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Waffle vs. Paratha — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between waffle and paratha

  • Waffle has more selenium, calcium, vitamin B2, vitamin B1, vitamin B12, and phosphorus; however, paratha is higher in manganese and copper.
  • Waffle covers your daily need for selenium, 71% more than paratha.
  • Paratha has less cholesterol.
  • The glycemic index of waffle is higher.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Waffles, plain, prepared from recipe and Bread, paratha, whole wheat, commercially prepared, frozen.

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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% 7.5% 12% 60% 49% 22% 51% 59% 137% 39%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +920%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +14.4%
Contains more IronIron +43.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +58.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +550.7%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +94.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +135.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +20.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -11.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +297.7%

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% 22% 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% 0.67% 27% 0% 28% 18% 34% 28% 18% 0% 8.5% 7.5% 3.4%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +3150%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +139.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +356.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +13.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +360%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +42.9%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0.465mg

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
6% 13% 45% 34%
Protein: 6.36 g
Fats: 13.2 g
Carbs: 45.35 g
Water: 33.5 g
Other: 1.59 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +24.2%
Contains more WaterWater +25.4%
Contains more OtherOther +95%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +37.8%
~equal in Fats ~13.2g

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
48% 32% 20%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 5.826 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 3.837 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.484 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -50.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +173.1%
~equal in Monounsaturated fat ~3.837g

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Waffle Paratha
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 Paratha DV% diff.
Selenium 46.2µg 7.1µg 71%
Fiber 9.6g 38%
Manganese 0.265mg 1.054mg 34%
Polyunsaturated fat 6.785g 2.484g 29%
Cholesterol 69mg 1mg 23%
Calcium 255mg 25mg 23%
Vitamin B2 0.347mg 0.076mg 21%
Vitamin B1 0.263mg 0.11mg 13%
Saturated fat 2.866g 5.826g 13%
Starch 31.5g 13%
Phosphorus 190mg 120mg 10%
Vitamin B12 0.25µg 0µg 10%
Iron 2.31mg 1.61mg 9%
Copper 0.062mg 0.146mg 9%
Vitamin E 1.35mg 9%
Folate 46µg 10µg 9%
Vitamin A 65µg 2µg 7%
Magnesium 19mg 37mg 4%
Carbs 32.9g 45.35g 4%
Protein 7.9g 6.36g 3%
Vitamin K 3.4µg 3%
Sodium 511mg 452mg 3%
Calories 291kcal 326kcal 2%
Vitamin B6 0.056mg 0.08mg 2%
Vitamin B3 2.073mg 1.83mg 2%
Zinc 0.68mg 0.82mg 1%
Potassium 159mg 139mg 1%
Choline 6.3mg 1%
Monounsaturated fat 3.521g 3.837g 1%
Fats 14.1g 13.2g 1%
Vitamin C 0.4mg 0mg 0%
Net carbs 32.9g 35.75g N/A
Sugar 4.15g N/A
Vitamin B5 0.485mg 0.465mg 0%
Trans fat 0.034g N/A
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%
Fructose 0.35g 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.006g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.064g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.003g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.006g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.002g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 2.386g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Waffle Paratha
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
13%
Paratha
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
66%
Waffle
46%
Paratha

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Waffle
Waffle is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.15g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Waffle
Waffle is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.96g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Paratha
Paratha is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 68mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Paratha
Paratha contains less Sodium (difference - 59mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Paratha
Paratha is lower in glycemic index (difference - 23)
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. Paratha - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174076/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.