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Waffle vs. Doughnuts — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Waffle and Doughnuts

  • Waffle is higher in Selenium, Calcium, Vitamin B12, and Vitamin A RAE, yet Doughnuts are higher in Folate, Vitamin B1, Phosphorus, and Vitamin B3.
  • Waffle covers your daily Selenium needs 66% more than Doughnuts.
  • Waffle contains 16 times more Vitamin A RAE than Doughnuts. While Waffle contains 65µg of Vitamin A RAE, Doughnuts contain only 4µg.
  • The amount of Cholesterol in Doughnuts are lower.

Food varieties used in this article are Waffles, plain, prepared from recipe and Doughnuts, cake-type, plain (includes unsugared, old-fashioned).

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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
5
:
5
Doughnuts
Doughnuts
Contains more Calcium +537.5%
Contains more Magnesium +11.8%
Contains more Potassium +18.7%
Contains more Zinc +36%
Contains more Selenium +357.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +36.8%
Contains more Copper +45.2%
Contains more Manganese +25.7%
Equal in Iron - 2.53
Equal in Sodium - 477
Waffle
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 77% 87% 14% 82% 15% 67% 19% 21% 35% 253%
Doughnuts
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 12% 95% 13% 112% 12% 63% 14% 30% 44% 56%
Contains more Calcium +537.5%
Contains more Magnesium +11.8%
Contains more Potassium +18.7%
Contains more Zinc +36%
Contains more Selenium +357.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +36.8%
Contains more Copper +45.2%
Contains more Manganese +25.7%
Equal in Iron - 2.53
Equal in Sodium - 477

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
6
:
6
Doughnuts
Doughnuts
Contains more Vitamin A +1528.6%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +15.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +28.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +12%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +316.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +48.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +40.4%
Contains more Folate +100%
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%
Doughnuts
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 40% 0% 0% 98% 70% 55% 23% 12% 69% 8% 25%
Contains more Vitamin A +1528.6%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +15.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +28.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +12%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +316.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +48.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +40.4%
Contains more Folate +100%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Waffle
Waffle
3
:
2
Doughnuts
Doughnuts
Contains more Protein +48.8%
Contains more Water +101.7%
Contains more Other +64.9%
Contains more Fats +76.8%
Contains more Carbs +43%
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
Doughnuts
5% 25% 47% 21% 2%
Protein: 5.31 g
Fats: 24.93 g
Carbs: 47.06 g
Water: 20.82 g
Other: 1.88 g
Contains more Protein +48.8%
Contains more Water +101.7%
Contains more Other +64.9%
Contains more Fats +76.8%
Contains more Carbs +43%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Waffle
Waffle
2
:
1
Doughnuts
Doughnuts
Contains less Saturated Fat -74.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +73.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +142.7%
Waffle
22% 27% 52%
Saturated Fat: 2.866 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.521 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 6.785 g
Doughnuts
47% 36% 17%
Saturated Fat: 11.105 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.544 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.915 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -74.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +73.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +142.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Waffle Doughnuts Opinion
Net carbs 32.9g 45.36g Doughnuts
Protein 7.9g 5.31g Waffle
Fats 14.1g 24.93g Doughnuts
Carbs 32.9g 47.06g Doughnuts
Calories 291kcal 434kcal Doughnuts
Starch 25.91g Doughnuts
Sugar 18.15g Waffle
Fiber 1.7g Doughnuts
Calcium 255mg 40mg Waffle
Iron 2.31mg 2.53mg Doughnuts
Magnesium 19mg 17mg Waffle
Phosphorus 190mg 260mg Doughnuts
Potassium 159mg 134mg Waffle
Sodium 511mg 477mg Doughnuts
Zinc 0.68mg 0.5mg Waffle
Copper 0.062mg 0.09mg Doughnuts
Manganese 0.265mg 0.333mg Doughnuts
Selenium 46.2µg 10.1µg Waffle
Vitamin A 228IU 14IU Waffle
Vitamin A RAE 65µg 4µg Waffle
Vitamin E 1.99mg Doughnuts
Vitamin C 0.4mg 0mg Waffle
Vitamin B1 0.263mg 0.39mg Doughnuts
Vitamin B2 0.347mg 0.301mg Waffle
Vitamin B3 2.073mg 2.91mg Doughnuts
Vitamin B5 0.485mg 0.377mg Waffle
Vitamin B6 0.056mg 0.05mg Waffle
Folate 46µg 92µg Doughnuts
Vitamin B12 0.25µg 0.06µg Waffle
Vitamin K 9.8µg Doughnuts
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
Cholesterol 69mg 10mg Doughnuts
Saturated Fat 2.866g 11.105g Waffle
Omega-3 - DHA 0.006g 0.001g Waffle
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g 0g Waffle
Monounsaturated Fat 3.521g 8.544g Doughnuts
Polyunsaturated fat 6.785g 3.915g Waffle
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.006g Doughnuts
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 3.573g Doughnuts
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.017g Doughnuts
Omega-3 - ALA 0.239g Doughnuts
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g Doughnuts

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Waffle Doughnuts
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
33%
Doughnuts
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
66%
Waffle
45%
Doughnuts

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Waffle
Waffle is lower in Sugar (difference - 18.15g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Waffle
Waffle is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 8.239g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Doughnuts
Doughnuts contains less Sodium (difference - 34mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Doughnuts
Doughnuts is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 59mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Doughnuts
Doughnuts is lower in glycemic index (difference - 1)
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.
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. Doughnuts - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174990/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.