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Waffle vs. Dough — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Waffle and Dough?

  • Waffle is richer in Selenium, Calcium, and Phosphorus, while Dough is higher in Vitamin B1, Iron, Folate, Vitamin B3, and Manganese.
  • Dough's daily need coverage for Vitamin B1 is 37% higher.

We used Waffles, plain, prepared from recipe and Bread, french or vienna (includes sourdough) 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.
Waffle
Waffle
5
:
5
Dough
Dough
Contains more Calcium +390.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +81%
Contains more Potassium +35.9%
Contains less Sodium -15.1%
Contains more Selenium +61.5%
Contains more Iron +69.3%
Contains more Magnesium +68.4%
Contains more Zinc +52.9%
Contains more Copper +145.2%
Contains more Manganese +117.7%
Waffle
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 77% 87% 14% 82% 15% 67% 19% 21% 35% 253%
Dough
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 16% 147% 23% 45% 11% 79% 29% 51% 76% 156%
Contains more Calcium +390.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +81%
Contains more Potassium +35.9%
Contains less Sodium -15.1%
Contains more Selenium +61.5%
Contains more Iron +69.3%
Contains more Magnesium +68.4%
Contains more Zinc +52.9%
Contains more Copper +145.2%
Contains more Manganese +117.7%

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.
Waffle
Waffle
4
:
8
Dough
Dough
Contains more Vitamin A +22700%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +170%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +23.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +132.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +91.1%
Contains more Folate +167.4%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.455
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%
Dough
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 5% 0% 0% 178% 99% 91% 28% 25% 93% 0% 2%
Contains more Vitamin A +22700%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +170%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +23.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +132.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +91.1%
Contains more Folate +167.4%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.455

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Waffle
Waffle
3
:
2
Dough
Dough
Contains more Fats +482.6%
Contains more Water +27.3%
Contains more Other +59%
Contains more Protein +36.1%
Contains more Carbs +57.7%
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
Dough
11% 2% 52% 33% 2%
Protein: 10.75 g
Fats: 2.42 g
Carbs: 51.88 g
Water: 33 g
Other: 1.95 g
Contains more Fats +482.6%
Contains more Water +27.3%
Contains more Other +59%
Contains more Protein +36.1%
Contains more Carbs +57.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Waffle
Waffle
2
:
1
Dough
Dough
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +872.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +693.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -81.5%
Waffle
22% 27% 52%
Saturated Fat: 2.866 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.521 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 6.785 g
Dough
30% 21% 49%
Saturated Fat: 0.529 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.362 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.855 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +872.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +693.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -81.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Waffle Dough Opinion
Net carbs 32.9g 49.68g Dough
Protein 7.9g 10.75g Dough
Fats 14.1g 2.42g Waffle
Carbs 32.9g 51.88g Dough
Calories 291kcal 272kcal Waffle
Starch 44.23g Dough
Fructose 0.51g Dough
Sugar 4.62g Waffle
Fiber 2.2g Dough
Calcium 255mg 52mg Waffle
Iron 2.31mg 3.91mg Dough
Magnesium 19mg 32mg Dough
Phosphorus 190mg 105mg Waffle
Potassium 159mg 117mg Waffle
Sodium 511mg 602mg Waffle
Zinc 0.68mg 1.04mg Dough
Copper 0.062mg 0.152mg Dough
Manganese 0.265mg 0.577mg Dough
Selenium 46.2µg 28.6µg Waffle
Vitamin A 228IU 1IU Waffle
Vitamin A RAE 65µg 0µg Waffle
Vitamin E 0.21mg Dough
Vitamin C 0.4mg 0mg Waffle
Vitamin B1 0.263mg 0.71mg Dough
Vitamin B2 0.347mg 0.427mg Dough
Vitamin B3 2.073mg 4.817mg Dough
Vitamin B5 0.485mg 0.455mg Waffle
Vitamin B6 0.056mg 0.107mg Dough
Folate 46µg 123µg Dough
Vitamin B12 0.25µg 0µg Waffle
Vitamin K 0.7µg Dough
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 69mg 0mg Dough
Trans Fat 0.005g Waffle
Saturated Fat 2.866g 0.529g Dough
Omega-3 - DHA 0.006g 0g Waffle
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g 0g Waffle
Monounsaturated Fat 3.521g 0.362g Waffle
Polyunsaturated fat 6.785g 0.855g Waffle
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.788g Dough
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.001g Dough
Omega-3 - ALA 0.063g Dough

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Waffle Dough
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
26%
Waffle
43%
Dough
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
66%
Waffle
63%
Dough

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Waffle
Waffle is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.62g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Waffle
Waffle contains less Sodium (difference - 91mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Dough
Dough is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 69mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Dough
Dough is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.337g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Dough
Dough is lower in glycemic index (difference - 6)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Dough
Dough is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
?
The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in minerals?
?
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. Waffle - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175039/nutrients
  2. Dough - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172675/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.