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Waffle vs. Paprika — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between waffle and paprika

  • Waffle is higher in selenium, yet paprika is higher in vitamin A, iron, vitamin B6, copper, vitamin B2, potassium, manganese, vitamin B3, and vitamin B5.
  • Paprika covers your daily vitamin A needs 981% more than waffle.
  • Waffle contains 7 times more selenium than paprika. While waffle contains 46.2µg of selenium, paprika contains only 6.3µg.
  • The glycemic index of paprika is lower.

Food varieties used in this article are Waffles, plain, prepared from recipe and Spices, paprika.

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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 127% 69% 201% 793% 238% 118% 135% 8.9% 207% 34%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +11.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +633.3%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +836.8%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +1334%
Contains more IronIron +815.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +1050%
Contains more ZincZinc +536.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +65.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -86.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +500%

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%
Paprika
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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 3% 821% 582% 0% 83% 284% 189% 151% 494% 0% 201% 37% 28%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +125%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +3689.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +25.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +254.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +385.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +417.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +3723.2%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Folate ~49µg

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
14% 13% 54% 11% 8%
Protein: 14.14 g
Fats: 12.89 g
Carbs: 53.99 g
Water: 11.24 g
Other: 7.74 g
Contains more WaterWater +273.7%
Contains more ProteinProtein +79%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +64.1%
Contains more OtherOther +149.7%
~equal in Fats ~12.89g

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
18% 15% 67%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.14 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 1.695 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 7.766 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +107.7%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -25.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +14.5%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Waffle Paprika
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 ok
Rich in vitamins ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Waffle Paprika DV% diff.
Vitamin A 65µg 2463µg 266%
Iron 2.31mg 21.14mg 235%
Vitamin E 29.1mg 194%
Vitamin B6 0.056mg 2.141mg 160%
Fiber 34.9g 140%
Selenium 46.2µg 6.3µg 73%
Copper 0.062mg 0.713mg 72%
Vitamin B2 0.347mg 1.23mg 68%
Vitamin K 80.3µg 67%
Potassium 159mg 2280mg 62%
Manganese 0.265mg 1.59mg 58%
Vitamin B3 2.073mg 10.06mg 50%
Vitamin B5 0.485mg 2.51mg 41%
Magnesium 19mg 178mg 38%
Zinc 0.68mg 4.33mg 33%
Cholesterol 69mg 0mg 23%
Sodium 511mg 68mg 19%
Phosphorus 190mg 314mg 18%
Protein 7.9g 14.14g 12%
Vitamin B12 0.25µg 0µg 10%
Choline 51.5mg 9%
Fructose 6.71g 8%
Polyunsaturated fat 6.785g 7.766g 7%
Carbs 32.9g 53.99g 7%
Vitamin B1 0.263mg 0.33mg 6%
Monounsaturated fat 3.521g 1.695g 5%
Calcium 255mg 229mg 3%
Saturated fat 2.866g 2.14g 3%
Fats 14.1g 12.89g 2%
Vitamin C 0.4mg 0.9mg 1%
Folate 46µg 49µg 1%
Calories 291kcal 282kcal 0%
Net carbs 32.9g 19.09g N/A
Sugar 10.34g N/A
Tryptophan 0.099mg 0.07mg 0%
Threonine 0.289mg 0.49mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.362mg 0.57mg 0%
Leucine 0.63mg 0.92mg 0%
Lysine 0.384mg 0.69mg 0%
Methionine 0.179mg 0.2mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.395mg 0.61mg 0%
Valine 0.409mg 0.75mg 0%
Histidine 0.187mg 0.25mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.006g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.453g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Waffle Paprika
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
221%
Paprika
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
66%
Waffle
193%
Paprika

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Waffle
Waffle is lower in Sugar (difference - 10.34g)
Which food is cheaper?
Waffle
Waffle is cheaper (difference - $2.6)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Paprika
Paprika is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 69mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Paprika
Paprika contains less Sodium (difference - 443mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Paprika
Paprika is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.726g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Paprika
Paprika is lower in glycemic index (difference - 76)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Paprika
Paprika is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Paprika
Paprika is relatively richer in vitamins

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. Paprika - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171329/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.