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Waffle vs. Pancake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Waffle and Pancake

  • The amount of Selenium, Iron, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B2, Monounsaturated Fat, and Polyunsaturated fat in Waffle is higher than in Pancake.
  • Waffle covers your daily Selenium needs 57% more than Pancake.
  • Pancake has 2 times less Polyunsaturated fat than Waffle. Waffle has 6.785g of Polyunsaturated fat, while Pancake has 4.447g.
  • Pancake contains less Saturated Fat.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Waffles, plain, prepared from recipe and Pancakes, plain, prepared from recipe.

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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
9
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 11% 66% 12% 68% 16% 15% 68% 57% 26% 81%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +18.8%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +16.4%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +20.5%
Contains more IronIron +28.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +26.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +21.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +19.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +32.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +210.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -14.1%

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
9
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 1% 12% 0% 0% 50% 65% 29% 24% 11% 28% 0% 29% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +33.3%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +16.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +30.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +23.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +32.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +19.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +21.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +13.6%
Contains more FolateFolate +21.1%
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

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% 28% 53% 3%
Protein: 6.4 g
Fats: 9.7 g
Carbs: 28.3 g
Water: 52.9 g
Other: 2.7 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +23.4%
Contains more FatsFats +45.4%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +16.3%
Contains more OtherOther +14.8%
Contains more WaterWater +26%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Waffle
2
22% 27% 52%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 2.866 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 3.521 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 6.785 g
23% 27% 49%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 2.122 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 2.474 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 4.447 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +42.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +52.6%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -26%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Waffle Pancake Opinion
Calories 291kcal 227kcal Waffle
Protein 7.9g 6.4g Waffle
Fats 14.1g 9.7g Waffle
Vitamin C 0.4mg 0.3mg Waffle
Net carbs 32.9g 28.3g Waffle
Carbs 32.9g 28.3g Waffle
Cholesterol 69mg 59mg Pancake
Magnesium 19mg 16mg Waffle
Calcium 255mg 219mg Waffle
Potassium 159mg 132mg Waffle
Iron 2.31mg 1.8mg Waffle
Copper 0.062mg 0.049mg Waffle
Zinc 0.68mg 0.56mg Waffle
Phosphorus 190mg 159mg Waffle
Sodium 511mg 439mg Pancake
Vitamin A 228IU 196IU Waffle
Vitamin A 65µg 54µg Waffle
Manganese 0.265mg 0.2mg Waffle
Selenium 46.2µg 14.9µg Waffle
Vitamin B1 0.263mg 0.201mg Waffle
Vitamin B2 0.347mg 0.281mg Waffle
Vitamin B3 2.073mg 1.567mg Waffle
Vitamin B5 0.485mg 0.405mg Waffle
Vitamin B6 0.056mg 0.046mg Waffle
Vitamin B12 0.25µg 0.22µg Waffle
Folate 46µg 38µg Waffle
Saturated Fat 2.866g 2.122g Pancake
Monounsaturated Fat 3.521g 2.474g Waffle
Polyunsaturated fat 6.785g 4.447g Waffle
Tryptophan 0.099mg 0.08mg Waffle
Threonine 0.289mg 0.237mg Waffle
Isoleucine 0.362mg 0.297mg Waffle
Leucine 0.63mg 0.513mg Waffle
Lysine 0.384mg 0.321mg Waffle
Methionine 0.179mg 0.147mg Waffle
Phenylalanine 0.395mg 0.319mg Waffle
Valine 0.409mg 0.335mg Waffle
Histidine 0.187mg 0.152mg Waffle
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g 0g Waffle
Omega-3 - DHA 0.006g 0.005g Waffle

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Waffle Pancake
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
19%
Pancake
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
66%
Waffle
42%
Pancake

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Waffle
Waffle is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Waffle
Waffle is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pancake
Pancake is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 10mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pancake
Pancake contains less Sodium (difference - 72mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pancake
Pancake is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.744g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pancake
Pancake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 10)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
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. Pancake - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175009/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.