Foodstruct Nutrition Search | Diet Analysis | Food Comparison | Glycemic Index Chart | Insulin Index Chart | Blog | Subscribe | Sign Up

Waffle vs. Macaroon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

Compare

What are the main differences between waffle and macaroon?

  • Waffle is richer in selenium, calcium, vitamin B2, vitamin B1, iron, and phosphorus, while macaroon is higher in copper.
  • Macaroon's daily need coverage for saturated fat is 86% higher.
  • Waffle has a higher glycemic index (76) than macaroon (32).

We used Waffles, plain, prepared from recipe and Cookies, coconut macaroon types in this comparison.

Infographic

Waffle vs Macaroon infographic
Infographic link

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
6
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% 1.5% 11% 31% 90% 20% 29% 31% 0% 37%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +5000%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +29.3%
Contains more IronIron +181.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +179.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +579.4%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +52.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +333.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -52.8%
~equal in Zinc ~0.73mg

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
8
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 0% 0% 3.8% 0% 5% 14% 4.1% 0% 22% 0% 2.8% 2.3% 5%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1215%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +478.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +842.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +1433.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +71.4%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Waffle
3
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% 23% 61% 12% 2%
Protein: 3.02 g
Fats: 22.55 g
Carbs: 61.22 g
Water: 11.5 g
Other: 1.71 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +161.6%
Contains more WaterWater +265.2%
Contains more OtherOther +81.3%
Contains more FatsFats +59.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +86.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Waffle
3
22% 27% 52%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.866 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 3.521 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 6.785 g
89% 7% 4%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 20.099 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 1.61 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.81 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -85.7%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +118.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +737.7%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Waffle Macaroon
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 Macaroon DV% diff.
Saturated fat 2.866g 20.099g 78%
Selenium 46.2µg 6.8µg 72%
Polyunsaturated fat 6.785g 0.81g 40%
Calcium 255mg 5mg 25%
Copper 0.062mg 0.269mg 23%
Cholesterol 69mg 0mg 23%
Vitamin B2 0.347mg 0.06mg 22%
Vitamin B1 0.263mg 0.02mg 20%
Fiber 5.1g 20%
Iron 2.31mg 0.82mg 19%
Phosphorus 190mg 68mg 17%
Fats 14.1g 22.55g 13%
Vitamin B3 2.073mg 0.22mg 12%
Sodium 511mg 241mg 12%
Manganese 0.265mg 12%
Folate 46µg 3µg 11%
Vitamin B12 0.25µg 0µg 10%
Vitamin B5 0.485mg 10%
Protein 7.9g 3.02g 10%
Carbs 32.9g 61.22g 9%
Calories 291kcal 460kcal 8%
Vitamin A 65µg 0µg 7%
Monounsaturated fat 3.521g 1.61g 5%
Vitamin B6 0.056mg 0.096mg 3%
Choline 9.1mg 2%
Magnesium 19mg 29mg 2%
Vitamin E 0.19mg 1%
Potassium 159mg 123mg 1%
Vitamin K 1.1µg 1%
Vitamin C 0.4mg 0mg 0%
Net carbs 32.9g 56.12g N/A
Sugar 45.16g N/A
Zinc 0.68mg 0.73mg 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?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Waffle Macaroon
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

People also compare

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
5%
Macaroon
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
66%
Waffle
27%
Macaroon

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Waffle
Waffle is lower in Sugar (difference - 45.16g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Waffle
Waffle is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 17.233g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Waffle
Waffle is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Macaroon
Macaroon is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 69mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Macaroon
Macaroon contains less Sodium (difference - 270mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Macaroon
Macaroon is lower in glycemic index (difference - 44)
Which food is cheaper?
?
The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
?
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. Macaroon - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171847/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.