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Waffle vs. Tortilla — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Waffle and Tortilla

  • Waffle has more Selenium, however, Tortilla has more Vitamin B1, Folate, Copper, Phosphorus, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B3, Magnesium, and Zinc.
  • Tortilla's daily need coverage for Vitamin B1 is 47% more.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Waffles, plain, prepared from recipe and Tortillas, ready-to-bake or -fry, whole wheat.

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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 61% 73% 23% 99% 89% 52% 148% 67% 0% 202%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +24.9%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +347.4%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +64.8%
Contains more IronIron +13.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +329%
Contains more ZincZinc +182.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +82.1%
~equal in Calcium ~244mg
~equal in Sodium ~512mg

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% 0.3% 18% 0% 206% 67% 91% 0% 72% 0% 11% 104% 11%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +4460%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +20.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +212.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +134.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +457.1%
Contains more FolateFolate +200%
~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
10% 10% 46% 30% 4%
Protein: 9.76 g
Fats: 9.76 g
Carbs: 45.89 g
Water: 30.15 g
Other: 4.44 g
Contains more FatsFats +44.5%
Contains more WaterWater +39.3%
Contains more ProteinProtein +23.5%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +39.5%
Contains more OtherOther +43.2%

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
55% 34% 11%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 4.878 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 3.062 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.992 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -41.2%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +15%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +584%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Waffle Tortilla
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Cholesterol 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 Tortilla Opinion
Calories 291kcal 310kcal Tortilla
Protein 7.9g 9.76g Tortilla
Fats 14.1g 9.76g Waffle
Vitamin C 0.4mg 0mg Waffle
Net carbs 32.9g 36.09g Tortilla
Carbs 32.9g 45.89g Tortilla
Cholesterol 69mg 0mg Tortilla
Magnesium 19mg 85mg Tortilla
Calcium 255mg 244mg Waffle
Potassium 159mg 262mg Tortilla
Iron 2.31mg 2.63mg Tortilla
Sugar 2.44g Waffle
Fiber 9.8g Tortilla
Copper 0.062mg 0.266mg Tortilla
Zinc 0.68mg 1.92mg Tortilla
Phosphorus 190mg 346mg Tortilla
Sodium 511mg 512mg Waffle
Vitamin A 228IU 5IU Waffle
Vitamin A RAE 65µg 0µg Waffle
Vitamin E 0.9mg Tortilla
Manganese 0.265mg Waffle
Selenium 46.2µg 37µg Waffle
Vitamin B1 0.263mg 0.823mg Tortilla
Vitamin B2 0.347mg 0.289mg Waffle
Vitamin B3 2.073mg 4.858mg Tortilla
Vitamin B5 0.485mg Waffle
Vitamin B6 0.056mg 0.312mg Tortilla
Vitamin B12 0.25µg 0µg Waffle
Vitamin K 4.5µg Tortilla
Folate 46µg 138µg Tortilla
Choline 20mg Tortilla
Saturated Fat 2.866g 4.878g Waffle
Monounsaturated Fat 3.521g 3.062g Waffle
Polyunsaturated fat 6.785g 0.992g Waffle
Tryptophan 0.099mg 0.129mg Tortilla
Threonine 0.289mg 0.312mg Tortilla
Isoleucine 0.362mg 0.353mg Waffle
Leucine 0.63mg 0.671mg Tortilla
Lysine 0.384mg 0.37mg Waffle
Methionine 0.179mg 0.163mg Waffle
Phenylalanine 0.395mg 0.488mg Tortilla
Valine 0.409mg 0.444mg Tortilla
Histidine 0.187mg 0.255mg Tortilla
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 Tortilla
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
45%
Tortilla
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
66%
Waffle
81%
Tortilla

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Waffle
Waffle is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.44g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Waffle
Waffle contains less Sodium (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Waffle
Waffle is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.012g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tortilla
Tortilla is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 69mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tortilla
Tortilla is lower in glycemic index (difference - 24)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Tortilla
Tortilla 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. Tortilla - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174081/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.