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Naan vs. Waffle — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Naan and Waffle

  • Naan is richer in Manganese, Magnesium, Copper, and Vitamin B3, yet Waffle is richer in Selenium, Calcium, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B12, and Folate.
  • Daily need coverage for Selenium from Waffle is 63% higher.
  • Naan contains 5 times more Manganese than Waffle. Naan contains 1.4mg of Manganese, while Waffle contains 0.265mg.
  • Naan contains less Cholesterol.

Food types used in this article are Bread, naan, whole wheat, commercially prepared, refrigerated and Waffles, plain, prepared from recipe.

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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.
Naan
Naan
6
:
4
Waffle
Waffle
Contains more Magnesium +257.9%
Contains more Potassium +16.4%
Contains more Zinc +82.4%
Contains more Copper +154.8%
Contains more Manganese +428.3%
Contains more Calcium +332.2%
Contains more Iron +33.5%
Contains more Selenium +305.3%
Equal in Phosphorus - 190
Equal in Sodium - 511
Naan
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 18% 65% 49% 81% 17% 61% 34% 53% 183% 63%
Waffle
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 77% 87% 14% 82% 15% 67% 19% 21% 35% 253%
Contains more Magnesium +257.9%
Contains more Potassium +16.4%
Contains more Zinc +82.4%
Contains more Copper +154.8%
Contains more Manganese +428.3%
Contains more Calcium +332.2%
Contains more Iron +33.5%
Contains more Selenium +305.3%
Equal in Phosphorus - 190
Equal in Sodium - 511

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.
Naan
Naan
5
:
7
Waffle
Waffle
Contains more Vitamin B3 +72.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +128.6%
Contains more Vitamin A +3700%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +49.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +92.8%
Contains more Folate +187.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Naan
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 27% 0% 0% 44% 42% 68% 0% 30% 12% 0% 9%
Waffle
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 14% 0% 0% 2% 66% 81% 39% 30% 13% 35% 32% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +72.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +128.6%
Contains more Vitamin A +3700%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +49.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +92.8%
Contains more Folate +187.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Naan
Naan
2
:
3
Waffle
Waffle
Contains more Protein +29.1%
Contains more Carbs +40.5%
Contains more Fats +110.4%
Contains more Water +20.3%
Contains more Other +55.8%
Naan
10% 7% 46% 35% 2%
Protein: 10.2 g
Fats: 6.7 g
Carbs: 46.21 g
Water: 34.9 g
Other: 1.99 g
Waffle
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 Protein +29.1%
Contains more Carbs +40.5%
Contains more Fats +110.4%
Contains more Water +20.3%
Contains more Other +55.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Naan
Naan
0
:
3
Waffle
Waffle
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +80.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +439.3%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 2.866
Naan
48% 32% 21%
Saturated Fat: 2.907 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.946 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.258 g
Waffle
22% 27% 52%
Saturated Fat: 2.866 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.521 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 6.785 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +80.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +439.3%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 2.866

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Naan Waffle Opinion
Net carbs 41.41g 32.9g Naan
Protein 10.2g 7.9g Naan
Fats 6.7g 14.1g Waffle
Carbs 46.21g 32.9g Naan
Calories 286kcal 291kcal Waffle
Starch 36g Naan
Fructose 0.8g Naan
Sugar 3.4g Waffle
Fiber 4.8g Naan
Calcium 59mg 255mg Waffle
Iron 1.73mg 2.31mg Waffle
Magnesium 68mg 19mg Naan
Phosphorus 188mg 190mg Waffle
Potassium 185mg 159mg Naan
Sodium 467mg 511mg Naan
Zinc 1.24mg 0.68mg Naan
Copper 0.158mg 0.062mg Naan
Manganese 1.4mg 0.265mg Naan
Selenium 11.4µg 46.2µg Waffle
Vitamin A 6IU 228IU Waffle
Vitamin A RAE 2µg 65µg Waffle
Vitamin E 1.32mg Naan
Vitamin C 0mg 0.4mg Waffle
Vitamin B1 0.176mg 0.263mg Waffle
Vitamin B2 0.18mg 0.347mg Waffle
Vitamin B3 3.58mg 2.073mg Naan
Vitamin B5 0.485mg Waffle
Vitamin B6 0.128mg 0.056mg Naan
Folate 16µg 46µg Waffle
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.25µg Waffle
Vitamin K 3.3µg Naan
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
Cholesterol 1mg 69mg Naan
Saturated Fat 2.907g 2.866g Waffle
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.006g Waffle
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.001g Waffle
Monounsaturated Fat 1.946g 3.521g Waffle
Polyunsaturated fat 1.258g 6.785g Waffle

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Naan Waffle
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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%
Naan
26%
Waffle
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
62%
Naan
66%
Waffle

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Waffle
Waffle is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.4g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Waffle
Waffle is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.041g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Naan
Naan contains less Sodium (difference - 44mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Naan
Naan is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 68mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Naan
Naan is lower in glycemic index (difference - 5)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.
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. Naan - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174077/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.