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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 Monounsaturated Fat, however, Waffle is higher in Selenium, Calcium, Phosphorus, Iron, and Vitamin B2.
  • Waffle covers your daily need of 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.

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% 13% 40% 0% 81% 61% 45% 24% 25% 18% 11% 54% 23%
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% 14% 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 ~228IU
~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
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 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
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 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 Opinion
Calories 372kcal 291kcal Sweet roll
Protein 6.2g 7.9g Waffle
Fats 16.4g 14.1g Sweet roll
Vitamin C 2mg 0.4mg Sweet roll
Net carbs 48.5g 32.9g Sweet roll
Carbs 50.9g 32.9g Sweet roll
Cholesterol 66mg 69mg Sweet roll
Magnesium 17mg 19mg Waffle
Calcium 72mg 255mg Waffle
Potassium 111mg 159mg Waffle
Iron 1.6mg 2.31mg Waffle
Sugar 31.73g Waffle
Fiber 2.4g Sweet roll
Copper 0.088mg 0.062mg Sweet roll
Zinc 0.59mg 0.68mg Waffle
Phosphorus 76mg 190mg Waffle
Sodium 304mg 511mg Sweet roll
Vitamin A 214IU 228IU Waffle
Vitamin A 62µg 65µg Waffle
Vitamin E 1.99mg Sweet roll
Manganese 0.3mg 0.265mg Sweet roll
Selenium 17µg 46.2µg Waffle
Vitamin B1 0.324mg 0.263mg Sweet roll
Vitamin B2 0.265mg 0.347mg Waffle
Vitamin B3 2.384mg 2.073mg Sweet roll
Vitamin B5 0.406mg 0.485mg Waffle
Vitamin B6 0.107mg 0.056mg Sweet roll
Vitamin B12 0.14µg 0.25µg Waffle
Vitamin K 4.4µg Sweet roll
Folate 72µg 46µg Sweet roll
Choline 41.3mg Sweet roll
Saturated Fat 3.079g 2.866g Waffle
Monounsaturated Fat 4.797g 3.521g Sweet roll
Polyunsaturated fat 7.473g 6.785g Sweet roll
Tryptophan 0.074mg 0.099mg Waffle
Threonine 0.211mg 0.289mg Waffle
Isoleucine 0.259mg 0.362mg Waffle
Leucine 0.458mg 0.63mg Waffle
Lysine 0.243mg 0.384mg Waffle
Methionine 0.117mg 0.179mg Waffle
Phenylalanine 0.3mg 0.395mg Waffle
Valine 0.291mg 0.409mg Waffle
Histidine 0.145mg 0.187mg Waffle
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.001g Waffle
Omega-3 - DHA 0.004g 0.006g Waffle

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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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.