Yellow cake vs. Waffle — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between yellow cake and waffle?
- Yellow cake is higher in copper, yet waffle is higher in selenium, calcium, vitamin B2, vitamin B1, vitamin B12, and vitamin B3.
- Waffle's daily need coverage for selenium is 73% more.
- Yellow cake has 3 times more copper than waffle. While yellow cake has 0.159mg of copper, waffle has only 0.062mg.
- The amount of saturated fat in waffle is lower.
We used Cake, yellow, commercially prepared, with chocolate frosting, in-store bakery and Waffles, plain, prepared from recipe 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.
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +17.6% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +156.5% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -39.3% |
| 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% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| 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
Protein:
3.16 g
Fats:
17.75 g
Carbs:
55.36 g
Water:
22.38 g
Other:
1.35 g
Protein:
7.9 g
Fats:
14.1 g
Carbs:
32.9 g
Water:
42 g
Other:
3.1 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +25.9% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +68.3% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +150% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +87.7% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +129.6% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
5.793 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
7.214 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
4.728 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
2.866 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
3.521 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
6.785 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +104.9% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -50.5% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +43.5% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Selenium | 5.9µg | 46.2µg | 73% |
| Vitamin E | 4.5mg | 30% | |
| Calcium | 32mg | 255mg | 22% |
| Vitamin K | 25.1µg | 21% | |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.093mg | 0.347mg | 20% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.043mg | 0.263mg | 18% |
| Cholesterol | 16mg | 69mg | 18% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 4.728g | 6.785g | 14% |
| Saturated fat | 5.793g | 2.866g | 13% |
| Copper | 0.159mg | 0.062mg | 11% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.25µg | 10% |
| Protein | 3.16g | 7.9g | 9% |
| Sodium | 310mg | 511mg | 9% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 7.214g | 3.521g | 9% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.8mg | 2.073mg | 8% |
| Carbs | 55.36g | 32.9g | 7% |
| Phosphorus | 138mg | 190mg | 7% |
| Folate | 22µg | 46µg | 6% |
| Fiber | 1.5g | 6% | |
| Vitamin A | 7µg | 65µg | 6% |
| Fats | 17.75g | 14.1g | 6% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.165mg | 0.485mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0mg | 0.056mg | 4% |
| Calories | 379kcal | 291kcal | 4% |
| Starch | 8.55g | 4% | |
| Iron | 2.03mg | 2.31mg | 4% |
| Choline | 17.4mg | 3% | |
| Manganese | 0.222mg | 0.265mg | 2% |
| Zinc | 0.42mg | 0.68mg | 2% |
| Fructose | 0.62g | 1% | |
| Potassium | 187mg | 159mg | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 6IU | 1% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.2µg | 1% | |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 0.4mg | 0% |
| Net carbs | 53.86g | 32.9g | N/A |
| Magnesium | 20mg | 19mg | 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 | 0g | 0.001g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0g | 0.006g | 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 |
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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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
34%
66%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Yellow cake is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 53mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Yellow cake contains less Sodium (difference - 201mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Yellow cake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 76)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Waffle is lower in Sugar (difference - 39.22g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Waffle is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.927g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Waffle is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Waffle is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)