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Waffle vs. Barley — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between waffle and barley

  • Waffle has more calcium, while barley has more manganese, copper, vitamin B1, magnesium, vitamin B6, zinc, and iron.
  • Barley's daily need coverage for manganese is 73% higher.
  • Barley has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of barley is 28, while the glycemic index of waffle is 76.

The food types used in this comparison are Waffles, plain, prepared from recipe and Barley, hulled.

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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
2
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%
Barley
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 95% 9.9% 40% 135% 166% 76% 113% 1.6% 253% 206%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +672.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +22.5%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +600%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +184.3%
Contains more IronIron +55.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +703.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +307.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +38.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -97.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +633.2%

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
6
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%
Barley
5
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% 0.33% 11% 0% 162% 66% 86% 17% 73% 0% 5.5% 14% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +6400%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +21.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +72%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +142.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +145.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +122.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +467.9%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

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
Barley
2
12% 2% 73% 9% 2%
Protein: 12.48 g
Fats: 2.3 g
Carbs: 73.48 g
Water: 9.44 g
Other: 2.3 g
Contains more FatsFats +513%
Contains more WaterWater +344.9%
Contains more OtherOther +34.8%
Contains more ProteinProtein +58%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +123.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Waffle
2
22% 27% 52%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.866 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 3.521 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 6.785 g
Barley
1
26% 16% 59%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.482 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.295 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.108 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +1093.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +512.4%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -83.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Waffle Barley DV% diff.
Manganese 0.265mg 1.943mg 73%
Fiber 17.3g 69%
Copper 0.062mg 0.498mg 48%
Polyunsaturated fat 6.785g 1.108g 38%
Vitamin B1 0.263mg 0.646mg 32%
Magnesium 19mg 133mg 27%
Cholesterol 69mg 0mg 23%
Sodium 511mg 12mg 22%
Calcium 255mg 33mg 22%
Vitamin B6 0.056mg 0.318mg 20%
Zinc 0.68mg 2.77mg 19%
Fats 14.1g 2.3g 18%
Iron 2.31mg 3.6mg 16%
Vitamin B3 2.073mg 4.604mg 16%
Selenium 46.2µg 37.7µg 15%
Carbs 32.9g 73.48g 14%
Phosphorus 190mg 264mg 11%
Saturated fat 2.866g 0.482g 11%
Vitamin B12 0.25µg 0µg 10%
Protein 7.9g 12.48g 9%
Potassium 159mg 452mg 9%
Monounsaturated fat 3.521g 0.295g 8%
Vitamin A 65µg 1µg 7%
Folate 46µg 19µg 7%
Vitamin B2 0.347mg 0.285mg 5%
Vitamin E 0.57mg 4%
Vitamin B5 0.485mg 0.282mg 4%
Calories 291kcal 354kcal 3%
Vitamin K 2.2µg 2%
Vitamin C 0.4mg 0mg 0%
Net carbs 32.9g 56.18g N/A
Sugar 0.8g N/A
Tryptophan 0.099mg 0.208mg 0%
Threonine 0.289mg 0.424mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.362mg 0.456mg 0%
Leucine 0.63mg 0.848mg 0%
Lysine 0.384mg 0.465mg 0%
Methionine 0.179mg 0.24mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.395mg 0.7mg 0%
Valine 0.409mg 0.612mg 0%
Histidine 0.187mg 0.281mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.006g 0g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Waffle Barley
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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
33%
Barley
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
66%
Waffle
110%
Barley

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Waffle
Waffle is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.8g)
Which food is cheaper?
Waffle
Waffle is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Barley
Barley is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 69mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Barley
Barley contains less Sodium (difference - 499mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Barley
Barley is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.384g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Barley
Barley is lower in glycemic index (difference - 48)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Barley
Barley is relatively richer in minerals
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. Barley - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170283/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.