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Fettuccine vs. Pilaf — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Fettuccine and Pilaf

  • Fettuccine contains less Folate, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B6, Iron, Phosphorus, Zinc, Magnesium, and Calcium than Pilaf.
  • Daily need coverage for Folate from Pilaf is 52% higher.
  • Fettuccine is lower in Sodium.

Food types used in this article are KASHI, STEAM MEAL, Chicken Fettuccine, Frozen Entree 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 4.3% 8.4% 15% 23% 0% 2.7% 11% 22% 0% 0%
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 -87.3%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +433.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +196.4%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +11.9%
Contains more IronIron +306.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +910%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +516%

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% 0% 9% 0% 23% 16% 34% 0% 12% 0% 0% 4.5% 0%
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 EVitamin E +1025%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +570%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +24.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +240.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +700%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +3433.3%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
6% 3% 14% 75% 2%
Protein: 6.2 g
Fats: 2.7 g
Carbs: 14 g
Water: 75.2 g
Other: 1.9 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 +97.1%
Contains more WaterWater +835.3%
Contains more ProteinProtein +68.1%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +445.1%
Contains more OtherOther +103.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
41% 41% 18%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.9 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.9 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.4 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 +141.3%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -65.9%
~equal in Polyunsaturated fat ~0.377g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Fettuccine Pilaf Opinion
Calories 99kcal 359kcal Pilaf
Protein 6.2g 10.42g Pilaf
Fats 2.7g 1.37g Fettuccine
Vitamin C 4.1mg Pilaf
Net carbs 12g 75.11g Pilaf
Carbs 14g 76.31g Pilaf
Cholesterol 14mg 1mg Pilaf
Magnesium 6mg 32mg Pilaf
Calcium 28mg 83mg Pilaf
Potassium 168mg 188mg Pilaf
Iron 0.6mg 2.44mg Pilaf
Sugar 1.3g 1.53g Fettuccine
Fiber 2g 1.2g Fettuccine
Copper 0.166mg Pilaf
Zinc 0.1mg 1.01mg Pilaf
Starch 71.23g Pilaf
Phosphorus 25mg 154mg Pilaf
Sodium 166mg 1303mg Fettuccine
Vitamin A 14IU Pilaf
Vitamin A 4µg Pilaf
Vitamin E 0.45mg 0.04mg Fettuccine
Manganese 0.882mg Pilaf
Selenium 32.4µg Pilaf
Vitamin B1 0.09mg 0.603mg Pilaf
Vitamin B2 0.07mg 0.087mg Pilaf
Vitamin B3 1.8mg 6.127mg Pilaf
Vitamin B5 0.715mg Pilaf
Vitamin B6 0.05mg 0.4mg Pilaf
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.02µg Pilaf
Vitamin K 0.5µg Pilaf
Folate 6µg 212µg Pilaf
Choline 17.5mg Pilaf
Saturated Fat 0.9g 0.307g Pilaf
Monounsaturated Fat 0.9g 0.373g Fettuccine
Polyunsaturated fat 0.4g 0.377g Fettuccine
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

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Fettuccine 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
7%
Fettuccine
47%
Pilaf
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
9%
Fettuccine
77%
Pilaf

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pilaf
Pilaf is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 13mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pilaf
Pilaf is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.593g)
Which food is cheaper?
Pilaf
Pilaf is cheaper (difference - $4)
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?
Fettuccine
Fettuccine is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.23g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Fettuccine
Fettuccine contains less Sodium (difference - 1137mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Fettuccine
Fettuccine is lower in glycemic index (difference - 13)

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

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.