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Waffle vs. Coconut — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between waffle and coconut

  • Waffle has more selenium, vitamin B2, calcium, vitamin B1, and phosphorus, while coconut has more manganese and copper.
  • Coconut's daily need coverage for saturated fat is 134% higher.
  • Coconut has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of coconut is 59, while the glycemic index of waffle is 76.

The food types used in this comparison are Waffles, plain, prepared from recipe and Nuts, coconut meat, raw.

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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 23% 4.2% 31% 91% 145% 30% 48% 2.6% 196% 55%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1721.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +68.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +357.4%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +68.4%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +123.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +601.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +61.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -96.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +466%
~equal in Iron ~2.43mg

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 11% 0% 4.8% 0% 17% 4.6% 10% 18% 12% 0% 0.5% 20% 6.6%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +298.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +1635%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +283.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +61.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +76.9%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +725%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B6 ~0.054mg

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
3% 33% 15% 47%
Protein: 3.33 g
Fats: 33.49 g
Carbs: 15.23 g
Water: 46.99 g
Other: 0.96 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +137.2%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +116%
Contains more OtherOther +222.9%
Contains more FatsFats +137.5%
Contains more WaterWater +11.9%

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
94% 5%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 29.698 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 1.425 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.366 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -90.3%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +147.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1753.8%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Waffle Coconut
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Cholesterol 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 Coconut DV% diff.
Saturated fat 2.866g 29.698g 122%
Selenium 46.2µg 10.1µg 66%
Manganese 0.265mg 1.5mg 54%
Polyunsaturated fat 6.785g 0.366g 43%
Copper 0.062mg 0.435mg 41%
Fiber 9g 36%
Fats 14.1g 33.49g 30%
Vitamin B2 0.347mg 0.02mg 25%
Calcium 255mg 14mg 24%
Cholesterol 69mg 0mg 23%
Sodium 511mg 20mg 21%
Vitamin B1 0.263mg 0.066mg 16%
Phosphorus 190mg 113mg 11%
Vitamin B12 0.25µg 0µg 10%
Vitamin B3 2.073mg 0.54mg 10%
Protein 7.9g 3.33g 9%
Vitamin A 65µg 0µg 7%
Potassium 159mg 356mg 6%
Carbs 32.9g 15.23g 6%
Folate 46µg 26µg 5%
Monounsaturated fat 3.521g 1.425g 5%
Zinc 0.68mg 1.1mg 4%
Vitamin B5 0.485mg 0.3mg 4%
Calories 291kcal 354kcal 3%
Vitamin C 0.4mg 3.3mg 3%
Magnesium 19mg 32mg 3%
Vitamin E 0.24mg 2%
Iron 2.31mg 2.43mg 2%
Choline 12.1mg 2%
Net carbs 32.9g 6.23g N/A
Sugar 6.23g N/A
Vitamin B6 0.056mg 0.054mg 0%
Vitamin K 0.2µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.099mg 0.039mg 0%
Threonine 0.289mg 0.121mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.362mg 0.131mg 0%
Leucine 0.63mg 0.247mg 0%
Lysine 0.384mg 0.147mg 0%
Methionine 0.179mg 0.062mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.395mg 0.169mg 0%
Valine 0.409mg 0.202mg 0%
Histidine 0.187mg 0.077mg 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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is better in case of low diet
Waffle Coconut
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
8%
Coconut
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
66%
Waffle
63%
Coconut

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Waffle
Waffle is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.23g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Waffle
Waffle is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 26.832g)
Which food is cheaper?
Waffle
Waffle is cheaper (difference - $2.6)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Coconut
Coconut is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 69mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Coconut
Coconut contains less Sodium (difference - 491mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Coconut
Coconut is lower in glycemic index (difference - 17)
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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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. Coconut - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170169/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.