Waffle vs. Wheat gluten — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are waffle and wheat gluten different?
- Waffle is higher in vitamin B2, vitamin B1, vitamin B3, selenium, and folate; however, wheat gluten is richer in iron and copper.
- Daily need coverage for iron for wheat gluten is 36% higher.
- Wheat gluten has less cholesterol.
- Wheat gluten has a lower glycemic index (64) than waffle (76).
Waffles, plain, prepared from recipe and Vital wheat gluten are the varieties used in this article.
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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.
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +79.6% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +59% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +∞% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +16.4% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +31.6% |
| Contains more IronIron | +125.1% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +193.5% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +25% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +36.8% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -94.3% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +∞% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
7.9 g
Fats:
14.1 g
Carbs:
32.9 g
Water:
42 g
Other:
3.1 g
Protein:
75.16 g
Fats:
1.85 g
Carbs:
13.79 g
Water:
8.2 g
Other:
1 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +662.2% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +138.6% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +412.2% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +210% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +851.4% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
2.866 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
3.521 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
6.785 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.272 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.156 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.81 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +2157.1% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +737.7% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -90.5% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Protein | 7.9g | 75.16g | 135% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 6.785g | 0.81g | 40% |
| Iron | 2.31mg | 5.2mg | 36% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.347mg | 0mg | 27% |
| Cholesterol | 69mg | 0mg | 23% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.263mg | 0mg | 22% |
| Sodium | 511mg | 29mg | 21% |
| Fats | 14.1g | 1.85g | 19% |
| Copper | 0.062mg | 0.182mg | 13% |
| Vitamin B3 | 2.073mg | 0mg | 13% |
| Folate | 46µg | 0µg | 12% |
| Saturated fat | 2.866g | 0.272g | 12% |
| Manganese | 0.265mg | 12% | |
| Selenium | 46.2µg | 39.7µg | 12% |
| Calcium | 255mg | 142mg | 11% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.485mg | 0mg | 10% |
| Phosphorus | 190mg | 260mg | 10% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.25µg | 0µg | 10% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 3.521g | 0.156g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 65µg | 0µg | 7% |
| Carbs | 32.9g | 13.79g | 6% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.056mg | 0mg | 4% |
| Calories | 291kcal | 370kcal | 4% |
| Zinc | 0.68mg | 0.85mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 0.6g | 2% | |
| Potassium | 159mg | 100mg | 2% |
| Magnesium | 19mg | 25mg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0.4mg | 0mg | 0% |
| Net carbs | 32.9g | 13.19g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.099mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.289mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.362mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.63mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.384mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.179mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.395mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.409mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.187mg | 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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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%
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
66%
68%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Wheat gluten is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 69mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Wheat gluten contains less Sodium (difference - 482mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Wheat gluten is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.594g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Wheat gluten is lower in glycemic index (difference - 12)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Waffle is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Waffle is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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.