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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
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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 12% 22% 9.8% 60% 29% 16% 33% 40% 39% 93%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +11.8%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +254.2%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +43.2%
Contains more IronIron +44.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +15.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +150%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +171.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +41.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -40.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +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
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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 6.7% 13% 40% 0% 81% 61% 45% 24% 25% 18% 11% 54% 23%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +30.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +19.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +78.6%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +400%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +23.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +15%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +91.1%
Contains more FolateFolate +56.5%
~equal in Vitamin A ~214IU
~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
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 ProteinProtein +27.4%
Contains more WaterWater +69.4%
Contains more OtherOther +82.4%
Contains more FatsFats +16.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +54.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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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
20% 31% 49%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 3.079 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 4.797 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 7.473 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +36.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +10.1%
~equal in Saturated Fat ~3.079g

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 Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium 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
Calories 291kcal 372kcal Sweet roll
Protein 7.9g 6.2g Waffle
Fats 14.1g 16.4g Sweet roll
Vitamin C 0.4mg 2mg Sweet roll
Net carbs 32.9g 48.5g Sweet roll
Carbs 32.9g 50.9g Sweet roll
Cholesterol 69mg 66mg Sweet roll
Magnesium 19mg 17mg Waffle
Calcium 255mg 72mg Waffle
Potassium 159mg 111mg Waffle
Iron 2.31mg 1.6mg Waffle
Sugar 31.73g Waffle
Fiber 2.4g Sweet roll
Copper 0.062mg 0.088mg Sweet roll
Zinc 0.68mg 0.59mg Waffle
Phosphorus 190mg 76mg Waffle
Sodium 511mg 304mg Sweet roll
Vitamin A 228IU 214IU Waffle
Vitamin A 65µg 62µg Waffle
Vitamin E 1.99mg Sweet roll
Manganese 0.265mg 0.3mg Sweet roll
Selenium 46.2µg 17µg Waffle
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
Vitamin B12 0.25µg 0.14µg Waffle
Vitamin K 4.4µg Sweet roll
Folate 46µg 72µg Sweet roll
Choline 41.3mg Sweet roll
Saturated Fat 2.866g 3.079g Waffle
Monounsaturated Fat 3.521g 4.797g Sweet roll
Polyunsaturated fat 6.785g 7.473g 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
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g 0g Waffle
Omega-3 - DHA 0.006g 0.004g Waffle

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Waffle Sweet roll
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%
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 is lower in Cholesterol?
Sweet roll
Sweet roll is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 3mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Sweet roll
Sweet roll contains less Sodium (difference - 207mg)
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.