Foodstruct Nutrition Search | Diet Analysis | Food Comparison | Glycemic Index Chart | Insulin Index Chart | Blog | Subscribe | Sign Up

Italian bread vs. Waffle — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

Compare

Significant differences between italian bread and waffle

  • Italian bread has more folate, vitamin B1, vitamin B3, and copper; however, waffle is richer in selenium, calcium, phosphorus, and vitamin B12.
  • Italian bread covers your daily folate needs 36% more than waffle.
  • Waffle has 3 times less copper than italian bread. Italian bread has 0.191mg of copper, while waffle has 0.062mg.
  • Waffle has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of waffle is 76, while the glycemic index of italian bread is 59.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Bread, italian and Waffles, plain, prepared from recipe.

Infographic

Italian bread vs Waffle infographic
Infographic link

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 19% 23% 9.7% 110% 64% 23% 44% 72% 61% 148%
Waffle
4
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 +42.1%
Contains more IronIron +27.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +208.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +26.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +75.1%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +226.9%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +44.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +84.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +69.9%
~equal in Sodium ~511mg

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% 5.8% 0% 118% 67% 82% 23% 11% 0% 3% 143% 8%
Waffle
6
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 +79.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +111.3%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +315.2%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +18.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +28.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +16.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
9% 4% 50% 36% 2%
Protein: 8.8 g
Fats: 3.5 g
Carbs: 50.1 g
Water: 35.7 g
Other: 1.9 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 +11.4%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +52.3%
Contains more FatsFats +302.9%
Contains more WaterWater +17.6%
Contains more OtherOther +63.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
37% 63%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.812 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.39 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 -100%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +333.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +388.1%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Italian bread 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 Italian bread Waffle DV% diff.
Folate 191µg 46µg 36%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.39g 6.785g 36%
Selenium 27.2µg 46.2µg 35%
Cholesterol 0mg 69mg 23%
Calcium 78mg 255mg 18%
Vitamin B1 0.473mg 0.263mg 18%
Fats 3.5g 14.1g 16%
Vitamin B3 4.381mg 2.073mg 14%
Copper 0.191mg 0.062mg 14%
Saturated fat 0g 2.866g 13%
Fiber 3.2g 13%
Phosphorus 103mg 190mg 12%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.25µg 10%
Manganese 0.464mg 0.265mg 9%
Iron 2.94mg 2.31mg 8%
Monounsaturated fat 0.812g 3.521g 7%
Vitamin A 0µg 65µg 7%
Carbs 50.1g 32.9g 6%
Vitamin B2 0.292mg 0.347mg 4%
Choline 14.6mg 3%
Sodium 550mg 511mg 2%
Vitamin E 0.29mg 2%
Zinc 0.86mg 0.68mg 2%
Magnesium 27mg 19mg 2%
Protein 8.8g 7.9g 2%
Vitamin B5 0.378mg 0.485mg 2%
Calories 271kcal 291kcal 1%
Vitamin K 1.2µg 1%
Vitamin B6 0.048mg 0.056mg 1%
Potassium 110mg 159mg 1%
Vitamin C 0mg 0.4mg 0%
Net carbs 46.9g 32.9g N/A
Sugar 3.17g N/A
Tryptophan 0.103mg 0.099mg 0%
Threonine 0.245mg 0.289mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.333mg 0.362mg 0%
Leucine 0.614mg 0.63mg 0%
Lysine 0.197mg 0.384mg 0%
Methionine 0.156mg 0.179mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.433mg 0.395mg 0%
Valine 0.376mg 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?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Italian bread Waffle
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

People also compare

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
36%
Italian bread
24%
Waffle
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
57%
Italian bread
66%
Waffle

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Waffle
Waffle is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.17g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Waffle
Waffle contains less Sodium (difference - 39mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Italian bread
Italian bread is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 69mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Italian bread
Italian bread is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.866g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Italian bread
Italian bread is lower in glycemic index (difference - 17)
Which food is cheaper?
?
The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in minerals?
?
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?
?
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. Italian bread - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174913/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.