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Pilaf vs. Rice cakes — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Pilaf and Rice cakes

  • Pilaf has more Folate, Vitamin B1, Selenium, Vitamin B6, and Iron, however, Rice cakes has more Manganese, Phosphorus, Magnesium, and Copper.
  • Daily need coverage for Manganese from Rice cakes is 230% higher.
  • Rice cakes have 11 times less Sodium than Pilaf. Pilaf has 1303mg of Sodium, while Rice cakes have 116mg.

Food types used in this article are Rice and vermicelli mix, rice pilaf flavor, unprepared and Snacks, rice cakes, brown rice, buckwheat.

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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.
Pilaf
Pilaf
3
:
7
Rice cakes
Rice cakes
Contains more Calcium +654.5%
Contains more Iron +114%
Contains more Selenium +97.6%
Contains more Magnesium +371.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +146.8%
Contains more Potassium +59%
Contains less Sodium -91.1%
Contains more Zinc +147.5%
Contains more Copper +128.9%
Contains more Manganese +600.7%
Pilaf
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 25% 92% 23% 66% 17% 170% 28% 56% 116% 177%
Rice cakes
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 43% 108% 163% 27% 16% 69% 127% 807% 90%
Contains more Calcium +654.5%
Contains more Iron +114%
Contains more Selenium +97.6%
Contains more Magnesium +371.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +146.8%
Contains more Potassium +59%
Contains less Sodium -91.1%
Contains more Zinc +147.5%
Contains more Copper +128.9%
Contains more Manganese +600.7%

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.
Pilaf
Pilaf
9
:
3
Rice cakes
Rice cakes
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +976.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +207.7%
Contains more Folate +909.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +18.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +32.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +62.2%
Pilaf
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%
Rice cakes
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 0% 14% 24% 152% 70% 30% 16% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +976.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +207.7%
Contains more Folate +909.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +18.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +32.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +62.2%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Pilaf
Pilaf
3
:
2
Rice cakes
Rice cakes
Contains more Protein +15.8%
Contains more Water +36.3%
Contains more Other +157.3%
Contains more Fats +155.5%
Equal in Carbs - 80.1
Pilaf
10% 76% 8% 4%
Protein: 10.42 g
Fats: 1.37 g
Carbs: 76.31 g
Water: 8.04 g
Other: 3.86 g
Rice cakes
9% 4% 80% 6%
Protein: 9 g
Fats: 3.5 g
Carbs: 80.1 g
Water: 5.9 g
Other: 1.5 g
Contains more Protein +15.8%
Contains more Water +36.3%
Contains more Other +157.3%
Contains more Fats +155.5%
Equal in Carbs - 80.1

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Pilaf
Pilaf
1
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2
Rice cakes
Rice cakes
Contains less Saturated Fat -52%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +197.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +194.4%
Pilaf
29% 35% 36%
Saturated Fat: 0.307 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.373 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.377 g
Rice cakes
22% 39% 39%
Saturated Fat: 0.64 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.11 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.11 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -52%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +197.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +194.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pilaf Rice cakes Opinion
Net carbs 75.11g 76.3g Rice cakes
Protein 10.42g 9g Pilaf
Fats 1.37g 3.5g Rice cakes
Carbs 76.31g 80.1g Rice cakes
Calories 359kcal 380kcal Rice cakes
Starch 71.23g Pilaf
Sugar 1.53g Rice cakes
Fiber 1.2g 3.8g Rice cakes
Calcium 83mg 11mg Pilaf
Iron 2.44mg 1.14mg Pilaf
Magnesium 32mg 151mg Rice cakes
Phosphorus 154mg 380mg Rice cakes
Potassium 188mg 299mg Rice cakes
Sodium 1303mg 116mg Rice cakes
Zinc 1.01mg 2.5mg Rice cakes
Copper 0.166mg 0.38mg Rice cakes
Manganese 0.882mg 6.18mg Rice cakes
Selenium 32.4µg 16.4µg Pilaf
Vitamin A 14IU 0IU Pilaf
Vitamin A RAE 4µg 0µg Pilaf
Vitamin E 0.04mg Pilaf
Vitamin C 4.1mg 0mg Pilaf
Vitamin B1 0.603mg 0.056mg Pilaf
Vitamin B2 0.087mg 0.103mg Rice cakes
Vitamin B3 6.127mg 8.096mg Rice cakes
Vitamin B5 0.715mg 1.16mg Rice cakes
Vitamin B6 0.4mg 0.13mg Pilaf
Folate 212µg 21µg Pilaf
Vitamin B12 0.02µg 0µg Pilaf
Vitamin K 0.5µg Pilaf
Tryptophan 0.086mg 0.125mg Rice cakes
Threonine 0.221mg 0.34mg Rice cakes
Isoleucine 0.279mg 0.358mg Rice cakes
Leucine 0.523mg 0.638mg Rice cakes
Lysine 0.189mg 0.414mg Rice cakes
Methionine 0.145mg 0.152mg Rice cakes
Phenylalanine 0.32mg 0.399mg Rice cakes
Valine 0.374mg 0.489mg Rice cakes
Histidine 0.15mg 0.218mg Rice cakes
Cholesterol 1mg 0mg Rice cakes
Saturated Fat 0.307g 0.64g Pilaf
Monounsaturated Fat 0.373g 1.11g Rice cakes
Polyunsaturated fat 0.377g 1.11g Rice cakes

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Pilaf Rice cakes
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
50%
Pilaf
25%
Rice cakes
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
77%
Pilaf
145%
Rice cakes

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Rice cakes
Rice cakes is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.53g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Rice cakes
Rice cakes contains less Sodium (difference - 1187mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Rice cakes
Rice cakes is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pilaf
Pilaf is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.333g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pilaf
Pilaf is lower in glycemic index (difference - 22)
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 ($)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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. Pilaf - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168951/nutrients
  2. Rice cakes - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167967/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.