Waffle vs. Chocolate — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are waffle and chocolate different?
- Waffle is higher in selenium, vitamin B2, and calcium; however, chocolate is richer in copper, iron, manganese, and magnesium.
- Daily need coverage for copper for chocolate is 107% higher.
- Waffle contains 21 times more sodium than chocolate. While waffle contains 511mg of sodium, chocolate contains only 24mg.
- Chocolate has a lower glycemic index (23) than waffle (76).
Waffles, plain, prepared from recipe and Chocolate, dark, 45- 59% cacao solids are the varieties used in this article.
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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.
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +355.4% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +1440% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +668.4% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +251.6% |
| Contains more IronIron | +247.2% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +1558.1% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +195.6% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -95.3% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +435.5% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +3150% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +952% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +594% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +185.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +63.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +33.3% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +∞% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +61.9% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +4229.9% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +82.4% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +121.8% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +85.9% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -84.5% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +521.3% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +170.9% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Copper | 0.062mg | 1.028mg | 107% |
| Selenium | 46.2µg | 3µg | 79% |
| Saturated fat | 2.866g | 18.519g | 71% |
| Iron | 2.31mg | 8.02mg | 71% |
| Manganese | 0.265mg | 1.419mg | 50% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 6.785g | 1.092g | 38% |
| Magnesium | 19mg | 146mg | 30% |
| Fiber | 7g | 28% | |
| Fats | 14.1g | 31.28g | 26% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.347mg | 0.05mg | 23% |
| Sodium | 511mg | 24mg | 21% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.263mg | 0.025mg | 20% |
| Cholesterol | 69mg | 8mg | 20% |
| Calcium | 255mg | 56mg | 20% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 3.521g | 9.54g | 15% |
| Calories | 291kcal | 546kcal | 13% |
| Zinc | 0.68mg | 2.01mg | 12% |
| Folate | 46µg | 12% | |
| Potassium | 159mg | 559mg | 12% |
| Caffeine | 43mg | 11% | |
| Carbs | 32.9g | 61.17g | 9% |
| Vitamin B3 | 2.073mg | 0.725mg | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 65µg | 2µg | 7% |
| Vitamin K | 8.1µg | 7% | |
| Protein | 7.9g | 4.88g | 6% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.485mg | 0.297mg | 4% |
| Vitamin E | 0.54mg | 4% | |
| Phosphorus | 190mg | 206mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.25µg | 0.23µg | 1% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.056mg | 0.042mg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0.4mg | 0% | |
| Net carbs | 32.9g | 54.17g | N/A |
| Sugar | 47.9g | N/A | |
| Trans fat | 0.112g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.099mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.289mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.362mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.63mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.384mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.179mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.395mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.409mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.187mg | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.001g | 0.001g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.006g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.085g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.001g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 0.947g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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%
9%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
66%
116%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Waffle is lower in Sugar (difference - 47.9g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Waffle is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 15.653g)
Which food is cheaper?
Waffle is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Waffle is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chocolate is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 61mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chocolate contains less Sodium (difference - 487mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chocolate is lower in glycemic index (difference - 53)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chocolate is relatively richer in minerals