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Waffle vs. Coffeecake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Waffle and Coffeecake

  • The amount of Selenium, Iron, Calcium, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B1, Phosphorus, and Vitamin B3 in Waffle is higher than in Coffeecake.
  • Waffle covers your daily Selenium needs 60% more than Coffeecake.
  • Coffeecake has 4 times less Calcium than Waffle. Waffle has 255mg of Calcium, while Coffeecake has 59mg.
  • Coffeecake contains less Sodium.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Waffles, plain, prepared from recipe and Coffeecake, cheese.

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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 11% 18% 26% 24% 17% 16% 43% 44% 22% 73%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +26.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +332.2%
Contains more IronIron +260.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +19.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +15.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +88.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +54.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +247.4%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +81.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -33.7%

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 0.33% 17% 0% 0% 26% 29% 13% 24% 13% 43% 0% 29% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +300%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +150.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +177.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +204%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +21.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +17.9%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +25.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +36%
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B6 ~0.058mg
~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
7% 15% 44% 32%
Protein: 7 g
Fats: 15.2 g
Carbs: 44.3 g
Water: 32.2 g
Other: 1.3 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +12.9%
Contains more WaterWater +30.4%
Contains more OtherOther +138.5%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +34.7%
~equal in Fats ~15.2g

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
38% 50% 12%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 5.391 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 7.129 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.645 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -46.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +312.5%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +102.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Waffle Coffeecake Opinion
Calories 291kcal 339kcal Coffeecake
Protein 7.9g 7g Waffle
Fats 14.1g 15.2g Coffeecake
Vitamin C 0.4mg 0.1mg Waffle
Net carbs 32.9g 43.3g Coffeecake
Carbs 32.9g 44.3g Coffeecake
Cholesterol 69mg 85mg Waffle
Magnesium 19mg 15mg Waffle
Calcium 255mg 59mg Waffle
Potassium 159mg 289mg Coffeecake
Iron 2.31mg 0.64mg Waffle
Fiber 1g Coffeecake
Copper 0.062mg 0.052mg Waffle
Zinc 0.68mg 0.59mg Waffle
Phosphorus 190mg 101mg Waffle
Sodium 511mg 339mg Coffeecake
Vitamin A 228IU 287IU Coffeecake
Vitamin A 65µg 86µg Coffeecake
Manganese 0.265mg 0.172mg Waffle
Selenium 46.2µg 13.3µg Waffle
Vitamin B1 0.263mg 0.105mg Waffle
Vitamin B2 0.347mg 0.125mg Waffle
Vitamin B3 2.073mg 0.682mg Waffle
Vitamin B5 0.485mg 0.4mg Waffle
Vitamin B6 0.056mg 0.058mg Coffeecake
Vitamin B12 0.25µg 0.34µg Coffeecake
Folate 46µg 39µg Waffle
Saturated Fat 2.866g 5.391g Waffle
Monounsaturated Fat 3.521g 7.129g Coffeecake
Polyunsaturated fat 6.785g 1.645g Waffle
Tryptophan 0.099mg 0.076mg Waffle
Threonine 0.289mg 0.26mg Waffle
Isoleucine 0.362mg 0.326mg Waffle
Leucine 0.63mg 0.568mg Waffle
Lysine 0.384mg 0.401mg Coffeecake
Methionine 0.179mg 0.144mg Waffle
Phenylalanine 0.395mg 0.352mg Waffle
Valine 0.409mg 0.361mg Waffle
Histidine 0.187mg 0.186mg 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 Coffeecake
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
15%
Coffeecake
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
66%
Waffle
29%
Coffeecake

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Waffle
Waffle is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 16mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Waffle
Waffle is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.525g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Waffle
Waffle is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Coffeecake
Coffeecake contains less Sodium (difference - 172mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Coffeecake
Coffeecake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 26)
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 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. Coffeecake - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172699/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.