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Oatmeal bread vs. Waffle — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between oatmeal bread and waffle?

  • Oatmeal bread is richer in manganese, copper, and vitamin B1, while waffle is higher in selenium, calcium, vitamin B12, phosphorus, and vitamin B2.
  • Waffle's daily need coverage for selenium is 39% higher.
  • Waffle has 4 times less Manganese than oatmeal bread. Oatmeal bread has 0.94mg of Manganese, while waffle has 0.265mg.
  • Oatmeal bread is lower in saturated Fat.
  • Waffle has a higher glycemic index (76) than oatmeal bread (65).

We used Bread, oatmeal 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 26% 20% 13% 101% 70% 28% 54% 58% 123% 134%
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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 MagnesiumMagnesium +94.7%
Contains more IronIron +16.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +237.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +50%
Contains less SodiumSodium -12.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +254.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +286.4%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +12%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +50.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +87.8%

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% 0.96% 9.6% 0% 100% 55% 59% 20% 16% 3.8% 3.8% 47% 10%
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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% 14% 0% 0% 66% 80% 39% 29% 13% 31% 0% 35% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +51.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +51.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +21.4%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +34.8%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +1325%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +44.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +42.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +733.3%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
8% 4% 49% 37% 2%
Protein: 8.4 g
Fats: 4.4 g
Carbs: 48.5 g
Water: 36.7 g
Other: 2 g
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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 +47.4%
Contains more FatsFats +220.5%
Contains more WaterWater +14.4%
Contains more OtherOther +55%
~equal in Protein ~7.9g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
18% 40% 43%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.703 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 1.578 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.702 g
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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 -75.5%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +123.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +298.6%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Oatmeal bread Waffle
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium 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 Oatmeal bread Waffle Opinion
Calories 269kcal 291kcal Waffle
Protein 8.4g 7.9g Oatmeal bread
Fats 4.4g 14.1g Waffle
Vitamin C 0mg 0.4mg Waffle
Net carbs 44.5g 32.9g Oatmeal bread
Carbs 48.5g 32.9g Oatmeal bread
Cholesterol 0mg 69mg Oatmeal bread
Magnesium 37mg 19mg Oatmeal bread
Calcium 66mg 255mg Waffle
Potassium 142mg 159mg Waffle
Iron 2.7mg 2.31mg Oatmeal bread
Sugar 8.14g Waffle
Fiber 4g Oatmeal bread
Copper 0.209mg 0.062mg Oatmeal bread
Zinc 1.02mg 0.68mg Oatmeal bread
Phosphorus 126mg 190mg Waffle
Sodium 447mg 511mg Oatmeal bread
Vitamin A 16IU 228IU Waffle
Vitamin A 5µg 65µg Waffle
Vitamin E 0.48mg Oatmeal bread
Manganese 0.94mg 0.265mg Oatmeal bread
Selenium 24.6µg 46.2µg Waffle
Vitamin B1 0.399mg 0.263mg Oatmeal bread
Vitamin B2 0.24mg 0.347mg Waffle
Vitamin B3 3.136mg 2.073mg Oatmeal bread
Vitamin B5 0.341mg 0.485mg Waffle
Vitamin B6 0.068mg 0.056mg Oatmeal bread
Vitamin B12 0.03µg 0.25µg Waffle
Vitamin K 1.5µg Oatmeal bread
Folate 62µg 46µg Oatmeal bread
Choline 18.7mg Oatmeal bread
Saturated Fat 0.703g 2.866g Oatmeal bread
Monounsaturated Fat 1.578g 3.521g Waffle
Polyunsaturated fat 1.702g 6.785g Waffle
Tryptophan 0.116mg 0.099mg Oatmeal bread
Threonine 0.247mg 0.289mg Waffle
Isoleucine 0.325mg 0.362mg Waffle
Leucine 0.608mg 0.63mg Waffle
Lysine 0.27mg 0.384mg Waffle
Methionine 0.152mg 0.179mg Waffle
Phenylalanine 0.414mg 0.395mg Oatmeal bread
Valine 0.393mg 0.409mg Waffle
Histidine 0.186mg 0.187mg Waffle
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.001g Waffle
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.006g Waffle

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Oatmeal bread 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
25%
Oatmeal bread
24%
Waffle
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
63%
Oatmeal bread
66%
Waffle

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Waffle
Waffle is lower in Sugar (difference - 8.14g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Oatmeal bread
Oatmeal bread is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 69mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Oatmeal bread
Oatmeal bread contains less Sodium (difference - 64mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Oatmeal bread
Oatmeal bread is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.163g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Oatmeal bread
Oatmeal bread is lower in glycemic index (difference - 11)
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. Oatmeal bread - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172678/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.