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Waffle vs. Bratwurst — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are waffle and bratwurst different?

  • Waffle is higher in selenium, calcium, iron, folate, and vitamin B2; however, bratwurst is richer in vitamin B12, zinc, and vitamin B6.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin B12 for bratwurst is 101% higher.
  • Waffle contains 36 times more calcium than bratwurst. While waffle contains 255mg of calcium, bratwurst contains only 7mg.
  • Waffle has less sodium.
  • Bratwurst has a lower glycemic index (28) than waffle (76).

Waffles, plain, prepared from recipe and Bratwurst, beef and pork, smoked are the varieties used in this article.

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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%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 11% 2.1% 25% 38% 27% 67% 56% 111% 5.3% 77%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +26.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +3542.9%
Contains more IronIron +131%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +46.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -39.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +546.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +227.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +78%
Contains more CopperCopper +29%
Contains more ZincZinc +263.2%

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
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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%
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% 0% 0% 95% 49% 58% 41% 46% 334% 0% 3% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +62.9%
Contains more FolateFolate +1050%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +44.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +50%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +42.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +257.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +968%
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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
12% 26% 2% 57% 3%
Protein: 12.2 g
Fats: 26.34 g
Carbs: 2 g
Water: 56.65 g
Other: 2.81 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +1545%
Contains more ProteinProtein +54.4%
Contains more FatsFats +86.8%
Contains more WaterWater +34.9%
~equal in Other ~2.81g

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
39% 51% 10%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 6.08 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 8 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.58 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -52.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +329.4%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +127.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Waffle Bratwurst DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 0.25µg 2.67µg 101%
Selenium 46.2µg 14.1µg 58%
Polyunsaturated fat 6.785g 1.58g 35%
Calcium 255mg 7mg 25%
Fats 14.1g 26.34g 19%
Zinc 0.68mg 2.47mg 16%
Iron 2.31mg 1mg 16%
Sodium 511mg 848mg 15%
Saturated fat 2.866g 6.08g 15%
Vitamin B6 0.056mg 0.2mg 11%
Folate 46µg 4µg 11%
Monounsaturated fat 3.521g 8g 11%
Manganese 0.265mg 0.041mg 10%
Vitamin B1 0.263mg 0.38mg 10%
Carbs 32.9g 2g 10%
Vitamin B2 0.347mg 0.213mg 10%
Phosphorus 190mg 130mg 9%
Protein 7.9g 12.2g 9%
Vitamin A 65µg 0µg 7%
Vitamin B3 2.073mg 3.11mg 6%
Potassium 159mg 283mg 4%
Vitamin B5 0.485mg 0.69mg 4%
Cholesterol 69mg 78mg 3%
Copper 0.062mg 0.08mg 2%
Magnesium 19mg 15mg 1%
Calories 291kcal 297kcal 0%
Vitamin C 0.4mg 0mg 0%
Net carbs 32.9g 2g N/A
Tryptophan 0.099mg 0.107mg 0%
Threonine 0.289mg 0.465mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.362mg 0.485mg 0%
Leucine 0.63mg 0.81mg 0%
Lysine 0.384mg 0.903mg 0%
Methionine 0.179mg 0.364mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.395mg 0.405mg 0%
Valine 0.409mg 0.464mg 0%
Histidine 0.187mg 0.395mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.006g 0g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Waffle Bratwurst
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
48%
Bratwurst
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
66%
Waffle
42%
Bratwurst

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Waffle
Waffle is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 9mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Waffle
Waffle is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Waffle
Waffle contains less Sodium (difference - 337mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Waffle
Waffle is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.214g)
Which food is cheaper?
Waffle
Waffle is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Bratwurst
Bratwurst is lower in glycemic index (difference - 48)
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. Bratwurst - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172956/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.