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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.
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%
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%
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%
~equal in Magnesium ~19mg

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% 1.6% 90% 6% 11% 21% 15% 9.9% 0% 0% 63% 17% 9.5%
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% 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 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +776.9%
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
3% 18% 55% 22%
Protein: 3.16 g
Fats: 17.75 g
Carbs: 55.36 g
Water: 22.38 g
Other: 1.35 g
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
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
33% 41% 27%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 5.793 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 7.214 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 4.728 g
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
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.
Yellow 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 Yellow cake Waffle Opinion
Calories 379kcal 291kcal Yellow cake
Protein 3.16g 7.9g Waffle
Fats 17.75g 14.1g Yellow cake
Vitamin C 0mg 0.4mg Waffle
Net carbs 53.86g 32.9g Yellow cake
Carbs 55.36g 32.9g Yellow cake
Cholesterol 16mg 69mg Yellow cake
Vitamin D 6IU Yellow cake
Magnesium 20mg 19mg Yellow cake
Calcium 32mg 255mg Waffle
Potassium 187mg 159mg Yellow cake
Iron 2.03mg 2.31mg Waffle
Sugar 39.22g Waffle
Fiber 1.5g Yellow cake
Copper 0.159mg 0.062mg Yellow cake
Zinc 0.42mg 0.68mg Waffle
Starch 8.55g Yellow cake
Phosphorus 138mg 190mg Waffle
Sodium 310mg 511mg Yellow cake
Vitamin A 26IU 228IU Waffle
Vitamin A 7µg 65µg Waffle
Vitamin E 4.5mg Yellow cake
Vitamin D 0.2µg Yellow cake
Manganese 0.222mg 0.265mg Waffle
Selenium 5.9µg 46.2µg Waffle
Vitamin B1 0.043mg 0.263mg Waffle
Vitamin B2 0.093mg 0.347mg Waffle
Vitamin B3 0.8mg 2.073mg Waffle
Vitamin B5 0.165mg 0.485mg Waffle
Vitamin B6 0mg 0.056mg Waffle
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.25µg Waffle
Vitamin K 25.1µg Yellow cake
Folate 22µg 46µg Waffle
Trans Fat 1.313g Waffle
Choline 17.4mg Yellow cake
Saturated Fat 5.793g 2.866g Waffle
Monounsaturated Fat 7.214g 3.521g Yellow cake
Polyunsaturated fat 4.728g 6.785g Waffle
Tryptophan 0.099mg Waffle
Threonine 0.289mg Waffle
Isoleucine 0.362mg Waffle
Leucine 0.63mg Waffle
Lysine 0.384mg Waffle
Methionine 0.179mg Waffle
Phenylalanine 0.395mg Waffle
Valine 0.409mg Waffle
Histidine 0.187mg Waffle
Fructose 0.62g Yellow cake
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.001g Waffle
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.006g Waffle
Omega-3 - ALA 0.474g Yellow cake
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.026g Yellow cake
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.001g Yellow cake
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.004g Yellow cake
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 3.999g Yellow cake

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Yellow 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
19%
Yellow cake
24%
Waffle
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
34%
Yellow cake
66%
Waffle

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. Yellow cake - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174944/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.