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Waffle vs. Jerky — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are waffle and jerky different?

  • Waffle is higher in selenium and calcium; however, jerky is richer in zinc, iron, phosphorus, vitamin B12, folate, and copper.
  • Daily need coverage for sodium for jerky is 68% higher.
  • Waffle contains 13 times more calcium than jerky. While waffle contains 255mg of calcium, jerky contains only 20mg.
  • Waffle has less saturated fat.
  • Jerky has a lower glycemic index (0) than waffle (76).

Waffles, plain, prepared from recipe and Snacks, beef jerky, chopped and formed 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%
Jerky
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 36% 6% 53% 203% 76% 221% 174% 271% 14% 58%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1175%
Contains less SodiumSodium -75.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +138.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +331.8%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +168.4%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +275.5%
Contains more IronIron +134.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +266.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +1092.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +114.2%

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%
Jerky
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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 0% 0% 9.8% 4.5% 39% 33% 32% 9.8% 41% 124% 5.8% 101% 60%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +70.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +144.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +19.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +197.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +219.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +296%
Contains more FolateFolate +191.3%

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
Jerky
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33% 26% 11% 23% 7%
Protein: 33.2 g
Fats: 25.6 g
Carbs: 11 g
Water: 23.36 g
Other: 6.84 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +199.1%
Contains more WaterWater +79.8%
Contains more ProteinProtein +320.3%
Contains more FatsFats +81.6%
Contains more OtherOther +120.6%

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
Jerky
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47% 49% 4%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 10.85 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 11.305 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.011 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -73.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +571.1%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +221.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Waffle Jerky DV% diff.
Sodium 511mg 2081mg 68%
Zinc 0.68mg 8.11mg 68%
Selenium 46.2µg 10.7µg 65%
Protein 7.9g 33.2g 51%
Iron 2.31mg 5.42mg 39%
Polyunsaturated fat 6.785g 1.011g 38%
Saturated fat 2.866g 10.85g 36%
Vitamin B12 0.25µg 0.99µg 31%
Phosphorus 190mg 407mg 31%
Calcium 255mg 20mg 24%
Folate 46µg 134µg 22%
Choline 109.1mg 20%
Monounsaturated fat 3.521g 11.305g 19%
Fats 14.1g 25.6g 18%
Copper 0.062mg 0.227mg 18%
Vitamin B2 0.347mg 0.142mg 16%
Potassium 159mg 597mg 13%
Vitamin B6 0.056mg 0.179mg 9%
Vitamin B1 0.263mg 0.154mg 9%
Magnesium 19mg 51mg 8%
Fiber 1.8g 7%
Vitamin A 65µg 0µg 7%
Manganese 0.265mg 0.111mg 7%
Cholesterol 69mg 48mg 7%
Carbs 32.9g 11g 7%
Calories 291kcal 410kcal 6%
Vitamin B5 0.485mg 0.163mg 6%
Vitamin E 0.49mg 3%
Vitamin B3 2.073mg 1.732mg 2%
Vitamin D 0.3µg 2%
Vitamin K 2.3µg 2%
Vitamin D 11IU 1%
Vitamin C 0.4mg 0mg 0%
Net carbs 32.9g 9.2g N/A
Sugar 9g 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 0g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.006g 0g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Waffle Jerky
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
35%
Jerky
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
66%
Waffle
111%
Jerky

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Waffle
Waffle is lower in Sugar (difference - 9g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Waffle
Waffle contains less Sodium (difference - 1570mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Waffle
Waffle is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 7.984g)
Which food is cheaper?
Waffle
Waffle is cheaper (difference - $4)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Jerky
Jerky is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 21mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Jerky
Jerky is lower in glycemic index (difference - 76)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Jerky
Jerky is relatively richer in minerals
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. Jerky - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167536/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.