Waffle vs. Shortcake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between Waffle and Shortcake
- Shortcake has less Selenium, Vitamin B12, Phosphorus, Vitamin B2, Vitamin A, and Polyunsaturated fat than Waffle.
- Waffle covers your daily need of Selenium 53% more than Shortcake.
- Waffle has 23 times more Cholesterol than Shortcake. While Waffle has 69mg of Cholesterol, Shortcake has only 3mg.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Waffles, plain, prepared from recipe and Cake, shortcake, biscuit-type, 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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +18.8% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +24.4% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +50% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +41.7% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +32.9% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +171.8% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +22.6% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +24.5% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +100% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +216.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +27.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +95.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +86.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +257.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +18.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +24.1% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +15.2% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +29.5% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +47.9% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +47.4% |
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~14.2g
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Other
~2.8g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -24% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +86.8% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +71.7% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 291kcal | 346kcal |
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| Protein | 7.9g | 6.1g |
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| Fats | 14.1g | 14.2g |
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| Vitamin C | 0.4mg | 0.2mg |
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| Net carbs | 32.9g | 48.5g |
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| Carbs | 32.9g | 48.5g |
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| Cholesterol | 69mg | 3mg |
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| Magnesium | 19mg | 16mg |
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| Calcium | 255mg | 205mg |
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| Potassium | 159mg | 106mg |
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| Iron | 2.31mg | 2.54mg |
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| Copper | 0.062mg | 0.076mg |
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| Zinc | 0.68mg | 0.48mg |
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| Phosphorus | 190mg | 143mg |
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| Sodium | 511mg | 506mg |
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| Vitamin A | 228IU | 72IU |
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| Vitamin A | 65µg | 18µg |
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| Manganese | 0.265mg | 0.33mg |
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| Selenium | 46.2µg | 17µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.263mg | 0.311mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.347mg | 0.272mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 2.073mg | 2.573mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.485mg | 0.248mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.056mg | 0.03mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.25µg | 0.07µg |
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| Folate | 46µg | 53µg |
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| Saturated Fat | 2.866g | 3.772g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 3.521g | 6.045g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 6.785g | 3.632g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.099mg | 0.076mg |
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| Threonine | 0.289mg | 0.184mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.362mg | 0.238mg |
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| Leucine | 0.63mg | 0.449mg |
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| Lysine | 0.384mg | 0.197mg |
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| Methionine | 0.179mg | 0.115mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.395mg | 0.302mg |
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| Valine | 0.409mg | 0.273mg |
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| Histidine | 0.187mg | 0.14mg |
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| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.001g | 0g |
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| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.006g | 0g |
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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%
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
66%
48%
Comparison summary
Which food is richer in minerals?
Waffle is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Waffle is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.906g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Shortcake is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 66mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Shortcake contains less Sodium (difference - 5mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Shortcake 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.