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Waffle vs. Chocolate ice cream — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between waffle and chocolate ice cream?

  • Waffle is richer than chocolate ice cream in selenium, vitamin B1, iron, calcium, phosphorus, vitamin B2, and vitamin B3.
  • Waffle's daily need coverage for selenium is 79% more.
  • Waffle has 9 times more vitamin B3 than chocolate ice cream. While waffle has 2.073mg of vitamin B3, chocolate ice cream has only 0.226mg.
  • The amount of sodium in chocolate ice cream is lower.
  • The glycemic index of chocolate ice cream is lower.

We used Waffles, plain, prepared from recipe and Ice creams, chocolate types 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.
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 21% 33% 22% 35% 45% 16% 46% 9.9% 18% 14%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +133.9%
Contains more IronIron +148.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +17.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +77.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +89.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +1748%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +52.6%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +56.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +117.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -85.1%

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% 22% 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 2.3% 39% 6% 3% 11% 45% 4.2% 33% 13% 36% 0.75% 12% 12%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +526.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +78.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +817.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +187.5%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +75%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +81.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +14.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +16%
~equal in Vitamin B6 ~0.055mg

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
4% 11% 28% 56%
Protein: 3.8 g
Fats: 11 g
Carbs: 28.2 g
Water: 55.7 g
Other: 1.3 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +107.9%
Contains more FatsFats +28.2%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +16.7%
Contains more OtherOther +138.5%
Contains more WaterWater +32.6%

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
65% 31% 4%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 6.8 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 3.21 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.41 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -57.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1554.9%
~equal in Monounsaturated fat ~3.21g

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 ice cream
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 Chocolate ice cream DV% diff.
Selenium 46.2µg 2.5µg 79%
Polyunsaturated fat 6.785g 0.41g 43%
Sodium 511mg 76mg 19%
Vitamin B1 0.263mg 0.042mg 18%
Saturated fat 2.866g 6.8g 18%
Iron 2.31mg 0.93mg 17%
Calcium 255mg 109mg 15%
Vitamin B3 2.073mg 0.226mg 12%
Vitamin B2 0.347mg 0.194mg 12%
Cholesterol 69mg 34mg 12%
Phosphorus 190mg 107mg 12%
Folate 46µg 16µg 8%
Protein 7.9g 3.8g 8%
Copper 0.062mg 0.135mg 8%
Vitamin A 65µg 118µg 6%
Manganese 0.265mg 0.14mg 5%
Fiber 1.2g 5%
Fats 14.1g 11g 5%
Choline 22.5mg 4%
Calories 291kcal 216kcal 4%
Potassium 159mg 249mg 3%
Vitamin B12 0.25µg 0.29µg 2%
Vitamin E 0.3mg 2%
Magnesium 19mg 29mg 2%
Carbs 32.9g 28.2g 2%
Vitamin D 0.2µg 1%
Caffeine 3mg 1%
Vitamin D 8IU 1%
Monounsaturated fat 3.521g 3.21g 1%
Zinc 0.68mg 0.58mg 1%
Vitamin B5 0.485mg 0.554mg 1%
Vitamin C 0.4mg 0.7mg 0%
Net carbs 32.9g 27g N/A
Sugar 25.36g N/A
Vitamin B6 0.056mg 0.055mg 0%
Vitamin K 0.3µg 0%
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 0g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.006g 0g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Waffle Chocolate ice cream
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
17%
Chocolate ice cream
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
66%
Waffle
26%
Chocolate ice cream

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Waffle
Waffle is lower in Sugar (difference - 25.36g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Waffle
Waffle is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.934g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Waffle
Waffle is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chocolate ice cream
Chocolate ice cream is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 35mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chocolate ice cream
Chocolate ice cream contains less Sodium (difference - 435mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chocolate ice cream
Chocolate ice cream is lower in glycemic index (difference - 14)
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. Chocolate ice cream - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168809/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.