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Cookie dough vs. Waffle — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are cookie dough and waffle different?

  • Cookie dough is higher in manganese and copper; however, waffle is richer in selenium, calcium, vitamin B2, phosphorus, and vitamin B12.
  • Daily need coverage for selenium for waffle is 67% higher.
  • Cookie dough contains 3 times more manganese than waffle. While cookie dough contains 0.765mg of manganese, waffle contains only 0.265mg.
  • Waffle has less saturated fat.
  • Cookie dough has a lower glycemic index (54) than waffle (76).

Cookies, oatmeal, refrigerated dough and Waffles, plain, prepared from recipe are the varieties used in this article.

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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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 20% 9.3% 13% 80% 37% 17% 45% 38% 100% 50%
Waffle
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 14% 77% 14% 87% 21% 19% 81% 67% 35% 252%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +47.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +77.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -42.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +188.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +722.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +82.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +407.7%
~equal in Potassium ~159mg
~equal in Iron ~2.31mg
~equal in Zinc ~0.68mg

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 1.3% 0% 0% 59% 34% 35% 22% 9.5% 5% 0% 26% 0%
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Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 1.3% 22% 0% 0% 66% 80% 39% 29% 13% 31% 0% 35% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +1525%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +12.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +134.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +11.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +30.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +36.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +525%
Contains more FolateFolate +31.4%
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
5% 19% 59% 15%
Protein: 5.4 g
Fats: 18.9 g
Carbs: 59.1 g
Water: 15.3 g
Other: 1.3 g
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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 FatsFats +34%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +79.6%
Contains more ProteinProtein +46.3%
Contains more WaterWater +174.5%
Contains more OtherOther +138.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
27% 59% 15%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 4.751 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 10.531 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.592 g
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22% 27% 52%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.866 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 3.521 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 6.785 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +199.1%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -39.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +161.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cookie dough Waffle DV% diff.
Selenium 9.1µg 46.2µg 67%
Polyunsaturated fat 2.592g 6.785g 28%
Calcium 31mg 255mg 22%
Manganese 0.765mg 0.265mg 22%
Monounsaturated fat 10.531g 3.521g 18%
Vitamin B2 0.148mg 0.347mg 15%
Cholesterol 24mg 69mg 15%
Phosphorus 104mg 190mg 12%
Fiber 2.5g 10%
Saturated fat 4.751g 2.866g 9%
Carbs 59.1g 32.9g 9%
Vitamin B12 0.04µg 0.25µg 9%
Sodium 294mg 511mg 9%
Vitamin A 4µg 65µg 7%
Calories 424kcal 291kcal 7%
Fats 18.9g 14.1g 7%
Protein 5.4g 7.9g 5%
Copper 0.11mg 0.062mg 5%
Folate 35µg 46µg 3%
Iron 2.14mg 2.31mg 2%
Vitamin B1 0.234mg 0.263mg 2%
Vitamin B5 0.372mg 0.485mg 2%
Magnesium 28mg 19mg 2%
Vitamin B3 1.865mg 2.073mg 1%
Vitamin B6 0.041mg 0.056mg 1%
Vitamin C 0mg 0.4mg 0%
Net carbs 56.6g 32.9g N/A
Potassium 147mg 159mg 0%
Zinc 0.64mg 0.68mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.088mg 0.099mg 0%
Threonine 0.177mg 0.289mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.227mg 0.362mg 0%
Leucine 0.414mg 0.63mg 0%
Lysine 0.257mg 0.384mg 0%
Methionine 0.122mg 0.179mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.278mg 0.395mg 0%
Valine 0.291mg 0.409mg 0%
Histidine 0.125mg 0.187mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g 0.001g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g 0.006g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Cookie dough Waffle
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
15%
Cookie dough
24%
Waffle
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
41%
Cookie dough
66%
Waffle

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Waffle
Waffle is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Waffle
Waffle is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.885g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Waffle
Waffle is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cookie dough
Cookie dough is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 45mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cookie dough
Cookie dough contains less Sodium (difference - 217mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cookie dough
Cookie dough is lower in glycemic index (difference - 22)
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 ($)

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. Cookie dough - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174961/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.