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Waffle vs. Spread — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Waffle and Spread

  • Waffle has more Selenium, Calcium, Iron, Phosphorus, Vitamin B2, Folate, and Manganese, however, Spread is richer in Vitamin B12.
  • Waffle covers your daily Selenium needs 66% more than Spread.
  • Spread has 23 times less Folate than Waffle. Waffle has 46µg of Folate, while Spread has 2µg.
  • Waffle contains less Sodium.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Waffles, plain, prepared from recipe and Sandwich spread, pork, beef.

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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
Waffle
8
:
2
Spread
Spread
Contains more Calcium +2025%
Contains more Iron +192.4%
Contains more Magnesium +137.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +222%
Contains more Potassium +44.5%
Contains less Sodium -49.6%
Contains more Manganese +919.2%
Contains more Selenium +376.3%
Contains more Zinc +50%
Contains more Copper +109.7%
Waffle
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 77% 87% 14% 82% 15% 67% 19% 21% 35% 253%
Spread
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 30% 6% 26% 10% 133% 28% 44% 4% 53%
Contains more Calcium +2025%
Contains more Iron +192.4%
Contains more Magnesium +137.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +222%
Contains more Potassium +44.5%
Contains less Sodium -49.6%
Contains more Manganese +919.2%
Contains more Selenium +376.3%
Contains more Zinc +50%
Contains more Copper +109.7%

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
Waffle
7
:
5
Spread
Spread
Contains more Vitamin A +162.1%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +52.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +159%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +19.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +12.8%
Contains more Folate +2200%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +114.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +348%
Waffle
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 14% 0% 0% 2% 66% 81% 39% 30% 13% 35% 32% 0%
Spread
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 6% 35% 18% 0% 43% 31% 33% 26% 28% 2% 140% 4%
Contains more Vitamin A +162.1%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +52.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +159%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +19.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +12.8%
Contains more Folate +2200%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +114.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +348%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Waffle
Waffle
3
:
2
Spread
Spread
Contains more Carbs +175.5%
Contains more Other +11.5%
Contains more Fats +23%
Contains more Water +43.5%
Equal in Protein - 7.66
Waffle
8% 14% 33% 42% 3%
Protein: 7.9 g
Fats: 14.1 g
Carbs: 32.9 g
Water: 42 g
Other: 3.1 g
Spread
8% 17% 12% 60% 3%
Protein: 7.66 g
Fats: 17.34 g
Carbs: 11.94 g
Water: 60.28 g
Other: 2.78 g
Contains more Carbs +175.5%
Contains more Other +11.5%
Contains more Fats +23%
Contains more Water +43.5%
Equal in Protein - 7.66

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Waffle
Waffle
2
:
1
Spread
Spread
Contains less Saturated Fat -52%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +164.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +115.4%
Waffle
22% 27% 52%
Saturated Fat: 2.866 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.521 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 6.785 g
Spread
37% 47% 16%
Saturated Fat: 5.977 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 7.584 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.565 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -52%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +164.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +115.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Waffle Spread Opinion
Net carbs 32.9g 11.74g Waffle
Protein 7.9g 7.66g Waffle
Fats 14.1g 17.34g Spread
Carbs 32.9g 11.94g Waffle
Calories 291kcal 235kcal Waffle
Fiber 0.2g Spread
Calcium 255mg 12mg Waffle
Iron 2.31mg 0.79mg Waffle
Magnesium 19mg 8mg Waffle
Phosphorus 190mg 59mg Waffle
Potassium 159mg 110mg Waffle
Sodium 511mg 1013mg Waffle
Zinc 0.68mg 1.02mg Spread
Copper 0.062mg 0.13mg Spread
Manganese 0.265mg 0.026mg Waffle
Selenium 46.2µg 9.7µg Waffle
Vitamin A 228IU 87IU Waffle
Vitamin A RAE 65µg 26µg Waffle
Vitamin E 1.74mg Spread
Vitamin D 22IU Spread
Vitamin D 0.6µg Spread
Vitamin C 0.4mg 0mg Waffle
Vitamin B1 0.263mg 0.172mg Waffle
Vitamin B2 0.347mg 0.134mg Waffle
Vitamin B3 2.073mg 1.73mg Waffle
Vitamin B5 0.485mg 0.43mg Waffle
Vitamin B6 0.056mg 0.12mg Spread
Folate 46µg 2µg Waffle
Vitamin B12 0.25µg 1.12µg Spread
Vitamin K 1.6µg Spread
Tryptophan 0.099mg 0.082mg Waffle
Threonine 0.289mg 0.334mg Spread
Isoleucine 0.362mg 0.334mg Waffle
Leucine 0.63mg 0.6mg Waffle
Lysine 0.384mg 0.663mg Spread
Methionine 0.179mg 0.196mg Spread
Phenylalanine 0.395mg 0.301mg Waffle
Valine 0.409mg 0.356mg Waffle
Histidine 0.187mg 0.279mg Spread
Cholesterol 69mg 38mg Spread
Saturated Fat 2.866g 5.977g Waffle
Omega-3 - DHA 0.006g 0g Waffle
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g 0g Waffle
Monounsaturated Fat 3.521g 7.584g Spread
Polyunsaturated fat 6.785g 2.565g Waffle

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Waffle Spread
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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
26%
Waffle
30%
Spread
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
66%
Waffle
33%
Spread

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Waffle
Waffle is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Waffle
Waffle contains less Sodium (difference - 502mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Waffle
Waffle is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.111g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Waffle
Waffle is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Spread
Spread is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 31mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Spread
Spread is lower in glycemic index (difference - 76)
Which food is cheaper?
?
The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
?
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. Spread - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174583/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.