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Pizza vs. Waffle — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Pizza and Waffle?

  • Pizza is richer in Folate, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B12, and Zinc, while Waffle is higher in Selenium, Vitamin B2, and Calcium.
  • Waffle's daily need coverage for Selenium is 48% higher.
  • Waffle has 2 times less Folate than Pizza. Pizza has 93µg of Folate, while Waffle has 46µg.
  • Waffle is lower in Saturated Fat.

We used Fast Food, Pizza Chain, 14" pizza, cheese topping, regular crust and Waffles, plain, prepared from recipe types in this comparison.

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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.
Pizza
7
:
3
Waffle
Contains more Magnesium +26.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +13.7%
Contains more Zinc +97.1%
Contains more Copper +69.4%
Contains more Manganese +35.8%
Contains more Calcium +35.6%
Contains less Sodium -14.5%
Contains more Selenium +132.2%
Equal in Iron - 2.31
Equal in Potassium - 159
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 57% 93% 18% 93% 16% 78% 37% 35% 47% 109%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 77% 87% 14% 82% 15% 67% 19% 21% 35% 253%
Contains more Magnesium +26.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +13.7%
Contains more Zinc +97.1%
Contains more Copper +69.4%
Contains more Manganese +35.8%
Contains more Calcium +35.6%
Contains less Sodium -14.5%
Contains more Selenium +132.2%
Equal in Iron - 2.31
Equal in Potassium - 159

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.
Pizza
10
:
2
Waffle
Contains more Vitamin A +57%
Contains more Vitamin C +250%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +48.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +84.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +42.9%
Contains more Folate +102.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +68%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +77.9%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 22% 17% 0% 5% 98% 45% 72% 0% 19% 70% 53% 17%
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 +57%
Contains more Vitamin C +250%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +48.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +84.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +42.9%
Contains more Folate +102.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +68%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +77.9%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Pizza
3
:
2
Waffle
Contains more Protein +44.2%
Contains more Fats +45.5%
Contains more Other +28.1%
Equal in Carbs - 32.9
Equal in Water - 42
11% 10% 33% 43% 2%
Protein: 11.39 g
Fats: 9.69 g
Carbs: 33.33 g
Water: 43.17 g
Other: 2.42 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 +44.2%
Contains more Fats +45.5%
Contains more Other +28.1%
Equal in Carbs - 32.9
Equal in Water - 42

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Pizza
0
:
3
Waffle
Contains less Saturated Fat -35.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +35%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +303.6%
51% 30% 19%
Saturated Fat: 4.465 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.608 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.681 g
22% 27% 52%
Saturated Fat: 2.866 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.521 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 6.785 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -35.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +35%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +303.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pizza Waffle Opinion
Net carbs 31.03g 32.9g Waffle
Protein 11.39g 7.9g Pizza
Fats 9.69g 14.1g Waffle
Carbs 33.33g 32.9g Pizza
Calories 266kcal 291kcal Waffle
Starch 26.95g Pizza
Fructose 1g Pizza
Sugar 3.58g Waffle
Fiber 2.3g Pizza
Calcium 188mg 255mg Waffle
Iron 2.48mg 2.31mg Pizza
Magnesium 24mg 19mg Pizza
Phosphorus 216mg 190mg Pizza
Potassium 172mg 159mg Pizza
Sodium 598mg 511mg Waffle
Zinc 1.34mg 0.68mg Pizza
Copper 0.105mg 0.062mg Pizza
Manganese 0.36mg 0.265mg Pizza
Selenium 19.9µg 46.2µg Waffle
Vitamin A 358IU 228IU Pizza
Vitamin A RAE 69µg 65µg Pizza
Vitamin E 0.83mg Pizza
Vitamin C 1.4mg 0.4mg Pizza
Vitamin B1 0.39mg 0.263mg Pizza
Vitamin B2 0.195mg 0.347mg Waffle
Vitamin B3 3.825mg 2.073mg Pizza
Vitamin B5 0.485mg Waffle
Vitamin B6 0.08mg 0.056mg Pizza
Folate 93µg 46µg Pizza
Vitamin B12 0.42µg 0.25µg Pizza
Vitamin K 6.7µg Pizza
Tryptophan 0.099mg Waffle
Threonine 0.41mg 0.289mg Pizza
Isoleucine 0.564mg 0.362mg Pizza
Leucine 1.139mg 0.63mg Pizza
Lysine 0.77mg 0.384mg Pizza
Methionine 0.264mg 0.179mg Pizza
Phenylalanine 0.664mg 0.395mg Pizza
Valine 0.72mg 0.409mg Pizza
Histidine 0.355mg 0.187mg Pizza
Cholesterol 17mg 69mg Pizza
Trans Fat 0.241g Waffle
Saturated Fat 4.465g 2.866g Waffle
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.006g Waffle
Omega-3 - EPA 0.004g 0.001g Pizza
Omega-3 - DPA 0.004g 0g Pizza
Monounsaturated Fat 2.608g 3.521g Waffle
Polyunsaturated fat 1.681g 6.785g Waffle
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.003g Pizza
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.367g Pizza
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.003g Pizza
Omega-3 - ALA 0.175g Pizza
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.009g Pizza

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Pizza 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
35%
Pizza
26%
Waffle
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
58%
Pizza
66%
Waffle

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Waffle
Waffle is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.58g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Waffle
Waffle contains less Sodium (difference - 87mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Waffle
Waffle is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.599g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pizza
Pizza is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 52mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pizza
Pizza is lower in glycemic index (difference - 16)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pizza
Pizza is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pizza
Pizza is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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. Pizza - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173292/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.