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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 for 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.
  • The glycemic index of waffle is higher.

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% 149% 15% 1.5% 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% 22% 0% 0% 66% 80% 39% 29% 13% 31% 0% 35% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +589.2%
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 DV% diff.
Selenium 5.4µg 46.2µg 74%
Vitamin A 448µg 65µg 43%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.77g 6.785g 33%
Calcium 64mg 255mg 19%
Iron 0.9mg 2.31mg 18%
Vitamin B2 0.124mg 0.347mg 17%
Phosphorus 81mg 190mg 16%
Cholesterol 26mg 69mg 14%
Sodium 239mg 511mg 12%
Vitamin K 13.2µg 11%
Copper 0.148mg 0.062mg 10%
Protein 3.9g 7.9g 8%
Fiber 1.8g 7%
Choline 37.5mg 7%
Fats 9.75g 14.1g 7%
Vitamin B1 0.177mg 0.263mg 7%
Vitamin B3 1.107mg 2.073mg 6%
Folate 26µg 46µg 5%
Vitamin E 0.76mg 5%
Starch 10.73g 4%
Saturated fat 1.988g 2.866g 4%
Fructose 2.85g 4%
Vitamin B12 0.35µg 0.25µg 4%
Zinc 0.39mg 0.68mg 3%
Monounsaturated fat 4.6g 3.521g 3%
Calories 243kcal 291kcal 2%
Manganese 0.227mg 0.265mg 2%
Vitamin B6 0.063mg 0.056mg 1%
Vitamin D 0.1µg 1%
Magnesium 14mg 19mg 1%
Carbs 34.83g 32.9g 1%
Vitamin B5 0.452mg 0.485mg 1%
Vitamin C 0mg 0.4mg 0%
Net carbs 33.03g 32.9g N/A
Vitamin D 2IU 0%
Potassium 167mg 159mg 0%
Sugar 18.88g N/A
Tryptophan 0.048mg 0.099mg 0%
Threonine 0.154mg 0.289mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.158mg 0.362mg 0%
Leucine 0.297mg 0.63mg 0%
Lysine 0.192mg 0.384mg 0%
Methionine 0.249mg 0.179mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.175mg 0.395mg 0%
Valine 0.211mg 0.409mg 0%
Histidine 0.088mg 0.187mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.001g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.006g N/A

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
32%
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.