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Waffle vs. Zucchini — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between waffle and zucchini

  • Waffle is richer in selenium, iron, calcium, phosphorus, vitamin B2, and vitamin B1, yet zucchini is richer in vitamin C.
  • Daily need coverage for selenium for waffle is 84% higher.
  • Zucchini has a lower glycemic index than waffle.

Food types used in this article are Waffles, plain, prepared from recipe and Squash, summer, zucchini, includes skin, raw.

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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 13% 4.8% 23% 14% 18% 8.7% 16% 1% 23% 1.1%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1493.8%
Contains more IronIron +524.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +17%
Contains more ZincZinc +112.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +400%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +49.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +23000%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +64.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -98.4%
~equal in Magnesium ~18mg

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
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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 60% 3.3% 2.4% 0% 11% 22% 8.5% 12% 38% 0% 11% 18% 5.2%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +550%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +484.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +269.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +359.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +137.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +91.7%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +4375%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +191.1%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

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% 95%
Protein: 1.21 g
Fats: 0.32 g
Carbs: 3.11 g
Water: 94.79 g
Other: 0.57 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +552.9%
Contains more FatsFats +4306.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +957.9%
Contains more OtherOther +443.9%
Contains more WaterWater +125.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Waffle
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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
45% 6% 49%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.084 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.011 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.091 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +31909.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +7356%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -97.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Waffle Zucchini DV% diff.
Selenium 46.2µg 0.2µg 84%
Polyunsaturated fat 6.785g 0.091g 45%
Calcium 255mg 16mg 24%
Iron 2.31mg 0.37mg 24%
Cholesterol 69mg 0mg 23%
Phosphorus 190mg 38mg 22%
Sodium 511mg 8mg 22%
Fats 14.1g 0.32g 21%
Vitamin C 0.4mg 17.9mg 19%
Vitamin B2 0.347mg 0.094mg 19%
Vitamin B1 0.263mg 0.045mg 18%
Calories 291kcal 17kcal 14%
Saturated fat 2.866g 0.084g 13%
Protein 7.9g 1.21g 13%
Vitamin B12 0.25µg 0µg 10%
Vitamin B3 2.073mg 0.451mg 10%
Carbs 32.9g 3.11g 10%
Monounsaturated fat 3.521g 0.011g 9%
Vitamin B6 0.056mg 0.163mg 8%
Vitamin A 65µg 10µg 6%
Folate 46µg 24µg 6%
Vitamin B5 0.485mg 0.204mg 6%
Manganese 0.265mg 0.177mg 4%
Fiber 1g 4%
Vitamin K 4.3µg 4%
Zinc 0.68mg 0.32mg 3%
Potassium 159mg 261mg 3%
Fructose 1.38g 2%
Choline 9.5mg 2%
Copper 0.062mg 0.053mg 1%
Vitamin E 0.12mg 1%
Net carbs 32.9g 2.11g N/A
Magnesium 19mg 18mg 0%
Sugar 2.5g N/A
Tryptophan 0.099mg 0.01mg 0%
Threonine 0.289mg 0.029mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.362mg 0.044mg 0%
Leucine 0.63mg 0.071mg 0%
Lysine 0.384mg 0.067mg 0%
Methionine 0.179mg 0.018mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.395mg 0.043mg 0%
Valine 0.409mg 0.054mg 0%
Histidine 0.187mg 0.026mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.006g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.061g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.03g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Waffle Zucchini
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
15%
Zucchini
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
66%
Waffle
12%
Zucchini

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Zucchini
Zucchini is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 69mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Zucchini
Zucchini contains less Sodium (difference - 503mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Zucchini
Zucchini is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.782g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Zucchini
Zucchini is lower in glycemic index (difference - 61)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Waffle
Waffle is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.5g)
Which food is cheaper?
Waffle
Waffle is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Waffle
Waffle is relatively richer in minerals
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. Zucchini - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169291/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.