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Waffle vs. Tamarind — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are waffle and tamarind different?

  • Waffle is higher in selenium, calcium, vitamin B2, and phosphorus; however, tamarind is richer in magnesium, potassium, and vitamin B1.
  • Daily need coverage for selenium for waffle is 82% higher.
  • Tamarind has a lower glycemic index (23) than waffle (76).

Waffles, plain, prepared from recipe and Tamarinds, raw are the varieties used in this article.

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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
5
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 66% 22% 55% 105% 29% 2.7% 48% 3.7% 0% 7.1%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +244.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +580%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +68.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +3453.8%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +384.2%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +295%
Contains more IronIron +21.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +38.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -94.5%

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.
Waffle
5
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 12% 0.67% 2% 0% 107% 35% 36% 8.6% 15% 0% 7% 11% 4.7%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +3150%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +128.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +239.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +228.6%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +775%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +62.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +17.9%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B3 ~1.938mg

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
3% 63% 31% 3%
Protein: 2.8 g
Fats: 0.6 g
Carbs: 62.5 g
Water: 31.4 g
Other: 2.7 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +182.1%
Contains more FatsFats +2250%
Contains more WaterWater +33.8%
Contains more OtherOther +14.8%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +90%

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
53% 35% 12%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.272 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.181 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.059 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +1845.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +11400%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -90.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Waffle Tamarind DV% diff.
Selenium 46.2µg 1.3µg 82%
Polyunsaturated fat 6.785g 0.059g 45%
Cholesterol 69mg 0mg 23%
Fats 14.1g 0.6g 21%
Sodium 511mg 28mg 21%
Fiber 5.1g 20%
Calcium 255mg 74mg 18%
Magnesium 19mg 92mg 17%
Vitamin B2 0.347mg 0.152mg 15%
Vitamin B1 0.263mg 0.428mg 14%
Potassium 159mg 628mg 14%
Manganese 0.265mg 12%
Saturated fat 2.866g 0.272g 12%
Phosphorus 190mg 113mg 11%
Vitamin B12 0.25µg 0µg 10%
Carbs 32.9g 62.5g 10%
Protein 7.9g 2.8g 10%
Folate 46µg 14µg 8%
Monounsaturated fat 3.521g 0.181g 8%
Vitamin B5 0.485mg 0.143mg 7%
Vitamin A 65µg 2µg 7%
Iron 2.31mg 2.8mg 6%
Zinc 0.68mg 0.1mg 5%
Calories 291kcal 239kcal 3%
Vitamin C 0.4mg 3.5mg 3%
Copper 0.062mg 0.086mg 3%
Vitamin K 2.8µg 2%
Choline 8.6mg 2%
Vitamin B3 2.073mg 1.938mg 1%
Vitamin B6 0.056mg 0.066mg 1%
Vitamin E 0.1mg 1%
Net carbs 32.9g 57.4g N/A
Sugar 38.8g N/A
Tryptophan 0.099mg 0.018mg 0%
Threonine 0.289mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.362mg 0%
Leucine 0.63mg 0%
Lysine 0.384mg 0.139mg 0%
Methionine 0.179mg 0.014mg 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 Tamarind
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
18%
Tamarind
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
66%
Waffle
34%
Tamarind

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Waffle
Waffle is lower in Sugar (difference - 38.8g)
Which food is cheaper?
Waffle
Waffle is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tamarind
Tamarind is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 69mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tamarind
Tamarind contains less Sodium (difference - 483mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Tamarind
Tamarind is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.594g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tamarind
Tamarind is lower in glycemic index (difference - 53)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.
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. Tamarind - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167763/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.