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Waffle vs. Fruitcake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Waffle and Fruitcake?

  • Waffle is richer than Fruitcake in Selenium, Calcium, Phosphorus, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B12, and Vitamin B3.
  • Waffle's daily need coverage for Selenium is 80% more.
  • Waffle has 25 times more Vitamin B12 than Fruitcake. While Waffle has 0.25µg of Vitamin B12, Fruitcake has only 0.01µg.
  • The amount of Cholesterol in Fruitcake is lower.

We used Waffles, plain, prepared from recipe and Cake, fruitcake, commercially prepared 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% 9.9% 14% 78% 17% 7.4% 22% 13% 29% 11%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +18.8%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +672.7%
Contains more IronIron +11.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +24%
Contains more ZincZinc +151.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +265.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +20.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +2210%
Contains less SodiumSodium -80.2%
~equal in Potassium ~153mg

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 1.7% 1.3% 18% 0% 13% 23% 15% 14% 11% 1.3% 3.8% 15% 4.9%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +936.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +426%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +250.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +162.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +114.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +21.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +2400%
Contains more FolateFolate +130%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +25%
~equal in Vitamin D ~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
3% 9% 62% 25%
Protein: 2.9 g
Fats: 9.1 g
Carbs: 61.6 g
Water: 25.3 g
Other: 1.1 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +172.4%
Contains more FatsFats +54.9%
Contains more WaterWater +66%
Contains more OtherOther +181.8%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +87.2%

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
12% 49% 39%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 1.048 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 4.2 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.323 g
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +104.2%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -63.4%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +19.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Waffle Fruitcake Opinion
Calories 291kcal 324kcal Fruitcake
Protein 7.9g 2.9g Waffle
Fats 14.1g 9.1g Waffle
Vitamin C 0.4mg 0.5mg Fruitcake
Net carbs 32.9g 57.9g Fruitcake
Carbs 32.9g 61.6g Fruitcake
Cholesterol 69mg 5mg Fruitcake
Magnesium 19mg 16mg Waffle
Calcium 255mg 33mg Waffle
Potassium 159mg 153mg Waffle
Iron 2.31mg 2.07mg Waffle
Sugar 27.42g Waffle
Fiber 3.7g Fruitcake
Copper 0.062mg 0.05mg Waffle
Zinc 0.68mg 0.27mg Waffle
Phosphorus 190mg 52mg Waffle
Sodium 511mg 101mg Fruitcake
Vitamin A 228IU 22IU Waffle
Vitamin A 65µg 7µg Waffle
Vitamin E 0.9mg Fruitcake
Manganese 0.265mg 0.22mg Waffle
Selenium 46.2µg 2µg Waffle
Vitamin B1 0.263mg 0.05mg Waffle
Vitamin B2 0.347mg 0.099mg Waffle
Vitamin B3 2.073mg 0.791mg Waffle
Vitamin B5 0.485mg 0.226mg Waffle
Vitamin B6 0.056mg 0.046mg Waffle
Vitamin B12 0.25µg 0.01µg Waffle
Vitamin K 1.5µg Fruitcake
Folate 46µg 20µg Waffle
Choline 8.9mg Fruitcake
Saturated Fat 2.866g 1.048g Fruitcake
Monounsaturated Fat 3.521g 4.2g Fruitcake
Polyunsaturated fat 6.785g 3.323g Waffle
Tryptophan 0.099mg 0.042mg Waffle
Threonine 0.289mg 0.102mg Waffle
Isoleucine 0.362mg 0.121mg Waffle
Leucine 0.63mg 0.206mg Waffle
Lysine 0.384mg 0.121mg Waffle
Methionine 0.179mg 0.059mg Waffle
Phenylalanine 0.395mg 0.14mg Waffle
Valine 0.409mg 0.144mg Waffle
Histidine 0.187mg 0.071mg Waffle
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g 0g Waffle
Omega-3 - DHA 0.006g 0.001g Waffle

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Waffle Fruitcake
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
9%
Fruitcake
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
66%
Waffle
21%
Fruitcake

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Waffle
Waffle is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Waffle
Waffle is lower in Sugar (difference - 27.42g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Fruitcake
Fruitcake is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 64mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Fruitcake
Fruitcake contains less Sodium (difference - 410mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Fruitcake
Fruitcake is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.818g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Fruitcake
Fruitcake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 23)
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. Fruitcake - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174939/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.