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Waffle vs. Oat bread — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between waffle and oat bread

  • Waffle is richer in selenium, calcium, and vitamin B12, yet oat bread is richer in manganese, vitamin B1, vitamin B3, iron, and folate.
  • Daily need coverage for selenium for waffle is 29% higher.
  • Oat bread contains less cholesterol.
  • Oat bread has a lower glycemic index than waffle.

Food types used in this article are Waffles, plain, prepared from recipe and Bread, oat bran.

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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 25% 20% 13% 117% 45% 24% 60% 46% 102% 164%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +292.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +34.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +54%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +84.2%
Contains more IronIron +35.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +117.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +30.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -30.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +194%
~equal in Potassium ~147mg

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% 0.3% 8.8% 0% 126% 80% 91% 35% 17% 0% 3% 61% 10%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +4460%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +91.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +133%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +19.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +30.4%
Contains more FolateFolate +76.1%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.346mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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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
10% 4% 40% 44%
Protein: 10.4 g
Fats: 4.4 g
Carbs: 39.8 g
Water: 44 g
Other: 1.4 g
Contains more FatsFats +220.5%
Contains more OtherOther +121.4%
Contains more ProteinProtein +31.6%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +21%
~equal in Water ~44g

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
18% 40% 43%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.697 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 1.59 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.694 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +121.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +300.5%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -75.7%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Waffle Oat bread
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 Oat bread Opinion
Calories 291kcal 236kcal Waffle
Protein 7.9g 10.4g Oat bread
Fats 14.1g 4.4g Waffle
Vitamin C 0.4mg 0mg Waffle
Net carbs 32.9g 35.3g Oat bread
Carbs 32.9g 39.8g Oat bread
Cholesterol 69mg 0mg Oat bread
Magnesium 19mg 35mg Oat bread
Calcium 255mg 65mg Waffle
Potassium 159mg 147mg Waffle
Iron 2.31mg 3.12mg Oat bread
Sugar 7.7g Waffle
Fiber 4.5g Oat bread
Copper 0.062mg 0.135mg Oat bread
Zinc 0.68mg 0.89mg Oat bread
Phosphorus 190mg 141mg Waffle
Sodium 511mg 353mg Oat bread
Vitamin A 228IU 5IU Waffle
Vitamin A 65µg 2µg Waffle
Vitamin E 0.44mg Oat bread
Manganese 0.265mg 0.779mg Oat bread
Selenium 46.2µg 30µg Waffle
Vitamin B1 0.263mg 0.504mg Oat bread
Vitamin B2 0.347mg 0.346mg Waffle
Vitamin B3 2.073mg 4.831mg Oat bread
Vitamin B5 0.485mg 0.581mg Oat bread
Vitamin B6 0.056mg 0.073mg Oat bread
Vitamin B12 0.25µg 0µg Waffle
Vitamin K 1.2µg Oat bread
Folate 46µg 81µg Oat bread
Choline 18.7mg Oat bread
Saturated Fat 2.866g 0.697g Oat bread
Monounsaturated Fat 3.521g 1.59g Waffle
Polyunsaturated fat 6.785g 1.694g Waffle
Tryptophan 0.099mg 0.131mg Oat bread
Threonine 0.289mg 0.299mg Oat bread
Isoleucine 0.362mg 0.399mg Oat bread
Leucine 0.63mg 0.733mg Oat bread
Lysine 0.384mg 0.297mg Waffle
Methionine 0.179mg 0.179mg
Phenylalanine 0.395mg 0.518mg Oat bread
Valine 0.409mg 0.461mg Oat bread
Histidine 0.187mg 0.225mg Oat 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 Oat 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
33%
Oat bread
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
66%
Waffle
62%
Oat bread

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Waffle
Waffle is lower in Sugar (difference - 7.7g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Oat bread
Oat bread is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 69mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Oat bread
Oat bread contains less Sodium (difference - 158mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Oat bread
Oat bread is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.169g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Oat bread
Oat bread is lower in glycemic index (difference - 12)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Oat bread
Oat bread 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. Oat bread - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172676/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.