Pastry vs. Waffle — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between pastry and waffle
- Pastry is richer in vitamin B3 and vitamin B1, yet waffle is richer in selenium, calcium, phosphorus, vitamin B12, and vitamin B5.
- Daily need coverage for selenium for waffle is 40% higher.
- Pastry contains 3 times more saturated fat than waffle. Pastry contains 9.643g of saturated fat, while waffle contains 2.866g.
- Pastry has a lower glycemic index than waffle.
Food types used in this article are Puff pastry, frozen, ready-to-bake 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.
| Contains more CopperCopper | +83.9% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -51.3% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +84.2% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +18.8% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +2450% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +160.7% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +28.3% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +216.7% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +90.9% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +51.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +101.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +69.6% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +22.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +166.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more FatsFats | +170.2% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +37.1% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +394.1% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +210% |
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Protein
~7.9g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +513.4% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -70.3% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +38.6% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Monounsaturated fat | 21.597g | 3.521g | 45% |
| Selenium | 24.2µg | 46.2µg | 40% |
| Fats | 38.1g | 14.1g | 37% |
| Saturated fat | 9.643g | 2.866g | 31% |
| Calcium | 10mg | 255mg | 25% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 69mg | 23% |
| Phosphorus | 60mg | 190mg | 19% |
| Calories | 551kcal | 291kcal | 13% |
| Vitamin B3 | 4.168mg | 2.073mg | 13% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 4.894g | 6.785g | 13% |
| Vitamin K | 16.1µg | 13% | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.398mg | 0.263mg | 11% |
| Sodium | 249mg | 511mg | 11% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.25µg | 10% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0mg | 0.485mg | 10% |
| Manganese | 0.488mg | 0.265mg | 10% |
| Folate | 78µg | 46µg | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 65µg | 7% |
| Copper | 0.114mg | 0.062mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 1.5g | 6% | |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.283mg | 0.347mg | 5% |
| Vitamin E | 0.54mg | 4% | |
| Carbs | 45.1g | 32.9g | 4% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.021mg | 0.056mg | 3% |
| Iron | 2.56mg | 2.31mg | 3% |
| Potassium | 61mg | 159mg | 3% |
| Zinc | 0.53mg | 0.68mg | 1% |
| Protein | 7.3g | 7.9g | 1% |
| Magnesium | 16mg | 19mg | 1% |
| Choline | 6.4mg | 1% | |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 0.4mg | 0% |
| Net carbs | 43.6g | 32.9g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.74g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.085mg | 0.099mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.196mg | 0.289mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.272mg | 0.362mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.508mg | 0.63mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.142mg | 0.384mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.129mg | 0.179mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.362mg | 0.395mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.308mg | 0.409mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.156mg | 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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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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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66%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Waffle is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.74g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Waffle is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 6.777g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Waffle is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pastry is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 69mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pastry contains less Sodium (difference - 262mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pastry is lower in glycemic index (difference - 17)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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.