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Pita vs. Waffle — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Pita and Waffle

  • Pita has more Copper, and Manganese, however, Waffle is richer in Vitamin B2, Calcium, Phosphorus, Iron, Vitamin B12, and Vitamin A.
  • Waffle covers your daily Cholesterol needs 23% more than Pita.
  • Waffle has 3 times less Copper than Pita. Pita has 0.168mg of Copper, while Waffle has 0.062mg.
  • Pita contains less Saturated Fat.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Bread, pita, white, unenriched 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.
Pita
4
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 19% 26% 11% 53% 56% 23% 42% 70% 63% 0%
Waffle
5
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 +36.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +171%
Contains more ZincZinc +23.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +81.5%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +196.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +32.5%
Contains more IronIron +65%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +95.9%
~equal in Sodium ~511mg

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.
Pita
0
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% 0% 0% 67% 22% 40% 24% 7.8% 0% 0% 18% 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 CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +257.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +22.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +64.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +91.7%
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B1 ~0.263mg
~equal in Vitamin B3 ~2.073mg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Pita
2
9% 56% 32% 2%
Protein: 9.1 g
Fats: 1.2 g
Carbs: 55.7 g
Water: 32.1 g
Other: 1.9 g
Waffle
3
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 ProteinProtein +15.2%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +69.3%
Contains more FatsFats +1075%
Contains more WaterWater +30.8%
Contains more OtherOther +63.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Pita
1
21% 13% 66%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.166 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.105 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.535 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 -94.2%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +3253.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1168.2%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Pita Waffle
Lower in Sodium ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat 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 Pita Waffle Opinion
Calories 275kcal 291kcal Waffle
Protein 9.1g 7.9g Pita
Fats 1.2g 14.1g Waffle
Vitamin C 0mg 0.4mg Waffle
Net carbs 53.5g 32.9g Pita
Carbs 55.7g 32.9g Pita
Cholesterol 0mg 69mg Pita
Magnesium 26mg 19mg Pita
Calcium 86mg 255mg Waffle
Potassium 120mg 159mg Waffle
Iron 1.4mg 2.31mg Waffle
Fiber 2.2g Pita
Copper 0.168mg 0.062mg Pita
Zinc 0.84mg 0.68mg Pita
Phosphorus 97mg 190mg Waffle
Sodium 536mg 511mg Waffle
Vitamin A 0IU 228IU Waffle
Vitamin A 0µg 65µg Waffle
Manganese 0.481mg 0.265mg Pita
Selenium 46.2µg Waffle
Vitamin B1 0.267mg 0.263mg Pita
Vitamin B2 0.097mg 0.347mg Waffle
Vitamin B3 2.142mg 2.073mg Pita
Vitamin B5 0.397mg 0.485mg Waffle
Vitamin B6 0.034mg 0.056mg Waffle
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.25µg Waffle
Folate 24µg 46µg Waffle
Saturated Fat 0.166g 2.866g Pita
Monounsaturated Fat 0.105g 3.521g Waffle
Polyunsaturated fat 0.535g 6.785g Waffle
Tryptophan 0.105mg 0.099mg Pita
Threonine 0.257mg 0.289mg Waffle
Isoleucine 0.349mg 0.362mg Waffle
Leucine 0.634mg 0.63mg Pita
Lysine 0.219mg 0.384mg Waffle
Methionine 0.16mg 0.179mg Waffle
Phenylalanine 0.446mg 0.395mg Pita
Valine 0.394mg 0.409mg Waffle
Histidine 0.195mg 0.187mg Pita
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
Pita 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
14%
Pita
24%
Waffle
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
36%
Pita
66%
Waffle

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Waffle
Waffle contains less Sodium (difference - 25mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Waffle
Waffle is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pita
Pita is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 69mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pita
Pita is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.7g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pita
Pita is lower in glycemic index (difference - 8)
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. Pita - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172816/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.