Waffle

baked-goods

Waffle

2/ 10Poor
Controversy: 1.1

Rated by 11 diets

0 approve0 caution11 avoid

How the diets react

Disapproves11
Is Waffle Healthy?

Mostly no — Waffle is avoided by the majority of diets reviewed. 11 out of 11 diets recommend against it.

Nutrition Facts
Per 100g
Calories
291kcal
Protein
7.9g
Carbs
37g
Fat
13g
Fiber
1.3g
Sugar
6.2g
Sodium
533mg

Diet Ratings

KetoAvoid

Waffles contain 35-45g net carbs per waffle from refined flour. Often topped with syrup, adding more sugar. Incompatible with ketogenic diet.

VeganAvoid

Standard waffles contain eggs, milk, and butter. Non-vegan unless made with plant-based substitutes.

PaleoAvoid

Waffles are made from wheat flour (grain), refined sugar, and contain dairy (milk, butter). They violate multiple core paleo rules.

Waffles are processed baked goods made with refined flour, eggs, and butter, typically served with added sugars. They contradict Mediterranean emphasis on whole grains and minimal processing.

CarnivoreAvoid

Waffles are made from grain flour and typically contain sugar. Grains and sugar are explicitly excluded from carnivore diet.

Whole30Avoid

Waffles are explicitly prohibited on Whole30 as a recreated baked good. They require grains or grain-like flours and violate the spirit of the program.

Low-FODMAPAvoid

Waffles are made from wheat flour, which contains fructans. Standard waffle servings exceed low-FODMAP thresholds. Monash University rates wheat-based products as high-FODMAP.

DASHAvoid

Waffles share pancake liabilities: refined flour, added sugars, and syrup. Higher fat content from cooking method. Whole-grain waffles with fruit topping would be more DASH-aligned.

ZoneAvoid

Waffles are refined flour with high glycemic index. 1 waffle ≈ 30-40g carbs, minimal protein, high saturated fat. Syrup addition creates pure sugar spike. Impossible to balance in Zone meal structure.

Waffles share pancakes' inflammatory profile: refined flour, high glycemic index, saturated fat from butter, and typically served with added sugars. Minimal anti-inflammatory nutrients.

Waffles are refined carbohydrates with minimal protein and fiber. Often high in fat (especially if fried or made with butter). Typically served with high-sugar toppings. Poor nutritional density and high likelihood of GI distress on GLP-1s.

Controversy Index

Score range: 12/10. Higher controversy = more disagreement between diets.

Consensus1.1Divisive
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