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Waffle vs. Muffin — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Waffle and Muffin

  • Waffle has more Selenium, Calcium, Vitamin B2, Iron, Vitamin B1, and Phosphorus, while Muffin has more Manganese.
  • Waffle's daily need coverage for Selenium is 69% higher.
  • Muffin contains 6 times less Calcium than Waffle. Waffle contains 255mg of Calcium, while Muffin contains 44mg.
  • The amount of Cholesterol in Muffin is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Waffles, plain, prepared from recipe and Muffins, blueberry, commercially prepared (Includes mini-muffins).

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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
7
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%
Muffin
2
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 7.1% 13% 11% 49% 20% 10% 63% 44% 59% 45%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +90%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +479.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +31.4%
Contains more IronIron +77.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +83.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +30.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +463.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -34.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +69.4%
~equal in Copper ~0.06mg

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
6
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%
Muffin
5
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 3% 4.4% 33% 3% 42% 38% 27% 28% 9.2% 20% 98% 36% 50%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +212.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +56.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +112.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +46.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +40%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +56.3%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +125%
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0.47mg
~equal in Folate ~48µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Waffle
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
Muffin
2
4% 16% 53% 25%
Protein: 4.49 g
Fats: 16.07 g
Carbs: 53 g
Water: 24.96 g
Other: 1.48 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +75.9%
Contains more WaterWater +68.3%
Contains more OtherOther +109.5%
Contains more FatsFats +14%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +61.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Waffle
0
22% 27% 52%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 2.866 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 3.521 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 6.785 g
Muffin
3
18% 31% 51%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 2.844 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 4.822 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 8.103 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +36.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +19.4%
~equal in Saturated Fat ~2.844g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Waffle Muffin Opinion
Calories 291kcal 375kcal Muffin
Protein 7.9g 4.49g Waffle
Fats 14.1g 16.07g Muffin
Vitamin C 0.4mg 0.9mg Muffin
Net carbs 32.9g 51.9g Muffin
Carbs 32.9g 53g Muffin
Cholesterol 69mg 30mg Muffin
Vitamin D 4IU Muffin
Magnesium 19mg 10mg Waffle
Calcium 255mg 44mg Waffle
Potassium 159mg 121mg Waffle
Iron 2.31mg 1.3mg Waffle
Sugar 31.47g Waffle
Fiber 1.1g Muffin
Copper 0.062mg 0.06mg Waffle
Zinc 0.68mg 0.37mg Waffle
Starch 16.31g Muffin
Phosphorus 190mg 146mg Waffle
Sodium 511mg 336mg Muffin
Vitamin A 228IU 73IU Waffle
Vitamin A 65µg 21µg Waffle
Vitamin E 1.63mg Muffin
Vitamin D 0.1µg Muffin
Manganese 0.265mg 0.449mg Muffin
Selenium 46.2µg 8.2µg Waffle
Vitamin B1 0.263mg 0.168mg Waffle
Vitamin B2 0.347mg 0.163mg Waffle
Vitamin B3 2.073mg 1.418mg Waffle
Vitamin B5 0.485mg 0.47mg Waffle
Vitamin B6 0.056mg 0.04mg Waffle
Vitamin B12 0.25µg 0.16µg Waffle
Vitamin K 39.2µg Muffin
Folate 46µg 48µg Muffin
Trans Fat 0.2g Waffle
Choline 92.5mg Muffin
Saturated Fat 2.866g 2.844g Muffin
Monounsaturated Fat 3.521g 4.822g Muffin
Polyunsaturated fat 6.785g 8.103g Muffin
Tryptophan 0.099mg 0.066mg Waffle
Threonine 0.289mg 0.181mg Waffle
Isoleucine 0.362mg 0.224mg Waffle
Leucine 0.63mg 0.421mg Waffle
Lysine 0.384mg 0.199mg Waffle
Methionine 0.179mg 0.115mg Waffle
Phenylalanine 0.395mg 0.277mg Waffle
Valine 0.409mg 0.257mg Waffle
Histidine 0.187mg 0.128mg Waffle
Fructose 1.21g Muffin
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g 0g Waffle
Omega-3 - DHA 0.006g 0.008g Muffin
Omega-3 - ALA 1.022g Muffin
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.001g Muffin
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.048g Muffin
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.002g Muffin
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g Muffin
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 6.911g Muffin

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Waffle Muffin
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
30%
Muffin
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
66%
Waffle
32%
Muffin

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 - 31.47g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Muffin
Muffin is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 39mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Muffin
Muffin contains less Sodium (difference - 175mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Muffin
Muffin is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.022g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Muffin
Muffin is lower in glycemic index (difference - 17)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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. Muffin - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172765/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

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