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Waffle vs. Semolina — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between waffle and semolina

  • Waffle has more selenium, vitamin B2, iron, and calcium; however, semolina is higher in manganese, vitamin B6, copper, and vitamin B3.
  • Waffle covers your daily need for selenium, 48% more than semolina.
  • The glycemic index of waffle is higher.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Waffles, plain, prepared from recipe and Rice, white, long-grain, parboiled, unenriched, dry.

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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 19% 21% 15% 28% 95% 28% 66% 0.26% 135% 109%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +259.2%
Contains more IronIron +212.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +24.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +132.2%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +42.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +358.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +50%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +290.6%
~equal in Potassium ~174mg

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% 0.6% 0% 56% 12% 95% 40% 104% 0% 0.25% 6% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +17.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +594%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +475%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +143.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +38.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +707.1%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

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
8% 81% 10%
Protein: 7.51 g
Fats: 1.03 g
Carbs: 80.89 g
Water: 9.86 g
Other: 0.71 g
Contains more FatsFats +1268.9%
Contains more WaterWater +326%
Contains more OtherOther +336.6%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +145.9%
~equal in Protein ~7.51g

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
34% 30% 37%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.294 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.258 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.322 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +1264.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +2007.1%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -89.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Waffle Semolina DV% diff.
Selenium 46.2µg 19.9µg 48%
Polyunsaturated fat 6.785g 0.322g 43%
Manganese 0.265mg 1.035mg 33%
Vitamin B6 0.056mg 0.452mg 30%
Starch 68.29g 28%
Copper 0.062mg 0.284mg 25%
Cholesterol 69mg 0mg 23%
Vitamin B2 0.347mg 0.05mg 23%
Sodium 511mg 2mg 22%
Fats 14.1g 1.03g 20%
Iron 2.31mg 0.74mg 20%
Vitamin B3 2.073mg 5.048mg 19%
Calcium 255mg 71mg 18%
Carbs 32.9g 80.89g 16%
Saturated fat 2.866g 0.294g 12%
Vitamin B12 0.25µg 0µg 10%
Folate 46µg 8µg 10%
Monounsaturated fat 3.521g 0.258g 8%
Fiber 1.8g 7%
Vitamin A 65µg 7%
Phosphorus 190mg 153mg 5%
Vitamin B5 0.485mg 0.672mg 4%
Calories 291kcal 374kcal 4%
Vitamin B1 0.263mg 0.224mg 3%
Zinc 0.68mg 1.02mg 3%
Magnesium 19mg 27mg 2%
Protein 7.9g 7.51g 1%
Vitamin C 0.4mg 0mg 0%
Net carbs 32.9g 79.09g N/A
Potassium 159mg 174mg 0%
Sugar 0.33g N/A
Vitamin E 0.03mg 0%
Vitamin K 0.1µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.099mg 0.103mg 0%
Threonine 0.289mg 0.271mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.362mg 0.339mg 0%
Leucine 0.63mg 0.656mg 0%
Lysine 0.384mg 0.215mg 0%
Methionine 0.179mg 0.183mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.395mg 0.398mg 0%
Valine 0.409mg 0.47mg 0%
Histidine 0.187mg 0.185mg 0%
Fructose 0.02g 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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ok
is better in case of low diet
Waffle Semolina
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
24%
Semolina
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
66%
Waffle
52%
Semolina

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Waffle
Waffle is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.33g)
Which food is cheaper?
Waffle
Waffle is cheaper (difference - $1.4)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Semolina
Semolina is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 69mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Semolina
Semolina contains less Sodium (difference - 509mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Semolina
Semolina is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.572g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Semolina
Semolina is lower in glycemic index (difference - 22)
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. Semolina - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169758/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.