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Waffle vs. French fries — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Waffle and French fries

  • Waffle is higher in Selenium, Calcium, Vitamin B2, Iron, Vitamin B12, and Phosphorus, yet French fries are higher in Vitamin B6, and Potassium.
  • Waffle covers your daily Selenium needs 82% more than French fries.

Food varieties used in this article are Waffles, plain, prepared from recipe and Fast foods, potato, french fried in vegetable oil.

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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
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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%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 25% 5.4% 51% 30% 41% 14% 54% 27% 32% 4.9%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1316.7%
Contains more IronIron +185.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +36%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +52%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +5033.3%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +84.2%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +264.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +100%
Contains less SodiumSodium -58.9%
~equal in Manganese ~0.247mg

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
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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 1.3% 14% 0% 0% 66% 80% 39% 29% 13% 31% 0% 35% 0%
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 16% 0% 33% 0% 43% 9% 56% 35% 86% 0% 28% 23% 20%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +54.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +789.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +53.3%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +1075%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +44.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +19.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +564.3%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Waffle
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8% 14% 33% 42% 3%
Protein: 7.9 g
Fats: 14.1 g
Carbs: 32.9 g
Water: 42 g
Other: 3.1 g
3% 15% 41% 39% 2%
Protein: 3.43 g
Fats: 14.73 g
Carbs: 41.44 g
Water: 38.55 g
Other: 1.85 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +130.3%
Contains more OtherOther +67.6%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +26%
~equal in Fats ~14.73g
~equal in Water ~38.55g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Waffle
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22% 27% 52%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 2.866 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 3.521 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 6.785 g
17% 44% 39%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 2.336 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 5.969 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 5.398 g
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +25.7%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -18.5%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +69.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Waffle French fries Opinion
Calories 291kcal 312kcal French fries
Protein 7.9g 3.43g Waffle
Fats 14.1g 14.73g French fries
Vitamin C 0.4mg 4.7mg French fries
Net carbs 32.9g 37.64g French fries
Carbs 32.9g 41.44g French fries
Cholesterol 69mg 0mg French fries
Magnesium 19mg 35mg French fries
Calcium 255mg 18mg Waffle
Potassium 159mg 579mg French fries
Iron 2.31mg 0.81mg Waffle
Sugar 0.3g Waffle
Fiber 3.8g French fries
Copper 0.062mg 0.124mg French fries
Zinc 0.68mg 0.5mg Waffle
Phosphorus 190mg 125mg Waffle
Sodium 511mg 210mg French fries
Vitamin A 228IU 0IU Waffle
Vitamin A 65µg 0µg Waffle
Vitamin E 1.67mg French fries
Manganese 0.265mg 0.247mg Waffle
Selenium 46.2µg 0.9µg Waffle
Vitamin B1 0.263mg 0.17mg Waffle
Vitamin B2 0.347mg 0.039mg Waffle
Vitamin B3 2.073mg 3.004mg French fries
Vitamin B5 0.485mg 0.58mg French fries
Vitamin B6 0.056mg 0.372mg French fries
Vitamin B12 0.25µg 0µg Waffle
Vitamin K 11.2µg French fries
Folate 46µg 30µg Waffle
Trans Fat 0.06g Waffle
Choline 36.8mg French fries
Saturated Fat 2.866g 2.336g French fries
Monounsaturated Fat 3.521g 5.969g French fries
Polyunsaturated fat 6.785g 5.398g 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
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g 0g Waffle
Omega-3 - DHA 0.006g 0g Waffle
Omega-3 - ALA 0.407g French fries
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g French fries
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.029g French fries
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g French fries
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 4.898g French fries

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Waffle French fries
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
27%
French fries
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
66%
Waffle
28%
French fries

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Waffle
Waffle is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Waffle
Waffle is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.3g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
French fries
French fries is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 69mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
French fries
French fries contains less Sodium (difference - 301mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
French fries
French fries is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.53g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
French fries
French fries is lower in glycemic index (difference - 6)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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. French fries - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170698/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.