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Waffle vs. Naan — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between waffle and naan

  • Waffle is richer in selenium, calcium, vitamin B2, vitamin B12, and folate, yet naan is richer in manganese, magnesium, copper, and vitamin B3.
  • Daily need coverage for selenium for waffle is 63% higher.
  • Naan contains less cholesterol.

Food types used in this article are Waffles, plain, prepared from recipe and Bread, naan, whole wheat, commercially prepared, refrigerated.

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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%
Naan
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 49% 18% 16% 65% 53% 34% 81% 61% 183% 62%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +332.2%
Contains more IronIron +33.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +305.3%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +257.9%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +16.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +154.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +82.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +428.3%
~equal in Phosphorus ~188mg
~equal in Sodium ~467mg

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%
Naan
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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 0% 0.67% 26% 0% 44% 42% 67% 0% 30% 0% 8.3% 12% 5.5%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +3150%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +49.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +92.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +187.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +72.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +128.6%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Waffle
3
8% 14% 33% 42% 3%
Protein: 7.9 g
Fats: 14.1 g
Carbs: 32.9 g
Water: 42 g
Other: 3.1 g
Naan
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10% 7% 46% 35% 2%
Protein: 10.2 g
Fats: 6.7 g
Carbs: 46.21 g
Water: 34.9 g
Other: 1.99 g
Contains more FatsFats +110.4%
Contains more WaterWater +20.3%
Contains more OtherOther +55.8%
Contains more ProteinProtein +29.1%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +40.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Waffle
3
22% 27% 52%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.866 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 3.521 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 6.785 g
Naan
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48% 32% 21%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.907 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 1.946 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.258 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +80.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +439.3%
~equal in Saturated fat ~2.907g

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Waffle Naan
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium 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 Naan DV% diff.
Selenium 46.2µg 11.4µg 63%
Manganese 0.265mg 1.4mg 49%
Polyunsaturated fat 6.785g 1.258g 37%
Cholesterol 69mg 1mg 23%
Calcium 255mg 59mg 20%
Fiber 4.8g 19%
Starch 36g 15%
Vitamin B2 0.347mg 0.18mg 13%
Magnesium 19mg 68mg 12%
Copper 0.062mg 0.158mg 11%
Fats 14.1g 6.7g 11%
Vitamin B5 0.485mg 10%
Vitamin B12 0.25µg 0µg 10%
Vitamin B3 2.073mg 3.58mg 9%
Vitamin E 1.32mg 9%
Folate 46µg 16µg 8%
Vitamin B1 0.263mg 0.176mg 7%
Vitamin A 65µg 2µg 7%
Iron 2.31mg 1.73mg 7%
Vitamin B6 0.056mg 0.128mg 6%
Protein 7.9g 10.2g 5%
Zinc 0.68mg 1.24mg 5%
Monounsaturated fat 3.521g 1.946g 4%
Carbs 32.9g 46.21g 4%
Vitamin K 3.3µg 3%
Sodium 511mg 467mg 2%
Choline 10.1mg 2%
Potassium 159mg 185mg 1%
Fructose 0.8g 1%
Calories 291kcal 286kcal 0%
Vitamin C 0.4mg 0mg 0%
Net carbs 32.9g 41.41g N/A
Sugar 3.4g N/A
Phosphorus 190mg 188mg 0%
Saturated fat 2.866g 2.907g 0%
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%
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 Naan
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
18%
Naan
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
66%
Waffle
62%
Naan

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Waffle
Waffle is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.4g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Waffle
Waffle is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.041g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Naan
Naan is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 68mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Naan
Naan contains less Sodium (difference - 44mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Naan
Naan is lower in glycemic index (difference - 5)
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. Naan - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174077/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.