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French rolls vs. Waffle — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between french rolls and waffle?

  • French rolls are richer in vitamin B1, folate, vitamin B3, and manganese, while waffle is higher in selenium, calcium, phosphorus, and vitamin B12.
  • Waffle's daily need coverage for selenium is 33% higher.
  • Waffle has 2 times less folate than french rolls. French rolls have 113µg of folate, while waffle has 46µg.
  • French rolls are lower in saturated fat.
  • Waffle has a higher glycemic index (76) than french rolls (63).

We used Rolls, french 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 14% 27% 10% 102% 45% 25% 36% 75% 73% 152%
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 IronIron +17.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +117.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +32.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +110.9%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +180.2%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +39.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +126.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -11%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +65.6%
~equal in Magnesium ~19mg

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% 0% 6% 0% 131% 69% 82% 27% 9% 0% 4.5% 85% 8.1%
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 EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +98.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +109.9%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +145.7%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +15.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +43.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0.485mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
9% 4% 50% 35% 2%
Protein: 8.6 g
Fats: 4.3 g
Carbs: 50.2 g
Water: 34.8 g
Other: 2.1 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 +52.6%
Contains more FatsFats +227.9%
Contains more WaterWater +20.7%
Contains more OtherOther +47.6%
~equal in Protein ~7.9g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
26% 52% 22%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.962 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 1.961 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.834 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 -66.4%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +79.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +713.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient French rolls Waffle DV% diff.
Polyunsaturated fat 0.834g 6.785g 40%
Selenium 27.9µg 46.2µg 33%
Cholesterol 0mg 69mg 23%
Vitamin B1 0.523mg 0.263mg 22%
Folate 113µg 46µg 17%
Calcium 91mg 255mg 16%
Fats 4.3g 14.1g 15%
Methionine 153mg 0.179mg 15%
Phosphorus 84mg 190mg 15%
Vitamin B3 4.352mg 2.073mg 14%
Fiber 3.2g 13%
Manganese 0.559mg 0.265mg 13%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.25µg 10%
Saturated fat 0.962g 2.866g 9%
Copper 0.135mg 0.062mg 8%
Vitamin A 0µg 65µg 7%
Carbs 50.2g 32.9g 6%
Iron 2.71mg 2.31mg 5%
Vitamin B2 0.3mg 0.347mg 4%
Monounsaturated fat 1.961g 3.521g 4%
Sodium 574mg 511mg 3%
Choline 14.8mg 3%
Vitamin E 0.3mg 2%
Zinc 0.9mg 0.68mg 2%
Vitamin K 1.8µg 2%
Calories 277kcal 291kcal 1%
Vitamin B6 0.039mg 0.056mg 1%
Protein 8.6g 7.9g 1%
Potassium 114mg 159mg 1%
Vitamin B5 0.452mg 0.485mg 1%
Vitamin C 0mg 0.4mg 0%
Net carbs 47g 32.9g N/A
Magnesium 20mg 19mg 0%
Sugar 0.31g N/A
Tryptophan 0.099mg 0.099mg 0%
Threonine 0.255mg 0.289mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.336mg 0.362mg 0%
Leucine 0.608mg 0.63mg 0%
Lysine 0.231mg 0.384mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.422mg 0.395mg 0%
Valine 0.38mg 0.409mg 0%
Histidine 0.188mg 0.187mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.001g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.006g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
French rolls 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
32%
French rolls
24%
Waffle
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
56%
French rolls
66%
Waffle

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Waffle
Waffle is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.31g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Waffle
Waffle contains less Sodium (difference - 63mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
French rolls
French rolls is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 69mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
French rolls
French rolls is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.904g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
French rolls
French rolls is lower in glycemic index (difference - 13)
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.
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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. French rolls - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172795/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.