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Waffle vs. Gingersnaps — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Waffle and Gingersnaps different?

  • Waffle is higher in Selenium, Calcium, Phosphorus, and Vitamin B12, however, Gingersnaps are richer in Manganese, Iron, Copper, Folate, and Vitamin B3.
  • Daily need coverage for Selenium from Waffle is 75% higher.

Waffles, plain, prepared from recipe and Cookies, gingersnaps are the varieties used 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 35% 23% 31% 240% 102% 15% 36% 65% 203% 28%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +231.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +23.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +128.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +805.9%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +157.9%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +117.6%
Contains more IronIron +177.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +391.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +486.8%
~equal in Sodium ~501mg

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 0% 0.12% 19% 0% 50% 68% 61% 23% 23% 0% 6.3% 65% 4.8%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +11300%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +31.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +18.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +27.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +56.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +75%
Contains more FolateFolate +89.1%
~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
6% 10% 77% 5% 2%
Protein: 5.6 g
Fats: 9.8 g
Carbs: 76.9 g
Water: 5.3 g
Other: 2.4 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +41.1%
Contains more FatsFats +43.9%
Contains more WaterWater +692.5%
Contains more OtherOther +29.2%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +133.7%

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
27% 58% 15%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 2.451 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 5.365 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.372 g
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +394.5%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -14.5%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +52.4%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Waffle Gingersnaps
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 minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Waffle Gingersnaps Opinion
Calories 291kcal 416kcal Gingersnaps
Protein 7.9g 5.6g Waffle
Fats 14.1g 9.8g Waffle
Vitamin C 0.4mg 0mg Waffle
Net carbs 32.9g 74.7g Gingersnaps
Carbs 32.9g 76.9g Gingersnaps
Cholesterol 69mg 0mg Gingersnaps
Magnesium 19mg 49mg Gingersnaps
Calcium 255mg 77mg Waffle
Potassium 159mg 346mg Gingersnaps
Iron 2.31mg 6.4mg Gingersnaps
Sugar 19.92g Waffle
Fiber 2.2g Gingersnaps
Copper 0.062mg 0.305mg Gingersnaps
Zinc 0.68mg 0.55mg Waffle
Phosphorus 190mg 83mg Waffle
Sodium 511mg 501mg Gingersnaps
Vitamin A 228IU 2IU Waffle
Vitamin A 65µg 0µg Waffle
Vitamin E 0.97mg Gingersnaps
Manganese 0.265mg 1.555mg Gingersnaps
Selenium 46.2µg 5.1µg Waffle
Vitamin B1 0.263mg 0.2mg Waffle
Vitamin B2 0.347mg 0.293mg Waffle
Vitamin B3 2.073mg 3.235mg Gingersnaps
Vitamin B5 0.485mg 0.38mg Waffle
Vitamin B6 0.056mg 0.098mg Gingersnaps
Vitamin B12 0.25µg 0µg Waffle
Vitamin K 2.5µg Gingersnaps
Folate 46µg 87µg Gingersnaps
Choline 8.8mg Gingersnaps
Saturated Fat 2.866g 2.451g Gingersnaps
Monounsaturated Fat 3.521g 5.365g Gingersnaps
Polyunsaturated fat 6.785g 1.372g Waffle
Tryptophan 0.099mg 0.08mg Waffle
Threonine 0.289mg 0.155mg Waffle
Isoleucine 0.362mg 0.212mg Waffle
Leucine 0.63mg 0.38mg Waffle
Lysine 0.384mg 0.195mg Waffle
Methionine 0.179mg 0.094mg Waffle
Phenylalanine 0.395mg 0.263mg Waffle
Valine 0.409mg 0.248mg Waffle
Histidine 0.187mg 0.114mg Waffle
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g 0g Waffle
Omega-3 - DHA 0.006g 0g Waffle

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Waffle Gingersnaps
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
25%
Gingersnaps
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
66%
Waffle
78%
Gingersnaps

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Waffle
Waffle is lower in Sugar (difference - 19.92g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Gingersnaps
Gingersnaps is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 69mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Gingersnaps
Gingersnaps contains less Sodium (difference - 10mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Gingersnaps
Gingersnaps is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.415g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Gingersnaps
Gingersnaps is lower in glycemic index (difference - 76)
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.
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. Gingersnaps - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174956/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.