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Beef noodle soup vs. Pilaf — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between beef noodle soup and pilaf

  • Beef noodle soup contains less selenium, folate, vitamin B1, vitamin B3, manganese, vitamin B6, iron, phosphorus, and vitamin B5 than pilaf.
  • Pilaf's daily need coverage for selenium is 53% higher.
  • Beef noodle soup has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of beef noodle soup is 42, while the glycemic index of pilaf is 60.

The food types used in this comparison are Soup, beef noodle, canned, prepared with equal volume water 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 2.1% 2.4% 3.5% 17% 20% 17% 8.1% 42% 14% 16%
Pilaf
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 23% 25% 17% 92% 55% 28% 66% 170% 115% 177%
Contains less SodiumSodium -75.1%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +966.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +937.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +370%
Contains more IronIron +454.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +176.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +62.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +710.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +709.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +980%

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.
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 0.67% 1.7% 10% 0% 7% 5.5% 8% 4.8% 3.5% 10% 2% 6% 3.8%
Pilaf
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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 14% 1.3% 0.8% 0% 151% 20% 115% 43% 92% 2.5% 1.3% 159% 9.5%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +25%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +1150%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +300%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +60%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +1950%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +2053.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +262.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1341.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +793.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +2566.7%
Contains more FolateFolate +2550%
Contains more CholineCholine +150%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
2% 4% 92%
Protein: 1.93 g
Fats: 1.23 g
Carbs: 3.58 g
Water: 92.16 g
Other: 1.1 g
Pilaf
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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 WaterWater +1046.3%
Contains more ProteinProtein +439.9%
Contains more FatsFats +11.4%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +2031.6%
Contains more OtherOther +250.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
40% 43% 17%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.455 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.495 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.195 g
Pilaf
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29% 35% 36%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.307 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.373 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.377 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +32.7%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -32.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +93.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Beef noodle soup Pilaf DV% diff.
Selenium 3µg 32.4µg 53%
Folate 8µg 212µg 51%
Vitamin B1 0.028mg 0.603mg 48%
Sodium 325mg 1303mg 43%
Vitamin B3 0.425mg 6.127mg 36%
Manganese 0.109mg 0.882mg 34%
Vitamin B6 0.015mg 0.4mg 30%
Starch 71.23g 29%
Iron 0.44mg 2.44mg 25%
Carbs 3.58g 76.31g 24%
Phosphorus 19mg 154mg 19%
Protein 1.93g 10.42g 17%
Calories 34kcal 359kcal 16%
Vitamin B5 0.08mg 0.715mg 13%
Copper 0.06mg 0.166mg 12%
Calcium 8mg 83mg 8%
Magnesium 3mg 32mg 7%
Vitamin B2 0.024mg 0.087mg 5%
Fiber 0.3g 1.2g 4%
Potassium 40mg 188mg 4%
Zinc 0.62mg 1.01mg 4%
Vitamin C 0.2mg 4.1mg 4%
Vitamin E 0.5mg 0.04mg 3%
Vitamin B12 0.08µg 0.02µg 3%
Choline 7mg 17.5mg 2%
Saturated fat 0.455g 0.307g 1%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.195g 0.377g 1%
Fats 1.23g 1.37g 0%
Net carbs 3.28g 75.11g N/A
Cholesterol 2mg 1mg 0%
Sugar 1.03g 1.53g N/A
Vitamin A 5µg 4µg 0%
Vitamin K 0.8µg 0.5µg 0%
Monounsaturated fat 0.495g 0.373g 0%
Tryptophan 0.086mg 0%
Threonine 0.221mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.279mg 0%
Leucine 0.523mg 0%
Lysine 0.189mg 0%
Methionine 0.145mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.32mg 0%
Valine 0.374mg 0%
Histidine 0.15mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Beef noodle soup Pilaf
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
5%
Beef noodle soup
47%
Pilaf
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
14%
Beef noodle soup
77%
Pilaf

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pilaf
Pilaf is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Pilaf
Pilaf is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.148g)
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 lower in Sugar?
Beef noodle soup
Beef noodle soup is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.5g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Beef noodle soup
Beef noodle soup contains less Sodium (difference - 978mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Beef noodle soup
Beef noodle soup is lower in glycemic index (difference - 18)
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. Beef noodle soup - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172906/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.