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Pie crust vs. Waffle — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Pie crust and Waffle different?

  • Pie crust is higher in Folate, and Vitamin B1, however, Waffle is richer in Selenium, Calcium, Phosphorus, Vitamin B12, and Vitamin B2.
  • Daily need coverage for Selenium from Waffle is 42% higher.
  • Pie crust contains 3 times more Saturated Fat than Waffle. While Pie crust contains 7.974g of Saturated Fat, Waffle contains only 2.866g.

Pie crust, standard-type, dry mix and Waffles, plain, prepared from recipe 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 Copper +21%
Contains more Manganese +18.9%
Contains more Calcium +318%
Contains more Magnesium +26.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +120.9%
Contains more Potassium +148.4%
Contains less Sodium -32.1%
Contains more Zinc +70%
Contains more Selenium +101.7%
Equal in Iron - 2.31
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 19% 84% 11% 37% 6% 99% 11% 25% 42% 125%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 77% 87% 14% 82% 15% 67% 19% 21% 35% 253%
Contains more Copper +21%
Contains more Manganese +18.9%
Contains more Calcium +318%
Contains more Magnesium +26.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +120.9%
Contains more Potassium +148.4%
Contains less Sodium -32.1%
Contains more Zinc +70%
Contains more Selenium +101.7%
Equal in Iron - 2.31

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 B1 +49%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +31.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +14.3%
Contains more Folate +126.1%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +62.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +81%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 0% 99% 50% 52% 17% 15% 78% 0% 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 B1 +49%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +31.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +14.3%
Contains more Folate +126.1%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +62.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +81%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +122.7%
Contains more Carbs +58.4%
Contains more Protein +14.5%
Contains more Water +452.6%
Contains more Other +55%
7% 31% 52% 8% 2%
Protein: 6.9 g
Fats: 31.4 g
Carbs: 52.1 g
Water: 7.6 g
Other: 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 +122.7%
Contains more Carbs +58.4%
Contains more Protein +14.5%
Contains more Water +452.6%
Contains more Other +55%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +408%
Contains less Saturated Fat -64.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +71%
27% 60% 13%
Saturated Fat: 7.974 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 17.887 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.968 g
22% 27% 52%
Saturated Fat: 2.866 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.521 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 6.785 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +408%
Contains less Saturated Fat -64.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +71%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pie crust Waffle Opinion
Net carbs 52.1g 32.9g Pie crust
Protein 6.9g 7.9g Waffle
Fats 31.4g 14.1g Pie crust
Carbs 52.1g 32.9g Pie crust
Calories 518kcal 291kcal Pie crust
Calcium 61mg 255mg Waffle
Iron 2.22mg 2.31mg Waffle
Magnesium 15mg 19mg Waffle
Phosphorus 86mg 190mg Waffle
Potassium 64mg 159mg Waffle
Sodium 753mg 511mg Waffle
Zinc 0.4mg 0.68mg Waffle
Copper 0.075mg 0.062mg Pie crust
Manganese 0.315mg 0.265mg Pie crust
Selenium 22.9µg 46.2µg Waffle
Vitamin A 0IU 228IU Waffle
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 65µg Waffle
Vitamin C 0mg 0.4mg Waffle
Vitamin B1 0.392mg 0.263mg Pie crust
Vitamin B2 0.213mg 0.347mg Waffle
Vitamin B3 2.727mg 2.073mg Pie crust
Vitamin B5 0.268mg 0.485mg Waffle
Vitamin B6 0.064mg 0.056mg Pie crust
Folate 104µg 46µg Pie crust
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.25µg Waffle
Tryptophan 0.08mg 0.099mg Waffle
Threonine 0.184mg 0.289mg Waffle
Isoleucine 0.255mg 0.362mg Waffle
Leucine 0.476mg 0.63mg Waffle
Lysine 0.133mg 0.384mg Waffle
Methionine 0.121mg 0.179mg Waffle
Phenylalanine 0.339mg 0.395mg Waffle
Valine 0.289mg 0.409mg Waffle
Histidine 0.146mg 0.187mg Waffle
Cholesterol 0mg 69mg Pie crust
Saturated Fat 7.974g 2.866g Waffle
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.006g Waffle
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.001g Waffle
Monounsaturated Fat 17.887g 3.521g Pie crust
Polyunsaturated fat 3.968g 6.785g Waffle

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Pie crust 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
26%
Pie crust
26%
Waffle
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
45%
Pie crust
66%
Waffle

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Waffle
Waffle contains less Sodium (difference - 242mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Waffle
Waffle is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 5.108g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Waffle
Waffle is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pie crust
Pie crust is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 69mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pie crust
Pie crust is lower in glycemic index (difference - 76)
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 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. Pie crust - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175022/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.