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Waffle vs. Cornbread — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between waffle and cornbread

  • Waffle has more selenium, vitamin B2, calcium, vitamin B1, iron, and polyunsaturated fat; however, cornbread is richer in phosphorus.
  • Waffle covers your daily selenium needs 68% more than cornbread.
  • Cornbread has 3 times less polyunsaturated fat than waffle. Waffle has 6.785g of polyunsaturated fat, while cornbread has 1.963g.
  • Waffle contains less saturated fat.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Waffles, plain, prepared from recipe and Bread, cornbread, dry mix, prepared with 2% milk, 80% margarine, and eggs.

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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 12% 41% 12% 69% 24% 18% 168% 78% 29% 47%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +11.8%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +88.9%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +19.5%
Contains more IronIron +24.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -14.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +19.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +431%
Contains more CopperCopper +17.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +105.8%
~equal in Zinc ~0.67mg

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 0.33% 12% 10% 0% 48% 40% 38% 35% 20% 29% 9.3% 41% 32%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +300%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +85.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +38.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +98.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +19.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +51.8%
Contains more FolateFolate +19.6%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B3 ~2.004mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0.23µg

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% 10% 54% 27% 2%
Protein: 6.59 g
Fats: 9.58 g
Carbs: 54.46 g
Water: 27.11 g
Other: 2.26 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +19.9%
Contains more FatsFats +47.2%
Contains more WaterWater +54.9%
Contains more OtherOther +37.2%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +65.5%

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
41% 38% 21%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 3.732 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 3.494 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.963 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -23.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +245.6%
~equal in Monounsaturated fat ~3.494g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Waffle Cornbread DV% diff.
Selenium 46.2µg 8.7µg 68%
Polyunsaturated fat 6.785g 1.963g 32%
Phosphorus 190mg 391mg 29%
Starch 35.66g 15%
Vitamin B2 0.347mg 0.175mg 13%
Calcium 255mg 135mg 12%
Choline 58.7mg 11%
Fiber 2.3g 9%
Carbs 32.9g 54.46g 7%
Fats 14.1g 9.58g 7%
Iron 2.31mg 1.85mg 6%
Vitamin B1 0.263mg 0.19mg 6%
Cholesterol 69mg 57mg 4%
Saturated fat 2.866g 3.732g 4%
Sodium 511mg 599mg 4%
Vitamin K 3.7µg 3%
Protein 7.9g 6.59g 3%
Vitamin A 65µg 35µg 3%
Vitamin E 0.51mg 3%
Folate 46µg 55µg 2%
Vitamin B5 0.485mg 0.579mg 2%
Vitamin B6 0.056mg 0.085mg 2%
Manganese 0.265mg 0.222mg 2%
Calories 291kcal 330kcal 2%
Vitamin B12 0.25µg 0.23µg 1%
Copper 0.062mg 0.073mg 1%
Potassium 159mg 133mg 1%
Vitamin C 0.4mg 0.1mg 0%
Net carbs 32.9g 52.16g N/A
Magnesium 19mg 17mg 0%
Sugar 16.05g N/A
Zinc 0.68mg 0.67mg 0%
Vitamin B3 2.073mg 2.004mg 0%
Trans fat 0.224g N/A
Monounsaturated fat 3.521g 3.494g 0%
Tryptophan 0.099mg 0.059mg 0%
Threonine 0.289mg 0.226mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.362mg 0.265mg 0%
Leucine 0.63mg 0.658mg 0%
Lysine 0.384mg 0.324mg 0%
Methionine 0.179mg 0.157mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.395mg 0.343mg 0%
Valine 0.409mg 0.334mg 0%
Histidine 0.187mg 0.167mg 0%
Fructose 0.2g 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.006g 0.007g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.076g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.003g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.004g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.004g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.009g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.043g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.726g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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

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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
24%
Cornbread
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
66%
Waffle
50%
Cornbread

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Waffle
Waffle is lower in Sugar (difference - 16.05g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Waffle
Waffle contains less Sodium (difference - 88mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Waffle
Waffle is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.866g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Waffle
Waffle is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cornbread
Cornbread is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 12mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (76)
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. Cornbread - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174909/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.