Meatball vs. Pilaf — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Meatball and Pilaf

Meatball has more Vitamin B12, however, Pilaf has more Folate, Vitamin B1, Selenium, Manganese, Vitamin B3, and Vitamin B6.
Daily need coverage for Folate from Pilaf is 44% higher.
Pilaf has 66 times less Cholesterol than Meatball. Meatball has 66mg of Cholesterol, while Pilaf has 1mg.

Food types used in this article are Meatballs, frozen, Italian style and Rice and vermicelli mix, rice pilaf flavor, unprepared.

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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.

Meatball

Pilaf

Contains more Phosphorus +55.2%

Contains more Potassium +57.4%

Contains less Sodium -48.9%

Contains more Zinc +64.4%

Contains more Iron +37.9%

Contains more Copper +35%

Contains more Manganese +212.8%

Contains more Selenium +111.8%

Equal in Calcium - 83

Equal in Magnesium - 32

Meatball

Pilaf

Contains more Phosphorus +55.2%

Contains more Potassium +57.4%

Contains less Sodium -48.9%

Contains more Zinc +64.4%

Contains more Iron +37.9%

Contains more Copper +35%

Contains more Manganese +212.8%

Contains more Selenium +111.8%

Equal in Calcium - 83

Equal in Magnesium - 32

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.

Meatball

Pilaf

Contains more Vitamin A +421.4%

Contains more Vitamin E +950%

Contains more Vitamin D +∞%

Contains more Vitamin B2 +164.4%

Contains more Vitamin B5 +29.2%

Contains more Vitamin B12 +4900%

Contains more Vitamin K +1540%

Contains more Vitamin C +∞%

Contains more Vitamin B1 +343.4%

Contains more Vitamin B3 +97.1%

Contains more Vitamin B6 +98%

Contains more Folate +488.9%

Meatball

Pilaf

Contains more Vitamin A +421.4%

Contains more Vitamin E +950%

Contains more Vitamin D +∞%

Contains more Vitamin B2 +164.4%

Contains more Vitamin B5 +29.2%

Contains more Vitamin B12 +4900%

Contains more Vitamin K +1540%

Contains more Vitamin C +∞%

Contains more Vitamin B1 +343.4%

Contains more Vitamin B3 +97.1%

Contains more Vitamin B6 +98%

Contains more Folate +488.9%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison

Meatball

Pilaf

Contains more Protein +38.2%

Contains more Fats +1521.2%

Contains more Water +567.5%

Contains more Carbs +846.8%

Contains more Other +132.5%

Meatball

Protein: 14.4 g

Fats: 22.21 g

Carbs: 8.06 g

Water: 53.67 g

Other: 1.66 g

Pilaf

Protein: 10.42 g

Fats: 1.37 g

Carbs: 76.31 g

Water: 8.04 g

Other: 3.86 g

Contains more Protein +38.2%

Contains more Fats +1521.2%

Contains more Water +567.5%

Contains more Carbs +846.8%

Contains more Other +132.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison

Meatball

Pilaf

Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2363.3%

Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +787.5%

Contains less Saturated Fat -96%

Meatball

Saturated Fat: 7.627 g

Monounsaturated Fat: 9.188 g

Polyunsaturated fat: 3.346 g

Pilaf

Saturated Fat: 0.307 g

Monounsaturated Fat: 0.373 g

Polyunsaturated fat: 0.377 g

Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2363.3%

Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +787.5%

Contains less Saturated Fat -96%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison

Meatball

Pilaf

Contains more Sucrose +60%

Contains more Glucose +1510%

Contains more Fructose +∞%

Contains more Lactose +∞%

Contains more Galactose +∞%

Contains more Starch +3065.8%

Contains more Maltose +318.5%

Meatball

Starch: 2.25 g

Sucrose: 0.48 g

Glucose: 1.61 g

Fructose: 0.21 g

Lactose: 0.87 g

Maltose: 0.27 g

Galactose: 0.04 g

Pilaf

Starch: 71.23 g

Sucrose: 0.3 g

Glucose: 0.1 g

Fructose: 0 g

Lactose: 0 g

Maltose: 1.13 g

Galactose: 0 g

Contains more Sucrose +60%

Contains more Glucose +1510%

Contains more Fructose +∞%

Contains more Lactose +∞%

Contains more Galactose +∞%

Contains more Starch +3065.8%

Contains more Maltose +318.5%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.


Lower in Sugar
Lower in Cholesterol
Lower in Saturated Fat
Rich in minerals
Lower in Sodium
Lower in Glycemic Index
Lower in price	Equal
Rich in vitamins	Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient			Opinion
Net carbs	5.76g	75.11g
Protein	14.4g	10.42g
Fats	22.21g	1.37g
Carbs	8.06g	76.31g
Calories	286kcal	359kcal
Starch	2.25g	71.23g
Fructose	0.21g	0g
Sugar	3.47g	1.53g
Fiber	2.3g	1.2g
Calcium	80mg	83mg
Iron	1.77mg	2.44mg
Magnesium	31mg	32mg
Phosphorus	239mg	154mg
Potassium	296mg	188mg
Sodium	666mg	1303mg
Zinc	1.66mg	1.01mg
Copper	0.123mg	0.166mg
Manganese	0.282mg	0.882mg
Selenium	15.3µg	32.4µg
Vitamin A	73IU	14IU
Vitamin A RAE	22µg	4µg
Vitamin E	0.42mg	0.04mg
Vitamin D	2IU	0IU
Vitamin D	0.1µg	0µg
Vitamin C	0mg	4.1mg
Vitamin B1	0.136mg	0.603mg
Vitamin B2	0.23mg	0.087mg
Vitamin B3	3.108mg	6.127mg
Vitamin B5	0.924mg	0.715mg
Vitamin B6	0.202mg	0.4mg
Folate	36µg	212µg
Vitamin B12	1µg	0.02µg
Vitamin K	8.2µg	0.5µg
Tryptophan		0.086mg
Threonine		0.221mg
Isoleucine		0.279mg
Leucine		0.523mg
Lysine		0.189mg
Methionine		0.145mg
Phenylalanine		0.32mg
Valine		0.374mg
Histidine		0.15mg
Cholesterol	66mg	1mg
Trans Fat	0.577g	0g
Saturated Fat	7.627g	0.307g
Omega-3 - DHA	0.004g	0g
Omega-3 - EPA	0.005g	0g
Omega-3 - DPA	0.013g	0g
Monounsaturated Fat	9.188g	0.373g
Polyunsaturated fat	3.346g	0.377g
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid	0.07g	0g
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid	2.815g
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid	0.005g
Omega-3 - ALA	0.163g
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid	0.012g
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid	0.022g

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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

36%

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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score

53%

77%

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?

Pilaf is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.94g)

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?

Pilaf is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 65mg)

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?

Pilaf is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 7.32g)

Which food is richer in minerals?

Pilaf is relatively richer in minerals

Which food contains less Sodium?

Meatball contains less Sodium (difference - 637mg)

Which food is lower in glycemic index?

Meatball is lower in glycemic index (difference - 60)

Which food is cheaper?

The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

Which food is richer in vitamins?

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.

Meatball vs. Pilaf — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

The main differences between Meatball and Pilaf

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Mineral Comparison

Vitamin Comparison

Macronutrient Comparison

Fat Type Comparison

Carbohydrate type comparison

Comparison summary table

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Vitamins & Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score

Comparison summary

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