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Caper vs. Pilaf — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Caper and Pilaf?

  • Caper is richer in Copper, and Vitamin K, yet Pilaf is richer in Selenium, Vitamin B1, Folate, Manganese, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B6, and Phosphorus.
  • Pilaf's daily need coverage for Selenium is 57% higher.
  • Caper has 49 times more Vitamin K than Pilaf. Caper has 24.6µg of Vitamin K, while Pilaf has 0.5µg.
  • Pilaf contains less Sodium.

We used Capers, canned 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.
Caper
2
:
8
Pilaf
Contains more Copper +125.3%
Contains more Calcium +107.5%
Contains more Iron +46.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +1440%
Contains more Potassium +370%
Contains less Sodium -44.5%
Contains more Zinc +215.6%
Contains more Manganese +1030.8%
Contains more Selenium +2600%
Equal in Magnesium - 32
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 12% 63% 24% 5% 4% 307% 9% 125% 11% 7%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 25% 92% 23% 66% 17% 170% 28% 56% 116% 177%
Contains more Copper +125.3%
Contains more Calcium +107.5%
Contains more Iron +46.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +1440%
Contains more Potassium +370%
Contains less Sodium -44.5%
Contains more Zinc +215.6%
Contains more Manganese +1030.8%
Contains more Selenium +2600%
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.
Caper
5
:
6
Pilaf
Contains more Vitamin A +885.7%
Contains more Vitamin E +2100%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +59.8%
Contains more Vitamin K +4820%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +3250%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +839.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +2548.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1639.1%
Contains more Folate +821.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Equal in Vitamin C - 4.1
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 9% 18% 0% 15% 5% 33% 13% 2% 6% 18% 0% 62%
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 +885.7%
Contains more Vitamin E +2100%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +59.8%
Contains more Vitamin K +4820%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +3250%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +839.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +2548.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1639.1%
Contains more Folate +821.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Equal in Vitamin C - 4.1

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Caper
2
:
3
Pilaf
Contains more Water +942.9%
Contains more Other +108.3%
Contains more Protein +341.5%
Contains more Fats +59.3%
Contains more Carbs +1460.5%
2% 5% 84% 8%
Protein: 2.36 g
Fats: 0.86 g
Carbs: 4.89 g
Water: 83.85 g
Other: 8.04 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 Water +942.9%
Contains more Other +108.3%
Contains more Protein +341.5%
Contains more Fats +59.3%
Contains more Carbs +1460.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Caper
1
:
2
Pilaf
Contains less Saturated Fat -24.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +492.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +24%
39% 11% 51%
Saturated Fat: 0.233 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.063 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.304 g
29% 35% 36%
Saturated Fat: 0.307 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.373 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.377 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -24.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +492.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +24%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Caper Pilaf Opinion
Net carbs 1.69g 75.11g Pilaf
Protein 2.36g 10.42g Pilaf
Fats 0.86g 1.37g Pilaf
Carbs 4.89g 76.31g Pilaf
Calories 23kcal 359kcal Pilaf
Starch 71.23g Pilaf
Sugar 0.41g 1.53g Caper
Fiber 3.2g 1.2g Caper
Calcium 40mg 83mg Pilaf
Iron 1.67mg 2.44mg Pilaf
Magnesium 33mg 32mg Caper
Phosphorus 10mg 154mg Pilaf
Potassium 40mg 188mg Pilaf
Sodium 2348mg 1303mg Pilaf
Zinc 0.32mg 1.01mg Pilaf
Copper 0.374mg 0.166mg Caper
Manganese 0.078mg 0.882mg Pilaf
Selenium 1.2µg 32.4µg Pilaf
Vitamin A 138IU 14IU Caper
Vitamin A RAE 7µg 4µg Caper
Vitamin E 0.88mg 0.04mg Caper
Vitamin C 4.3mg 4.1mg Caper
Vitamin B1 0.018mg 0.603mg Pilaf
Vitamin B2 0.139mg 0.087mg Caper
Vitamin B3 0.652mg 6.127mg Pilaf
Vitamin B5 0.027mg 0.715mg Pilaf
Vitamin B6 0.023mg 0.4mg Pilaf
Folate 23µg 212µg Pilaf
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.02µg Pilaf
Vitamin K 24.6µg 0.5µg Caper
Tryptophan 0.086mg Pilaf
Threonine 0.221mg Pilaf
Isoleucine 0.279mg Pilaf
Leucine 0.523mg Pilaf
Lysine 0.189mg Pilaf
Methionine 0.145mg Pilaf
Phenylalanine 0.32mg Pilaf
Valine 0.374mg Pilaf
Histidine 0.15mg Pilaf
Cholesterol 0mg 1mg Caper
Saturated Fat 0.233g 0.307g Caper
Omega-3 - DPA 0.001g 0g Caper
Monounsaturated Fat 0.063g 0.373g Pilaf
Polyunsaturated fat 0.304g 0.377g Pilaf

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Caper 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
15%
Caper
50%
Pilaf
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
56%
Caper
77%
Pilaf

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Pilaf
Pilaf is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pilaf
Pilaf contains less Sodium (difference - 1045mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Caper
Caper is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.12g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Caper
Caper is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Caper
Caper is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.074g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Caper
Caper is lower in glycemic index (difference - 60)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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. Caper - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172238/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.