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Waffle vs. Dough — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between waffle and dough?

  • Waffle is richer in selenium, calcium, and phosphorus, while dough is higher in vitamin B1, iron, folate, vitamin B3, and manganese.
  • Dough's daily need coverage for vitamin B1 is 37% higher.

We used Waffles, plain, prepared from recipe and Bread, french or vienna (includes sourdough) types in this comparison.

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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
5
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%
Dough
5
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 23% 16% 10% 147% 51% 28% 45% 79% 75% 156%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +390.4%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +35.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +81%
Contains less SodiumSodium -15.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +61.5%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +68.4%
Contains more IronIron +69.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +145.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +52.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +117.7%

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
3
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%
Dough
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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% 4.2% 0% 178% 99% 90% 27% 25% 0% 1.8% 92% 4.4%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +170%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +23.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +132.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +91.1%
Contains more FolateFolate +167.4%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0.455mg

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
Dough
2
11% 2% 52% 33% 2%
Protein: 10.75 g
Fats: 2.42 g
Carbs: 51.88 g
Water: 33 g
Other: 1.95 g
Contains more FatsFats +482.6%
Contains more WaterWater +27.3%
Contains more OtherOther +59%
Contains more ProteinProtein +36.1%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +57.7%

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
Dough
1
30% 21% 49%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.529 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.362 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.855 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +872.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +693.6%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -81.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Waffle Dough DV% diff.
Polyunsaturated fat 6.785g 0.855g 40%
Vitamin B1 0.263mg 0.71mg 37%
Selenium 46.2µg 28.6µg 32%
Cholesterol 69mg 0mg 23%
Calcium 255mg 52mg 20%
Iron 2.31mg 3.91mg 20%
Folate 46µg 123µg 19%
Fats 14.1g 2.42g 18%
Starch 44.23g 18%
Vitamin B3 2.073mg 4.817mg 17%
Manganese 0.265mg 0.577mg 14%
Phosphorus 190mg 105mg 12%
Saturated fat 2.866g 0.529g 11%
Copper 0.062mg 0.152mg 10%
Vitamin B12 0.25µg 0µg 10%
Fiber 2.2g 9%
Monounsaturated fat 3.521g 0.362g 8%
Vitamin A 65µg 0µg 7%
Vitamin B2 0.347mg 0.427mg 6%
Protein 7.9g 10.75g 6%
Carbs 32.9g 51.88g 6%
Sodium 511mg 602mg 4%
Vitamin B6 0.056mg 0.107mg 4%
Zinc 0.68mg 1.04mg 3%
Magnesium 19mg 32mg 3%
Choline 8mg 1%
Fructose 0.51g 1%
Calories 291kcal 272kcal 1%
Vitamin B5 0.485mg 0.455mg 1%
Vitamin K 0.7µg 1%
Vitamin E 0.21mg 1%
Potassium 159mg 117mg 1%
Vitamin C 0.4mg 0mg 0%
Net carbs 32.9g 49.68g N/A
Sugar 4.62g N/A
Trans fat 0.005g N/A
Tryptophan 0.099mg 0%
Threonine 0.289mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.362mg 0%
Leucine 0.63mg 0%
Lysine 0.384mg 0%
Methionine 0.179mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.395mg 0%
Valine 0.409mg 0%
Histidine 0.187mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.006g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.063g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.788g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Waffle Dough
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
40%
Dough
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
66%
Waffle
63%
Dough

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Waffle
Waffle is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.62g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Waffle
Waffle contains less Sodium (difference - 91mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Dough
Dough is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 69mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Dough
Dough is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.337g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Dough
Dough is lower in glycemic index (difference - 6)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Dough
Dough is relatively richer in vitamins
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.

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. Dough - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172675/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.