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Pumpernickel bread vs. Waffle — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between pumpernickel bread and waffle

  • Pumpernickel bread has more manganese, copper, folate, magnesium, and zinc, while waffle has more selenium, calcium, and vitamin B12.
  • Pumpernickel bread's daily need coverage for manganese is 45% higher.
  • Waffle contains 5 times less copper than pumpernickel bread. Pumpernickel bread contains 0.287mg of copper, while waffle contains 0.062mg.
  • The amount of saturated fat in pumpernickel bread is lower.
  • Pumpernickel bread has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of pumpernickel bread is 49, while the glycemic index of waffle is 76.

The food types used in this comparison are Bread, pumpernickel 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 39% 20% 18% 108% 96% 40% 76% 78% 170% 134%
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 +184.2%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +30.8%
Contains more IronIron +24.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +362.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +117.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +392.5%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +275%
Contains less SodiumSodium -14.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +88.6%
~equal in Phosphorus ~190mg

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% 8.4% 0% 82% 70% 58% 24% 29% 0% 2% 70% 8%
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 +24.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +49.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +125%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +102.2%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +13.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +20%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
9% 3% 48% 38% 3%
Protein: 8.7 g
Fats: 3.1 g
Carbs: 47.5 g
Water: 37.9 g
Other: 2.8 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 +44.4%
Contains more FatsFats +354.8%
Contains more WaterWater +10.8%
Contains more OtherOther +10.7%
~equal in Protein ~7.9g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
17% 36% 47%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.437 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.932 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.237 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 -84.8%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +277.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +448.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pumpernickel bread Waffle DV% diff.
Manganese 1.305mg 0.265mg 45%
Selenium 24.5µg 46.2µg 39%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.237g 6.785g 37%
Fiber 6.5g 26%
Copper 0.287mg 0.062mg 25%
Cholesterol 0mg 69mg 23%
Calcium 68mg 255mg 19%
Fats 3.1g 14.1g 17%
Folate 93µg 46µg 12%
Saturated fat 0.437g 2.866g 11%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.25µg 10%
Magnesium 54mg 19mg 8%
Iron 2.87mg 2.31mg 7%
Vitamin A 0µg 65µg 7%
Zinc 1.48mg 0.68mg 7%
Vitamin B3 3.091mg 2.073mg 6%
Monounsaturated fat 0.932g 3.521g 6%
Vitamin B6 0.126mg 0.056mg 5%
Carbs 47.5g 32.9g 5%
Vitamin B1 0.327mg 0.263mg 5%
Sodium 596mg 511mg 4%
Vitamin E 0.42mg 3%
Choline 14.6mg 3%
Vitamin B2 0.305mg 0.347mg 3%
Calories 250kcal 291kcal 2%
Vitamin B5 0.404mg 0.485mg 2%
Protein 8.7g 7.9g 2%
Phosphorus 178mg 190mg 2%
Vitamin K 0.8µg 1%
Potassium 208mg 159mg 1%
Vitamin C 0mg 0.4mg 0%
Net carbs 41g 32.9g N/A
Sugar 0.53g N/A
Tryptophan 0.097mg 0.099mg 0%
Threonine 0.267mg 0.289mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.334mg 0.362mg 0%
Leucine 0.602mg 0.63mg 0%
Lysine 0.248mg 0.384mg 0%
Methionine 0.155mg 0.179mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.422mg 0.395mg 0%
Valine 0.396mg 0.409mg 0%
Histidine 0.196mg 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
Pumpernickel 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
27%
Pumpernickel bread
24%
Waffle
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
78%
Pumpernickel bread
66%
Waffle

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Waffle
Waffle is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.53g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Waffle
Waffle contains less Sodium (difference - 85mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pumpernickel bread
Pumpernickel bread is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 69mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Pumpernickel bread
Pumpernickel bread is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.429g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pumpernickel bread
Pumpernickel bread is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pumpernickel bread
Pumpernickel bread is relatively richer in minerals
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.

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. Pumpernickel bread - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174918/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.