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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% 14% 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% 0.06% 4.2% 0% 178% 99% 90% 27% 25% 0% 1.8% 92% 4.4%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +22700%
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 Opinion
Calories 291kcal 272kcal Waffle
Protein 7.9g 10.75g Dough
Fats 14.1g 2.42g Waffle
Vitamin C 0.4mg 0mg Waffle
Net carbs 32.9g 49.68g Dough
Carbs 32.9g 51.88g Dough
Cholesterol 69mg 0mg Dough
Magnesium 19mg 32mg Dough
Calcium 255mg 52mg Waffle
Potassium 159mg 117mg Waffle
Iron 2.31mg 3.91mg Dough
Sugar 4.62g Waffle
Fiber 2.2g Dough
Copper 0.062mg 0.152mg Dough
Zinc 0.68mg 1.04mg Dough
Starch 44.23g Dough
Phosphorus 190mg 105mg Waffle
Sodium 511mg 602mg Waffle
Vitamin A 228IU 1IU Waffle
Vitamin A 65µg 0µg Waffle
Vitamin E 0.21mg Dough
Manganese 0.265mg 0.577mg Dough
Selenium 46.2µg 28.6µg Waffle
Vitamin B1 0.263mg 0.71mg Dough
Vitamin B2 0.347mg 0.427mg Dough
Vitamin B3 2.073mg 4.817mg Dough
Vitamin B5 0.485mg 0.455mg Waffle
Vitamin B6 0.056mg 0.107mg Dough
Vitamin B12 0.25µg 0µg Waffle
Vitamin K 0.7µg Dough
Folate 46µg 123µg Dough
Trans Fat 0.005g Waffle
Choline 8mg Dough
Saturated Fat 2.866g 0.529g Dough
Monounsaturated Fat 3.521g 0.362g Waffle
Polyunsaturated fat 6.785g 0.855g 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
Fructose 0.51g Dough
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g 0g Waffle
Omega-3 - DHA 0.006g 0g Waffle
Omega-3 - ALA 0.063g Dough
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.001g Dough
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.788g Dough

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.