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Wheat vs. Waffle — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Wheat and Waffle?

  • Wheat is richer in Manganese, Copper, and Zinc, while Waffle is higher in Selenium, Calcium, Vitamin B2, and Vitamin B1.
  • Wheat's daily need coverage for Manganese is 33% higher.
  • Waffle has 3 times less Copper than Wheat. Wheat has 0.207mg of Copper, while Waffle has 0.062mg.
  • Wheat is lower in Saturated Fat.

We used Wheat, KAMUT khorasan, cooked and Waffles, plain, prepared from recipe types in this comparison.

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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.
Wheat
5
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 34% 2.7% 14% 66% 69% 50% 63% 1% 134% 174%
Waffle
4
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%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +152.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +233.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +170.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -98.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +288.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +2733.3%
Contains more IronIron +31.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +29.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +44.8%
~equal in Potassium ~159mg

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.
Wheat
3
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% 0.24% 4.8% 0% 24% 6.9% 43% 0% 16% 0% 0% 8.3% 0%
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%
Contains more Vitamin E Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +11.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +25%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +5600%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +176.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +1056.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +318.2%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Wheat
1
6% 28% 65%
Protein: 5.71 g
Fats: 0.83 g
Carbs: 27.6 g
Water: 65.18 g
Other: 0.68 g
Waffle
4
8% 14% 33% 42% 3%
Protein: 7.9 g
Fats: 14.1 g
Carbs: 32.9 g
Water: 42 g
Other: 3.1 g
Contains more WaterWater +55.2%
Contains more ProteinProtein +38.4%
Contains more FatsFats +1598.8%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +19.2%
Contains more OtherOther +355.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Wheat
1
19% 21% 60%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.077 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.084 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.243 g
Waffle
2
22% 27% 52%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 2.866 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 3.521 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 6.785 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -97.3%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +4091.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +2692.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Wheat Waffle Opinion
Calories 132kcal 291kcal Waffle
Protein 5.71g 7.9g Waffle
Fats 0.83g 14.1g Waffle
Vitamin C 0.4mg Waffle
Net carbs 23.3g 32.9g Waffle
Carbs 27.6g 32.9g Waffle
Cholesterol 0mg 69mg Wheat
Magnesium 48mg 19mg Wheat
Calcium 9mg 255mg Waffle
Potassium 164mg 159mg Wheat
Iron 1.76mg 2.31mg Waffle
Sugar 3.07g Waffle
Fiber 4.3g Wheat
Copper 0.207mg 0.062mg Wheat
Zinc 1.84mg 0.68mg Wheat
Phosphorus 147mg 190mg Waffle
Sodium 8mg 511mg Wheat
Vitamin A 4IU 228IU Waffle
Vitamin A RAE 65µg Waffle
Vitamin E 0.24mg Wheat
Manganese 1.03mg 0.265mg Wheat
Selenium 31.9µg 46.2µg Waffle
Vitamin B1 0.095mg 0.263mg Waffle
Vitamin B2 0.03mg 0.347mg Waffle
Vitamin B3 2.305mg 2.073mg Wheat
Vitamin B5 0.485mg Waffle
Vitamin B6 0.07mg 0.056mg Wheat
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.25µg Waffle
Folate 11µg 46µg Waffle
Trans Fat 0.002g Waffle
Saturated Fat 0.077g 2.866g Wheat
Monounsaturated Fat 0.084g 3.521g Waffle
Polyunsaturated fat 0.243g 6.785g Waffle
Tryptophan 0.051mg 0.099mg Waffle
Threonine 0.172mg 0.289mg Waffle
Isoleucine 0.22mg 0.362mg Waffle
Leucine 0.432mg 0.63mg Waffle
Lysine 0.161mg 0.384mg Waffle
Methionine 0.097mg 0.179mg Waffle
Phenylalanine 0.3mg 0.395mg Waffle
Valine 0.267mg 0.409mg Waffle
Histidine 0.147mg 0.187mg Waffle
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g Waffle
Omega-3 - DHA 0.006g Waffle

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Wheat Waffle
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
8%
Wheat
24%
Waffle
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
61%
Wheat
66%
Waffle

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Wheat
Wheat is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 69mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Wheat
Wheat contains less Sodium (difference - 503mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Wheat
Wheat is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.789g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Wheat
Wheat is lower in glycemic index (difference - 26)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Waffle
Waffle is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.07g)
Which food is cheaper?
Waffle
Waffle is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Waffle
Waffle is relatively richer in vitamins
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.

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. Wheat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169744/nutrients
  2. Waffle - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175039/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.