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Waffle vs. Italian bread — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Waffle and Italian bread

  • Waffle has more Selenium, Calcium, Phosphorus, and Vitamin B12, however, Italian bread is richer in Folate, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B3, and Copper.
  • Italian bread covers your daily Folate needs 36% more than Waffle.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Waffles, plain, prepared from recipe and Bread, italian.

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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
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5
Italian bread
Italian bread
Contains more Calcium +226.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +84.5%
Contains more Potassium +44.5%
Contains more Selenium +69.9%
Contains more Iron +27.3%
Contains more Magnesium +42.1%
Contains more Zinc +26.5%
Contains more Copper +208.1%
Contains more Manganese +75.1%
Equal in Sodium - 550
Waffle
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 77% 87% 14% 82% 15% 67% 19% 21% 35% 253%
Italian bread
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 24% 111% 20% 45% 10% 72% 24% 64% 61% 149%
Contains more Calcium +226.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +84.5%
Contains more Potassium +44.5%
Contains more Selenium +69.9%
Contains more Iron +27.3%
Contains more Magnesium +42.1%
Contains more Zinc +26.5%
Contains more Copper +208.1%
Contains more Manganese +75.1%
Equal in Sodium - 550

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
6
:
6
Italian bread
Italian bread
Contains more Vitamin A +22700%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +18.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +28.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +16.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +79.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +111.3%
Contains more Folate +315.2%
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%
Italian bread
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 6% 0% 0% 119% 68% 83% 23% 12% 144% 0% 3%
Contains more Vitamin A +22700%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +18.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +28.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +16.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +79.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +111.3%
Contains more Folate +315.2%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Waffle
Waffle
3
:
2
Italian bread
Italian bread
Contains more Fats +302.9%
Contains more Water +17.6%
Contains more Other +63.2%
Contains more Protein +11.4%
Contains more Carbs +52.3%
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
Italian bread
9% 4% 50% 36% 2%
Protein: 8.8 g
Fats: 3.5 g
Carbs: 50.1 g
Water: 35.7 g
Other: 1.9 g
Contains more Fats +302.9%
Contains more Water +17.6%
Contains more Other +63.2%
Contains more Protein +11.4%
Contains more Carbs +52.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Waffle
Waffle
2
:
1
Italian bread
Italian bread
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +333.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +388.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -100%
Waffle
22% 27% 52%
Saturated Fat: 2.866 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.521 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 6.785 g
Italian bread
37% 63%
Saturated Fat: 0 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.812 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.39 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +333.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +388.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -100%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Waffle Italian bread
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat 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 Waffle Italian bread Opinion
Net carbs 32.9g 46.9g Italian bread
Protein 7.9g 8.8g Italian bread
Fats 14.1g 3.5g Waffle
Carbs 32.9g 50.1g Italian bread
Calories 291kcal 271kcal Waffle
Sugar 3.17g Waffle
Fiber 3.2g Italian bread
Calcium 255mg 78mg Waffle
Iron 2.31mg 2.94mg Italian bread
Magnesium 19mg 27mg Italian bread
Phosphorus 190mg 103mg Waffle
Potassium 159mg 110mg Waffle
Sodium 511mg 550mg Waffle
Zinc 0.68mg 0.86mg Italian bread
Copper 0.062mg 0.191mg Italian bread
Manganese 0.265mg 0.464mg Italian bread
Selenium 46.2µg 27.2µg Waffle
Vitamin A 228IU 1IU Waffle
Vitamin A RAE 65µg 0µg Waffle
Vitamin E 0.29mg Italian bread
Vitamin C 0.4mg 0mg Waffle
Vitamin B1 0.263mg 0.473mg Italian bread
Vitamin B2 0.347mg 0.292mg Waffle
Vitamin B3 2.073mg 4.381mg Italian bread
Vitamin B5 0.485mg 0.378mg Waffle
Vitamin B6 0.056mg 0.048mg Waffle
Folate 46µg 191µg Italian bread
Vitamin B12 0.25µg 0µg Waffle
Vitamin K 1.2µg Italian bread
Tryptophan 0.099mg 0.103mg Italian bread
Threonine 0.289mg 0.245mg Waffle
Isoleucine 0.362mg 0.333mg Waffle
Leucine 0.63mg 0.614mg Waffle
Lysine 0.384mg 0.197mg Waffle
Methionine 0.179mg 0.156mg Waffle
Phenylalanine 0.395mg 0.433mg Italian bread
Valine 0.409mg 0.376mg Waffle
Histidine 0.187mg 0.188mg Italian bread
Cholesterol 69mg 0mg Italian bread
Saturated Fat 2.866g 0g Italian bread
Omega-3 - DHA 0.006g 0g Waffle
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g 0g Waffle
Monounsaturated Fat 3.521g 0.812g Waffle
Polyunsaturated fat 6.785g 1.39g Waffle

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Waffle Italian bread
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
38%
Italian bread
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
66%
Waffle
57%
Italian bread

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Waffle
Waffle is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.17g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Waffle
Waffle contains less Sodium (difference - 39mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Italian bread
Italian bread is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 69mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Italian bread
Italian bread is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.866g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Italian bread
Italian bread is lower in glycemic index (difference - 17)
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. Waffle - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175039/nutrients
  2. Italian bread - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174913/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.