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Waffle vs. Pilaf — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Waffle and Pilaf different?

  • Waffle is higher in Selenium, Vitamin B2, and Calcium, however, Pilaf is richer in Folate, Vitamin B1, Manganese, Vitamin B6, and Vitamin B3.
  • Daily need coverage for Folate from Pilaf is 42% higher.
  • Waffle contains 69 times more Cholesterol than Pilaf. While Waffle contains 69mg of Cholesterol, Pilaf contains only 1mg.

Waffles, plain, prepared from recipe and Rice and vermicelli mix, rice pilaf flavor, unprepared 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
4
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6
Pilaf
Contains more Calcium +207.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +23.4%
Contains less Sodium -60.8%
Contains more Selenium +42.6%
Contains more Magnesium +68.4%
Contains more Potassium +18.2%
Contains more Zinc +48.5%
Contains more Copper +167.7%
Contains more Manganese +232.8%
Equal in Iron - 2.44
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 77% 87% 14% 82% 15% 67% 19% 21% 35% 253%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 25% 92% 23% 66% 17% 170% 28% 56% 116% 177%
Contains more Calcium +207.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +23.4%
Contains less Sodium -60.8%
Contains more Selenium +42.6%
Contains more Magnesium +68.4%
Contains more Potassium +18.2%
Contains more Zinc +48.5%
Contains more Copper +167.7%
Contains more Manganese +232.8%
Equal in Iron - 2.44

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
3
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9
Pilaf
Contains more Vitamin A +1528.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +298.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +1150%
Contains more Vitamin C +925%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +129.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +195.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +47.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +614.3%
Contains more Folate +360.9%
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%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 1% 0% 14% 151% 21% 115% 43% 93% 159% 3% 2%
Contains more Vitamin A +1528.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +298.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +1150%
Contains more Vitamin C +925%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +129.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +195.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +47.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +614.3%
Contains more Folate +360.9%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Waffle
2
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3
Pilaf
Contains more Fats +929.2%
Contains more Water +422.4%
Contains more Protein +31.9%
Contains more Carbs +131.9%
Contains more Other +24.5%
8% 14% 33% 42% 3%
Protein: 7.9 g
Fats: 14.1 g
Carbs: 32.9 g
Water: 42 g
Other: 3.1 g
10% 76% 8% 4%
Protein: 10.42 g
Fats: 1.37 g
Carbs: 76.31 g
Water: 8.04 g
Other: 3.86 g
Contains more Fats +929.2%
Contains more Water +422.4%
Contains more Protein +31.9%
Contains more Carbs +131.9%
Contains more Other +24.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Waffle
2
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1
Pilaf
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +844%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1699.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -89.3%
22% 27% 52%
Saturated Fat: 2.866 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.521 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 6.785 g
29% 35% 36%
Saturated Fat: 0.307 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.373 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.377 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +844%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1699.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -89.3%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Waffle Pilaf
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat 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 Waffle Pilaf Opinion
Net carbs 32.9g 75.11g Pilaf
Protein 7.9g 10.42g Pilaf
Fats 14.1g 1.37g Waffle
Carbs 32.9g 76.31g Pilaf
Calories 291kcal 359kcal Pilaf
Starch 71.23g Pilaf
Sugar 1.53g Waffle
Fiber 1.2g Pilaf
Calcium 255mg 83mg Waffle
Iron 2.31mg 2.44mg Pilaf
Magnesium 19mg 32mg Pilaf
Phosphorus 190mg 154mg Waffle
Potassium 159mg 188mg Pilaf
Sodium 511mg 1303mg Waffle
Zinc 0.68mg 1.01mg Pilaf
Copper 0.062mg 0.166mg Pilaf
Manganese 0.265mg 0.882mg Pilaf
Selenium 46.2µg 32.4µg Waffle
Vitamin A 228IU 14IU Waffle
Vitamin A RAE 65µg 4µg Waffle
Vitamin E 0.04mg Pilaf
Vitamin C 0.4mg 4.1mg Pilaf
Vitamin B1 0.263mg 0.603mg Pilaf
Vitamin B2 0.347mg 0.087mg Waffle
Vitamin B3 2.073mg 6.127mg Pilaf
Vitamin B5 0.485mg 0.715mg Pilaf
Vitamin B6 0.056mg 0.4mg Pilaf
Folate 46µg 212µg Pilaf
Vitamin B12 0.25µg 0.02µg Waffle
Vitamin K 0.5µg Pilaf
Tryptophan 0.099mg 0.086mg Waffle
Threonine 0.289mg 0.221mg Waffle
Isoleucine 0.362mg 0.279mg Waffle
Leucine 0.63mg 0.523mg Waffle
Lysine 0.384mg 0.189mg Waffle
Methionine 0.179mg 0.145mg Waffle
Phenylalanine 0.395mg 0.32mg Waffle
Valine 0.409mg 0.374mg Waffle
Histidine 0.187mg 0.15mg Waffle
Cholesterol 69mg 1mg Pilaf
Saturated Fat 2.866g 0.307g Pilaf
Omega-3 - DHA 0.006g 0g Waffle
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g 0g Waffle
Monounsaturated Fat 3.521g 0.373g Waffle
Polyunsaturated fat 6.785g 0.377g Waffle

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Waffle Pilaf
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
26%
Waffle
50%
Pilaf
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
66%
Waffle
77%
Pilaf

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Waffle
Waffle is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.53g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Waffle
Waffle contains less Sodium (difference - 792mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pilaf
Pilaf is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 68mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pilaf
Pilaf is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.559g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pilaf
Pilaf is lower in glycemic index (difference - 16)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pilaf
Pilaf is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pilaf
Pilaf 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. Waffle - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175039/nutrients
  2. Pilaf - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168951/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.