Gratin vs. Pilaf — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between gratin and pilaf
- Gratin has less selenium, folate, vitamin B1, vitamin B3, manganese, iron, and vitamin B6.
- Pilaf covers your daily selenium needs 54% more than gratin.
- Pilaf contains 23 times less cholesterol than gratin. Gratin contains 23mg of cholesterol, while pilaf contains 1mg.
Food varieties used in this article are Potatoes, au gratin, home-prepared from recipe using butter 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.
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +43.4% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +110.6% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -66.8% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +60% |
| Contains more IronIron | +281.3% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +46.4% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +36.3% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +447.8% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +1100% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +141.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +1500% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +33.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +842.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +517% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +84.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +129.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +1827.3% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more FatsFats | +454% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +820.4% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +105.9% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +577.1% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +85.6% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +476.1% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -93.5% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +36.6% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Selenium | 2.7µg | 32.4µg | 54% |
| Folate | 11µg | 212µg | 50% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.064mg | 0.603mg | 45% |
| Sodium | 433mg | 1303mg | 38% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.993mg | 6.127mg | 32% |
| Manganese | 0.161mg | 0.882mg | 31% |
| Starch | 71.23g | 29% | |
| Iron | 0.64mg | 2.44mg | 23% |
| Carbs | 11.27g | 76.31g | 22% |
| Saturated fat | 4.733g | 0.307g | 20% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.174mg | 0.4mg | 17% |
| Protein | 5.06g | 10.42g | 11% |
| Calories | 132kcal | 359kcal | 11% |
| Fats | 7.59g | 1.37g | 10% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.387mg | 0.715mg | 7% |
| Vitamin A | 64µg | 4µg | 7% |
| Cholesterol | 23mg | 1mg | 7% |
| Phosphorus | 113mg | 154mg | 6% |
| Vitamin C | 9.9mg | 4.1mg | 6% |
| Potassium | 396mg | 188mg | 6% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 2.149g | 0.373g | 4% |
| Calcium | 119mg | 83mg | 4% |
| Choline | 17.5mg | 3% | |
| Magnesium | 20mg | 32mg | 3% |
| Zinc | 0.69mg | 1.01mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.116mg | 0.087mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 1.8g | 1.2g | 2% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.02µg | 1% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.276g | 0.377g | 1% |
| Copper | 0.16mg | 0.166mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 9.47g | 75.11g | N/A |
| Sugar | 1.53g | N/A | |
| Vitamin E | 0.04mg | 0% | |
| Vitamin K | 0.5µg | 0% | |
| Tryptophan | 0.07mg | 0.086mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.192mg | 0.221mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.284mg | 0.279mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.443mg | 0.523mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.381mg | 0.189mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.117mg | 0.145mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.254mg | 0.32mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.325mg | 0.374mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.151mg | 0.15mg | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
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47%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
32%
77%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pilaf is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 22mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Pilaf is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.426g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pilaf is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pilaf is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Gratin is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.53g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Gratin contains less Sodium (difference - 870mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Gratin is lower in glycemic index (difference - 60)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)