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Waffle vs. Potato flour — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between waffle and potato flour

  • Waffle has more selenium, vitamin B2, calcium, and iron; however, potato flour is richer in vitamin B6, potassium, and copper.
  • Waffle covers your daily selenium needs 82% more than potato flour.
  • Potato flour contains less cholesterol.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Waffles, plain, prepared from recipe and Potato flour.

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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
5
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 46% 20% 88% 52% 66% 15% 72% 7.2% 41% 6%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +292.3%
Contains more IronIron +67.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +25.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +13.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +4100%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +242.1%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +529.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +217.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -89.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +18.1%

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
5
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 13% 0% 5% 0% 57% 12% 66% 28% 177% 0% 0% 19% 22%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +15.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +580.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +84%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +850%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +69.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +1273.2%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0.474mg
~equal in Vitamin K ~0µg

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
7% 83% 7% 3%
Protein: 6.9 g
Fats: 0.34 g
Carbs: 83.1 g
Water: 6.52 g
Other: 3.14 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +14.5%
Contains more FatsFats +4047.1%
Contains more WaterWater +544.2%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +152.6%
~equal in Other ~3.14g

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
36% 3% 60%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.09 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.008 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.15 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +43912.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +4423.3%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -96.9%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Waffle Potato flour
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 Potato flour Opinion
Calories 291kcal 357kcal Potato flour
Protein 7.9g 6.9g Waffle
Fats 14.1g 0.34g Waffle
Vitamin C 0.4mg 3.8mg Potato flour
Net carbs 32.9g 77.2g Potato flour
Carbs 32.9g 83.1g Potato flour
Cholesterol 69mg 0mg Potato flour
Magnesium 19mg 65mg Potato flour
Calcium 255mg 65mg Waffle
Potassium 159mg 1001mg Potato flour
Iron 2.31mg 1.38mg Waffle
Sugar 3.52g Waffle
Fiber 5.9g Potato flour
Copper 0.062mg 0.197mg Potato flour
Zinc 0.68mg 0.54mg Waffle
Phosphorus 190mg 168mg Waffle
Sodium 511mg 55mg Potato flour
Vitamin A 228IU 0IU Waffle
Vitamin A 65µg 0µg Waffle
Vitamin E 0.25mg Potato flour
Manganese 0.265mg 0.313mg Potato flour
Selenium 46.2µg 1.1µg Waffle
Vitamin B1 0.263mg 0.228mg Waffle
Vitamin B2 0.347mg 0.051mg Waffle
Vitamin B3 2.073mg 3.507mg Potato flour
Vitamin B5 0.485mg 0.474mg Waffle
Vitamin B6 0.056mg 0.769mg Potato flour
Vitamin B12 0.25µg 0µg Waffle
Folate 46µg 25µg Waffle
Choline 39.5mg Potato flour
Saturated Fat 2.866g 0.09g Potato flour
Monounsaturated Fat 3.521g 0.008g Waffle
Polyunsaturated fat 6.785g 0.15g Waffle
Tryptophan 0.099mg 0.115mg Potato flour
Threonine 0.289mg 0.28mg Waffle
Isoleucine 0.362mg 0.299mg Waffle
Leucine 0.63mg 0.425mg Waffle
Lysine 0.384mg 0.413mg Potato flour
Methionine 0.179mg 0.107mg Waffle
Phenylalanine 0.395mg 0.316mg Waffle
Valine 0.409mg 0.356mg Waffle
Histidine 0.187mg 0.166mg 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 Potato flour
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
31%
Potato flour
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
66%
Waffle
41%
Potato flour

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Waffle
Waffle is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.52g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Potato flour
Potato flour is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 69mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Potato flour
Potato flour contains less Sodium (difference - 456mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Potato flour
Potato flour is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.776g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Potato flour
Potato flour is lower in glycemic index (difference - 76)
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. Potato flour - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168446/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.