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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% 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% 10% 10% 0% 48% 40% 38% 35% 20% 29% 9.3% 41% 32%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +300%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +35.7%
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 Opinion
Calories 291kcal 330kcal Cornbread
Protein 7.9g 6.59g Waffle
Fats 14.1g 9.58g Waffle
Vitamin C 0.4mg 0.1mg Waffle
Net carbs 32.9g 52.16g Cornbread
Carbs 32.9g 54.46g Cornbread
Cholesterol 69mg 57mg Cornbread
Magnesium 19mg 17mg Waffle
Calcium 255mg 135mg Waffle
Potassium 159mg 133mg Waffle
Iron 2.31mg 1.85mg Waffle
Sugar 16.05g Waffle
Fiber 2.3g Cornbread
Copper 0.062mg 0.073mg Cornbread
Zinc 0.68mg 0.67mg Waffle
Starch 35.66g Cornbread
Phosphorus 190mg 391mg Cornbread
Sodium 511mg 599mg Waffle
Vitamin A 228IU 168IU Waffle
Vitamin A 65µg 35µg Waffle
Vitamin E 0.51mg Cornbread
Manganese 0.265mg 0.222mg Waffle
Selenium 46.2µg 8.7µg Waffle
Vitamin B1 0.263mg 0.19mg Waffle
Vitamin B2 0.347mg 0.175mg Waffle
Vitamin B3 2.073mg 2.004mg Waffle
Vitamin B5 0.485mg 0.579mg Cornbread
Vitamin B6 0.056mg 0.085mg Cornbread
Vitamin B12 0.25µg 0.23µg Waffle
Vitamin K 3.7µg Cornbread
Folate 46µg 55µg Cornbread
Trans Fat 0.224g Waffle
Choline 58.7mg Cornbread
Saturated Fat 2.866g 3.732g Waffle
Monounsaturated Fat 3.521g 3.494g Waffle
Polyunsaturated fat 6.785g 1.963g Waffle
Tryptophan 0.099mg 0.059mg Waffle
Threonine 0.289mg 0.226mg Waffle
Isoleucine 0.362mg 0.265mg Waffle
Leucine 0.63mg 0.658mg Cornbread
Lysine 0.384mg 0.324mg Waffle
Methionine 0.179mg 0.157mg Waffle
Phenylalanine 0.395mg 0.343mg Waffle
Valine 0.409mg 0.334mg Waffle
Histidine 0.187mg 0.167mg Waffle
Fructose 0.2g Cornbread
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g 0g Waffle
Omega-3 - DHA 0.006g 0.007g Cornbread
Omega-3 - ALA 0.076g Cornbread
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.003g Cornbread
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.004g Cornbread
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.004g Cornbread
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.009g Cornbread
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.043g Cornbread
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.726g Cornbread

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.