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White cake vs. Waffle — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are White cake and Waffle different?

  • Waffle has more Selenium, Phosphorus, Calcium, Iron, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B12, and Vitamin B5 than White cake.
  • Daily need coverage for Selenium from Waffle is 65% higher.

Cake, white, prepared from recipe with coconut frosting and Waffles, plain, prepared from recipe 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 8.6% 27% 8.7% 44% 22% 9% 30% 37% 36% 58%
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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%
Contains less SodiumSodium -44.4%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +58.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +183.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +60.6%
Contains more IronIron +99.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +106.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +171.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +331.8%
~equal in Copper ~0.062mg
~equal in Manganese ~0.265mg

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.
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 0.33% 2.5% 2.4% 6% 32% 44% 20% 10% 6.7% 7.5% 10% 23% 3.3%
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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% 14% 0% 0% 66% 80% 39% 29% 13% 31% 0% 35% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +300%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +442.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +105.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +83.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +95%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +190.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +93.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +316.7%
Contains more FolateFolate +48.4%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
4% 10% 63% 21%
Protein: 4.4 g
Fats: 10.3 g
Carbs: 63.2 g
Water: 20.7 g
Other: 1.4 g
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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
Contains more CarbsCarbs +92.1%
Contains more ProteinProtein +79.5%
Contains more FatsFats +36.9%
Contains more WaterWater +102.9%
Contains more OtherOther +121.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
40% 38% 22%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 3.897 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 3.692 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.162 g
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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
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -26.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +213.8%
~equal in Monounsaturated Fat ~3.521g

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
White cake Waffle
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 White cake Waffle Opinion
Calories 356kcal 291kcal White cake
Protein 4.4g 7.9g Waffle
Fats 10.3g 14.1g Waffle
Vitamin C 0.1mg 0.4mg Waffle
Net carbs 62.2g 32.9g White cake
Carbs 63.2g 32.9g White cake
Cholesterol 1mg 69mg White cake
Vitamin D 8IU White cake
Magnesium 12mg 19mg Waffle
Calcium 90mg 255mg Waffle
Potassium 99mg 159mg Waffle
Iron 1.16mg 2.31mg Waffle
Sugar 57.39g Waffle
Fiber 1g White cake
Copper 0.067mg 0.062mg White cake
Zinc 0.33mg 0.68mg Waffle
Phosphorus 70mg 190mg Waffle
Sodium 284mg 511mg White cake
Vitamin A 42IU 228IU Waffle
Vitamin A 12µg 65µg Waffle
Vitamin E 0.12mg White cake
Vitamin D 0.2µg White cake
Manganese 0.277mg 0.265mg White cake
Selenium 10.7µg 46.2µg Waffle
Vitamin B1 0.128mg 0.263mg Waffle
Vitamin B2 0.189mg 0.347mg Waffle
Vitamin B3 1.063mg 2.073mg Waffle
Vitamin B5 0.167mg 0.485mg Waffle
Vitamin B6 0.029mg 0.056mg Waffle
Vitamin B12 0.06µg 0.25µg Waffle
Vitamin K 4.1µg White cake
Folate 31µg 46µg Waffle
Choline 6mg White cake
Saturated Fat 3.897g 2.866g Waffle
Monounsaturated Fat 3.692g 3.521g White cake
Polyunsaturated fat 2.162g 6.785g Waffle
Tryptophan 0.054mg 0.099mg Waffle
Threonine 0.157mg 0.289mg Waffle
Isoleucine 0.199mg 0.362mg Waffle
Leucine 0.338mg 0.63mg Waffle
Lysine 0.204mg 0.384mg Waffle
Methionine 0.107mg 0.179mg Waffle
Phenylalanine 0.228mg 0.395mg Waffle
Valine 0.229mg 0.409mg Waffle
Histidine 0.099mg 0.187mg Waffle
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.001g Waffle
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.006g Waffle

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
White cake Waffle
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
13%
White cake
24%
Waffle
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
28%
White cake
66%
Waffle

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
White cake
White cake is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 68mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
White cake
White cake contains less Sodium (difference - 227mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
White cake
White cake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 34)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Waffle
Waffle is lower in Sugar (difference - 57.39g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Waffle
Waffle is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.031g)
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. White cake - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172698/nutrients
  2. Waffle - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175039/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.