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Waffle vs. Sweet roll — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Waffle and Sweet roll

  • Waffle has more Selenium, Calcium, Phosphorus, Iron, and Vitamin B2, however, Sweet roll is higher in Folate, Vitamin B1, and Monounsaturated Fat.
  • Waffle covers your daily need of Selenium 53% more than Sweet roll.
  • Waffle has 4 times more Calcium than Sweet roll. While Waffle has 255mg of Calcium, Sweet roll has only 72mg.
  • Sweet roll has less Sodium.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Waffles, plain, prepared from recipe and Sweet rolls, cinnamon, commercially prepared with raisins.

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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
Waffle
7
:
3
Sweet roll
Sweet roll
Contains more Calcium +254.2%
Contains more Iron +44.4%
Contains more Magnesium +11.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +150%
Contains more Potassium +43.2%
Contains more Zinc +15.3%
Contains more Selenium +171.8%
Contains less Sodium -40.5%
Contains more Copper +41.9%
Contains more Manganese +13.2%
Waffle
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 77% 87% 14% 82% 15% 67% 19% 21% 35% 253%
Sweet roll
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 22% 60% 13% 33% 10% 40% 17% 30% 40% 93%
Contains more Calcium +254.2%
Contains more Iron +44.4%
Contains more Magnesium +11.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +150%
Contains more Potassium +43.2%
Contains more Zinc +15.3%
Contains more Selenium +171.8%
Contains less Sodium -40.5%
Contains more Copper +41.9%
Contains more Manganese +13.2%

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.
Waffle
Waffle
4
:
8
Sweet roll
Sweet roll
Contains more Vitamin B2 +30.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +19.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +78.6%
Contains more Vitamin C +400%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +23.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +15%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +91.1%
Contains more Folate +56.5%
Equal in Vitamin A - 214
Waffle
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 14% 0% 0% 2% 66% 81% 39% 30% 13% 35% 32% 0%
Sweet roll
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 13% 40% 0% 7% 81% 62% 45% 25% 25% 54% 18% 11%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +30.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +19.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +78.6%
Contains more Vitamin C +400%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +23.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +15%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +91.1%
Contains more Folate +56.5%
Equal in Vitamin A - 214

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Waffle
Waffle
3
:
2
Sweet roll
Sweet roll
Contains more Protein +27.4%
Contains more Water +69.4%
Contains more Other +82.4%
Contains more Fats +16.3%
Contains more Carbs +54.7%
Waffle
8% 14% 33% 42% 3%
Protein: 7.9 g
Fats: 14.1 g
Carbs: 32.9 g
Water: 42 g
Other: 3.1 g
Sweet roll
6% 16% 51% 25% 2%
Protein: 6.2 g
Fats: 16.4 g
Carbs: 50.9 g
Water: 24.8 g
Other: 1.7 g
Contains more Protein +27.4%
Contains more Water +69.4%
Contains more Other +82.4%
Contains more Fats +16.3%
Contains more Carbs +54.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Waffle
Waffle
1
:
2
Sweet roll
Sweet roll
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +36.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +10.1%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 3.079
Waffle
22% 27% 52%
Saturated Fat: 2.866 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.521 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 6.785 g
Sweet roll
20% 31% 49%
Saturated Fat: 3.079 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.797 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 7.473 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +36.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +10.1%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 3.079

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Waffle Sweet roll Opinion
Net carbs 32.9g 48.5g Sweet roll
Protein 7.9g 6.2g Waffle
Fats 14.1g 16.4g Sweet roll
Carbs 32.9g 50.9g Sweet roll
Calories 291kcal 372kcal Sweet roll
Sugar 31.73g Waffle
Fiber 2.4g Sweet roll
Calcium 255mg 72mg Waffle
Iron 2.31mg 1.6mg Waffle
Magnesium 19mg 17mg Waffle
Phosphorus 190mg 76mg Waffle
Potassium 159mg 111mg Waffle
Sodium 511mg 304mg Sweet roll
Zinc 0.68mg 0.59mg Waffle
Copper 0.062mg 0.088mg Sweet roll
Manganese 0.265mg 0.3mg Sweet roll
Selenium 46.2µg 17µg Waffle
Vitamin A 228IU 214IU Waffle
Vitamin A RAE 65µg 62µg Waffle
Vitamin E 1.99mg Sweet roll
Vitamin C 0.4mg 2mg Sweet roll
Vitamin B1 0.263mg 0.324mg Sweet roll
Vitamin B2 0.347mg 0.265mg Waffle
Vitamin B3 2.073mg 2.384mg Sweet roll
Vitamin B5 0.485mg 0.406mg Waffle
Vitamin B6 0.056mg 0.107mg Sweet roll
Folate 46µg 72µg Sweet roll
Vitamin B12 0.25µg 0.14µg Waffle
Vitamin K 4.4µg Sweet roll
Tryptophan 0.099mg 0.074mg Waffle
Threonine 0.289mg 0.211mg Waffle
Isoleucine 0.362mg 0.259mg Waffle
Leucine 0.63mg 0.458mg Waffle
Lysine 0.384mg 0.243mg Waffle
Methionine 0.179mg 0.117mg Waffle
Phenylalanine 0.395mg 0.3mg Waffle
Valine 0.409mg 0.291mg Waffle
Histidine 0.187mg 0.145mg Waffle
Cholesterol 69mg 66mg Sweet roll
Saturated Fat 2.866g 3.079g Waffle
Omega-3 - DHA 0.006g 0.004g Waffle
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g 0g Waffle
Monounsaturated Fat 3.521g 4.797g Sweet roll
Polyunsaturated fat 6.785g 7.473g Sweet roll

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Waffle Sweet roll
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
26%
Waffle
31%
Sweet roll
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
66%
Waffle
35%
Sweet roll

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Waffle
Waffle is lower in Sugar (difference - 31.73g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Waffle
Waffle is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.213g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Waffle
Waffle is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Sweet roll
Sweet roll contains less Sodium (difference - 207mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Sweet roll
Sweet roll is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Sweet roll
Sweet roll is lower in glycemic index (difference - 36)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Sweet roll
Sweet roll is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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. Sweet roll - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175034/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.