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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
Dough
5
:
5
Waffle
Waffle
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%
Contains more Calcium +390.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +81%
Contains more Potassium +35.9%
Contains less Sodium -15.1%
Contains more Selenium +61.5%
Dough
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 16% 147% 23% 45% 11% 79% 29% 51% 76% 156%
Waffle
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 77% 87% 14% 82% 15% 67% 19% 21% 35% 253%
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%
Contains more Calcium +390.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +81%
Contains more Potassium +35.9%
Contains less Sodium -15.1%
Contains more Selenium +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
Dough
8
:
4
Waffle
Waffle
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%
Contains more Vitamin A +22700%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.485
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%
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%
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%
Contains more Vitamin A +22700%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.485

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Dough
Dough
2
:
3
Waffle
Waffle
Contains more Protein +36.1%
Contains more Carbs +57.7%
Contains more Fats +482.6%
Contains more Water +27.3%
Contains more Other +59%
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
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
Contains more Protein +36.1%
Contains more Carbs +57.7%
Contains more Fats +482.6%
Contains more Water +27.3%
Contains more Other +59%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Dough
Dough
1
:
2
Waffle
Waffle
Contains less Saturated Fat -81.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +872.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +693.6%
Dough
30% 21% 49%
Saturated Fat: 0.529 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.362 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.855 g
Waffle
22% 27% 52%
Saturated Fat: 2.866 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.521 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 6.785 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -81.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +872.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated 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
Net carbs 49.68g 32.9g Dough
Protein 10.75g 7.9g Dough
Fats 2.42g 14.1g Waffle
Carbs 51.88g 32.9g Dough
Calories 272kcal 291kcal Waffle
Starch 44.23g Dough
Fructose 0.51g Dough
Sugar 4.62g Waffle
Fiber 2.2g Dough
Calcium 52mg 255mg Waffle
Iron 3.91mg 2.31mg Dough
Magnesium 32mg 19mg Dough
Phosphorus 105mg 190mg Waffle
Potassium 117mg 159mg Waffle
Sodium 602mg 511mg Waffle
Zinc 1.04mg 0.68mg Dough
Copper 0.152mg 0.062mg Dough
Manganese 0.577mg 0.265mg Dough
Selenium 28.6µg 46.2µg Waffle
Vitamin A 1IU 228IU Waffle
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 65µg Waffle
Vitamin E 0.21mg Dough
Vitamin C 0mg 0.4mg 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
Folate 123µg 46µg Dough
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.25µg 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 0mg 69mg Dough
Trans Fat 0.005g Waffle
Saturated Fat 0.529g 2.866g Dough
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.006g Waffle
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.001g Waffle
Monounsaturated Fat 0.362g 3.521g Waffle
Polyunsaturated fat 0.855g 6.785g 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
Dough Waffle
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
43%
Dough
26%
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?
?
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.