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Dough vs. Waffle — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Dough and Waffle?

  • Dough is richer in Vitamin B1, Iron, Folate, Vitamin B3, and Manganese, while Waffle is higher in Selenium, Calcium, and Phosphorus.
  • Dough's daily need coverage for Vitamin B1 is 37% higher.
  • Waffle has 3 times less Folate than Dough. Dough has 123µg of Folate, while Waffle has 46µg.
  • Dough is lower in Saturated Fat.

We used Bread, french or vienna (includes sourdough) 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.
Dough
5
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 23% 16% 10% 147% 51% 28% 45% 79% 75% 156%
Waffle
5
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 +68.4%
Contains more IronIron +69.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +145.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +52.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +117.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +390.4%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +35.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +81%
Contains less SodiumSodium -15.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +61.5%

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.
Dough
8
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% 0.06% 4.2% 0% 178% 99% 90% 27% 25% 0% 1.8% 92% 4.4%
Waffle
3
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% 14% 0% 0% 66% 80% 39% 29% 13% 31% 0% 35% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +170%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +23.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +132.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +91.1%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +167.4%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +22700%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0.485mg

Macronutrient Comparison

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

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Dough
1
30% 21% 49%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.529 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.362 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.855 g
Waffle
2
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 less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -81.5%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +872.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +693.6%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Dough Waffle
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 Dough Waffle Opinion
Calories 272kcal 291kcal Waffle
Protein 10.75g 7.9g Dough
Fats 2.42g 14.1g Waffle
Vitamin C 0mg 0.4mg Waffle
Net carbs 49.68g 32.9g Dough
Carbs 51.88g 32.9g Dough
Cholesterol 0mg 69mg Dough
Magnesium 32mg 19mg Dough
Calcium 52mg 255mg Waffle
Potassium 117mg 159mg Waffle
Iron 3.91mg 2.31mg Dough
Sugar 4.62g Waffle
Fiber 2.2g Dough
Copper 0.152mg 0.062mg Dough
Zinc 1.04mg 0.68mg Dough
Starch 44.23g Dough
Phosphorus 105mg 190mg Waffle
Sodium 602mg 511mg Waffle
Vitamin A 1IU 228IU Waffle
Vitamin A 0µg 65µg Waffle
Vitamin E 0.21mg Dough
Manganese 0.577mg 0.265mg Dough
Selenium 28.6µg 46.2µg Waffle
Vitamin B1 0.71mg 0.263mg Dough
Vitamin B2 0.427mg 0.347mg Dough
Vitamin B3 4.817mg 2.073mg Dough
Vitamin B5 0.455mg 0.485mg Waffle
Vitamin B6 0.107mg 0.056mg Dough
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.25µg Waffle
Vitamin K 0.7µg Dough
Folate 123µg 46µg Dough
Trans Fat 0.005g Waffle
Choline 8mg Dough
Saturated Fat 0.529g 2.866g Dough
Monounsaturated Fat 0.362g 3.521g Waffle
Polyunsaturated fat 0.855g 6.785g Waffle
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
Fructose 0.51g Dough
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.001g Waffle
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.006g Waffle
Omega-3 - ALA 0.063g Dough
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.001g Dough
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.788g Dough

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
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
40%
Dough
24%
Waffle
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
63%
Dough
66%
Waffle

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?
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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.

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. Dough - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172675/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.