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Waffle vs. Oatmeal bread — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between waffle and oatmeal bread?

  • Waffle is richer in selenium, calcium, vitamin B12, phosphorus, and vitamin B2, while oatmeal bread is higher in manganese, copper, and vitamin B1.
  • Waffle's daily need coverage for selenium is 39% higher.
  • Oatmeal bread is lower in cholesterol.
  • Waffle has a higher glycemic index (76) than oatmeal bread (65).

We used Waffles, plain, prepared from recipe and Bread, oatmeal 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 26% 20% 13% 101% 70% 28% 54% 58% 123% 134%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +286.4%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +12%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +50.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +87.8%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +94.7%
Contains more IronIron +16.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +237.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +50%
Contains less SodiumSodium -12.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +254.7%

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% 0.96% 9.6% 0% 100% 55% 59% 20% 16% 3.8% 3.8% 47% 10%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +1325%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +44.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +42.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +733.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +51.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +51.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +21.4%
Contains more FolateFolate +34.8%
~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
8% 4% 49% 37% 2%
Protein: 8.4 g
Fats: 4.4 g
Carbs: 48.5 g
Water: 36.7 g
Other: 2 g
Contains more FatsFats +220.5%
Contains more WaterWater +14.4%
Contains more OtherOther +55%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +47.4%
~equal in Protein ~8.4g

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 0.703 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 1.578 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.702 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +123.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +298.6%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -75.5%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Waffle Oatmeal bread
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium 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 Oatmeal bread Opinion
Calories 291kcal 269kcal Waffle
Protein 7.9g 8.4g Oatmeal bread
Fats 14.1g 4.4g Waffle
Vitamin C 0.4mg 0mg Waffle
Net carbs 32.9g 44.5g Oatmeal bread
Carbs 32.9g 48.5g Oatmeal bread
Cholesterol 69mg 0mg Oatmeal bread
Magnesium 19mg 37mg Oatmeal bread
Calcium 255mg 66mg Waffle
Potassium 159mg 142mg Waffle
Iron 2.31mg 2.7mg Oatmeal bread
Sugar 8.14g Waffle
Fiber 4g Oatmeal bread
Copper 0.062mg 0.209mg Oatmeal bread
Zinc 0.68mg 1.02mg Oatmeal bread
Phosphorus 190mg 126mg Waffle
Sodium 511mg 447mg Oatmeal bread
Vitamin A 228IU 16IU Waffle
Vitamin A 65µg 5µg Waffle
Vitamin E 0.48mg Oatmeal bread
Manganese 0.265mg 0.94mg Oatmeal bread
Selenium 46.2µg 24.6µg Waffle
Vitamin B1 0.263mg 0.399mg Oatmeal bread
Vitamin B2 0.347mg 0.24mg Waffle
Vitamin B3 2.073mg 3.136mg Oatmeal bread
Vitamin B5 0.485mg 0.341mg Waffle
Vitamin B6 0.056mg 0.068mg Oatmeal bread
Vitamin B12 0.25µg 0.03µg Waffle
Vitamin K 1.5µg Oatmeal bread
Folate 46µg 62µg Oatmeal bread
Choline 18.7mg Oatmeal bread
Saturated Fat 2.866g 0.703g Oatmeal bread
Monounsaturated Fat 3.521g 1.578g Waffle
Polyunsaturated fat 6.785g 1.702g Waffle
Tryptophan 0.099mg 0.116mg Oatmeal bread
Threonine 0.289mg 0.247mg Waffle
Isoleucine 0.362mg 0.325mg Waffle
Leucine 0.63mg 0.608mg Waffle
Lysine 0.384mg 0.27mg Waffle
Methionine 0.179mg 0.152mg Waffle
Phenylalanine 0.395mg 0.414mg Oatmeal bread
Valine 0.409mg 0.393mg Waffle
Histidine 0.187mg 0.186mg Waffle
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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ok
is better in case of low diet
Waffle Oatmeal 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
25%
Oatmeal bread
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
66%
Waffle
63%
Oatmeal bread

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Waffle
Waffle is lower in Sugar (difference - 8.14g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Oatmeal bread
Oatmeal bread is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 69mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Oatmeal bread
Oatmeal bread contains less Sodium (difference - 64mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Oatmeal bread
Oatmeal bread is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.163g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Oatmeal bread
Oatmeal bread is lower in glycemic index (difference - 11)
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. Oatmeal bread - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172678/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.