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Waffle vs. Oregano — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between waffle and oregano

  • Waffle is richer in selenium, yet oregano is richer in iron, manganese, calcium, vitamin B6, copper, magnesium, folate, potassium, and vitamin A.
  • Daily need coverage for iron for oregano is 431% higher.
  • Waffle contains 10 times more selenium than oregano. Waffle contains 46.2µg of selenium, while oregano contains 4.5µg.
  • Oregano has a lower glycemic index than waffle.

Food types used in this article are Waffles, plain, prepared from recipe and Spices, oregano, dried.

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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 193% 479% 111% 1380% 211% 73% 63% 3.3% 651% 25%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +28.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +926.7%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +1321.1%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +526.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +692.5%
Contains more IronIron +1493.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +921%
Contains more ZincZinc +295.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -95.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1783%

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%
Oregano
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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 7.7% 28% 365% 0% 44% 122% 87% 55% 241% 0% 1554% 178% 18%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +48.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +475%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +30.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +52.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +123.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +89.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +1764.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +415.2%
~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
9% 4% 69% 10% 8%
Protein: 9 g
Fats: 4.28 g
Carbs: 68.92 g
Water: 9.93 g
Other: 7.87 g
Contains more FatsFats +229.4%
Contains more WaterWater +323%
Contains more ProteinProtein +13.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +109.5%
Contains more OtherOther +153.9%

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
43% 20% 38%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.551 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.716 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.369 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +391.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +395.6%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -45.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Waffle Oregano DV% diff.
Vitamin K 621.7µg 518%
Iron 2.31mg 36.8mg 431%
Manganese 0.265mg 4.99mg 205%
Fiber 42.5g 170%
Calcium 255mg 1597mg 134%
Vitamin E 18.26mg 122%
Selenium 46.2µg 4.5µg 76%
Vitamin B6 0.056mg 1.044mg 76%
Copper 0.062mg 0.633mg 63%
Magnesium 19mg 270mg 60%
Folate 46µg 237µg 48%
Polyunsaturated fat 6.785g 1.369g 36%
Potassium 159mg 1260mg 32%
Cholesterol 69mg 0mg 23%
Sodium 511mg 25mg 21%
Zinc 0.68mg 2.69mg 18%
Vitamin B3 2.073mg 4.64mg 16%
Fats 14.1g 4.28g 15%
Vitamin B2 0.347mg 0.528mg 14%
Carbs 32.9g 68.92g 12%
Vitamin B12 0.25µg 0µg 10%
Vitamin B5 0.485mg 0.921mg 9%
Monounsaturated fat 3.521g 0.716g 7%
Vitamin B1 0.263mg 0.177mg 7%
Choline 32.3mg 6%
Phosphorus 190mg 148mg 6%
Saturated fat 2.866g 1.551g 6%
Protein 7.9g 9g 2%
Vitamin A 65µg 85µg 2%
Vitamin C 0.4mg 2.3mg 2%
Fructose 1.13g 1%
Calories 291kcal 265kcal 1%
Net carbs 32.9g 26.42g N/A
Sugar 4.09g N/A
Tryptophan 0.099mg 0.203mg 0%
Threonine 0.289mg 0.322mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.362mg 0.441mg 0%
Leucine 0.63mg 0.78mg 0%
Lysine 0.384mg 0.5mg 0%
Methionine 0.179mg 0.127mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.395mg 0.449mg 0%
Valine 0.409mg 0.585mg 0%
Histidine 0.187mg 0.144mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.006g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.621g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Waffle Oregano
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
208%
Oregano
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
66%
Waffle
319%
Oregano

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Waffle
Waffle is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.09g)
Which food is cheaper?
Waffle
Waffle is cheaper (difference - $4.6)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Oregano
Oregano is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 69mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Oregano
Oregano contains less Sodium (difference - 486mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Oregano
Oregano is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.315g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Oregano
Oregano is lower in glycemic index (difference - 71)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Oregano
Oregano is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Oregano
Oregano is relatively richer in vitamins

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. Oregano - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171328/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.