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Pumpkin pie vs. Waffle — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Pumpkin pie and Waffle

  • Pumpkin pie has more Vitamin A, and Copper, however, Waffle is higher in Selenium, Calcium, Iron, Vitamin B2, Phosphorus, and Vitamin B1.
  • Waffle covers your daily need of Selenium 74% more than Pumpkin pie.
  • Pumpkin pie has 7 times more Vitamin A than Waffle. While Pumpkin pie has 448µg of Vitamin A, Waffle has only 65µg.
  • Pumpkin pie has less Sodium.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Pie, pumpkin, commercially prepared 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 10% 19% 15% 34% 49% 11% 35% 31% 30% 29%
Waffle
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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 CopperCopper +138.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -53.2%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +35.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +298.4%
Contains more IronIron +156.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +74.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +134.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +16.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +755.6%
~equal in Potassium ~159mg

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.
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% 206% 15% 3% 44% 29% 21% 27% 15% 44% 33% 20% 20%
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 AVitamin A +1406.1%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +12.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +40%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +48.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +179.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +87.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +76.9%
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0.485mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
4% 10% 35% 50%
Protein: 3.9 g
Fats: 9.75 g
Carbs: 34.83 g
Water: 50.39 g
Other: 1.13 g
Waffle
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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 WaterWater +20%
Contains more ProteinProtein +102.6%
Contains more FatsFats +44.6%
Contains more OtherOther +174.3%
~equal in Carbs ~32.9g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
24% 55% 21%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 1.988 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 4.6 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.77 g
Waffle
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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 -30.6%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +30.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +283.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pumpkin pie Waffle Opinion
Calories 243kcal 291kcal Waffle
Protein 3.9g 7.9g Waffle
Fats 9.75g 14.1g Waffle
Vitamin C 0mg 0.4mg Waffle
Net carbs 33.03g 32.9g Pumpkin pie
Carbs 34.83g 32.9g Pumpkin pie
Cholesterol 26mg 69mg Pumpkin pie
Vitamin D 2IU Pumpkin pie
Magnesium 14mg 19mg Waffle
Calcium 64mg 255mg Waffle
Potassium 167mg 159mg Pumpkin pie
Iron 0.9mg 2.31mg Waffle
Sugar 18.88g Waffle
Fiber 1.8g Pumpkin pie
Copper 0.148mg 0.062mg Pumpkin pie
Zinc 0.39mg 0.68mg Waffle
Starch 10.73g Pumpkin pie
Phosphorus 81mg 190mg Waffle
Sodium 239mg 511mg Pumpkin pie
Vitamin A 3434IU 228IU Pumpkin pie
Vitamin A 448µg 65µg Pumpkin pie
Vitamin E 0.76mg Pumpkin pie
Vitamin D 0.1µg Pumpkin pie
Manganese 0.227mg 0.265mg Waffle
Selenium 5.4µg 46.2µg Waffle
Vitamin B1 0.177mg 0.263mg Waffle
Vitamin B2 0.124mg 0.347mg Waffle
Vitamin B3 1.107mg 2.073mg Waffle
Vitamin B5 0.452mg 0.485mg Waffle
Vitamin B6 0.063mg 0.056mg Pumpkin pie
Vitamin B12 0.35µg 0.25µg Pumpkin pie
Vitamin K 13.2µg Pumpkin pie
Folate 26µg 46µg Waffle
Choline 37.5mg Pumpkin pie
Saturated Fat 1.988g 2.866g Pumpkin pie
Monounsaturated Fat 4.6g 3.521g Pumpkin pie
Polyunsaturated fat 1.77g 6.785g Waffle
Tryptophan 0.048mg 0.099mg Waffle
Threonine 0.154mg 0.289mg Waffle
Isoleucine 0.158mg 0.362mg Waffle
Leucine 0.297mg 0.63mg Waffle
Lysine 0.192mg 0.384mg Waffle
Methionine 0.249mg 0.179mg Pumpkin pie
Phenylalanine 0.175mg 0.395mg Waffle
Valine 0.211mg 0.409mg Waffle
Histidine 0.088mg 0.187mg Waffle
Fructose 2.85g Pumpkin pie
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.001g Waffle
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.006g Waffle

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Pumpkin pie 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
37%
Pumpkin pie
24%
Waffle
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
26%
Pumpkin pie
66%
Waffle

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Waffle
Waffle is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Waffle
Waffle is lower in Sugar (difference - 18.88g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pumpkin pie
Pumpkin pie is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 43mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pumpkin pie
Pumpkin pie contains less Sodium (difference - 272mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pumpkin pie
Pumpkin pie is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.878g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pumpkin pie
Pumpkin pie is lower in glycemic index (difference - 17)
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. Pumpkin pie - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172787/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.