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Corn chips vs. Pilaf — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Corn chips and Pilaf

  • Corn chips have more Vitamin E, however, Pilaf is higher in Folate, Vitamin B1, Selenium, Vitamin B3, Manganese, Vitamin B6, and Iron.
  • Pilaf covers your daily Folate needs 51% more than Corn chips.
  • Pilaf contains 181 times less Vitamin E than Corn chips. Corn chips contain 7.23mg of Vitamin E, while Pilaf contains 0.04mg.
  • Pilaf has less Saturated Fat.

Food varieties used in this article are Snacks, corn-based, extruded, chips, plain 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 51% 41% 13% 45% 34% 35% 83% 67% 43% 41%
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 more MagnesiumMagnesium +125%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +66.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +27.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +26%
Contains less SodiumSodium -60.6%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +30.6%
Contains more IronIron +103.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +64.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +164.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +326.3%

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% 4.1% 145% 0% 12% 18% 16% 11% 39% 0% 16% 6% 6.6%
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% 0.84% 0.8% 0% 151% 20% 115% 43% 92% 2.5% 1.3% 159% 9.5%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +392.9%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +17975%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +1160%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1183%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +11.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +627.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +276.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +139.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +2550%
Contains more CholineCholine +44.6%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
6% 33% 57% 3%
Protein: 6.17 g
Fats: 33.36 g
Carbs: 56.9 g
Water: 1.07 g
Other: 2.5 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 FatsFats +2335%
Contains more ProteinProtein +68.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +34.1%
Contains more WaterWater +651.4%
Contains more OtherOther +54.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
14% 31% 55%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 4.331 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 9.134 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 16.438 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 +2348.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +4260.2%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -92.9%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
99%
Starch: 51.36 g
Sucrose: 0.27 g
Glucose: 0 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Pilaf
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98%
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 StarchStarch +38.7%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +11.1%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +∞%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +∞%
~equal in Fructose ~0g
~equal in Lactose ~0g
~equal in Galactose ~0g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Corn chips Pilaf Opinion
Calories 538kcal 359kcal Corn chips
Protein 6.17g 10.42g Pilaf
Fats 33.36g 1.37g Corn chips
Vitamin C 0mg 4.1mg Pilaf
Net carbs 52.9g 75.11g Pilaf
Carbs 56.9g 76.31g Pilaf
Cholesterol 0mg 1mg Corn chips
Magnesium 72mg 32mg Corn chips
Calcium 138mg 83mg Corn chips
Potassium 144mg 188mg Pilaf
Iron 1.2mg 2.44mg Pilaf
Sugar 0.27g 1.53g Corn chips
Fiber 4g 1.2g Corn chips
Copper 0.101mg 0.166mg Pilaf
Zinc 1.29mg 1.01mg Corn chips
Starch 51.36g 71.23g Pilaf
Phosphorus 194mg 154mg Corn chips
Sodium 514mg 1303mg Corn chips
Vitamin A 69IU 14IU Corn chips
Vitamin A 3µg 4µg Pilaf
Vitamin E 7.23mg 0.04mg Corn chips
Manganese 0.333mg 0.882mg Pilaf
Selenium 7.6µg 32.4µg Pilaf
Vitamin B1 0.047mg 0.603mg Pilaf
Vitamin B2 0.078mg 0.087mg Pilaf
Vitamin B3 0.842mg 6.127mg Pilaf
Vitamin B5 0.19mg 0.715mg Pilaf
Vitamin B6 0.167mg 0.4mg Pilaf
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.02µg Pilaf
Vitamin K 6.3µg 0.5µg Corn chips
Folate 8µg 212µg Pilaf
Trans Fat 0.088g 0g Pilaf
Choline 12.1mg 17.5mg Pilaf
Saturated Fat 4.331g 0.307g Pilaf
Monounsaturated Fat 9.134g 0.373g Corn chips
Polyunsaturated fat 16.438g 0.377g Corn chips
Tryptophan 0.046mg 0.086mg Pilaf
Threonine 0.246mg 0.221mg Corn chips
Isoleucine 0.235mg 0.279mg Pilaf
Leucine 0.803mg 0.523mg Corn chips
Lysine 0.185mg 0.189mg Pilaf
Methionine 0.137mg 0.145mg Pilaf
Phenylalanine 0.322mg 0.32mg Corn chips
Valine 0.331mg 0.374mg Pilaf
Histidine 0.2mg 0.15mg Corn chips
Omega-3 - EPA 0.006g 0g Corn chips
Omega-3 - ALA 0.264g Corn chips
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.006g Corn chips
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.013g Corn chips
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g 0g Corn chips
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 16.036g Corn chips

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Corn chips 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
21%
Corn chips
47%
Pilaf
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
45%
Corn chips
77%
Pilaf

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pilaf
Pilaf is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.024g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pilaf
Pilaf is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Corn chips
Corn chips is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Corn chips
Corn chips is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.26g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Corn chips
Corn chips contains less Sodium (difference - 789mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Corn chips
Corn chips is lower in glycemic index (difference - 18)
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. Corn chips - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167537/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.

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