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Waffle vs. Nori — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between waffle and nori

  • Waffle has more selenium, phosphorus, and calcium; however, nori is higher in vitamin A, vitamin C, manganese, folate, and copper.
  • Nori covers your daily need for vitamin A, 99% more than waffle.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Waffles, plain, prepared from recipe and Seaweed, laver, raw.

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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%
Nori
5
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 1.4% 21% 31% 68% 88% 29% 25% 6.3% 129% 3.8%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +850%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +264.3%
Contains more IronIron +28.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +227.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +6500%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +123.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +325.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +54.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -90.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +272.8%

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
3
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%
Nori
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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 130% 87% 20% 0% 25% 103% 28% 31% 37% 0% 10% 110% 5.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +168.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +41%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +9650%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +300%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +28.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +183.9%
Contains more FolateFolate +217.4%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0.521mg

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
Nori
2
6% 5% 85% 4%
Protein: 5.81 g
Fats: 0.28 g
Carbs: 5.11 g
Water: 85.03 g
Other: 3.77 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +36%
Contains more FatsFats +4935.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +543.8%
Contains more WaterWater +102.5%
Contains more OtherOther +21.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Waffle
2
22% 27% 52%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.866 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 3.521 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 6.785 g
Nori
1
31% 13% 56%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.061 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.025 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.11 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +13984%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +6068.2%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -97.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Waffle Nori DV% diff.
Selenium 46.2µg 0.7µg 83%
Polyunsaturated fat 6.785g 0.11g 45%
Vitamin C 0.4mg 39mg 43%
Manganese 0.265mg 0.988mg 31%
Folate 46µg 146µg 25%
Cholesterol 69mg 0mg 23%
Copper 0.062mg 0.264mg 22%
Vitamin A 65µg 260µg 22%
Fats 14.1g 0.28g 21%
Sodium 511mg 48mg 20%
Calcium 255mg 70mg 19%
Phosphorus 190mg 58mg 19%
Vitamin B1 0.263mg 0.098mg 14%
Calories 291kcal 35kcal 13%
Saturated fat 2.866g 0.061g 13%
Vitamin B12 0.25µg 0µg 10%
Monounsaturated fat 3.521g 0.025g 9%
Carbs 32.9g 5.11g 9%
Vitamin B6 0.056mg 0.159mg 8%
Vitamin B2 0.347mg 0.446mg 8%
Vitamin E 1mg 7%
Iron 2.31mg 1.8mg 6%
Potassium 159mg 356mg 6%
Magnesium 19mg 2mg 4%
Protein 7.9g 5.81g 4%
Vitamin B3 2.073mg 1.47mg 4%
Zinc 0.68mg 1.05mg 3%
Vitamin K 4µg 3%
Choline 10.4mg 2%
Vitamin B5 0.485mg 0.521mg 1%
Fiber 0.3g 1%
Net carbs 32.9g 4.81g N/A
Sugar 0.49g N/A
Tryptophan 0.099mg 0.043mg 0%
Threonine 0.289mg 0.232mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.362mg 0.259mg 0%
Leucine 0.63mg 0.501mg 0%
Lysine 0.384mg 0.222mg 0%
Methionine 0.179mg 0.145mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.395mg 0.273mg 0%
Valine 0.409mg 0.402mg 0%
Histidine 0.187mg 0.14mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g 0.08g 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 Nori
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
45%
Nori
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
66%
Waffle
40%
Nori

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Waffle
Waffle is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.49g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Nori
Nori is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 69mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Nori
Nori contains less Sodium (difference - 463mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Nori
Nori is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.805g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Nori
Nori is lower in glycemic index (difference - 76)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Nori
Nori is relatively richer in vitamins
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.

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. Nori - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168458/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.