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Noodles vs. Pilaf — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Noodles and Pilaf

  • Pilaf has more Folate, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B3, Manganese, Selenium, Iron, and Phosphorus than Noodles.
  • Pilaf's daily need coverage for Sodium is 56% more.
  • Noodles contains 29 times more Cholesterol than Pilaf. Noodles contains 29mg of Cholesterol, while Pilaf contains 1mg.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Noodles, egg, enriched, cooked 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.
Noodles
Noodles
1
:
9
Pilaf
Pilaf
Contains less Sodium -99.6%
Contains more Calcium +591.7%
Contains more Iron +66%
Contains more Magnesium +52.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +102.6%
Contains more Potassium +394.7%
Contains more Zinc +55.4%
Contains more Copper +69.4%
Contains more Manganese +180%
Contains more Selenium +35.6%
Noodles
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 56% 15% 33% 4% 1% 18% 33% 42% 131%
Pilaf
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 25% 92% 23% 66% 17% 170% 28% 56% 116% 177%
Contains less Sodium -99.6%
Contains more Calcium +591.7%
Contains more Iron +66%
Contains more Magnesium +52.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +102.6%
Contains more Potassium +394.7%
Contains more Zinc +55.4%
Contains more Copper +69.4%
Contains more Manganese +180%
Contains more Selenium +35.6%

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.
Noodles
Noodles
5
:
7
Pilaf
Pilaf
Contains more Vitamin A +50%
Contains more Vitamin E +325%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +56.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +350%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +108.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +195%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +171.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +769.6%
Contains more Folate +152.4%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Noodles
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 2% 4% 3% 0% 73% 32% 39% 16% 11% 63% 12% 0%
Pilaf
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 +50%
Contains more Vitamin E +325%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +56.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +350%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +108.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +195%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +171.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +769.6%
Contains more Folate +152.4%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Noodles
Noodles
2
:
3
Pilaf
Pilaf
Contains more Fats +51.1%
Contains more Water +742.4%
Contains more Protein +129.5%
Contains more Carbs +203.3%
Contains more Other +672%
Noodles
5% 2% 25% 68%
Protein: 4.54 g
Fats: 2.07 g
Carbs: 25.16 g
Water: 67.73 g
Other: 0.5 g
Pilaf
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 Fats +51.1%
Contains more Water +742.4%
Contains more Protein +129.5%
Contains more Carbs +203.3%
Contains more Other +672%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Noodles
Noodles
2
:
1
Pilaf
Pilaf
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +55.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +46.4%
Contains less Saturated Fat -26.7%
Noodles
27% 37% 36%
Saturated Fat: 0.419 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.581 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.552 g
Pilaf
29% 35% 36%
Saturated Fat: 0.307 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.373 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.377 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +55.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +46.4%
Contains less Saturated Fat -26.7%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Noodles
Noodles
0
:
4
Pilaf
Pilaf
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +650%
Contains more Glucose +42.9%
Contains more Maltose +276.7%
Noodles
10% 17% 73%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0.04 g
Glucose: 0.07 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0.3 g
Galactose: 0 g
Pilaf
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 Starch +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +650%
Contains more Glucose +42.9%
Contains more Maltose +276.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Noodles Pilaf Opinion
Net carbs 23.96g 75.11g Pilaf
Protein 4.54g 10.42g Pilaf
Fats 2.07g 1.37g Noodles
Carbs 25.16g 76.31g Pilaf
Calories 138kcal 359kcal Pilaf
Starch 71.23g Pilaf
Sugar 0.4g 1.53g Noodles
Fiber 1.2g 1.2g
Calcium 12mg 83mg Pilaf
Iron 1.47mg 2.44mg Pilaf
Magnesium 21mg 32mg Pilaf
Phosphorus 76mg 154mg Pilaf
Potassium 38mg 188mg Pilaf
Sodium 5mg 1303mg Noodles
Zinc 0.65mg 1.01mg Pilaf
Copper 0.098mg 0.166mg Pilaf
Manganese 0.315mg 0.882mg Pilaf
Selenium 23.9µg 32.4µg Pilaf
Vitamin A 21IU 14IU Noodles
Vitamin A RAE 6µg 4µg Noodles
Vitamin E 0.17mg 0.04mg Noodles
Vitamin D 4IU 0IU Noodles
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0µg Noodles
Vitamin C 0mg 4.1mg Pilaf
Vitamin B1 0.289mg 0.603mg Pilaf
Vitamin B2 0.136mg 0.087mg Noodles
Vitamin B3 2.077mg 6.127mg Pilaf
Vitamin B5 0.263mg 0.715mg Pilaf
Vitamin B6 0.046mg 0.4mg Pilaf
Folate 84µg 212µg Pilaf
Vitamin B12 0.09µg 0.02µg Noodles
Vitamin K 0µg 0.5µg Pilaf
Tryptophan 0.043mg 0.086mg Pilaf
Threonine 0.138mg 0.221mg Pilaf
Isoleucine 0.19mg 0.279mg Pilaf
Leucine 0.365mg 0.523mg Pilaf
Lysine 0.137mg 0.189mg Pilaf
Methionine 0.086mg 0.145mg Pilaf
Phenylalanine 0.24mg 0.32mg Pilaf
Valine 0.22mg 0.374mg Pilaf
Histidine 0.121mg 0.15mg Pilaf
Cholesterol 29mg 1mg Pilaf
Trans Fat 0.029g 0g Pilaf
Saturated Fat 0.419g 0.307g Pilaf
Monounsaturated Fat 0.581g 0.373g Noodles
Polyunsaturated fat 0.552g 0.377g Noodles

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Noodles 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
21%
Noodles
50%
Pilaf
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
33%
Noodles
77%
Pilaf

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pilaf
Pilaf is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 28mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pilaf
Pilaf is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.112g)
Which food is cheaper?
Pilaf
Pilaf is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pilaf
Pilaf is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Noodles
Noodles is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.13g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Noodles
Noodles contains less Sodium (difference - 1298mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Noodles
Noodles is lower in glycemic index (difference - 10)
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. Noodles - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169732/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.