Waffle vs. Egg — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between waffle and eggs?
- Waffle is richer in selenium, calcium, vitamin B1, and iron, while eggs are higher in copper, vitamin B1,2, vitamin B5, and vitamin B2.
- Eggs' daily need coverage for copper is 215% higher.
- Eggs have 5 times less calcium than waffle. Waffle has 255mg of calcium, while eggs have 50mg.
- Eggs are lower in sodium.
- Waffle has a higher glycemic index (76) than eggs (0).
We used Waffles, plain, prepared from recipe and Egg, whole, cooked, hard-boiled types in this comparison.
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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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +90% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +410% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +26.2% |
| Contains more IronIron | +94.1% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +919.2% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +50% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +3125.8% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +54.4% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -75.7% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +298.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +3139.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +129.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +47.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +188.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +116.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +344% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more FatsFats | +32.9% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +2837.5% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +189.7% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +59.2% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +77.7% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -12.3% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +379.8% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +15.8% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Copper | 0.062mg | 2mg | 215% |
| Cholesterol | 69mg | 373mg | 101% |
| Choline | 293.8mg | 53% | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 6.785g | 1.414g | 36% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.25µg | 1.11µg | 36% |
| Selenium | 46.2µg | 30.8µg | 28% |
| Calcium | 255mg | 50mg | 21% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.485mg | 1.398mg | 18% |
| Sodium | 511mg | 124mg | 17% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.263mg | 0.066mg | 16% |
| Iron | 2.31mg | 1.19mg | 14% |
| Vitamin B3 | 2.073mg | 0.064mg | 13% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.347mg | 0.513mg | 13% |
| Vitamin D | 2.2µg | 11% | |
| Vitamin D | 87IU | 11% | |
| Carbs | 32.9g | 1.12g | 11% |
| Manganese | 0.265mg | 0.026mg | 10% |
| Protein | 7.9g | 12.58g | 9% |
| Vitamin A | 65µg | 149µg | 9% |
| Calories | 291kcal | 155kcal | 7% |
| Vitamin E | 1.03mg | 7% | |
| Fats | 14.1g | 10.61g | 5% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.056mg | 0.121mg | 5% |
| Zinc | 0.68mg | 1.05mg | 3% |
| Phosphorus | 190mg | 172mg | 3% |
| Magnesium | 19mg | 10mg | 2% |
| Saturated fat | 2.866g | 3.267g | 2% |
| Folate | 46µg | 44µg | 1% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 3.521g | 4.077g | 1% |
| Potassium | 159mg | 126mg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0.4mg | 0mg | 0% |
| Net carbs | 32.9g | 1.12g | N/A |
| Sugar | 1.12g | N/A | |
| Vitamin K | 0.3µg | 0% | |
| Tryptophan | 0.099mg | 0.153mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.289mg | 0.604mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.362mg | 0.686mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.63mg | 1.075mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.384mg | 0.904mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.179mg | 0.392mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.395mg | 0.668mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.409mg | 0.767mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.187mg | 0.298mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.001g | 0.005g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.006g | 0.038g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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%
53%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
66%
103%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Waffle is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 304mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Waffle is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.12g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Waffle is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.401g)
Which food is cheaper?
Waffle is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Waffle is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Egg contains less Sodium (difference - 387mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Egg is lower in glycemic index (difference - 76)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Egg is relatively richer in vitamins