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Waffle vs. Pastry — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Waffle and Pastry

  • Waffle is richer in Selenium, Calcium, Phosphorus, Vitamin B12, and Vitamin B5, yet Pastry is richer in Vitamin B3, and Vitamin B1.
  • Daily need coverage for Selenium from Waffle is 40% higher.

Food types used in this article are Waffles, plain, prepared from recipe and Puff pastry, frozen, ready-to-bake.

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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
6
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%
Pastry
4
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 11% 3% 5.4% 96% 38% 14% 26% 32% 64% 132%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +18.8%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +2450%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +160.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +28.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +216.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +90.9%
Contains more IronIron +10.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +83.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -51.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +84.2%

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%
Pastry
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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 0% 0.06% 11% 0% 100% 65% 78% 0% 4.8% 0% 40% 59% 3.5%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +22700%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +22.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +166.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +51.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +101.1%
Contains more FolateFolate +69.6%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg

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
Pastry
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7% 38% 45% 9%
Protein: 7.3 g
Fats: 38.1 g
Carbs: 45.1 g
Water: 8.5 g
Other: 1 g
Contains more WaterWater +394.1%
Contains more OtherOther +210%
Contains more FatsFats +170.2%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +37.1%
~equal in Protein ~7.3g

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
Pastry
1
27% 60% 14%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 9.643 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 21.597 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 4.894 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -70.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +38.6%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +513.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Waffle Pastry Opinion
Calories 291kcal 551kcal Pastry
Protein 7.9g 7.3g Waffle
Fats 14.1g 38.1g Pastry
Vitamin C 0.4mg 0mg Waffle
Net carbs 32.9g 43.6g Pastry
Carbs 32.9g 45.1g Pastry
Cholesterol 69mg 0mg Pastry
Magnesium 19mg 16mg Waffle
Calcium 255mg 10mg Waffle
Potassium 159mg 61mg Waffle
Iron 2.31mg 2.56mg Pastry
Sugar 0.74g Waffle
Fiber 1.5g Pastry
Copper 0.062mg 0.114mg Pastry
Zinc 0.68mg 0.53mg Waffle
Phosphorus 190mg 60mg Waffle
Sodium 511mg 249mg Pastry
Vitamin A 228IU 1IU Waffle
Vitamin A 65µg 0µg Waffle
Vitamin E 0.54mg Pastry
Manganese 0.265mg 0.488mg Pastry
Selenium 46.2µg 24.2µg Waffle
Vitamin B1 0.263mg 0.398mg Pastry
Vitamin B2 0.347mg 0.283mg Waffle
Vitamin B3 2.073mg 4.168mg Pastry
Vitamin B5 0.485mg 0mg Waffle
Vitamin B6 0.056mg 0.021mg Waffle
Vitamin B12 0.25µg 0µg Waffle
Vitamin K 16.1µg Pastry
Folate 46µg 78µg Pastry
Choline 6.4mg Pastry
Saturated Fat 2.866g 9.643g Waffle
Monounsaturated Fat 3.521g 21.597g Pastry
Polyunsaturated fat 6.785g 4.894g Waffle
Tryptophan 0.099mg 0.085mg Waffle
Threonine 0.289mg 0.196mg Waffle
Isoleucine 0.362mg 0.272mg Waffle
Leucine 0.63mg 0.508mg Waffle
Lysine 0.384mg 0.142mg Waffle
Methionine 0.179mg 0.129mg Waffle
Phenylalanine 0.395mg 0.362mg Waffle
Valine 0.409mg 0.308mg Waffle
Histidine 0.187mg 0.156mg 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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is better in case of low diet
Waffle Pastry
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
28%
Pastry
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
66%
Waffle
42%
Pastry

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Waffle
Waffle is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.74g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Waffle
Waffle is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 6.777g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Waffle
Waffle is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pastry
Pastry is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 69mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pastry
Pastry contains less Sodium (difference - 262mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pastry
Pastry is lower in glycemic index (difference - 17)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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. Pastry - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172790/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.