Waffle vs. French toast — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between waffle and french toast?
- Waffle is richer in selenium, calcium, phosphorus, iron, and polyunsaturated fat, while french toast is higher in vitamin A and monounsaturated fat.
- Waffle's daily need coverage for selenium is 47% higher.
- French toast has 3 times less polyunsaturated fat than waffle. Waffle has 6.785g of polyunsaturated fat, while french toast has 2.594g.
- Waffle is lower in cholesterol.
We used Waffles, plain, prepared from recipe and French toast, prepared from recipe, made with low fat (2%) milk 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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +11.8% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +155% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +18.7% |
| Contains more IronIron | +38.3% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +62.4% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +41% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +129.9% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +33.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +28.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +27.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +90.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +13.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +32.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +24% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
7.9 g
Fats:
14.1 g
Carbs:
32.9 g
Water:
42 g
Other:
3.1 g
Protein:
7.7 g
Fats:
10.8 g
Carbs:
25 g
Water:
54.7 g
Other:
1.8 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +30.6% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +31.6% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +72.2% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +30.2% |
~equal in
Protein
~7.7g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
2.866 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
3.521 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
6.785 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
2.723 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
4.524 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
2.594 g
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +161.6% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +28.5% |
~equal in
Saturated fat
~2.723g
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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| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Selenium | 46.2µg | 20.1µg | 47% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 6.785g | 2.594g | 28% |
| Cholesterol | 69mg | 116mg | 16% |
| Calcium | 255mg | 100mg | 16% |
| Phosphorus | 190mg | 117mg | 10% |
| Iron | 2.31mg | 1.67mg | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 65µg | 124µg | 7% |
| Fats | 14.1g | 10.8g | 5% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.263mg | 0.204mg | 5% |
| Calories | 291kcal | 229kcal | 3% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 3.521g | 4.524g | 3% |
| Carbs | 32.9g | 25g | 3% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.25µg | 0.31µg | 3% |
| Vitamin B3 | 2.073mg | 1.628mg | 3% |
| Manganese | 0.265mg | 0.188mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.347mg | 0.321mg | 2% |
| Sodium | 511mg | 479mg | 1% |
| Folate | 46µg | 43µg | 1% |
| Saturated fat | 2.866g | 2.723g | 1% |
| Potassium | 159mg | 134mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.485mg | 0.549mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.056mg | 0.074mg | 1% |
| Protein | 7.9g | 7.7g | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 0.4mg | 0.3mg | 0% |
| Net carbs | 32.9g | 25g | N/A |
| Magnesium | 19mg | 17mg | 0% |
| Copper | 0.062mg | 0.058mg | 0% |
| Zinc | 0.68mg | 0.67mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.099mg | 0.094mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.289mg | 0.305mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.362mg | 0.375mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.63mg | 0.621mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.384mg | 0.413mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.179mg | 0.188mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.395mg | 0.389mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.409mg | 0.419mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.187mg | 0.179mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.001g | 0.001g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.006g | 0.01g | N/A |
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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%
25%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
66%
40%
Comparison summary
Which food is richer in minerals?
Waffle is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Waffle is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 47mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
French toast contains less Sodium (difference - 32mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
French toast is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.143g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
French toast is lower in glycemic index (difference - 9)
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 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.