Waffle vs. Chocolate cake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are Waffle and Chocolate cake different?
- Waffle is richer in Selenium, Calcium, Phosphorus, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B1, Iron, and Vitamin B3, while Chocolate cake is higher in Copper.
- Waffle covers your daily need of Selenium 62% more than Chocolate cake.
- Waffle contains 4 times more Calcium than Chocolate cake. Waffle contains 255mg of Calcium, while Chocolate cake contains 60mg.
- Chocolate cake is lower in Sodium.
Waffles, plain, prepared from recipe and Cake, chocolate, prepared from recipe without frosting types were 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 | +325% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +13.6% |
| Contains more IronIron | +43.5% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +79.2% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +288.2% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +68.4% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +233.9% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -38.4% |
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 | +100% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +62.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +86.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +62.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +82.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +59.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +36.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +56.3% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +70.4% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
7.9 g
Fats:
14.1 g
Carbs:
32.9 g
Water:
42 g
Other:
3.1 g
Protein:
5.3 g
Fats:
15.1 g
Carbs:
53.4 g
Water:
24.4 g
Other:
1.8 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +49.1% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +72.1% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +72.2% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +62.3% |
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Fats
~15.1g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
2.866 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
3.521 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
6.785 g
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
5.43 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
6.039 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
2.761 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -47.2% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +145.7% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +71.5% |
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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 291kcal | 371kcal |
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| Protein | 7.9g | 5.3g |
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| Fats | 14.1g | 15.1g |
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| Vitamin C | 0.4mg | 0.2mg |
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| Net carbs | 32.9g | 51.8g |
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| Carbs | 32.9g | 53.4g |
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| Cholesterol | 69mg | 58mg |
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| Magnesium | 19mg | 32mg |
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| Calcium | 255mg | 60mg |
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| Potassium | 159mg | 140mg |
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| Iron | 2.31mg | 1.61mg |
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| Fiber | 1.6g |
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| Copper | 0.062mg | 0.207mg |
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| Zinc | 0.68mg | 0.69mg |
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| Phosphorus | 190mg | 106mg |
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| Sodium | 511mg | 315mg |
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| Vitamin A | 228IU | 140IU |
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| Vitamin A | 65µg |
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| Manganese | 0.265mg | 0.28mg |
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| Selenium | 46.2µg | 11.9µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.263mg | 0.141mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.347mg | 0.213mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 2.073mg | 1.137mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.485mg | 0.304mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.056mg | 0.041mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.25µg | 0.16µg |
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| Folate | 46µg | 27µg |
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| Choline | 128.4mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 2.866g | 5.43g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 3.521g | 6.039g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 6.785g | 2.761g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.099mg | 0.068mg |
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| Threonine | 0.289mg | 0.202mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.362mg | 0.24mg |
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| Leucine | 0.63mg | 0.407mg |
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| Lysine | 0.384mg | 0.268mg |
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| Methionine | 0.179mg | 0.116mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.395mg | 0.265mg |
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| Valine | 0.409mg | 0.283mg |
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| Histidine | 0.187mg | 0.12mg |
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| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.001g | 0g |
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| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.006g | 0.005g |
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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%
19%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
66%
39%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Waffle is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.564g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Waffle is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chocolate cake is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 11mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chocolate cake contains less Sodium (difference - 196mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chocolate cake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 35)
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.