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Waffle vs. Salsa — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between waffle and salsa

  • Waffle is higher in selenium, vitamin B2, calcium, phosphorus, vitamin B1, vitamin B12, and folate, yet salsa is higher in vitamin B6.
  • Waffle covers your daily selenium needs 83% more than salsa.

Food varieties used in this article are Waffles, plain, prepared from recipe and USDA Commodity, salsa.

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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
6
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%
Salsa
3
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 11% 3.6% 24% 84% 32% 4.6% 13% 56% 0% 2.2%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +18.8%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +2025%
Contains more ZincZinc +300%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +533.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +11450%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +69.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +54.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -15.9%
~equal in Iron ~2.24mg

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
7
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%
Salsa
2
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 13% 9.3% 0% 0% 13% 6.9% 20% 0% 34% 0% 0% 14% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +132.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +426%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +1056.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +91.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +142.1%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +900%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +166.1%
~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
4
8% 14% 33% 42% 3%
Protein: 7.9 g
Fats: 14.1 g
Carbs: 32.9 g
Water: 42 g
Other: 3.1 g
Salsa
1
7% 90%
Protein: 1.5 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 7 g
Water: 89.7 g
Other: 1.6 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +426.7%
Contains more FatsFats +6950%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +370%
Contains more OtherOther +93.8%
Contains more WaterWater +113.6%

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
Salsa
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19% 11% 70%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.029 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.016 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.107 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +21906.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +6241.1%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -99%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Waffle Salsa
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 Salsa DV% diff.
Selenium 46.2µg 0.4µg 83%
Polyunsaturated fat 6.785g 0.107g 45%
Vitamin B2 0.347mg 0.03mg 24%
Calcium 255mg 12mg 24%
Phosphorus 190mg 30mg 23%
Cholesterol 69mg 0mg 23%
Fats 14.1g 0.2g 21%
Vitamin B1 0.263mg 0.05mg 18%
Saturated fat 2.866g 0.029g 13%
Protein 7.9g 1.5g 13%
Calories 291kcal 36kcal 13%
Manganese 0.265mg 12%
Vitamin B12 0.25µg 0µg 10%
Vitamin B5 0.485mg 10%
Carbs 32.9g 7g 9%
Monounsaturated fat 3.521g 0.016g 9%
Folate 46µg 19µg 7%
Vitamin B6 0.056mg 0.149mg 7%
Vitamin B3 2.073mg 1.08mg 6%
Fiber 1.4g 6%
Zinc 0.68mg 0.17mg 5%
Vitamin A 65µg 28µg 4%
Sodium 511mg 430mg 4%
Copper 0.062mg 0.096mg 4%
Vitamin C 0.4mg 4mg 4%
Potassium 159mg 270mg 3%
Magnesium 19mg 16mg 1%
Iron 2.31mg 2.24mg 1%
Net carbs 32.9g 5.6g N/A
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 Salsa
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
9%
Salsa
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
66%
Waffle
23%
Salsa

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?
Salsa
Salsa is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 69mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Salsa
Salsa contains less Sodium (difference - 81mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Salsa
Salsa is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.837g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Salsa
Salsa 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 ($)

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.