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Waffle vs. Piña colada — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between waffle and piña colada

  • Waffle is richer in selenium, iron, phosphorus, vitamin B2, calcium, vitamin B1, and vitamin B3, yet piña colada is richer in manganese.
  • Daily need coverage for selenium for waffle is 83% higher.
  • Piña colada has a lower glycemic index than waffle.

Food types used in this article are Waffles, plain, prepared from recipe and Alcoholic beverage, pina colada, 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
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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 5.7% 2.4% 6.3% 7.9% 26% 3.5% 3% 0.78% 69% 3.8%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +137.5%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +3087.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +123.9%
Contains more IronIron +1000%
Contains more ZincZinc +423.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +2614.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +6500%
Contains more CopperCopper +27.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -98.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +99.2%

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%
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 16% 0% 0.4% 0% 7.3% 3.9% 2.2% 3.7% 10% 0% 0.25% 9% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +806.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +1941.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1656.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +695.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +24.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +283.3%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +1125%
~equal in Vitamin D ~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
2% 23% 65% 10%
Protein: 0.42 g
Fats: 1.88 g
Carbs: 22.66 g
Water: 64.99 g
Other: 10.05 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +1781%
Contains more FatsFats +650%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +45.2%
Contains more WaterWater +54.7%
Contains more OtherOther +224.2%

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
93% 5% 2%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.636 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.082 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.033 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +4193.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +20460.6%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -42.9%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Waffle Piña colada
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sugar 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 price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Waffle Piña colada DV% diff.
Selenium 46.2µg 0.7µg 83%
Polyunsaturated fat 6.785g 0.033g 45%
Phosphorus 190mg 7mg 26%
Iron 2.31mg 0.21mg 26%
Calcium 255mg 8mg 25%
Vitamin B2 0.347mg 0.017mg 25%
Cholesterol 69mg 0mg 23%
Sodium 511mg 6mg 22%
Vitamin B1 0.263mg 0.029mg 20%
Fats 14.1g 1.88g 19%
Protein 7.9g 0.42g 15%
Vitamin B3 2.073mg 0.118mg 12%
Manganese 0.265mg 0.528mg 11%
Vitamin B12 0.25µg 0µg 10%
Folate 46µg 12µg 9%
Monounsaturated fat 3.521g 0.082g 9%
Vitamin B5 0.485mg 0.061mg 8%
Vitamin A 65µg 0µg 7%
Saturated fat 2.866g 1.636g 6%
Calories 291kcal 174kcal 6%
Vitamin C 0.4mg 4.9mg 5%
Zinc 0.68mg 0.13mg 5%
Potassium 159mg 71mg 3%
Magnesium 19mg 8mg 3%
Carbs 32.9g 22.66g 3%
Copper 0.062mg 0.079mg 2%
Fiber 0.3g 1%
Vitamin B6 0.056mg 0.045mg 1%
Net carbs 32.9g 22.36g N/A
Sugar 22.33g N/A
Vitamin E 0.02mg 0%
Vitamin K 0.1µg 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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ok
is better in case of low diet
Waffle Piña colada
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
4%
Piña colada
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
66%
Waffle
13%
Piña colada

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 - 22.33g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Waffle
Waffle is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Piña colada
Piña colada is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 69mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Piña colada
Piña colada contains less Sodium (difference - 505mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Piña colada
Piña colada is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.23g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Piña colada
Piña colada is lower in glycemic index (difference - 61)
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. Piña colada - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168752/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.