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 for waffle is 40% higher.
- Pastry has a lower glycemic index than waffle.
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.
| 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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| 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% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more WaterWater | +394.1% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +210% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +170.2% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +37.1% |
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Protein
~7.3g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| 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.
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Monounsaturated fat | 3.521g | 21.597g | 45% |
| Selenium | 46.2µg | 24.2µg | 40% |
| Fats | 14.1g | 38.1g | 37% |
| Saturated fat | 2.866g | 9.643g | 31% |
| Calcium | 255mg | 10mg | 25% |
| Cholesterol | 69mg | 0mg | 23% |
| Phosphorus | 190mg | 60mg | 19% |
| Calories | 291kcal | 551kcal | 13% |
| Vitamin B3 | 2.073mg | 4.168mg | 13% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 6.785g | 4.894g | 13% |
| Vitamin K | 16.1µg | 13% | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.263mg | 0.398mg | 11% |
| Sodium | 511mg | 249mg | 11% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.25µg | 0µg | 10% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.485mg | 0mg | 10% |
| Manganese | 0.265mg | 0.488mg | 10% |
| Folate | 46µg | 78µg | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 65µg | 0µg | 7% |
| Copper | 0.062mg | 0.114mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 1.5g | 6% | |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.347mg | 0.283mg | 5% |
| Vitamin E | 0.54mg | 4% | |
| Carbs | 32.9g | 45.1g | 4% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.056mg | 0.021mg | 3% |
| Iron | 2.31mg | 2.56mg | 3% |
| Potassium | 159mg | 61mg | 3% |
| Zinc | 0.68mg | 0.53mg | 1% |
| Protein | 7.9g | 7.3g | 1% |
| Magnesium | 19mg | 16mg | 1% |
| Choline | 6.4mg | 1% | |
| Vitamin C | 0.4mg | 0mg | 0% |
| Net carbs | 32.9g | 43.6g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.74g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.099mg | 0.085mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.289mg | 0.196mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.362mg | 0.272mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.63mg | 0.508mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.384mg | 0.142mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.179mg | 0.129mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.395mg | 0.362mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.409mg | 0.308mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.187mg | 0.156mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.001g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.006g | 0g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
66%
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Waffle is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.74g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Waffle is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 6.777g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Waffle is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pastry is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 69mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pastry contains less Sodium (difference - 262mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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.