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Waffle vs. Yellow cake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between waffle and yellow cake?

  • Waffle is higher in selenium, calcium, vitamin B2, vitamin B1, vitamin B12, and vitamin B3, yet yellow cake is higher in copper.
  • Waffle's daily need coverage for selenium is 73% more.
  • The amount of cholesterol in yellow cake is lower.

We used Waffles, plain, prepared from recipe and Cake, yellow, commercially prepared, with chocolate frosting, in-store bakery types 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
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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 14% 9.6% 17% 76% 53% 11% 59% 40% 29% 32%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +696.9%
Contains more IronIron +13.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +61.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +37.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +19.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +683.1%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +17.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +156.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -39.3%
~equal in Magnesium ~20mg

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
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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 0% 2.3% 90% 3% 11% 21% 15% 9.9% 0% 0% 63% 17% 9.5%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +828.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +511.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +273.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +159.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +193.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +109.1%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Waffle
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% 18% 55% 22%
Protein: 3.16 g
Fats: 17.75 g
Carbs: 55.36 g
Water: 22.38 g
Other: 1.35 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +150%
Contains more WaterWater +87.7%
Contains more OtherOther +129.6%
Contains more FatsFats +25.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +68.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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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
33% 41% 27%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 5.793 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 7.214 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 4.728 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -50.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +43.5%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +104.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Waffle Yellow cake DV% diff.
Selenium 46.2µg 5.9µg 73%
Vitamin E 4.5mg 30%
Calcium 255mg 32mg 22%
Vitamin K 25.1µg 21%
Vitamin B2 0.347mg 0.093mg 20%
Vitamin B1 0.263mg 0.043mg 18%
Cholesterol 69mg 16mg 18%
Polyunsaturated fat 6.785g 4.728g 14%
Saturated fat 2.866g 5.793g 13%
Copper 0.062mg 0.159mg 11%
Vitamin B12 0.25µg 0µg 10%
Protein 7.9g 3.16g 9%
Sodium 511mg 310mg 9%
Monounsaturated fat 3.521g 7.214g 9%
Vitamin B3 2.073mg 0.8mg 8%
Carbs 32.9g 55.36g 7%
Phosphorus 190mg 138mg 7%
Folate 46µg 22µg 6%
Fiber 1.5g 6%
Vitamin A 65µg 7µg 6%
Fats 14.1g 17.75g 6%
Vitamin B5 0.485mg 0.165mg 6%
Vitamin B6 0.056mg 0mg 4%
Calories 291kcal 379kcal 4%
Starch 8.55g 4%
Iron 2.31mg 2.03mg 4%
Choline 17.4mg 3%
Manganese 0.265mg 0.222mg 2%
Zinc 0.68mg 0.42mg 2%
Fructose 0.62g 1%
Potassium 159mg 187mg 1%
Vitamin D 6IU 1%
Vitamin D 0.2µg 1%
Vitamin C 0.4mg 0mg 0%
Net carbs 32.9g 53.86g N/A
Magnesium 19mg 20mg 0%
Sugar 39.22g N/A
Trans fat 1.313g 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
Omega-3 - ALA 0.474g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.026g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.004g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 3.999g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Waffle Yellow cake
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
19%
Yellow cake
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
66%
Waffle
34%
Yellow cake

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Yellow cake
Yellow cake is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 53mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Yellow cake
Yellow cake contains less Sodium (difference - 201mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Yellow cake
Yellow cake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 76)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Waffle
Waffle is lower in Sugar (difference - 39.22g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Waffle
Waffle is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.927g)
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 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. Yellow cake - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174944/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.