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Waffle vs. Mashed potato — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between waffle and mashed potato?

  • Waffle has more selenium, vitamin B2, iron, calcium, vitamin B1, phosphorus, and folate than mashed potato.
  • Waffle's daily need coverage for selenium is 83% higher.
  • Mashed potato has a higher glycemic index (87) than waffle (76).

We used Waffles, plain, prepared from recipe and Fast foods, potato, mashed 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
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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 11% 5.4% 25% 12% 12% 6% 25% 40% 13% 4.4%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +26.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1316.7%
Contains more IronIron +645.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +77.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +209.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +222%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +170.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +5675%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +79.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -40.1%

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% 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% 14% 8.4% 0% 3.8% 3.5% 20% 0% 28% 8.8% 15% 6.8% 7.3%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +51.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1653.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +2213.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +91.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +257.1%
Contains more FolateFolate +411.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +114.3%
~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% 80%
Protein: 1.65 g
Fats: 2.82 g
Carbs: 14.65 g
Water: 79.62 g
Other: 1.26 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +378.8%
Contains more FatsFats +400%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +124.6%
Contains more OtherOther +146%
Contains more WaterWater +89.6%

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
22% 27% 51%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.577 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.72 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.342 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +389%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +405.6%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -79.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Waffle Mashed potato DV% diff.
Selenium 46.2µg 0.8µg 83%
Polyunsaturated fat 6.785g 1.342g 36%
Vitamin B2 0.347mg 0.015mg 26%
Iron 2.31mg 0.31mg 25%
Calcium 255mg 18mg 24%
Cholesterol 69mg 0mg 23%
Vitamin B1 0.263mg 0.015mg 21%
Phosphorus 190mg 59mg 19%
Fats 14.1g 2.82g 17%
Protein 7.9g 1.65g 13%
Calories 291kcal 89kcal 10%
Saturated fat 2.866g 0.577g 10%
Vitamin B5 0.485mg 10%
Folate 46µg 9µg 9%
Sodium 511mg 306mg 9%
Vitamin B12 0.25µg 0.07µg 8%
Monounsaturated fat 3.521g 0.72g 7%
Manganese 0.265mg 0.098mg 7%
Vitamin B3 2.073mg 1.08mg 6%
Carbs 32.9g 14.65g 6%
Vitamin B6 0.056mg 0.12mg 5%
Starch 12.1g 5%
Fiber 1.3g 5%
Vitamin K 5.9µg 5%
Potassium 159mg 286mg 4%
Zinc 0.68mg 0.22mg 4%
Copper 0.062mg 0.035mg 3%
Vitamin E 0.42mg 3%
Vitamin A 65µg 43µg 2%
Choline 13.4mg 2%
Magnesium 19mg 15mg 1%
Vitamin C 0.4mg 0mg 0%
Net carbs 32.9g 13.35g N/A
Sugar 0.5g N/A
Trans fat 0.105g N/A
Tryptophan 0.099mg 0%
Threonine 0.289mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.362mg 0%
Leucine 0.63mg 0%
Lysine 0.384mg 0%
Methionine 0.179mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.395mg 0%
Valine 0.409mg 0%
Histidine 0.187mg 0%
Fructose 0.2g 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g 0.001g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.006g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.174g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.146g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Waffle Mashed potato
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
9%
Mashed potato
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
66%
Waffle
15%
Mashed potato

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Waffle
Waffle is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.5g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Waffle
Waffle is lower in glycemic index (difference - 11)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Waffle
Waffle is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Mashed potato
Mashed potato is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 69mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Mashed potato
Mashed potato contains less Sodium (difference - 205mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Mashed potato
Mashed potato is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.289g)
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. Mashed potato - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170699/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.