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Waffle vs. Chocolate brownie — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Waffle and Chocolate brownie

  • Waffle has more Selenium, Calcium, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B1, and Phosphorus, while Chocolate brownie has more Copper, Manganese, Vitamin A, and Magnesium.
  • Waffle's daily need coverage for Selenium is 63% higher.
  • Chocolate brownie contains 4 times less Calcium than Waffle. Waffle contains 255mg of Calcium, while Chocolate brownie contains 57mg.
  • The amount of Saturated Fat in Waffle is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Waffles, plain, prepared from recipe and Cookies, brownies, prepared from recipe.

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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 38% 17% 16% 69% 129% 26% 57% 45% 77% 63%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +347.4%
Contains more IronIron +25.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +43.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +301.7%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +178.9%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +10.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +525.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +42.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -32.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +121.5%

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.
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% 50% 0% 0% 35% 44% 18% 20% 22% 20% 0% 22% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +33.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +86.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +82.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +111.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +47.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +56.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +58.6%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +262.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +67.9%
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

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% 29% 50% 13% 2%
Protein: 6.2 g
Fats: 29.1 g
Carbs: 50.2 g
Water: 12.6 g
Other: 1.9 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +27.4%
Contains more WaterWater +233.3%
Contains more OtherOther +63.2%
Contains more FatsFats +106.4%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +52.6%

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
27% 39% 34%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 7.319 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 10.839 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 9.412 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -60.8%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +207.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +38.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Waffle Chocolate brownie Opinion
Calories 291kcal 466kcal Chocolate brownie
Protein 7.9g 6.2g Waffle
Fats 14.1g 29.1g Chocolate brownie
Vitamin C 0.4mg 0.3mg Waffle
Net carbs 32.9g 50.2g Chocolate brownie
Carbs 32.9g 50.2g Chocolate brownie
Cholesterol 69mg 73mg Waffle
Magnesium 19mg 53mg Chocolate brownie
Calcium 255mg 57mg Waffle
Potassium 159mg 176mg Chocolate brownie
Iron 2.31mg 1.84mg Waffle
Copper 0.062mg 0.388mg Chocolate brownie
Zinc 0.68mg 0.97mg Chocolate brownie
Phosphorus 190mg 132mg Waffle
Sodium 511mg 343mg Chocolate brownie
Vitamin A 228IU 827IU Chocolate brownie
Vitamin A 65µg 176µg Chocolate brownie
Manganese 0.265mg 0.587mg Chocolate brownie
Selenium 46.2µg 11.5µg Waffle
Vitamin B1 0.263mg 0.141mg Waffle
Vitamin B2 0.347mg 0.19mg Waffle
Vitamin B3 2.073mg 0.982mg Waffle
Vitamin B5 0.485mg 0.328mg Waffle
Vitamin B6 0.056mg 0.094mg Chocolate brownie
Vitamin B12 0.25µg 0.16µg Waffle
Folate 46µg 29µg Waffle
Saturated Fat 2.866g 7.319g Waffle
Monounsaturated Fat 3.521g 10.839g Chocolate brownie
Polyunsaturated fat 6.785g 9.412g Chocolate brownie
Tryptophan 0.099mg 0.078mg Waffle
Threonine 0.289mg 0.228mg Waffle
Isoleucine 0.362mg 0.265mg Waffle
Leucine 0.63mg 0.447mg Waffle
Lysine 0.384mg 0.283mg Waffle
Methionine 0.179mg 0.132mg Waffle
Phenylalanine 0.395mg 0.298mg Waffle
Valine 0.409mg 0.323mg Waffle
Histidine 0.187mg 0.136mg Waffle
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g 0.001g
Omega-3 - DHA 0.006g 0.006g

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Waffle Chocolate brownie
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%
Chocolate brownie
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
66%
Waffle
54%
Chocolate brownie

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Waffle
Waffle is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 4mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Waffle
Waffle is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.453g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Waffle
Waffle is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chocolate brownie
Chocolate brownie contains less Sodium (difference - 168mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chocolate brownie
Chocolate brownie is lower in glycemic index (difference - 34)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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.

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. Chocolate brownie - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174949/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.