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Oatmeal vs. Waffle — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between oatmeal and waffle

  • Oatmeal has more iron, vitamin B6, and manganese; however, waffle is richer in selenium, calcium, phosphorus, and vitamin B12.
  • Waffle covers your daily selenium needs 75% more than oatmeal.
  • Waffle has 5 times less vitamin B6 than oatmeal. Oatmeal has 0.29mg of vitamin B6, while waffle has 0.056mg.
  • Oatmeal contains less sodium.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Cereals, oats, instant, fortified, plain, prepared with water (boiling water added or microwaved) and Waffles, plain, prepared from recipe.

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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 19% 24% 5.4% 224% 22% 17% 33% 6.4% 73% 27%
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 MagnesiumMagnesium +36.8%
Contains more IronIron +158%
Contains less SodiumSodium -90.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +110.6%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +218.8%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +160.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +146.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +824%
~equal in Copper ~0.062mg
~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% 43% 1.4% 0% 65% 50% 57% 19% 67% 0% 1% 33% 2.6%
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 AVitamin A +100%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +45.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +417.9%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +61.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +53%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B1 ~0.263mg
~equal in Folate ~46µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
2% 12% 84%
Protein: 2.37 g
Fats: 1.36 g
Carbs: 11.67 g
Water: 84.03 g
Other: 0.57 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 WaterWater +100.1%
Contains more ProteinProtein +233.3%
Contains more FatsFats +936.8%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +181.9%
Contains more OtherOther +443.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
22% 37% 41%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.226 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.391 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.426 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 -92.1%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +800.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1492.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Oatmeal Waffle DV% diff.
Selenium 5µg 46.2µg 75%
Iron 5.96mg 2.31mg 46%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.426g 6.785g 42%
Cholesterol 0mg 69mg 23%
Fats 1.36g 14.1g 20%
Sodium 49mg 511mg 20%
Vitamin B6 0.29mg 0.056mg 18%
Calcium 80mg 255mg 18%
Phosphorus 77mg 190mg 16%
Manganese 0.558mg 0.265mg 13%
Saturated fat 0.226g 2.866g 12%
Calories 68kcal 291kcal 11%
Protein 2.37g 7.9g 11%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.25µg 10%
Vitamin B2 0.215mg 0.347mg 10%
Monounsaturated fat 0.391g 3.521g 8%
Fiber 1.7g 7%
Carbs 11.67g 32.9g 7%
Vitamin A 130µg 65µg 7%
Vitamin B3 3.025mg 2.073mg 6%
Starch 10.37g 4%
Potassium 61mg 159mg 3%
Vitamin B5 0.317mg 0.485mg 3%
Magnesium 26mg 19mg 2%
Folate 44µg 46µg 1%
Zinc 0.62mg 0.68mg 1%
Choline 4.7mg 1%
Vitamin C 0mg 0.4mg 0%
Net carbs 9.97g 32.9g N/A
Sugar 0.46g N/A
Copper 0.066mg 0.062mg 0%
Vitamin E 0.07mg 0%
Vitamin B1 0.26mg 0.263mg 0%
Vitamin K 0.4µg 0%
Trans fat 0.003g N/A
Tryptophan 0.04mg 0.099mg 0%
Threonine 0.083mg 0.289mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.105mg 0.362mg 0%
Leucine 0.2mg 0.63mg 0%
Lysine 0.135mg 0.384mg 0%
Methionine 0.04mg 0.179mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.13mg 0.395mg 0%
Valine 0.151mg 0.409mg 0%
Histidine 0.057mg 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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is better in case of low diet
Oatmeal 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
26%
Oatmeal
24%
Waffle
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
45%
Oatmeal
66%
Waffle

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Waffle
Waffle is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.46g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Waffle
Waffle is lower in glycemic index (difference - 3)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Oatmeal
Oatmeal is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 69mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Oatmeal
Oatmeal contains less Sodium (difference - 462mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Oatmeal
Oatmeal is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.64g)
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 - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171662/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.