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Waffle vs. Fish sauce — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between waffle and fish sauce?

  • Waffle is richer in selenium, phosphorus, vitamin B2, calcium, vitamin B1, and iron, while fish sauce is higher in magnesium and vitamin B6.
  • Fish sauce's daily need coverage for sodium is 319% higher.
  • Waffle has a higher glycemic index (76) than fish sauce (0).

We used Waffles, plain, prepared from recipe and Sauce, fish, ready-to-serve 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.
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 125% 13% 25% 29% 17% 5.5% 3% 1024% 30% 50%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +493%
Contains more IronIron +196.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +24%
Contains more ZincZinc +240%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +2614.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -93.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +13.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +407.7%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +821.1%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +81.1%

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 1.7% 1.3% 0% 0% 3% 13% 43% 7.1% 91% 60% 0% 38% 7.2%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +1525%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +2091.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +508.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +311%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +25%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +11.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +607.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +92%
Contains more FolateFolate +10.9%
~equal in Vitamin E ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~0µg

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
5% 4% 71% 20%
Protein: 5.06 g
Fats: 0.01 g
Carbs: 3.64 g
Water: 71.07 g
Other: 20.22 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +56.1%
Contains more FatsFats +140900%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +803.8%
Contains more WaterWater +69.2%
Contains more OtherOther +552.3%

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
38% 25% 38%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.003 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.002 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.003 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +175950%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +226066.7%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -99.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Waffle Fish sauce DV% diff.
Sodium 511mg 7851mg 319%
Selenium 46.2µg 9.1µg 67%
Polyunsaturated fat 6.785g 0.003g 45%
Magnesium 19mg 175mg 37%
Phosphorus 190mg 7mg 26%
Vitamin B6 0.056mg 0.396mg 26%
Cholesterol 69mg 0mg 23%
Vitamin B2 0.347mg 0.057mg 22%
Fats 14.1g 0.01g 22%
Calcium 255mg 43mg 21%
Vitamin B1 0.263mg 0.012mg 21%
Iron 2.31mg 0.78mg 19%
Saturated fat 2.866g 0.003g 13%
Calories 291kcal 35kcal 13%
Vitamin B12 0.25µg 0.48µg 10%
Carbs 32.9g 3.64g 10%
Monounsaturated fat 3.521g 0.002g 9%
Vitamin A 65µg 4µg 7%
Vitamin B5 0.485mg 0.118mg 7%
Protein 7.9g 5.06g 6%
Zinc 0.68mg 0.2mg 4%
Potassium 159mg 288mg 4%
Vitamin B3 2.073mg 2.313mg 2%
Choline 13.2mg 2%
Manganese 0.265mg 0.233mg 1%
Folate 46µg 51µg 1%
Copper 0.062mg 0.05mg 1%
Vitamin C 0.4mg 0.5mg 0%
Net carbs 32.9g 3.64g N/A
Sugar 3.64g N/A
Tryptophan 0.099mg 0%
Threonine 0.289mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.362mg 0%
Leucine 0.63mg 0%
Lysine 0.384mg 0%
Methionine 0.179mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.395mg 0%
Valine 0.409mg 0%
Histidine 0.187mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g 0.001g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.006g 0.002g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Waffle Fish sauce
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
20%
Fish sauce
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
66%
Waffle
132%
Fish sauce

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Waffle
Waffle is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.64g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Waffle
Waffle contains less Sodium (difference - 7340mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Waffle
Waffle is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Fish sauce
Fish sauce is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 69mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Fish sauce
Fish sauce is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.863g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Fish sauce
Fish sauce is lower in glycemic index (difference - 76)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Fish sauce
Fish sauce is relatively richer in vitamins
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. Fish sauce - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174531/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.