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Waffle vs. Duck meat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between waffle and duck meat?

  • Waffle is higher in selenium, calcium, manganese, and folate, yet duck meat is higher in copper, vitamin B3, vitamin B5, and zinc.
  • Waffle's daily need coverage for selenium is 48% more.
  • Waffle has 23 times more calcium than duck meat. While waffle has 255mg of calcium, duck meat has only 11mg.
  • The amount of sodium in duck meat is lower.
  • The glycemic index of duck meat is lower.

We used Waffles, plain, prepared from recipe and Duck, domesticated, meat and skin, cooked, roasted types in this article.

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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 11% 3.3% 18% 101% 76% 51% 67% 7.7% 2.5% 109%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +18.8%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +2218.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +21.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1294.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +131%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +28.3%
Contains more IronIron +16.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +266.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +173.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -88.5%

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% 21% 14% 1.5% 44% 62% 90% 66% 42% 38% 13% 4.5% 27%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +51.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +29%
Contains more FolateFolate +666.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +132.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +126.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +221.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +20%
~equal in Vitamin A ~63µg

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
19% 28% 52%
Protein: 18.99 g
Fats: 28.35 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 51.84 g
Other: 0.82 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +278%
Contains more ProteinProtein +140.4%
Contains more FatsFats +101.1%
Contains more WaterWater +23.4%

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
37% 49% 14%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 9.67 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 12.9 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.65 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -70.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +85.9%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +266.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Waffle Duck meat DV% diff.
Selenium 46.2µg 20µg 48%
Saturated fat 2.866g 9.67g 31%
Calcium 255mg 11mg 24%
Monounsaturated fat 3.521g 12.9g 23%
Fats 14.1g 28.35g 22%
Protein 7.9g 18.99g 22%
Polyunsaturated fat 6.785g 3.65g 21%
Sodium 511mg 59mg 20%
Copper 0.062mg 0.227mg 18%
Vitamin B3 2.073mg 4.825mg 17%
Vitamin B5 0.485mg 1.098mg 12%
Manganese 0.265mg 0.019mg 11%
Zinc 0.68mg 1.86mg 11%
Carbs 32.9g 0g 11%
Vitamin B6 0.056mg 0.18mg 10%
Folate 46µg 6µg 10%
Choline 50.4mg 9%
Vitamin B1 0.263mg 0.174mg 7%
Vitamin B2 0.347mg 0.269mg 6%
Iron 2.31mg 2.7mg 5%
Phosphorus 190mg 156mg 5%
Vitamin E 0.7mg 5%
Cholesterol 69mg 84mg 5%
Vitamin K 5.1µg 4%
Vitamin B12 0.25µg 0.3µg 2%
Calories 291kcal 337kcal 2%
Vitamin D 0.1µg 1%
Potassium 159mg 204mg 1%
Magnesium 19mg 16mg 1%
Vitamin C 0.4mg 0mg 0%
Net carbs 32.9g 0g N/A
Vitamin D 3IU 0%
Vitamin A 65µg 63µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.099mg 0.232mg 0%
Threonine 0.289mg 0.773mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.362mg 0.872mg 0%
Leucine 0.63mg 1.465mg 0%
Lysine 0.384mg 1.486mg 0%
Methionine 0.179mg 0.475mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.395mg 0.752mg 0%
Valine 0.409mg 0.938mg 0%
Histidine 0.187mg 0.462mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.006g 0g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Waffle Duck meat
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
24%
Waffle
32%
Duck meat
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
66%
Waffle
45%
Duck meat

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Waffle
Waffle is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 15mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Waffle
Waffle is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Waffle
Waffle is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 6.804g)
Which food is cheaper?
Waffle
Waffle is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Duck meat
Duck meat contains less Sodium (difference - 452mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Duck meat
Duck meat is lower in glycemic index (difference - 76)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.
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. Duck meat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172409/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.