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Waffle vs. Pumpernickel bread — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between waffle and pumpernickel bread

  • Waffle has more selenium, calcium, and vitamin B12, while pumpernickel bread has more manganese, copper, folate, magnesium, and zinc.
  • Pumpernickel bread's daily need coverage for manganese is 45% higher.
  • The amount of cholesterol in pumpernickel bread is lower.
  • Pumpernickel bread has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of pumpernickel bread is 49, while the glycemic index of waffle is 76.

The food types used in this comparison are Waffles, plain, prepared from recipe and Bread, pumpernickel.

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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 39% 20% 18% 108% 96% 40% 76% 78% 170% 134%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +275%
Contains less SodiumSodium -14.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +88.6%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +184.2%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +30.8%
Contains more IronIron +24.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +362.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +117.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +392.5%
~equal in Phosphorus ~178mg

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%
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% 8.4% 0% 82% 70% 58% 24% 29% 0% 2% 70% 8%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +13.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +20%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +24.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +49.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +125%
Contains more FolateFolate +102.2%
~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% 3% 48% 38% 3%
Protein: 8.7 g
Fats: 3.1 g
Carbs: 47.5 g
Water: 37.9 g
Other: 2.8 g
Contains more FatsFats +354.8%
Contains more ProteinProtein +10.1%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +44.4%
~equal in Water ~37.9g
~equal in Other ~2.8g

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
17% 36% 47%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.437 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.932 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.237 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +277.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +448.5%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -84.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Waffle Pumpernickel bread Opinion
Calories 291kcal 250kcal Waffle
Protein 7.9g 8.7g Pumpernickel bread
Fats 14.1g 3.1g Waffle
Vitamin C 0.4mg 0mg Waffle
Net carbs 32.9g 41g Pumpernickel bread
Carbs 32.9g 47.5g Pumpernickel bread
Cholesterol 69mg 0mg Pumpernickel bread
Magnesium 19mg 54mg Pumpernickel bread
Calcium 255mg 68mg Waffle
Potassium 159mg 208mg Pumpernickel bread
Iron 2.31mg 2.87mg Pumpernickel bread
Sugar 0.53g Waffle
Fiber 6.5g Pumpernickel bread
Copper 0.062mg 0.287mg Pumpernickel bread
Zinc 0.68mg 1.48mg Pumpernickel bread
Phosphorus 190mg 178mg Waffle
Sodium 511mg 596mg Waffle
Vitamin A 228IU 0IU Waffle
Vitamin A 65µg 0µg Waffle
Vitamin E 0.42mg Pumpernickel bread
Manganese 0.265mg 1.305mg Pumpernickel bread
Selenium 46.2µg 24.5µg Waffle
Vitamin B1 0.263mg 0.327mg Pumpernickel bread
Vitamin B2 0.347mg 0.305mg Waffle
Vitamin B3 2.073mg 3.091mg Pumpernickel bread
Vitamin B5 0.485mg 0.404mg Waffle
Vitamin B6 0.056mg 0.126mg Pumpernickel bread
Vitamin B12 0.25µg 0µg Waffle
Vitamin K 0.8µg Pumpernickel bread
Folate 46µg 93µg Pumpernickel bread
Choline 14.6mg Pumpernickel bread
Saturated Fat 2.866g 0.437g Pumpernickel bread
Monounsaturated Fat 3.521g 0.932g Waffle
Polyunsaturated fat 6.785g 1.237g Waffle
Tryptophan 0.099mg 0.097mg Waffle
Threonine 0.289mg 0.267mg Waffle
Isoleucine 0.362mg 0.334mg Waffle
Leucine 0.63mg 0.602mg Waffle
Lysine 0.384mg 0.248mg Waffle
Methionine 0.179mg 0.155mg Waffle
Phenylalanine 0.395mg 0.422mg Pumpernickel bread
Valine 0.409mg 0.396mg Waffle
Histidine 0.187mg 0.196mg Pumpernickel bread
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 Pumpernickel bread
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
27%
Pumpernickel bread
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
66%
Waffle
78%
Pumpernickel bread

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Waffle
Waffle is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.53g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Waffle
Waffle contains less Sodium (difference - 85mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pumpernickel bread
Pumpernickel bread is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 69mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pumpernickel bread
Pumpernickel bread is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.429g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pumpernickel bread
Pumpernickel bread is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pumpernickel bread
Pumpernickel bread is relatively richer in minerals
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. Pumpernickel bread - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174918/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.