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Waffle vs. Bagel — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Waffle and Bagel

  • Waffle is higher in Selenium, Calcium, Vitamin B2, and Vitamin B12, yet Bagel is higher in Manganese, Copper, Vitamin B1, and Vitamin B3.
  • Bagel covers your daily Manganese needs 51% more than Waffle.

Food varieties used in this article are Waffles, plain, prepared from recipe and Bagels, wheat.

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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.
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%
Bagel
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 36% 6% 15% 104% 58% 30% 61% 57% 187% 157%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1175%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +33.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +61%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +168.4%
Contains more IronIron +19.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +182.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +61.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -14.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +439.6%
~equal in Potassium ~165mg

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.
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%
Bagel
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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 0% 0% 6.4% 0% 101% 48% 63% 23% 34% 0% 3.8% 57% 5.3%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +66%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +29.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +53.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +62.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +162.5%
Contains more FolateFolate +65.2%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Waffle
3
8% 14% 33% 42% 3%
Protein: 7.9 g
Fats: 14.1 g
Carbs: 32.9 g
Water: 42 g
Other: 3.1 g
Bagel
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10% 49% 38% 2%
Protein: 10.2 g
Fats: 1.53 g
Carbs: 48.89 g
Water: 37.55 g
Other: 1.83 g
Contains more FatsFats +821.6%
Contains more WaterWater +11.9%
Contains more OtherOther +69.4%
Contains more ProteinProtein +29.1%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +48.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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
Bagel
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24% 76%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.29 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.936 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +1114.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +624.9%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -100%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Waffle Bagel Opinion
Calories 291kcal 250kcal Waffle
Protein 7.9g 10.2g Bagel
Fats 14.1g 1.53g Waffle
Vitamin C 0.4mg 0mg Waffle
Net carbs 32.9g 44.79g Bagel
Carbs 32.9g 48.89g Bagel
Cholesterol 69mg 0mg Bagel
Magnesium 19mg 51mg Bagel
Calcium 255mg 20mg Waffle
Potassium 159mg 165mg Bagel
Iron 2.31mg 2.76mg Bagel
Sugar 6.12g Waffle
Fiber 4.1g Bagel
Copper 0.062mg 0.175mg Bagel
Zinc 0.68mg 1.1mg Bagel
Phosphorus 190mg 142mg Waffle
Sodium 511mg 439mg Bagel
Vitamin A 228IU 0IU Waffle
Vitamin A 65µg 0µg Waffle
Vitamin E 0.32mg Bagel
Manganese 0.265mg 1.43mg Bagel
Selenium 46.2µg 28.7µg Waffle
Vitamin B1 0.263mg 0.403mg Bagel
Vitamin B2 0.347mg 0.209mg Waffle
Vitamin B3 2.073mg 3.37mg Bagel
Vitamin B5 0.485mg 0.375mg Waffle
Vitamin B6 0.056mg 0.147mg Bagel
Vitamin B12 0.25µg 0µg Waffle
Vitamin K 1.5µg Bagel
Folate 46µg 76µg Bagel
Choline 9.8mg Bagel
Saturated Fat 2.866g 0g Bagel
Monounsaturated Fat 3.521g 0.29g Waffle
Polyunsaturated fat 6.785g 0.936g Waffle
Tryptophan 0.099mg Waffle
Threonine 0.289mg Waffle
Isoleucine 0.362mg Waffle
Leucine 0.63mg Waffle
Lysine 0.384mg Waffle
Methionine 0.179mg Waffle
Phenylalanine 0.395mg Waffle
Valine 0.409mg Waffle
Histidine 0.187mg Waffle
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g 0g Waffle
Omega-3 - DHA 0.006g 0g Waffle

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Waffle Bagel
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
24%
Waffle
26%
Bagel
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
66%
Waffle
71%
Bagel

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Waffle
Waffle is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.12g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Bagel
Bagel is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 69mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Bagel
Bagel contains less Sodium (difference - 72mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Bagel
Bagel is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.866g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Bagel
Bagel is lower in glycemic index (difference - 7)
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. Waffle - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175039/nutrients
  2. Bagel - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167533/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.