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Waffle vs. Patty — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between waffle and patty

  • Waffle is richer in selenium, calcium, vitamin B1, and vitamin B2, yet patty is richer in vitamin B12, zinc, vitamin B6, and vitamin B3.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin B12 for patty is 75% higher.
  • Waffle contains 36 times more calcium than patty. Waffle contains 255mg of calcium, while patty contains 7mg.
  • Patty contains less sodium.
  • Patty has a lower glycemic index than waffle.

Food types used in this article are Waffles, plain, prepared from recipe and USDA Commodity, beef, patties (100%), frozen, raw.

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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%
Patty
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 13% 2.1% 24% 72% 24% 112% 62% 9.7% 2.2% 81%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +3542.9%
Contains more IronIron +19.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +31%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1458.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +212.2%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +69.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +17.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +505.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -85.5%
~equal in Magnesium ~18mg

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%
Patty
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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% 0% 0% 11% 37% 72% 19% 49% 256% 0% 4.5% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +511.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +116.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +57%
Contains more FolateFolate +666.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +85.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +282.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +720%
~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
Patty
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15% 16% 65% 5%
Protein: 14.63 g
Fats: 15.69 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 64.72 g
Other: 4.96 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more ProteinProtein +85.2%
Contains more FatsFats +11.3%
Contains more WaterWater +54.1%
Contains more OtherOther +60%

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
Patty
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46% 50% 5%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 6.333 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 6.861 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.643 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -54.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +955.2%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +94.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Waffle Patty DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 0.25µg 2.05µg 75%
Selenium 46.2µg 14.8µg 57%
Polyunsaturated fat 6.785g 0.643g 41%
Zinc 0.68mg 4.12mg 31%
Calcium 255mg 7mg 25%
Sodium 511mg 74mg 19%
Vitamin B1 0.263mg 0.043mg 18%
Saturated fat 2.866g 6.333g 16%
Vitamin B2 0.347mg 0.16mg 14%
Protein 7.9g 14.63g 13%
Vitamin B6 0.056mg 0.214mg 12%
Vitamin B3 2.073mg 3.846mg 11%
Manganese 0.265mg 0.017mg 11%
Carbs 32.9g 0g 11%
Folate 46µg 6µg 10%
Monounsaturated fat 3.521g 6.861g 8%
Vitamin A 65µg 0µg 7%
Phosphorus 190mg 145mg 6%
Cholesterol 69mg 53mg 5%
Iron 2.31mg 1.93mg 5%
Calories 291kcal 204kcal 4%
Vitamin B5 0.485mg 0.309mg 4%
Potassium 159mg 269mg 3%
Fats 14.1g 15.69g 2%
Copper 0.062mg 0.073mg 1%
Vitamin C 0.4mg 0mg 0%
Net carbs 32.9g 0g N/A
Magnesium 19mg 18mg 0%
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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is better in case of low diet
Waffle Patty
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
34%
Patty
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
66%
Waffle
40%
Patty

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Waffle
Waffle is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Waffle
Waffle is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.467g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Patty
Patty is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 16mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Patty
Patty contains less Sodium (difference - 437mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Patty
Patty is lower in glycemic index (difference - 76)
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 ($)
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

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.