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Waffle vs. Gingerbread — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Waffle and Gingerbread

  • Waffle has more Selenium, Phosphorus, Calcium, and Vitamin B2, however, Gingerbread is higher in Manganese, Copper, Magnesium, Vitamin B6, and Potassium.
  • Waffle covers your daily need of Selenium 54% more than Gingerbread.
  • Waffle has 4 times more Calcium than Gingerbread. While Waffle has 255mg of Calcium, Gingerbread has only 71mg.
  • Gingerbread has less Cholesterol.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Waffles, plain, prepared from recipe and Cake, gingerbread, prepared from recipe.

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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 +259.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +251.9%
Contains more Zinc +74.4%
Contains more Selenium +183.4%
Contains more Iron +24.7%
Contains more Magnesium +268.4%
Contains more Potassium +176.1%
Contains less Sodium -36%
Contains more Copper +214.5%
Contains more Manganese +157.7%
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 22% 108% 50% 24% 39% 43% 11% 65% 90% 89%
Contains more Calcium +259.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +251.9%
Contains more Zinc +74.4%
Contains more Selenium +183.4%
Contains more Iron +24.7%
Contains more Magnesium +268.4%
Contains more Potassium +176.1%
Contains less Sodium -36%
Contains more Copper +214.5%
Contains more Manganese +157.7%

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 +375%
Contains more Vitamin C +300%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +38.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +114.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +19.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +29.3%
Contains more Folate +39.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +316.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +239.3%
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 3% 0% 0% 1% 48% 38% 33% 23% 44% 25% 8% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +375%
Contains more Vitamin C +300%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +38.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +114.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +19.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +29.3%
Contains more Folate +39.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +316.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +239.3%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +102.6%
Contains more Water +50%
Contains more Other +24%
Contains more Fats +16.3%
Contains more Carbs +49.5%
8% 14% 33% 42% 3%
Protein: 7.9 g
Fats: 14.1 g
Carbs: 32.9 g
Water: 42 g
Other: 3.1 g
4% 16% 49% 28% 3%
Protein: 3.9 g
Fats: 16.4 g
Carbs: 49.2 g
Water: 28 g
Other: 2.5 g
Contains more Protein +102.6%
Contains more Water +50%
Contains more Other +24%
Contains more Fats +16.3%
Contains more Carbs +49.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -30.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +60.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +102.3%
22% 27% 52%
Saturated Fat: 2.866 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.521 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 6.785 g
27% 46% 27%
Saturated Fat: 4.122 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 7.124 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.216 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -30.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +60.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +102.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Waffle Gingerbread Opinion
Net carbs 32.9g 49.2g Gingerbread
Protein 7.9g 3.9g Waffle
Fats 14.1g 16.4g Gingerbread
Carbs 32.9g 49.2g Gingerbread
Calories 291kcal 356kcal Gingerbread
Calcium 255mg 71mg Waffle
Iron 2.31mg 2.88mg Gingerbread
Magnesium 19mg 70mg Gingerbread
Phosphorus 190mg 54mg Waffle
Potassium 159mg 439mg Gingerbread
Sodium 511mg 327mg Gingerbread
Zinc 0.68mg 0.39mg Waffle
Copper 0.062mg 0.195mg Gingerbread
Manganese 0.265mg 0.683mg Gingerbread
Selenium 46.2µg 16.3µg Waffle
Vitamin A 228IU 48IU Waffle
Vitamin A RAE 65µg 14µg Waffle
Vitamin C 0.4mg 0.1mg Waffle
Vitamin B1 0.263mg 0.19mg Waffle
Vitamin B2 0.347mg 0.162mg Waffle
Vitamin B3 2.073mg 1.738mg Waffle
Vitamin B5 0.485mg 0.375mg Waffle
Vitamin B6 0.056mg 0.19mg Gingerbread
Folate 46µg 33µg Waffle
Vitamin B12 0.25µg 0.06µg Waffle
Tryptophan 0.099mg 0.047mg Waffle
Threonine 0.289mg 0.124mg Waffle
Isoleucine 0.362mg 0.151mg Waffle
Leucine 0.63mg 0.279mg Waffle
Lysine 0.384mg 0.131mg Waffle
Methionine 0.179mg 0.08mg Waffle
Phenylalanine 0.395mg 0.195mg Waffle
Valine 0.409mg 0.173mg Waffle
Histidine 0.187mg 0.087mg Waffle
Cholesterol 69mg 32mg Gingerbread
Saturated Fat 2.866g 4.122g Waffle
Omega-3 - DHA 0.006g 0.003g Waffle
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g 0g Waffle
Monounsaturated Fat 3.521g 7.124g Gingerbread
Polyunsaturated fat 6.785g 4.216g Waffle

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Waffle Gingerbread
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
18%
Gingerbread
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
66%
Waffle
54%
Gingerbread

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Waffle
Waffle is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.256g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Waffle
Waffle is lower in glycemic index (difference - 10)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Waffle
Waffle is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Gingerbread
Gingerbread contains less Sodium (difference - 184mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Gingerbread
Gingerbread is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 37mg)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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.

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. Gingerbread - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172702/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.