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Pistachio vs. Waffle — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Pistachio and Waffle different?

  • Pistachio is richer in Copper, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B1, Phosphorus, Manganese, Potassium, and Magnesium, while Waffle is higher in Selenium.
  • Pistachio covers your daily need of Copper 138% more than Waffle.
  • Pistachio contains 30 times more Vitamin B6 than Waffle. Pistachio contains 1.7mg of Vitamin B6, while Waffle contains 0.056mg.
  • Pistachio is lower in Sodium.

Nuts, pistachio nuts, raw and Waffles, plain, prepared from recipe types were 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 Iron +69.7%
Contains more Magnesium +536.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +157.9%
Contains more Potassium +544.7%
Contains less Sodium -99.8%
Contains more Zinc +223.5%
Contains more Copper +1996.8%
Contains more Manganese +352.8%
Contains more Calcium +142.9%
Contains more Selenium +560%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 32% 147% 87% 210% 91% 1% 60% 434% 157% 39%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 77% 87% 14% 82% 15% 67% 19% 21% 35% 253%
Contains more Iron +69.7%
Contains more Magnesium +536.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +157.9%
Contains more Potassium +544.7%
Contains less Sodium -99.8%
Contains more Zinc +223.5%
Contains more Copper +1996.8%
Contains more Manganese +352.8%
Contains more Calcium +142.9%
Contains more Selenium +560%

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 +126.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +1300%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +230.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +2935.7%
Contains more Folate +10.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +116.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +59.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.485
Equal in Folate - 46
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 31% 58% 0% 19% 218% 37% 25% 32% 393% 39% 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 A +126.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +1300%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +230.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +2935.7%
Contains more Folate +10.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +116.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +59.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.485
Equal in Folate - 46

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +155.2%
Contains more Fats +221.4%
Contains more Carbs +21.1%
Contains more Water +861.1%
Equal in Other - 3.1
20% 45% 27% 4% 3%
Protein: 20.16 g
Fats: 45.32 g
Carbs: 27.17 g
Water: 4.37 g
Other: 2.98 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 Protein +155.2%
Contains more Fats +221.4%
Contains more Carbs +21.1%
Contains more Water +861.1%
Equal in Other - 3.1

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +560.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +111.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -51.5%
14% 53% 33%
Saturated Fat: 5.907 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 23.257 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 14.38 g
22% 27% 52%
Saturated Fat: 2.866 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.521 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 6.785 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +560.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +111.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -51.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pistachio Waffle Opinion
Net carbs 16.57g 32.9g Waffle
Protein 20.16g 7.9g Pistachio
Fats 45.32g 14.1g Pistachio
Carbs 27.17g 32.9g Waffle
Calories 560kcal 291kcal Pistachio
Starch 1.67g Pistachio
Fructose 0.24g Pistachio
Sugar 7.66g Waffle
Fiber 10.6g Pistachio
Calcium 105mg 255mg Waffle
Iron 3.92mg 2.31mg Pistachio
Magnesium 121mg 19mg Pistachio
Phosphorus 490mg 190mg Pistachio
Potassium 1025mg 159mg Pistachio
Sodium 1mg 511mg Pistachio
Zinc 2.2mg 0.68mg Pistachio
Copper 1.3mg 0.062mg Pistachio
Manganese 1.2mg 0.265mg Pistachio
Selenium 7µg 46.2µg Waffle
Vitamin A 516IU 228IU Pistachio
Vitamin A RAE 26µg 65µg Waffle
Vitamin E 2.86mg Pistachio
Vitamin C 5.6mg 0.4mg Pistachio
Vitamin B1 0.87mg 0.263mg Pistachio
Vitamin B2 0.16mg 0.347mg Waffle
Vitamin B3 1.3mg 2.073mg Waffle
Vitamin B5 0.52mg 0.485mg Pistachio
Vitamin B6 1.7mg 0.056mg Pistachio
Folate 51µg 46µg Pistachio
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.25µg Waffle
Tryptophan 0.251mg 0.099mg Pistachio
Threonine 0.684mg 0.289mg Pistachio
Isoleucine 0.917mg 0.362mg Pistachio
Leucine 1.604mg 0.63mg Pistachio
Lysine 1.138mg 0.384mg Pistachio
Methionine 0.36mg 0.179mg Pistachio
Phenylalanine 1.092mg 0.395mg Pistachio
Valine 1.249mg 0.409mg Pistachio
Histidine 0.512mg 0.187mg Pistachio
Cholesterol 0mg 69mg Pistachio
Saturated Fat 5.907g 2.866g Waffle
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.006g Waffle
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.001g Waffle
Monounsaturated Fat 23.257g 3.521g Pistachio
Polyunsaturated fat 14.38g 6.785g Pistachio
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 14.091g Pistachio

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Pistachio 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
71%
Pistachio
26%
Waffle
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
125%
Pistachio
66%
Waffle

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Waffle
Waffle is lower in Sugar (difference - 7.66g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Waffle
Waffle is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.041g)
Which food is cheaper?
Waffle
Waffle is cheaper (difference - $2.6)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pistachio
Pistachio contains less Sodium (difference - 510mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pistachio
Pistachio is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 69mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pistachio
Pistachio is lower in glycemic index (difference - 48)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pistachio
Pistachio is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pistachio
Pistachio is relatively richer in vitamins

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. Pistachio - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170184/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.