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Waffle vs. Danish pastry — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Waffle and Danish pastry

  • Danish pastry has less Selenium, Calcium, Phosphorus, Vitamin B2, Iron, Vitamin B1, and Polyunsaturated fat.
  • Waffle's daily need coverage for Selenium is 50% more.
  • Waffle has 7 times more Calcium than Danish pastry. Waffle has 255mg of Calcium, while Danish pastry has 35mg.
  • Danish pastry is lower in Cholesterol.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Waffles, plain, prepared from recipe and Danish pastry, 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 Calcium +628.6%
Contains more Iron +28.3%
Contains more Magnesium +26.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +75.9%
Contains more Potassium +62.2%
Contains more Selenium +144.4%
Contains less Sodium -18.4%
Contains more Copper +43.5%
Contains more Manganese +32.5%
Equal in Zinc - 0.7
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 77% 87% 14% 82% 15% 67% 19% 21% 35% 253%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 11% 68% 11% 47% 9% 55% 20% 30% 46% 104%
Contains more Calcium +628.6%
Contains more Iron +28.3%
Contains more Magnesium +26.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +75.9%
Contains more Potassium +62.2%
Contains more Selenium +144.4%
Contains less Sodium -18.4%
Contains more Copper +43.5%
Contains more Manganese +32.5%
Equal in Zinc - 0.7

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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Contains more Vitamin A +78.1%
Contains more Vitamin C +300%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +38.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +33.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +59.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +40%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +25%
Contains more Folate +30.4%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 2
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 14% 0% 0% 2% 66% 81% 39% 30% 13% 35% 32% 0%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 8% 7% 0% 1% 48% 60% 38% 19% 10% 45% 25% 18%
Contains more Vitamin A +78.1%
Contains more Vitamin C +300%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +38.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +33.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +59.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +40%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +25%
Contains more Folate +30.4%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 2

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +33.8%
Contains more Other +106.7%
Contains more Fats +55.3%
Contains more Carbs +13.1%
Equal in Protein - 8
8% 14% 33% 42% 3%
Protein: 7.9 g
Fats: 14.1 g
Carbs: 32.9 g
Water: 42 g
Other: 3.1 g
8% 22% 37% 31%
Protein: 8 g
Fats: 21.9 g
Carbs: 37.2 g
Water: 31.4 g
Other: 1.5 g
Contains more Water +33.8%
Contains more Other +106.7%
Contains more Fats +55.3%
Contains more Carbs +13.1%
Equal in Protein - 8

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -57.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +163.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +221.3%
22% 27% 52%
Saturated Fat: 2.866 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.521 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 6.785 g
33% 55% 12%
Saturated Fat: 6.794 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 11.313 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.575 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -57.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +163.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +221.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Waffle Danish pastry Opinion
Net carbs 32.9g 36.2g Danish pastry
Protein 7.9g 8g Danish pastry
Fats 14.1g 21.9g Danish pastry
Carbs 32.9g 37.2g Danish pastry
Calories 291kcal 374kcal Danish pastry
Sugar 6.95g Waffle
Fiber 1g Danish pastry
Calcium 255mg 35mg Waffle
Iron 2.31mg 1.8mg Waffle
Magnesium 19mg 15mg Waffle
Phosphorus 190mg 108mg Waffle
Potassium 159mg 98mg Waffle
Sodium 511mg 417mg Danish pastry
Zinc 0.68mg 0.7mg Danish pastry
Copper 0.062mg 0.089mg Danish pastry
Manganese 0.265mg 0.351mg Danish pastry
Selenium 46.2µg 18.9µg Waffle
Vitamin A 228IU 128IU Waffle
Vitamin A RAE 65µg 35µg Waffle
Vitamin E 0.35mg Danish pastry
Vitamin D 2IU Danish pastry
Vitamin C 0.4mg 0.1mg Waffle
Vitamin B1 0.263mg 0.19mg Waffle
Vitamin B2 0.347mg 0.26mg Waffle
Vitamin B3 2.073mg 2mg Waffle
Vitamin B5 0.485mg 0.304mg Waffle
Vitamin B6 0.056mg 0.04mg Waffle
Folate 46µg 60µg Danish pastry
Vitamin B12 0.25µg 0.2µg Waffle
Vitamin K 6.9µg Danish pastry
Tryptophan 0.099mg 0.089mg Waffle
Threonine 0.289mg 0.293mg Danish pastry
Isoleucine 0.362mg 0.371mg Danish pastry
Leucine 0.63mg 0.644mg Danish pastry
Lysine 0.384mg 0.43mg Danish pastry
Methionine 0.179mg 0.174mg Waffle
Phenylalanine 0.395mg 0.402mg Danish pastry
Valine 0.409mg 0.412mg Danish pastry
Histidine 0.187mg 0.205mg Danish pastry
Cholesterol 69mg 23mg Danish pastry
Saturated Fat 2.866g 6.794g Waffle
Omega-3 - DHA 0.006g 0.001g Waffle
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g 0g Waffle
Monounsaturated Fat 3.521g 11.313g Danish pastry
Polyunsaturated fat 6.785g 2.575g Waffle

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Waffle Danish pastry
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
26%
Waffle
23%
Danish pastry
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
66%
Waffle
40%
Danish pastry

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Waffle
Waffle is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.95g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Waffle
Waffle is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.928g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Waffle
Waffle is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Waffle
Waffle is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Danish pastry
Danish pastry contains less Sodium (difference - 94mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Danish pastry
Danish pastry is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 46mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Danish pastry
Danish pastry is lower in glycemic index (difference - 26)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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. Danish pastry - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172754/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.