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Waffle vs. Italian bread — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between waffle and italian bread

  • Waffle has more selenium, calcium, phosphorus, and vitamin B12; however, italian bread is richer in folate, vitamin B1, vitamin B3, and copper.
  • Italian bread covers your daily folate needs 36% more than waffle.
  • Italian bread contains less cholesterol.
  • Waffle has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of waffle is 76, while the glycemic index of italian bread is 59.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Waffles, plain, prepared from recipe and Bread, italian.

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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 19% 23% 9.7% 110% 64% 23% 44% 72% 61% 148%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +226.9%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +44.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +84.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +69.9%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +42.1%
Contains more IronIron +27.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +208.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +26.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +75.1%
~equal in Sodium ~550mg

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 0% 0.06% 5.8% 0% 118% 67% 82% 23% 11% 0% 3% 143% 8%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +22700%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +18.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +28.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +16.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +79.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +111.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +315.2%
~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
9% 4% 50% 36% 2%
Protein: 8.8 g
Fats: 3.5 g
Carbs: 50.1 g
Water: 35.7 g
Other: 1.9 g
Contains more FatsFats +302.9%
Contains more WaterWater +17.6%
Contains more OtherOther +63.2%
Contains more ProteinProtein +11.4%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +52.3%

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
37% 63%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.812 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.39 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +333.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +388.1%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -100%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Waffle Italian bread
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 Italian bread Opinion
Calories 291kcal 271kcal Waffle
Protein 7.9g 8.8g Italian bread
Fats 14.1g 3.5g Waffle
Vitamin C 0.4mg 0mg Waffle
Net carbs 32.9g 46.9g Italian bread
Carbs 32.9g 50.1g Italian bread
Cholesterol 69mg 0mg Italian bread
Magnesium 19mg 27mg Italian bread
Calcium 255mg 78mg Waffle
Potassium 159mg 110mg Waffle
Iron 2.31mg 2.94mg Italian bread
Sugar 3.17g Waffle
Fiber 3.2g Italian bread
Copper 0.062mg 0.191mg Italian bread
Zinc 0.68mg 0.86mg Italian bread
Phosphorus 190mg 103mg Waffle
Sodium 511mg 550mg Waffle
Vitamin A 228IU 1IU Waffle
Vitamin A 65µg 0µg Waffle
Vitamin E 0.29mg Italian bread
Manganese 0.265mg 0.464mg Italian bread
Selenium 46.2µg 27.2µg Waffle
Vitamin B1 0.263mg 0.473mg Italian bread
Vitamin B2 0.347mg 0.292mg Waffle
Vitamin B3 2.073mg 4.381mg Italian bread
Vitamin B5 0.485mg 0.378mg Waffle
Vitamin B6 0.056mg 0.048mg Waffle
Vitamin B12 0.25µg 0µg Waffle
Vitamin K 1.2µg Italian bread
Folate 46µg 191µg Italian bread
Choline 14.6mg Italian bread
Saturated Fat 2.866g 0g Italian bread
Monounsaturated Fat 3.521g 0.812g Waffle
Polyunsaturated fat 6.785g 1.39g Waffle
Tryptophan 0.099mg 0.103mg Italian bread
Threonine 0.289mg 0.245mg Waffle
Isoleucine 0.362mg 0.333mg Waffle
Leucine 0.63mg 0.614mg Waffle
Lysine 0.384mg 0.197mg Waffle
Methionine 0.179mg 0.156mg Waffle
Phenylalanine 0.395mg 0.433mg Italian bread
Valine 0.409mg 0.376mg Waffle
Histidine 0.187mg 0.188mg Italian bread
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g 0g Waffle
Omega-3 - DHA 0.006g 0g Waffle

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Waffle Italian bread
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
36%
Italian bread
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
66%
Waffle
57%
Italian bread

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Waffle
Waffle is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.17g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Waffle
Waffle contains less Sodium (difference - 39mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Italian bread
Italian bread is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 69mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Italian bread
Italian bread is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.866g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Italian bread
Italian bread is lower in glycemic index (difference - 17)
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. Italian bread - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174913/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.