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Waffle vs. Milkshake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Waffle and Milkshake different?

  • Waffle is richer in Selenium, Iron, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B2, Manganese, and Calcium, while Milkshake is higher in Vitamin B12.
  • Waffle covers your daily need of Selenium 80% more than Milkshake.
  • Waffle contains 23 times more Iron than Milkshake. Waffle contains 2.31mg of Iron, while Milkshake contains 0.1mg.
  • Milkshake is lower in Cholesterol.

Waffles, plain, prepared from recipe and Milk shakes, thick vanilla types were 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.
Contains more Calcium +74.7%
Contains more Iron +2210%
Contains more Magnesium +58.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +65.2%
Contains more Zinc +74.4%
Contains more Copper +21.6%
Contains more Manganese +1792.9%
Contains more Selenium +1908.7%
Contains more Potassium +15.1%
Contains less Sodium -81.4%
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 44% 4% 9% 50% 17% 13% 11% 17% 2% 13%
Contains more Calcium +74.7%
Contains more Iron +2210%
Contains more Magnesium +58.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +65.2%
Contains more Zinc +74.4%
Contains more Copper +21.6%
Contains more Manganese +1792.9%
Contains more Selenium +1908.7%
Contains more Potassium +15.1%
Contains less Sodium -81.4%

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 +150.5%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +776.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +77.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1319.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +31.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +33.3%
Contains more Folate +557.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +108%
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 6% 1% 36% 0% 8% 45% 3% 23% 10% 6% 65% 1%
Contains more Vitamin A +150.5%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +776.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +77.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1319.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +31.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +33.3%
Contains more Folate +557.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +108%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +104.7%
Contains more Fats +365.3%
Contains more Carbs +85.4%
Contains more Other +240.7%
Contains more Water +77.3%
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% 3% 18% 74%
Protein: 3.86 g
Fats: 3.03 g
Carbs: 17.75 g
Water: 74.45 g
Other: 0.91 g
Contains more Protein +104.7%
Contains more Fats +365.3%
Contains more Carbs +85.4%
Contains more Other +240.7%
Contains more Water +77.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +302.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +5904.4%
Contains less Saturated Fat -34.2%
22% 27% 52%
Saturated Fat: 2.866 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.521 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 6.785 g
66% 30% 4%
Saturated Fat: 1.886 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.875 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.113 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +302.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +5904.4%
Contains less Saturated Fat -34.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Waffle Milkshake Opinion
Net carbs 32.9g 17.75g Waffle
Protein 7.9g 3.86g Waffle
Fats 14.1g 3.03g Waffle
Carbs 32.9g 17.75g Waffle
Calories 291kcal 112kcal Waffle
Sugar 17.75g Waffle
Calcium 255mg 146mg Waffle
Iron 2.31mg 0.1mg Waffle
Magnesium 19mg 12mg Waffle
Phosphorus 190mg 115mg Waffle
Potassium 159mg 183mg Milkshake
Sodium 511mg 95mg Milkshake
Zinc 0.68mg 0.39mg Waffle
Copper 0.062mg 0.051mg Waffle
Manganese 0.265mg 0.014mg Waffle
Selenium 46.2µg 2.3µg Waffle
Vitamin A 228IU 91IU Waffle
Vitamin A RAE 65µg 25µg Waffle
Vitamin E 0.05mg Milkshake
Vitamin D 48IU Milkshake
Vitamin D 1.2µg Milkshake
Vitamin C 0.4mg 0mg Waffle
Vitamin B1 0.263mg 0.03mg Waffle
Vitamin B2 0.347mg 0.195mg Waffle
Vitamin B3 2.073mg 0.146mg Waffle
Vitamin B5 0.485mg 0.368mg Waffle
Vitamin B6 0.056mg 0.042mg Waffle
Folate 46µg 7µg Waffle
Vitamin B12 0.25µg 0.52µg Milkshake
Vitamin K 0.2µg Milkshake
Tryptophan 0.099mg 0.054mg Waffle
Threonine 0.289mg 0.174mg Waffle
Isoleucine 0.362mg 0.234mg Waffle
Leucine 0.63mg 0.378mg Waffle
Lysine 0.384mg 0.306mg Waffle
Methionine 0.179mg 0.097mg Waffle
Phenylalanine 0.395mg 0.186mg Waffle
Valine 0.409mg 0.258mg Waffle
Histidine 0.187mg 0.105mg Waffle
Cholesterol 69mg 12mg Milkshake
Saturated Fat 2.866g 1.886g Milkshake
Omega-3 - DHA 0.006g 0g Waffle
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g 0g Waffle
Monounsaturated Fat 3.521g 0.875g Waffle
Polyunsaturated fat 6.785g 0.113g Waffle

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Waffle Milkshake
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
17%
Milkshake
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
66%
Waffle
18%
Milkshake

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 - 17.75g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Waffle
Waffle is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Milkshake
Milkshake contains less Sodium (difference - 416mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Milkshake
Milkshake is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 57mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Milkshake
Milkshake is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.98g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Milkshake
Milkshake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 49)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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. Milkshake - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170884/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.