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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.
  • Waffle has a higher glycemic index (76) than french rolls (63).

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
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%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 14% 27% 10% 102% 45% 25% 36% 75% 73% 152%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +180.2%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +39.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +126.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -11%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +65.6%
Contains more IronIron +17.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +117.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +32.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +110.9%
~equal in Magnesium ~20mg

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
5
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% 22% 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 0% 0% 6% 0% 131% 69% 82% 27% 9% 0% 4.5% 85% 8.1%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +15.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +43.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +98.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +109.9%
Contains more FolateFolate +145.7%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0.452mg

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
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 FatsFats +227.9%
Contains more WaterWater +20.7%
Contains more OtherOther +47.6%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +52.6%
~equal in Protein ~8.6g

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
26% 52% 22%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.962 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 1.961 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.834 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +79.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +713.5%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated 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 DV% diff.
Polyunsaturated fat 6.785g 0.834g 40%
Selenium 46.2µg 27.9µg 33%
Cholesterol 69mg 0mg 23%
Vitamin B1 0.263mg 0.523mg 22%
Folate 46µg 113µg 17%
Calcium 255mg 91mg 16%
Fats 14.1g 4.3g 15%
Methionine 0.179mg 153mg 15%
Phosphorus 190mg 84mg 15%
Vitamin B3 2.073mg 4.352mg 14%
Fiber 3.2g 13%
Manganese 0.265mg 0.559mg 13%
Vitamin B12 0.25µg 0µg 10%
Saturated fat 2.866g 0.962g 9%
Copper 0.062mg 0.135mg 8%
Vitamin A 65µg 0µg 7%
Carbs 32.9g 50.2g 6%
Iron 2.31mg 2.71mg 5%
Vitamin B2 0.347mg 0.3mg 4%
Monounsaturated fat 3.521g 1.961g 4%
Sodium 511mg 574mg 3%
Choline 14.8mg 3%
Vitamin E 0.3mg 2%
Zinc 0.68mg 0.9mg 2%
Vitamin K 1.8µg 2%
Calories 291kcal 277kcal 1%
Vitamin B6 0.056mg 0.039mg 1%
Protein 7.9g 8.6g 1%
Potassium 159mg 114mg 1%
Vitamin B5 0.485mg 0.452mg 1%
Vitamin C 0.4mg 0mg 0%
Net carbs 32.9g 47g N/A
Magnesium 19mg 20mg 0%
Sugar 0.31g N/A
Tryptophan 0.099mg 0.099mg 0%
Threonine 0.289mg 0.255mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.362mg 0.336mg 0%
Leucine 0.63mg 0.608mg 0%
Lysine 0.384mg 0.231mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.395mg 0.422mg 0%
Valine 0.409mg 0.38mg 0%
Histidine 0.187mg 0.188mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.006g 0g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Waffle French rolls
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
32%
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.