Waffle vs. English muffin — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between Waffle and English muffin?
- Waffle is richer in Calcium, Iron, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B12, Phosphorus, Vitamin A RAE, and Vitamin B1, while English muffin is higher in Copper.
- Waffle's daily need coverage for Cholesterol is 23% higher.
- English muffin is lower in Cholesterol.
We used Waffles, plain, prepared from recipe and English muffins, plain, unenriched, without calcium propionate (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.
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Calcium
+390.4%
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Iron
+159.6%
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Phosphorus
+42.9%
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Potassium
+21.4%
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Magnesium
+10.5%
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Copper
+108.1%
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Manganese
+34.7%
Equal in Sodium - 464
Equal in Zinc - 0.7
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Calcium
+390.4%
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Iron
+159.6%
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Phosphorus
+42.9%
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Potassium
+21.4%
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Magnesium
+10.5%
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Copper
+108.1%
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Manganese
+34.7%
Equal in Sodium - 464
Equal in Zinc - 0.7
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.
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Vitamin A
+∞%
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Vitamin C
+300%
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Vitamin B1
+45.3%
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Vitamin B2
+125.3%
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Vitamin B3
+32.4%
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Vitamin B6
+30.2%
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Folate
+24.3%
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Vitamin B12
+525%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.446
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Vitamin A
+∞%
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Vitamin C
+300%
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Vitamin B1
+45.3%
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Vitamin B2
+125.3%
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Vitamin B3
+32.4%
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Vitamin B6
+30.2%
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Folate
+24.3%
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Vitamin B12
+525%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.446
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Fats
+683.3%
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Other
+29.2%
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Carbs
+39.8%
Equal in Protein - 7.7
Equal in Water - 42.1
Protein:
7.9 g
Fats:
14.1 g
Carbs:
32.9 g
Water:
42 g
Other:
3.1 g
Protein:
7.7 g
Fats:
1.8 g
Carbs:
46 g
Water:
42.1 g
Other:
2.4 g
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Fats
+683.3%
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+29.2%
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Carbs
+39.8%
Equal in Protein - 7.7
Equal in Water - 42.1
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Monounsaturated Fat
+1065.9%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+664.1%
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Saturated Fat
-91%
Saturated Fat:
2.866 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
3.521 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
6.785 g
Saturated Fat:
0.259 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
0.302 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
0.888 g
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Monounsaturated Fat
+1065.9%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+664.1%
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Saturated Fat
-91%
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Net carbs | 32.9g | 43.3g |
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| Protein | 7.9g | 7.7g |
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| Fats | 14.1g | 1.8g |
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| Carbs | 32.9g | 46g |
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| Calories | 291kcal | 235kcal |
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| Fiber | 2.7g |
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| Calcium | 255mg | 52mg |
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| Iron | 2.31mg | 0.89mg |
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| Magnesium | 19mg | 21mg |
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| Phosphorus | 190mg | 133mg |
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| Potassium | 159mg | 131mg |
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| Sodium | 511mg | 464mg |
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| Zinc | 0.68mg | 0.7mg |
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| Copper | 0.062mg | 0.129mg |
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| Manganese | 0.265mg | 0.357mg |
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| Selenium | 46.2µg |
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| Vitamin A | 228IU | 0IU |
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| Vitamin A RAE | 65µg | 0µg |
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| Vitamin C | 0.4mg | 0.1mg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.263mg | 0.181mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.347mg | 0.154mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 2.073mg | 1.566mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.485mg | 0.446mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.056mg | 0.043mg |
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| Folate | 46µg | 37µg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.25µg | 0.04µg |
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| Tryptophan | 0.099mg | 0.092mg |
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| Threonine | 0.289mg | 0.242mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.362mg | 0.315mg |
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| Leucine | 0.63mg | 0.553mg |
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| Lysine | 0.384mg | 0.241mg |
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| Methionine | 0.179mg | 0.139mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.395mg | 0.379mg |
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| Valine | 0.409mg | 0.353mg |
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| Histidine | 0.187mg | 0.17mg |
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| Cholesterol | 69mg | 0mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 2.866g | 0.259g |
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| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.006g |
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| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.001g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 3.521g | 0.302g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 6.785g | 0.888g |
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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%
15%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
66%
30%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Waffle is lower in glycemic index (difference - 1)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Waffle is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
English muffin contains less Sodium (difference - 47mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
English muffin is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 69mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
English muffin is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.607g)
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 ($)
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.