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Waffle vs. Popovers — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Waffle and Popovers?

  • Waffle is richer in Calcium, Selenium, Vitamin B2, and Phosphorus, while Popovers are higher in Folate, Manganese, Vitamin B1, and Copper.
  • Popovers' daily need coverage for Folate is 25% higher.

We used Waffles, plain, prepared from recipe and Popovers, dry mix, enriched 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
Popovers
Popovers
Contains more Calcium +696.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +90%
Contains more Potassium +59%
Contains less Sodium -43.6%
Contains more Selenium +22.9%
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%
Waffle
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 77% 87% 14% 82% 15% 67% 19% 21% 35% 253%
Popovers
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 10% 112% 18% 43% 9% 119% 24% 57% 97% 206%
Contains more Calcium +696.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +90%
Contains more Potassium +59%
Contains less Sodium -43.6%
Contains more Selenium +22.9%
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%

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
:
3
Popovers
Popovers
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%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +63.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +63%
Contains more Folate +215.2%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.48
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%
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%
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%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +63.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +63%
Contains more Folate +215.2%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.48

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Waffle
Waffle
3
:
2
Popovers
Popovers
Contains more Fats +227.9%
Contains more Water +259%
Contains more Other +19.2%
Contains more Protein +31.6%
Contains more Carbs +115.8%
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
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
Contains more Fats +227.9%
Contains more Water +259%
Contains more Other +19.2%
Contains more Protein +31.6%
Contains more Carbs +115.8%

Fat Type Comparison

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

Comparison summary table

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

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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

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?
?
The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
Which food is cheaper?
?
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. Popovers - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172792/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.