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English muffin vs. Waffle — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between English muffin and Waffle?

  • English muffin is richer in Copper, while Waffle is higher in Calcium, Iron, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B12, Phosphorus, Vitamin A RAE, and Vitamin B1.
  • Waffle's daily need coverage for Cholesterol is 23% higher.
  • Waffle has 2 times less Copper than English muffin. English muffin has 0.129mg of Copper, while Waffle has 0.062mg.
  • English muffin is 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.
Contains more Magnesium +10.5%
Contains more Copper +108.1%
Contains more Manganese +34.7%
Contains more Calcium +390.4%
Contains more Iron +159.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +42.9%
Contains more Potassium +21.4%
Equal in Magnesium - 19
Equal in Zinc - 0.68
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 16% 34% 15% 57% 12% 61% 20% 43% 47% 0%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 77% 87% 14% 82% 15% 67% 19% 21% 35% 253%
Contains more Magnesium +10.5%
Contains more Copper +108.1%
Contains more Manganese +34.7%
Contains more Calcium +390.4%
Contains more Iron +159.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +42.9%
Contains more Potassium +21.4%
Equal in Magnesium - 19
Equal in Zinc - 0.68

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.
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Waffle
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +300%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +45.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +125.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +32.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +30.2%
Contains more Folate +24.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +525%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.485
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% 46% 36% 30% 27% 10% 28% 5% 0%
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 A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +300%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +45.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +125.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +32.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +30.2%
Contains more Folate +24.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +525%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.485

Macronutrient Comparison

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

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -91%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1065.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +664.1%
18% 21% 61%
Saturated Fat: 0.259 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.302 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.888 g
22% 27% 52%
Saturated Fat: 2.866 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.521 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 6.785 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -91%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1065.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated 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 Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol 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 Opinion
Net carbs 43.3g 32.9g English muffin
Protein 7.7g 7.9g Waffle
Fats 1.8g 14.1g Waffle
Carbs 46g 32.9g English muffin
Calories 235kcal 291kcal Waffle
Fiber 2.7g English muffin
Calcium 52mg 255mg Waffle
Iron 0.89mg 2.31mg Waffle
Magnesium 21mg 19mg English muffin
Phosphorus 133mg 190mg Waffle
Potassium 131mg 159mg Waffle
Sodium 464mg 511mg English muffin
Zinc 0.7mg 0.68mg English muffin
Copper 0.129mg 0.062mg English muffin
Manganese 0.357mg 0.265mg English muffin
Selenium 46.2µg Waffle
Vitamin A 0IU 228IU Waffle
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 65µg Waffle
Vitamin C 0.1mg 0.4mg Waffle
Vitamin B1 0.181mg 0.263mg Waffle
Vitamin B2 0.154mg 0.347mg Waffle
Vitamin B3 1.566mg 2.073mg Waffle
Vitamin B5 0.446mg 0.485mg Waffle
Vitamin B6 0.043mg 0.056mg Waffle
Folate 37µg 46µg Waffle
Vitamin B12 0.04µg 0.25µg Waffle
Tryptophan 0.092mg 0.099mg Waffle
Threonine 0.242mg 0.289mg Waffle
Isoleucine 0.315mg 0.362mg Waffle
Leucine 0.553mg 0.63mg Waffle
Lysine 0.241mg 0.384mg Waffle
Methionine 0.139mg 0.179mg Waffle
Phenylalanine 0.379mg 0.395mg Waffle
Valine 0.353mg 0.409mg Waffle
Histidine 0.17mg 0.187mg Waffle
Cholesterol 0mg 69mg English muffin
Saturated Fat 0.259g 2.866g English muffin
Omega-3 - DHA 0.006g Waffle
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g Waffle
Monounsaturated Fat 0.302g 3.521g Waffle
Polyunsaturated fat 0.888g 6.785g Waffle

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
English muffin 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
15%
English muffin
26%
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 contains less Sodium?
English muffin
English muffin contains less Sodium (difference - 47mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
English muffin
English muffin is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 69mg)
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.