepared from recipe and Chicken, broilers or fryers, meat and skin, cooked, roasted 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
Waffle
5
:
5
Chicken meat
Chicken meat
Contains more Calcium +1600%
Contains more Iron +83.3%
Contains more Manganese +1225%
Contains more Selenium +93.3%
Contains more Magnesium +21.1%
Contains more Potassium +40.3%
Contains less Sodium -84%
Contains more Zinc +185.3%
Equal in Phosphorus - 182
Equal in Copper - 0.066
Waffle
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 77% 87% 14% 82% 15% 67% 19% 21% 35% 253%
Chicken meat
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 48% 17% 78% 20% 11% 53% 22% 3% 131%
Contains more Calcium +1600%
Contains more Iron +83.3%
Contains more Manganese +1225%
Contains more Selenium +93.3%
Contains more Magnesium +21.1%
Contains more Potassium +40.3%
Contains less Sodium -84%
Contains more Zinc +185.3%
Equal in Phosphorus - 182
Equal in Copper - 0.066

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
Waffle
5
:
7
Chicken meat
Chicken meat
Contains more Vitamin A +41.6%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +317.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +106.5%
Contains more Folate +820%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +309.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +112.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +614.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +20%
Waffle
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 14% 0% 0% 2% 66% 81% 39% 30% 13% 35% 32% 0%
Chicken meat
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 10% 6% 0% 0% 16% 39% 160% 62% 93% 4% 38% 6%
Contains more Vitamin A +41.6%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +317.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +106.5%
Contains more Folate +820%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +309.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +112.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +614.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +20%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Waffle
Waffle
3
:
2
Chicken meat
Chicken meat
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Protein +245.6%
Contains more Water +41.5%
Equal in Fats - 13.6
Waffle
8% 14% 33% 42% 3%
Protein: 7.9 g
Fats: 14.1 g
Carbs: 32.9 g
Water: 42 g
Other: 3.1 g
Chicken meat
27% 14% 59%
Protein: 27.3 g
Fats: 13.6 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 59.45 g
Other: 0 g
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Protein +245.6%
Contains more Water +41.5%
Equal in Fats - 13.6

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Waffle
Waffle
2
:
1
Chicken meat
Chicken meat
Contains less Saturated Fat -24.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +128.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +51.7%
Waffle
22% 27% 52%
Saturated Fat: 2.866 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.521 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 6.785 g
Chicken meat
31% 44% 25%
Saturated Fat: 3.79 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.34 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.97 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -24.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +128.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +51.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Waffle Chicken meat Opinion
Net carbs 32.9g 0g Waffle
Protein 7.9g 27.3g Chicken meat
Fats 14.1g 13.6g Waffle
Carbs 32.9g 0g Waffle
Calories 291kcal 239kcal Waffle
Calcium 255mg 15mg Waffle
Iron 2.31mg 1.26mg Waffle
Magnesium 19mg 23mg Chicken meat
Phosphorus 190mg 182mg Waffle
Potassium 159mg 223mg Chicken meat
Sodium 511mg 82mg Chicken meat
Zinc 0.68mg 1.94mg Chicken meat
Copper 0.062mg 0.066mg Chicken meat
Manganese 0.265mg 0.02mg Waffle
Selenium 46.2µg 23.9µg Waffle
Vitamin A 228IU 161IU Waffle
Vitamin A RAE 65µg 48µg Waffle
Vitamin E 0.27mg Chicken meat
Vitamin D 2IU Chicken meat
Vitamin C 0.4mg 0mg Waffle
Vitamin B1 0.263mg 0.063mg Waffle
Vitamin B2 0.347mg 0.168mg Waffle
Vitamin B3 2.073mg 8.487mg Chicken meat
Vitamin B5 0.485mg 1.03mg Chicken meat
Vitamin B6 0.056mg 0.4mg Chicken meat
Folate 46µg 5µg Waffle
Vitamin B12 0.25µg 0.3µg Chicken meat
Vitamin K 2.4µg Chicken meat
Tryptophan 0.099mg 0.305mg Chicken meat
Threonine 0.289mg 1.128mg Chicken meat
Isoleucine 0.362mg 1.362mg Chicken meat
Leucine 0.63mg 1.986mg Chicken meat
Lysine 0.384mg 2.223mg Chicken meat
Methionine 0.179mg 0.726mg Chicken meat
Phenylalanine 0.395mg 1.061mg Chicken meat
Valine 0.409mg 1.325mg Chicken meat
Histidine 0.187mg 0.802mg Chicken meat
Cholesterol 69mg 88mg Waffle
Saturated Fat 2.866g 3.79g Waffle
Omega-3 - DHA 0.006g 0.04g Chicken meat
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g 0.01g Chicken meat
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.02g Chicken meat
Monounsaturated Fat 3.521g 5.34g Chicken meat
Polyunsaturated fat 6.785g 2.97g Waffle

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Waffle Chicken meat
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
26%
Waffle
36%
Chicken meat
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
66%
Waffle
38%
Chicken meat

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Waffle
Waffle is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Waffle
Waffle is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 19mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Waffle
Waffle is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.924g)
Which food is cheaper?
Waffle
Waffle is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chicken meat
Chicken meat contains less Sodium (difference - 429mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chicken meat
Chicken meat is lower in glycemic index (difference - 76)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.
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. Chicken meat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171450/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.