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Potato salad vs. Pilaf — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Potato salad and Pilaf?

  • Potato salad has less Selenium, Folate, Vitamin B1, Manganese, Vitamin B3, Iron, Vitamin B6, and Phosphorus than Pilaf.
  • Pilaf's daily need coverage for Selenium is 51% higher.
  • Potato salad has 68 times more Cholesterol than Pilaf. Potato salad has 68mg of Cholesterol, while Pilaf has 1mg.

We used Potato salad, home-prepared and Rice and vermicelli mix, rice pilaf flavor, unprepared types in this comparison.

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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.
Contains more Potassium +35.1%
Contains less Sodium -59.4%
Contains more Calcium +336.8%
Contains more Iron +275.4%
Contains more Magnesium +113.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +196.2%
Contains more Zinc +225.8%
Contains more Copper +40.7%
Contains more Manganese +773.3%
Contains more Selenium +690.2%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 25% 11% 23% 23% 69% 9% 40% 14% 23%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 25% 92% 23% 66% 17% 170% 28% 56% 116% 177%
Contains more Potassium +35.1%
Contains less Sodium -59.4%
Contains more Calcium +336.8%
Contains more Iron +275.4%
Contains more Magnesium +113.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +196.2%
Contains more Zinc +225.8%
Contains more Copper +40.7%
Contains more Manganese +773.3%
Contains more Selenium +690.2%

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.
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Pilaf
Contains more Vitamin A +1021.4%
Contains more Vitamin C +143.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +683.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +45%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +588.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +33.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +183.7%
Contains more Folate +2928.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 10% 0% 0% 34% 20% 14% 17% 33% 33% 6% 0% 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 +1021.4%
Contains more Vitamin C +143.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +683.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +45%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +588.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +33.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +183.7%
Contains more Folate +2928.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +498.5%
Contains more Water +845.3%
Contains more Protein +288.8%
Contains more Carbs +583.2%
Contains more Other +97.9%
3% 8% 11% 76% 2%
Protein: 2.68 g
Fats: 8.2 g
Carbs: 11.17 g
Water: 76 g
Other: 1.95 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 +498.5%
Contains more Water +845.3%
Contains more Protein +288.8%
Contains more Carbs +583.2%
Contains more Other +97.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +564.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +891.2%
Contains less Saturated Fat -78.5%
19% 32% 49%
Saturated Fat: 1.429 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.48 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.737 g
29% 35% 36%
Saturated Fat: 0.307 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.373 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.377 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +564.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +891.2%
Contains less Saturated Fat -78.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Potato salad Pilaf Opinion
Net carbs 9.87g 75.11g Pilaf
Protein 2.68g 10.42g Pilaf
Fats 8.2g 1.37g Potato salad
Carbs 11.17g 76.31g Pilaf
Calories 143kcal 359kcal Pilaf
Starch 71.23g Pilaf
Sugar 1.53g Potato salad
Fiber 1.3g 1.2g Potato salad
Calcium 19mg 83mg Pilaf
Iron 0.65mg 2.44mg Pilaf
Magnesium 15mg 32mg Pilaf
Phosphorus 52mg 154mg Pilaf
Potassium 254mg 188mg Potato salad
Sodium 529mg 1303mg Potato salad
Zinc 0.31mg 1.01mg Pilaf
Copper 0.118mg 0.166mg Pilaf
Manganese 0.101mg 0.882mg Pilaf
Selenium 4.1µg 32.4µg Pilaf
Vitamin A 157IU 14IU Potato salad
Vitamin A RAE 32µg 4µg Potato salad
Vitamin E 0.04mg Pilaf
Vitamin C 10mg 4.1mg Potato salad
Vitamin B1 0.077mg 0.603mg Pilaf
Vitamin B2 0.06mg 0.087mg Pilaf
Vitamin B3 0.89mg 6.127mg Pilaf
Vitamin B5 0.534mg 0.715mg Pilaf
Vitamin B6 0.141mg 0.4mg Pilaf
Folate 7µg 212µg Pilaf
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.02µg Pilaf
Vitamin K 0.5µg Pilaf
Tryptophan 0.042mg 0.086mg Pilaf
Threonine 0.116mg 0.221mg Pilaf
Isoleucine 0.141mg 0.279mg Pilaf
Leucine 0.202mg 0.523mg Pilaf
Lysine 0.171mg 0.189mg Pilaf
Methionine 0.066mg 0.145mg Pilaf
Phenylalanine 0.135mg 0.32mg Pilaf
Valine 0.172mg 0.374mg Pilaf
Histidine 0.062mg 0.15mg Pilaf
Cholesterol 68mg 1mg Pilaf
Saturated Fat 1.429g 0.307g Pilaf
Monounsaturated Fat 2.48g 0.373g Potato salad
Polyunsaturated fat 3.737g 0.377g Potato salad

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Potato salad 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
14%
Potato salad
50%
Pilaf
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
24%
Potato salad
77%
Pilaf

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Potato salad
Potato salad is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.53g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Potato salad
Potato salad contains less Sodium (difference - 774mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Potato salad
Potato salad is lower in glycemic index (difference - 15)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pilaf
Pilaf is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 67mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pilaf
Pilaf is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.122g)
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. Potato salad - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169269/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.