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Waffle vs. Cookie dough — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Waffle and Cookie dough different?

  • Waffle is higher in Selenium, Calcium, Vitamin B2, Phosphorus, Vitamin B12, and Vitamin A RAE, however, Cookie dough is richer in Manganese.
  • Daily need coverage for Selenium from Waffle is 67% higher.
  • Waffle contains 16 times more Vitamin A RAE than Cookie dough. While Waffle contains 65µg of Vitamin A RAE, Cookie dough contains only 4µg.
  • Cookie dough has less Cholesterol.

Waffles, plain, prepared from recipe and Cookies, oatmeal, refrigerated dough 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
Waffle
6
:
4
Cookie dough
Cookie dough
Contains more Calcium +722.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +82.7%
Contains more Selenium +407.7%
Contains more Magnesium +47.4%
Contains less Sodium -42.5%
Contains more Copper +77.4%
Contains more Manganese +188.7%
Equal in Iron - 2.14
Equal in Potassium - 147
Equal in Zinc - 0.64
Waffle
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 77% 87% 14% 82% 15% 67% 19% 21% 35% 253%
Cookie dough
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 10% 81% 20% 45% 13% 39% 18% 37% 100% 50%
Contains more Calcium +722.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +82.7%
Contains more Selenium +407.7%
Contains more Magnesium +47.4%
Contains less Sodium -42.5%
Contains more Copper +77.4%
Contains more Manganese +188.7%
Equal in Iron - 2.14
Equal in Potassium - 147
Equal in Zinc - 0.64

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
Waffle
9
:
0
Cookie dough
Cookie dough
Contains more Vitamin A +225.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +12.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +134.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +11.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +30.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +36.6%
Contains more Folate +31.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +525%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 1.865
Waffle
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 14% 0% 0% 2% 66% 81% 39% 30% 13% 35% 32% 0%
Cookie dough
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 5% 0% 0% 0% 59% 35% 35% 23% 10% 27% 5% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +225.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +12.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +134.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +11.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +30.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +36.6%
Contains more Folate +31.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +525%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 1.865

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Waffle
Waffle
3
:
2
Cookie dough
Cookie dough
Contains more Protein +46.3%
Contains more Water +174.5%
Contains more Other +138.5%
Contains more Fats +34%
Contains more Carbs +79.6%
Waffle
8% 14% 33% 42% 3%
Protein: 7.9 g
Fats: 14.1 g
Carbs: 32.9 g
Water: 42 g
Other: 3.1 g
Cookie dough
5% 19% 59% 15%
Protein: 5.4 g
Fats: 18.9 g
Carbs: 59.1 g
Water: 15.3 g
Other: 1.3 g
Contains more Protein +46.3%
Contains more Water +174.5%
Contains more Other +138.5%
Contains more Fats +34%
Contains more Carbs +79.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Waffle
Waffle
2
:
1
Cookie dough
Cookie dough
Contains less Saturated Fat -39.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +161.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +199.1%
Waffle
22% 27% 52%
Saturated Fat: 2.866 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.521 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 6.785 g
Cookie dough
27% 59% 15%
Saturated Fat: 4.751 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 10.531 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.592 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -39.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +161.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +199.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Waffle Cookie dough Opinion
Net carbs 32.9g 56.6g Cookie dough
Protein 7.9g 5.4g Waffle
Fats 14.1g 18.9g Cookie dough
Carbs 32.9g 59.1g Cookie dough
Calories 291kcal 424kcal Cookie dough
Fiber 2.5g Cookie dough
Calcium 255mg 31mg Waffle
Iron 2.31mg 2.14mg Waffle
Magnesium 19mg 28mg Cookie dough
Phosphorus 190mg 104mg Waffle
Potassium 159mg 147mg Waffle
Sodium 511mg 294mg Cookie dough
Zinc 0.68mg 0.64mg Waffle
Copper 0.062mg 0.11mg Cookie dough
Manganese 0.265mg 0.765mg Cookie dough
Selenium 46.2µg 9.1µg Waffle
Vitamin A 228IU 70IU Waffle
Vitamin A RAE 65µg 4µg Waffle
Vitamin C 0.4mg 0mg Waffle
Vitamin B1 0.263mg 0.234mg Waffle
Vitamin B2 0.347mg 0.148mg Waffle
Vitamin B3 2.073mg 1.865mg Waffle
Vitamin B5 0.485mg 0.372mg Waffle
Vitamin B6 0.056mg 0.041mg Waffle
Folate 46µg 35µg Waffle
Vitamin B12 0.25µg 0.04µg Waffle
Tryptophan 0.099mg 0.088mg Waffle
Threonine 0.289mg 0.177mg Waffle
Isoleucine 0.362mg 0.227mg Waffle
Leucine 0.63mg 0.414mg Waffle
Lysine 0.384mg 0.257mg Waffle
Methionine 0.179mg 0.122mg Waffle
Phenylalanine 0.395mg 0.278mg Waffle
Valine 0.409mg 0.291mg Waffle
Histidine 0.187mg 0.125mg Waffle
Cholesterol 69mg 24mg Cookie dough
Saturated Fat 2.866g 4.751g Waffle
Omega-3 - DHA 0.006g 0.001g Waffle
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g 0.001g
Monounsaturated Fat 3.521g 10.531g Cookie dough
Polyunsaturated fat 6.785g 2.592g Waffle

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Waffle Cookie dough
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
26%
Waffle
16%
Cookie dough
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
66%
Waffle
41%
Cookie dough

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Waffle
Waffle is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Waffle
Waffle is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.885g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Waffle
Waffle is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cookie dough
Cookie dough contains less Sodium (difference - 217mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cookie dough
Cookie dough is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 45mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cookie dough
Cookie dough is lower in glycemic index (difference - 22)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
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. Waffle - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175039/nutrients
  2. Cookie dough - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174961/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.