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Waffle vs. Pineapple cake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between waffle and pineapple cake?

  • Waffle is richer in selenium, phosphorus, vitamin B2, calcium, iron, vitamin B12, and vitamin B5, while pineapple cake is higher in vitamin B1.
  • Pineapple cake's daily need coverage for vitamin B1 is 12728% higher.
  • Pineapple cake has 5 times less Selenium than waffle. Waffle has 46.2µg of Selenium, while pineapple cake has 9.4µg.
  • Pineapple cake is lower in cholesterol.

We used Waffles, plain, prepared from recipe and Cake, pineapple upside-down, prepared from recipe types in this comparison.

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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%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 9.3% 36% 9.9% 56% 29% 8.5% 35% 42% 46% 51%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +46.2%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +112.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +42%
Contains more IronIron +56.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +119.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +131.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +391.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +40.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -37.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +32.1%

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
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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% 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 4% 15% 0% 0% 38250% 36% 22% 12% 7.8% 10% 0% 20% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +122.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +74.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +140.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +64.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +212.5%
Contains more FolateFolate +76.9%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +200%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +11%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +58074.9%
~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
4% 12% 51% 32%
Protein: 3.5 g
Fats: 12.1 g
Carbs: 50.5 g
Water: 32.3 g
Other: 1.6 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +125.7%
Contains more FatsFats +16.5%
Contains more WaterWater +30%
Contains more OtherOther +93.8%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +53.5%

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
26% 46% 29%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 2.915 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 5.194 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.282 g
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +106.7%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +47.5%
~equal in Saturated Fat ~2.915g

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Waffle Pineapple cake
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 Pineapple cake Opinion
Calories 291kcal 319kcal Pineapple cake
Protein 7.9g 3.5g Waffle
Fats 14.1g 12.1g Waffle
Vitamin C 0.4mg 1.2mg Pineapple cake
Net carbs 32.9g 49.7g Pineapple cake
Carbs 32.9g 50.5g Pineapple cake
Cholesterol 69mg 22mg Pineapple cake
Magnesium 19mg 13mg Waffle
Calcium 255mg 120mg Waffle
Potassium 159mg 112mg Waffle
Iron 2.31mg 1.48mg Waffle
Fiber 0.8g Pineapple cake
Copper 0.062mg 0.087mg Pineapple cake
Zinc 0.68mg 0.31mg Waffle
Phosphorus 190mg 82mg Waffle
Sodium 511mg 319mg Pineapple cake
Vitamin A 228IU 253IU Pineapple cake
Vitamin A 65µg 62µg Waffle
Manganese 0.265mg 0.35mg Pineapple cake
Selenium 46.2µg 9.4µg Waffle
Vitamin B1 0.263mg 153mg Pineapple cake
Vitamin B2 0.347mg 0.156mg Waffle
Vitamin B3 2.073mg 1.19mg Waffle
Vitamin B5 0.485mg 0.202mg Waffle
Vitamin B6 0.056mg 0.034mg Waffle
Vitamin B12 0.25µg 0.08µg Waffle
Folate 46µg 26µg Waffle
Saturated Fat 2.866g 2.915g Waffle
Monounsaturated Fat 3.521g 5.194g Pineapple cake
Polyunsaturated fat 6.785g 3.282g Waffle
Tryptophan 0.099mg 0.043mg Waffle
Threonine 0.289mg 0.117mg Waffle
Isoleucine 0.362mg 0.147mg Waffle
Leucine 0.63mg 0.264mg Waffle
Lysine 0.384mg 0.143mg Waffle
Methionine 0.179mg 0.074mg Waffle
Phenylalanine 0.395mg 0.173mg Waffle
Valine 0.409mg 0.167mg Waffle
Histidine 0.187mg 0.081mg Waffle
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g 0g Waffle
Omega-3 - DHA 0.006g 0.002g Waffle

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Waffle Pineapple cake
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
2952%
Pineapple cake
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
66%
Waffle
32%
Pineapple cake

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 - 0.049g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pineapple cake
Pineapple cake is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 47mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pineapple cake
Pineapple cake contains less Sodium (difference - 192mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pineapple cake
Pineapple cake 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
  2. Pineapple cake - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172703/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.