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English muffin vs. Waffle — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between English muffins and waffle?

  • English muffins are richer in copper, while waffle is higher in calcium, iron, vitamin B2, vitamin B12, phosphorus, vitamin A, and vitamin B1.
  • Waffle's daily need coverage for cholesterol is 23% higher.
  • Waffle has 2 times less copper than English muffins. English muffins have 0.129mg of copper, while waffle has 0.062mg.
  • English muffins are lower in saturated fat.

We used English muffins, plain, unenriched, without calcium propionate (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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 15% 16% 12% 33% 43% 19% 57% 61% 47% 0%
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 CopperCopper +108.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -9.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +34.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +390.4%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +21.4%
Contains more IronIron +159.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +42.9%
~equal in Magnesium ~19mg
~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 0.33% 0% 0% 0% 45% 36% 29% 27% 9.9% 5% 0% 28% 0%
Waffle
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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 +300%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +45.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +125.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +32.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +30.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +525%
Contains more FolateFolate +24.3%
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0.485mg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
8% 2% 46% 42% 2%
Protein: 7.7 g
Fats: 1.8 g
Carbs: 46 g
Water: 42.1 g
Other: 2.4 g
Waffle
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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 CarbsCarbs +39.8%
Contains more FatsFats +683.3%
Contains more OtherOther +29.2%
~equal in Protein ~7.9g
~equal in Water ~42g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
18% 21% 61%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.259 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.302 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.888 g
Waffle
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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 less Sat. FatSaturated fat -91%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +1065.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +664.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient English muffin Waffle DV% diff.
Selenium 46.2µg 84%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.888g 6.785g 39%
Cholesterol 0mg 69mg 23%
Calcium 52mg 255mg 20%
Fats 1.8g 14.1g 19%
Iron 0.89mg 2.31mg 18%
Vitamin B2 0.154mg 0.347mg 15%
Saturated fat 0.259g 2.866g 12%
Fiber 2.7g 11%
Vitamin B12 0.04µg 0.25µg 9%
Monounsaturated fat 0.302g 3.521g 8%
Phosphorus 133mg 190mg 8%
Copper 0.129mg 0.062mg 7%
Vitamin B1 0.181mg 0.263mg 7%
Vitamin A 0µg 65µg 7%
Carbs 46g 32.9g 4%
Manganese 0.357mg 0.265mg 4%
Vitamin B3 1.566mg 2.073mg 3%
Calories 235kcal 291kcal 3%
Folate 37µg 46µg 2%
Sodium 464mg 511mg 2%
Vitamin B5 0.446mg 0.485mg 1%
Vitamin B6 0.043mg 0.056mg 1%
Potassium 131mg 159mg 1%
Protein 7.7g 7.9g 0%
Vitamin C 0.1mg 0.4mg 0%
Net carbs 43.3g 32.9g N/A
Magnesium 21mg 19mg 0%
Zinc 0.7mg 0.68mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.092mg 0.099mg 0%
Threonine 0.242mg 0.289mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.315mg 0.362mg 0%
Leucine 0.553mg 0.63mg 0%
Lysine 0.241mg 0.384mg 0%
Methionine 0.139mg 0.179mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.379mg 0.395mg 0%
Valine 0.353mg 0.409mg 0%
Histidine 0.17mg 0.187mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.006g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
English muffin 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
14%
English muffin
24%
Waffle
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
30%
English muffin
66%
Waffle

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Waffle
Waffle is lower in glycemic index (difference - 1)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Waffle
Waffle is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
English muffin
English muffin is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 69mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
English muffin
English muffin contains less Sodium (difference - 47mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
English muffin
English muffin is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.607g)
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 ($)
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. English muffin - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173238/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.