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.
- Waffle has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of waffle is 76, while the glycemic index of coffeecake is 50.
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.
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.
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 | +32.3% |
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +36% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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DV% diff. |
Selenium | 46.2µg | 13.3µg | 60% |
Polyunsaturated fat | 6.785g | 1.645g | 34% |
Iron | 2.31mg | 0.64mg | 21% |
Calcium | 255mg | 59mg | 20% |
Vitamin B2 | 0.347mg | 0.125mg | 17% |
Vitamin B1 | 0.263mg | 0.105mg | 13% |
Phosphorus | 190mg | 101mg | 13% |
Saturated fat | 2.866g | 5.391g | 11% |
Monounsaturated fat | 3.521g | 7.129g | 9% |
Vitamin B3 | 2.073mg | 0.682mg | 9% |
Sodium | 511mg | 339mg | 7% |
Cholesterol | 69mg | 85mg | 5% |
Carbs | 32.9g | 44.3g | 4% |
Fiber | 1g | 4% | |
Vitamin B12 | 0.25µg | 0.34µg | 4% |
Manganese | 0.265mg | 0.172mg | 4% |
Potassium | 159mg | 289mg | 4% |
Folate | 46µg | 39µg | 2% |
Vitamin B5 | 0.485mg | 0.4mg | 2% |
Calories | 291kcal | 339kcal | 2% |
Protein | 7.9g | 7g | 2% |
Vitamin A | 65µg | 86µg | 2% |
Fats | 14.1g | 15.2g | 2% |
Zinc | 0.68mg | 0.59mg | 1% |
Copper | 0.062mg | 0.052mg | 1% |
Magnesium | 19mg | 15mg | 1% |
Vitamin C | 0.4mg | 0.1mg | 0% |
Net carbs | 32.9g | 43.3g | N/A |
Vitamin B6 | 0.056mg | 0.058mg | 0% |
Tryptophan | 0.099mg | 0.076mg | 0% |
Threonine | 0.289mg | 0.26mg | 0% |
Isoleucine | 0.362mg | 0.326mg | 0% |
Leucine | 0.63mg | 0.568mg | 0% |
Lysine | 0.384mg | 0.401mg | 0% |
Methionine | 0.179mg | 0.144mg | 0% |
Phenylalanine | 0.395mg | 0.352mg | 0% |
Valine | 0.409mg | 0.361mg | 0% |
Histidine | 0.187mg | 0.186mg | 0% |
Omega-3 - EPA | 0.001g | 0.001g | N/A |
Omega-3 - DHA | 0.006g | 0.006g | N/A |
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:
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% |
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Fats
~15.2g
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
5.391 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% |