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Waffle vs. Pie crust — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Waffle and Pie crust different?

  • Waffle is higher in Selenium, Calcium, Phosphorus, Vitamin B12, and Vitamin B2, however, Pie crust is richer in Folate, and Vitamin B1.
  • Daily need coverage for Selenium from Waffle is 42% higher.

Waffles, plain, prepared from recipe and Pie crust, standard-type, dry mix are the varieties 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.
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%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 11% 18% 5.6% 83% 25% 11% 37% 98% 41% 125%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +26.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +318%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +148.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +70%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +120.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -32.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +101.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +21%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +18.9%
~equal in Iron ~2.22mg

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.
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%
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% 98% 49% 51% 16% 15% 0% 0% 78% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +62.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +81%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +49%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +31.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +14.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +126.1%
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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
7% 31% 52% 8% 2%
Protein: 6.9 g
Fats: 31.4 g
Carbs: 52.1 g
Water: 7.6 g
Other: 2 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +14.5%
Contains more WaterWater +452.6%
Contains more OtherOther +55%
Contains more FatsFats +122.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +58.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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
27% 60% 13%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 7.974 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 17.887 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.968 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -64.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +71%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +408%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Waffle Pie crust Opinion
Calories 291kcal 518kcal Pie crust
Protein 7.9g 6.9g Waffle
Fats 14.1g 31.4g Pie crust
Vitamin C 0.4mg 0mg Waffle
Net carbs 32.9g 52.1g Pie crust
Carbs 32.9g 52.1g Pie crust
Cholesterol 69mg 0mg Pie crust
Magnesium 19mg 15mg Waffle
Calcium 255mg 61mg Waffle
Potassium 159mg 64mg Waffle
Iron 2.31mg 2.22mg Waffle
Copper 0.062mg 0.075mg Pie crust
Zinc 0.68mg 0.4mg Waffle
Phosphorus 190mg 86mg Waffle
Sodium 511mg 753mg Waffle
Vitamin A 228IU 0IU Waffle
Vitamin A 65µg 0µg Waffle
Manganese 0.265mg 0.315mg Pie crust
Selenium 46.2µg 22.9µg Waffle
Vitamin B1 0.263mg 0.392mg Pie crust
Vitamin B2 0.347mg 0.213mg Waffle
Vitamin B3 2.073mg 2.727mg Pie crust
Vitamin B5 0.485mg 0.268mg Waffle
Vitamin B6 0.056mg 0.064mg Pie crust
Vitamin B12 0.25µg 0µg Waffle
Folate 46µg 104µg Pie crust
Saturated Fat 2.866g 7.974g Waffle
Monounsaturated Fat 3.521g 17.887g Pie crust
Polyunsaturated fat 6.785g 3.968g Waffle
Tryptophan 0.099mg 0.08mg Waffle
Threonine 0.289mg 0.184mg Waffle
Isoleucine 0.362mg 0.255mg Waffle
Leucine 0.63mg 0.476mg Waffle
Lysine 0.384mg 0.133mg Waffle
Methionine 0.179mg 0.121mg Waffle
Phenylalanine 0.395mg 0.339mg Waffle
Valine 0.409mg 0.289mg Waffle
Histidine 0.187mg 0.146mg Waffle
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g 0g Waffle
Omega-3 - DHA 0.006g 0g Waffle

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Waffle Pie crust
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
24%
Waffle
24%
Pie crust
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
66%
Waffle
45%
Pie crust

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Waffle
Waffle contains less Sodium (difference - 242mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Waffle
Waffle is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 5.108g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Waffle
Waffle is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pie crust
Pie crust is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 69mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pie crust
Pie crust is lower in glycemic index (difference - 76)
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 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. Waffle - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175039/nutrients
  2. Pie crust - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175022/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.