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Popovers vs. Waffle — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Popovers and Waffle?

  • Popovers are richer in Folate, Manganese, Vitamin B1, and Copper, while Waffle is higher in Calcium, Selenium, Vitamin B2, and Phosphorus.
  • Popovers' daily need coverage for Folate is 25% higher.
  • Waffle has 3 times less Manganese than Popovers. Popovers have 0.741mg of Manganese, while Waffle has 0.265mg.
  • Waffle is lower in Sodium.

We used Popovers, dry mix, enriched and Waffles, plain, prepared from recipe types in this comparison.

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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.
Popovers
Popovers
5
:
5
Waffle
Waffle
Contains more Iron +28.6%
Contains more Magnesium +31.6%
Contains more Zinc +29.4%
Contains more Copper +175.8%
Contains more Manganese +179.6%
Contains more Calcium +696.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +90%
Contains more Potassium +59%
Contains less Sodium -43.6%
Contains more Selenium +22.9%
Popovers
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 10% 112% 18% 43% 9% 119% 24% 57% 97% 206%
Waffle
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 77% 87% 14% 82% 15% 67% 19% 21% 35% 253%
Contains more Iron +28.6%
Contains more Magnesium +31.6%
Contains more Zinc +29.4%
Contains more Copper +175.8%
Contains more Manganese +179.6%
Contains more Calcium +696.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +90%
Contains more Potassium +59%
Contains less Sodium -43.6%
Contains more Selenium +22.9%

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.
Popovers
Popovers
3
:
6
Waffle
Waffle
Contains more Vitamin B1 +63.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +63%
Contains more Folate +215.2%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +300%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +136.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +33.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +212.5%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.485
Popovers
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 1% 108% 34% 64% 29% 10% 109% 10% 0%
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 B1 +63.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +63%
Contains more Folate +215.2%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +300%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +136.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +33.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +212.5%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.485

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Popovers
Popovers
2
:
3
Waffle
Waffle
Contains more Protein +31.6%
Contains more Carbs +115.8%
Contains more Fats +227.9%
Contains more Water +259%
Contains more Other +19.2%
Popovers
10% 4% 71% 12% 3%
Protein: 10.4 g
Fats: 4.3 g
Carbs: 71 g
Water: 11.7 g
Other: 2.6 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 +31.6%
Contains more Carbs +115.8%
Contains more Fats +227.9%
Contains more Water +259%
Contains more Other +19.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Popovers
Popovers
1
:
2
Waffle
Waffle
Contains less Saturated Fat -65.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +77.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +724.4%
Popovers
26% 52% 22%
Saturated Fat: 0.983 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.984 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.823 g
Waffle
22% 27% 52%
Saturated Fat: 2.866 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.521 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 6.785 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -65.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +77.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +724.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Popovers Waffle Opinion
Net carbs 71g 32.9g Popovers
Protein 10.4g 7.9g Popovers
Fats 4.3g 14.1g Waffle
Carbs 71g 32.9g Popovers
Calories 371kcal 291kcal Popovers
Calcium 32mg 255mg Waffle
Iron 2.97mg 2.31mg Popovers
Magnesium 25mg 19mg Popovers
Phosphorus 100mg 190mg Waffle
Potassium 100mg 159mg Waffle
Sodium 906mg 511mg Waffle
Zinc 0.88mg 0.68mg Popovers
Copper 0.171mg 0.062mg Popovers
Manganese 0.741mg 0.265mg Popovers
Selenium 37.6µg 46.2µg Waffle
Vitamin A 0IU 228IU Waffle
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 65µg Waffle
Vitamin C 0.1mg 0.4mg Waffle
Vitamin B1 0.43mg 0.263mg Popovers
Vitamin B2 0.147mg 0.347mg Waffle
Vitamin B3 3.378mg 2.073mg Popovers
Vitamin B5 0.48mg 0.485mg Waffle
Vitamin B6 0.042mg 0.056mg Waffle
Folate 145µg 46µg Popovers
Vitamin B12 0.08µg 0.25µg Waffle
Tryptophan 0.123mg 0.099mg Popovers
Threonine 0.293mg 0.289mg Popovers
Isoleucine 0.407mg 0.362mg Popovers
Leucine 0.747mg 0.63mg Popovers
Lysine 0.249mg 0.384mg Waffle
Methionine 0.191mg 0.179mg Popovers
Phenylalanine 0.517mg 0.395mg Popovers
Valine 0.458mg 0.409mg Popovers
Histidine 0.229mg 0.187mg Popovers
Cholesterol 0mg 69mg Popovers
Saturated Fat 0.983g 2.866g Popovers
Omega-3 - DHA 0.006g Waffle
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g Waffle
Monounsaturated Fat 1.984g 3.521g Waffle
Polyunsaturated fat 0.823g 6.785g Waffle

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Popovers 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
30%
Popovers
26%
Waffle
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
69%
Popovers
66%
Waffle

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Waffle
Waffle contains less Sodium (difference - 395mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Popovers
Popovers is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 69mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Popovers
Popovers is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.883g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Popovers
Popovers is lower in glycemic index (difference - 76)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
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. Popovers - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172792/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.