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Pecan pie vs. Waffle — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Pecan pie and Waffle

  • Pecan pie has more Manganese, and Copper, however, Waffle has more Selenium, Calcium, Phosphorus, Vitamin B2, Iron, Vitamin B3, and Vitamin B1.
  • Waffle's daily need coverage for Selenium is 62% more.
  • Pecan pie has 3 times more Copper than Waffle. Pecan pie has 0.211mg of Copper, while Waffle has 0.062mg.
  • Pecan pie is lower in Sodium.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Pie, pecan, prepared from recipe and Waffles, plain, prepared from recipe.

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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 Magnesium +36.8%
Contains less Sodium -48.7%
Contains more Zinc +50%
Contains more Copper +240.3%
Contains more Manganese +168.7%
Contains more Calcium +696.9%
Contains more Iron +56.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +102.1%
Contains more Potassium +19.5%
Contains more Selenium +285%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 10% 56% 19% 41% 12% 35% 28% 71% 93% 66%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 77% 87% 14% 82% 15% 67% 19% 21% 35% 253%
Contains more Magnesium +36.8%
Contains less Sodium -48.7%
Contains more Zinc +50%
Contains more Copper +240.3%
Contains more Manganese +168.7%
Contains more Calcium +696.9%
Contains more Iron +56.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +102.1%
Contains more Potassium +19.5%
Contains more Selenium +285%

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.
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Waffle
Contains more Vitamin A +56.6%
Contains more Vitamin C +100%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +39.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +92.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +144.7%
Contains more Folate +76.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +47.1%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.485
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.056
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 22% 0% 0% 1% 47% 42% 16% 29% 14% 20% 22% 0%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 14% 0% 0% 2% 66% 81% 39% 30% 13% 35% 32% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +56.6%
Contains more Vitamin C +100%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +39.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +92.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +144.7%
Contains more Folate +76.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +47.1%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.485
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.056

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +57.4%
Contains more Carbs +58.7%
Contains more Protein +61.2%
Contains more Water +115.4%
Contains more Other +158.3%
5% 22% 52% 20%
Protein: 4.9 g
Fats: 22.2 g
Carbs: 52.2 g
Water: 19.5 g
Other: 1.2 g
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 Fats +57.4%
Contains more Carbs +58.7%
Contains more Protein +61.2%
Contains more Water +115.4%
Contains more Other +158.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +217.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -28.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +18.8%
19% 54% 27%
Saturated Fat: 3.989 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 11.181 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 5.71 g
22% 27% 52%
Saturated Fat: 2.866 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.521 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 6.785 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +217.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -28.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +18.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pecan pie Waffle Opinion
Net carbs 52.2g 32.9g Pecan pie
Protein 4.9g 7.9g Waffle
Fats 22.2g 14.1g Pecan pie
Carbs 52.2g 32.9g Pecan pie
Calories 412kcal 291kcal Pecan pie
Calcium 32mg 255mg Waffle
Iron 1.48mg 2.31mg Waffle
Magnesium 26mg 19mg Pecan pie
Phosphorus 94mg 190mg Waffle
Potassium 133mg 159mg Waffle
Sodium 262mg 511mg Pecan pie
Zinc 1.02mg 0.68mg Pecan pie
Copper 0.211mg 0.062mg Pecan pie
Manganese 0.712mg 0.265mg Pecan pie
Selenium 12µg 46.2µg Waffle
Vitamin A 357IU 228IU Pecan pie
Vitamin A RAE 82µg 65µg Pecan pie
Vitamin C 0.2mg 0.4mg Waffle
Vitamin B1 0.188mg 0.263mg Waffle
Vitamin B2 0.18mg 0.347mg Waffle
Vitamin B3 0.847mg 2.073mg Waffle
Vitamin B5 0.479mg 0.485mg Waffle
Vitamin B6 0.06mg 0.056mg Pecan pie
Folate 26µg 46µg Waffle
Vitamin B12 0.17µg 0.25µg Waffle
Tryptophan 0.069mg 0.099mg Waffle
Threonine 0.189mg 0.289mg Waffle
Isoleucine 0.223mg 0.362mg Waffle
Leucine 0.372mg 0.63mg Waffle
Lysine 0.248mg 0.384mg Waffle
Methionine 0.125mg 0.179mg Waffle
Phenylalanine 0.25mg 0.395mg Waffle
Valine 0.255mg 0.409mg Waffle
Histidine 0.116mg 0.187mg Waffle
Cholesterol 87mg 69mg Waffle
Saturated Fat 3.989g 2.866g Waffle
Omega-3 - DHA 0.008g 0.006g Pecan pie
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g 0.001g
Monounsaturated Fat 11.181g 3.521g Pecan pie
Polyunsaturated fat 5.71g 6.785g Waffle

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Pecan pie Waffle
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
17%
Pecan pie
26%
Waffle
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
43%
Pecan pie
66%
Waffle

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Waffle
Waffle is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 18mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Waffle
Waffle is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.123g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Waffle
Waffle is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pecan pie
Pecan pie contains less Sodium (difference - 249mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pecan pie
Pecan pie is lower in glycemic index (difference - 17)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
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.

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. Pecan pie - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172786/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.