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Waffle vs. French rolls — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Waffle and French rolls?

  • Waffle is richer in Selenium, Calcium, Phosphorus, and Vitamin B12, while French rolls are higher in Vitamin B1, Folate, Vitamin B3, and Manganese.
  • Waffle's daily need coverage for Selenium is 33% higher.

We used Waffles, plain, prepared from recipe and Rolls, french 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
Waffle
5
:
5
French rolls
French rolls
Contains more Calcium +180.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +126.2%
Contains more Potassium +39.5%
Contains less Sodium -11%
Contains more Selenium +65.6%
Contains more Iron +17.3%
Contains more Zinc +32.4%
Contains more Copper +117.7%
Contains more Manganese +110.9%
Equal in Magnesium - 20
Waffle
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 77% 87% 14% 82% 15% 67% 19% 21% 35% 253%
French rolls
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 28% 102% 15% 36% 11% 75% 25% 45% 73% 153%
Contains more Calcium +180.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +126.2%
Contains more Potassium +39.5%
Contains less Sodium -11%
Contains more Selenium +65.6%
Contains more Iron +17.3%
Contains more Zinc +32.4%
Contains more Copper +117.7%
Contains more Manganese +110.9%
Equal in Magnesium - 20

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
French rolls
French rolls
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +15.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +43.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +98.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +109.9%
Contains more Folate +145.7%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.452
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%
French rolls
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 6% 0% 0% 131% 70% 82% 28% 9% 85% 0% 5%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +15.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +43.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +98.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +109.9%
Contains more Folate +145.7%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.452

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Waffle
Waffle
3
:
2
French rolls
French rolls
Contains more Fats +227.9%
Contains more Water +20.7%
Contains more Other +47.6%
Contains more Carbs +52.6%
Equal in Protein - 8.6
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
French rolls
9% 4% 50% 35% 2%
Protein: 8.6 g
Fats: 4.3 g
Carbs: 50.2 g
Water: 34.8 g
Other: 2.1 g
Contains more Fats +227.9%
Contains more Water +20.7%
Contains more Other +47.6%
Contains more Carbs +52.6%
Equal in Protein - 8.6

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Waffle
Waffle
2
:
1
French rolls
French rolls
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +79.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +713.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -66.4%
Waffle
22% 27% 52%
Saturated Fat: 2.866 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.521 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 6.785 g
French rolls
26% 52% 22%
Saturated Fat: 0.962 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.961 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.834 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +79.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +713.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -66.4%

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 rolls
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat 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 French rolls Opinion
Net carbs 32.9g 47g French rolls
Protein 7.9g 8.6g French rolls
Fats 14.1g 4.3g Waffle
Carbs 32.9g 50.2g French rolls
Calories 291kcal 277kcal Waffle
Sugar 0.31g Waffle
Fiber 3.2g French rolls
Calcium 255mg 91mg Waffle
Iron 2.31mg 2.71mg French rolls
Magnesium 19mg 20mg French rolls
Phosphorus 190mg 84mg Waffle
Potassium 159mg 114mg Waffle
Sodium 511mg 574mg Waffle
Zinc 0.68mg 0.9mg French rolls
Copper 0.062mg 0.135mg French rolls
Manganese 0.265mg 0.559mg French rolls
Selenium 46.2µg 27.9µg Waffle
Vitamin A 228IU 0IU Waffle
Vitamin A RAE 65µg 0µg Waffle
Vitamin E 0.3mg French rolls
Vitamin C 0.4mg 0mg Waffle
Vitamin B1 0.263mg 0.523mg French rolls
Vitamin B2 0.347mg 0.3mg Waffle
Vitamin B3 2.073mg 4.352mg French rolls
Vitamin B5 0.485mg 0.452mg Waffle
Vitamin B6 0.056mg 0.039mg Waffle
Folate 46µg 113µg French rolls
Vitamin B12 0.25µg 0µg Waffle
Vitamin K 1.8µg French rolls
Tryptophan 0.099mg 0.099mg
Threonine 0.289mg 0.255mg Waffle
Isoleucine 0.362mg 0.336mg Waffle
Leucine 0.63mg 0.608mg Waffle
Lysine 0.384mg 0.231mg Waffle
Methionine 0.179mg 153mg French rolls
Phenylalanine 0.395mg 0.422mg French rolls
Valine 0.409mg 0.38mg Waffle
Histidine 0.187mg 0.188mg French rolls
Cholesterol 69mg 0mg French rolls
Saturated Fat 2.866g 0.962g French rolls
Omega-3 - DHA 0.006g 0g Waffle
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g 0g Waffle
Monounsaturated Fat 3.521g 1.961g Waffle
Polyunsaturated fat 6.785g 0.834g Waffle

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Waffle French rolls
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
34%
French rolls
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
66%
Waffle
56%
French rolls

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Waffle
Waffle is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.31g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Waffle
Waffle contains less Sodium (difference - 63mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
French rolls
French rolls is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 69mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
French rolls
French rolls is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.904g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
French rolls
French rolls is lower in glycemic index (difference - 13)
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. French rolls - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172795/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.