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Waffle vs. Graham cracker — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Waffle and Graham cracker

  • Waffle has more Selenium, Calcium, and Vitamin B12, however, Graham cracker is richer in Manganese, Iron, Vitamin B3, Copper, Folate, and Vitamin B6.
  • Waffle covers your daily Selenium needs 73% more than Graham cracker.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Waffles, plain, prepared from recipe and Cookies, graham crackers, plain or honey (includes cinnamon).

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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 +231.2%
Contains more Selenium +633.3%
Contains more Iron +63.6%
Contains more Magnesium +110.5%
Contains less Sodium -10.2%
Contains more Zinc +41.2%
Contains more Copper +174.2%
Contains more Manganese +284.5%
Equal in Phosphorus - 185
Equal in Potassium - 170
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 24% 142% 29% 80% 15% 60% 27% 57% 133% 35%
Contains more Calcium +231.2%
Contains more Selenium +633.3%
Contains more Iron +63.6%
Contains more Magnesium +110.5%
Contains less Sodium -10.2%
Contains more Zinc +41.2%
Contains more Copper +174.2%
Contains more Manganese +284.5%
Equal in Phosphorus - 185
Equal in Potassium - 170

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
5
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Contains more Vitamin A +11300%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +15.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +114.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +178.6%
Contains more Folate +97.8%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.265
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.317
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 1% 31% 0% 0% 67% 74% 84% 26% 36% 69% 0% 36%
Contains more Vitamin A +11300%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +15.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +114.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +178.6%
Contains more Folate +97.8%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.265
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.317

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +18.1%
Contains more Fats +33%
Contains more Water +1138.9%
Contains more Other +86.7%
Contains more Carbs +136%
8% 14% 33% 42% 3%
Protein: 7.9 g
Fats: 14.1 g
Carbs: 32.9 g
Water: 42 g
Other: 3.1 g
7% 11% 78% 3%
Protein: 6.69 g
Fats: 10.6 g
Carbs: 77.66 g
Water: 3.39 g
Other: 1.66 g
Contains more Protein +18.1%
Contains more Fats +33%
Contains more Water +1138.9%
Contains more Other +86.7%
Contains more Carbs +136%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +40.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +25.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -43%
22% 27% 52%
Saturated Fat: 2.866 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.521 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 6.785 g
17% 26% 57%
Saturated Fat: 1.633 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.509 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 5.388 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +40.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +25.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -43%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Waffle Graham cracker
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol 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 Graham cracker Opinion
Net carbs 32.9g 74.26g Graham cracker
Protein 7.9g 6.69g Waffle
Fats 14.1g 10.6g Waffle
Carbs 32.9g 77.66g Graham cracker
Calories 291kcal 430kcal Graham cracker
Starch 46.56g Graham cracker
Fructose 0.99g Graham cracker
Sugar 24.85g Waffle
Fiber 3.4g Graham cracker
Calcium 255mg 77mg Waffle
Iron 2.31mg 3.78mg Graham cracker
Magnesium 19mg 40mg Graham cracker
Phosphorus 190mg 185mg Waffle
Potassium 159mg 170mg Graham cracker
Sodium 511mg 459mg Graham cracker
Zinc 0.68mg 0.96mg Graham cracker
Copper 0.062mg 0.17mg Graham cracker
Manganese 0.265mg 1.019mg Graham cracker
Selenium 46.2µg 6.3µg Waffle
Vitamin A 228IU 2IU Waffle
Vitamin A RAE 65µg 0µg Waffle
Vitamin E 1.51mg Graham cracker
Vitamin C 0.4mg 0mg Waffle
Vitamin B1 0.263mg 0.265mg Graham cracker
Vitamin B2 0.347mg 0.317mg Waffle
Vitamin B3 2.073mg 4.439mg Graham cracker
Vitamin B5 0.485mg 0.42mg Waffle
Vitamin B6 0.056mg 0.156mg Graham cracker
Folate 46µg 91µg Graham cracker
Vitamin B12 0.25µg 0µg Waffle
Vitamin K 14.3µg Graham cracker
Tryptophan 0.099mg Waffle
Threonine 0.289mg Waffle
Isoleucine 0.362mg Waffle
Leucine 0.63mg Waffle
Lysine 0.384mg Waffle
Methionine 0.179mg Waffle
Phenylalanine 0.395mg Waffle
Valine 0.409mg Waffle
Histidine 0.187mg Waffle
Cholesterol 69mg 0mg Graham cracker
Trans Fat 0.055g Waffle
Saturated Fat 2.866g 1.633g Graham cracker
Omega-3 - DHA 0.006g 0g Waffle
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g 0g Waffle
Monounsaturated Fat 3.521g 2.509g Waffle
Polyunsaturated fat 6.785g 5.388g Waffle
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.004g Graham cracker
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 4.735g Graham cracker
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.024g Graham cracker
Omega-3 - ALA 0.599g Graham cracker

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Waffle Graham cracker
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
35%
Graham cracker
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
66%
Waffle
60%
Graham cracker

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Waffle
Waffle is lower in Sugar (difference - 24.85g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Graham cracker
Graham cracker contains less Sodium (difference - 52mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Graham cracker
Graham cracker is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 69mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Graham cracker
Graham cracker is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.233g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Graham cracker
Graham cracker is lower in glycemic index (difference - 2)
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. Graham cracker - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174957/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.