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Sweet roll vs. Waffle — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between sweet roll and waffle

  • Sweet roll has more folate, vitamin B1, and polyunsaturated fat; however, waffle is higher in selenium, calcium, phosphorus, iron, and vitamin B2.
  • Waffle covers your daily need for selenium, 53% more than sweet roll.
  • Sweet roll has 2 times more folate than waffle. While sweet roll has 72µg of folate, waffle has only 46µg.
  • Sweet roll has less sodium.
  • The glycemic index of waffle is higher.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Sweet rolls, cinnamon, commercially prepared with raisins 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 12% 22% 9.8% 60% 29% 16% 33% 40% 39% 93%
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 CopperCopper +41.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -40.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +13.2%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +11.8%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +254.2%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +43.2%
Contains more IronIron +44.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +15.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +150%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +171.8%

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 6.7% 21% 40% 0% 81% 61% 45% 24% 25% 18% 11% 54% 23%
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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 CVitamin C +400%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +23.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +15%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +91.1%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +56.5%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +30.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +19.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +78.6%
~equal in Vitamin A ~65µg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
6% 16% 51% 25% 2%
Protein: 6.2 g
Fats: 16.4 g
Carbs: 50.9 g
Water: 24.8 g
Other: 1.7 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 FatsFats +16.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +54.7%
Contains more ProteinProtein +27.4%
Contains more WaterWater +69.4%
Contains more OtherOther +82.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
20% 31% 49%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 3.079 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 4.797 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 7.473 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 more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +36.2%
~equal in Saturated fat ~2.866g
~equal in Polyunsaturated fat ~6.785g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Sweet roll Waffle DV% diff.
Selenium 17µg 46.2µg 53%
Calcium 72mg 255mg 18%
Phosphorus 76mg 190mg 16%
Vitamin E 1.99mg 13%
Fiber 2.4g 10%
Sodium 304mg 511mg 9%
Iron 1.6mg 2.31mg 9%
Choline 41.3mg 8%
Folate 72µg 46µg 7%
Vitamin B2 0.265mg 0.347mg 6%
Carbs 50.9g 32.9g 6%
Polyunsaturated fat 7.473g 6.785g 5%
Vitamin B12 0.14µg 0.25µg 5%
Vitamin B1 0.324mg 0.263mg 5%
Vitamin K 4.4µg 4%
Vitamin B6 0.107mg 0.056mg 4%
Calories 372kcal 291kcal 4%
Fats 16.4g 14.1g 4%
Copper 0.088mg 0.062mg 3%
Protein 6.2g 7.9g 3%
Monounsaturated fat 4.797g 3.521g 3%
Manganese 0.3mg 0.265mg 2%
Vitamin B3 2.384mg 2.073mg 2%
Vitamin B5 0.406mg 0.485mg 2%
Vitamin C 2mg 0.4mg 2%
Saturated fat 3.079g 2.866g 1%
Potassium 111mg 159mg 1%
Cholesterol 66mg 69mg 1%
Zinc 0.59mg 0.68mg 1%
Net carbs 48.5g 32.9g N/A
Magnesium 17mg 19mg 0%
Sugar 31.73g N/A
Vitamin A 62µg 65µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.074mg 0.099mg 0%
Threonine 0.211mg 0.289mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.259mg 0.362mg 0%
Leucine 0.458mg 0.63mg 0%
Lysine 0.243mg 0.384mg 0%
Methionine 0.117mg 0.179mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.3mg 0.395mg 0%
Valine 0.291mg 0.409mg 0%
Histidine 0.145mg 0.187mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.001g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.004g 0.006g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Sweet roll 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
31%
Sweet roll
24%
Waffle
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
35%
Sweet roll
66%
Waffle

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Waffle
Waffle is lower in Sugar (difference - 31.73g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Waffle
Waffle is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.213g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Waffle
Waffle is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Sweet roll
Sweet roll is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 3mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Sweet roll
Sweet roll contains less Sodium (difference - 207mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Sweet roll
Sweet roll is lower in glycemic index (difference - 36)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Sweet roll
Sweet roll is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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. Sweet roll - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175034/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.