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Oat vs. Pilaf — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Oat and Pilaf

  • Oat has more Manganese, Phosphorus, Copper, Fiber, Magnesium, Iron, and Zinc, however, Pilaf is richer in Folate, and Vitamin B3.
  • Oat covers your daily Manganese needs 175% more than Pilaf.
  • Pilaf has 9 times less Fiber than Oat. Oat has 10.6g of Fiber, while Pilaf has 1.2g.
  • Oat contains less Sodium.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Oats 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.
Oat
8
:
2
Pilaf
Contains more Iron +93.4%
Contains more Magnesium +453.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +239.6%
Contains more Potassium +128.2%
Contains less Sodium -99.8%
Contains more Zinc +293.1%
Contains more Copper +277.1%
Contains more Manganese +457.4%
Contains more Calcium +53.7%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 17% 177% 127% 225% 38% 1% 109% 209% 642% 0%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 25% 92% 23% 66% 17% 170% 28% 56% 116% 177%
Contains more Iron +93.4%
Contains more Magnesium +453.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +239.6%
Contains more Potassium +128.2%
Contains less Sodium -99.8%
Contains more Zinc +293.1%
Contains more Copper +277.1%
Contains more Manganese +457.4%
Contains more Calcium +53.7%

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.
Oat
3
:
8
Pilaf
Contains more Vitamin B1 +26.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +59.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +88.7%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +537.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +236.1%
Contains more Folate +278.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 0% 191% 33% 19% 81% 28% 43% 0% 0%
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 B1 +26.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +59.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +88.7%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +537.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +236.1%
Contains more Folate +278.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Oat
3
:
2
Pilaf
Contains more Protein +62.1%
Contains more Fats +403.6%
Contains more Carbs +15.2%
Contains more Other +124.4%
Equal in Water - 8.04
17% 7% 66% 8% 2%
Protein: 16.89 g
Fats: 6.9 g
Carbs: 66.27 g
Water: 8.22 g
Other: 1.72 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 Protein +62.1%
Contains more Fats +403.6%
Contains more Carbs +15.2%
Contains more Other +124.4%
Equal in Water - 8.04

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Oat
2
:
1
Pilaf
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +483.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +572.4%
Contains less Saturated Fat -74.8%
21% 37% 43%
Saturated Fat: 1.217 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.178 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.535 g
29% 35% 36%
Saturated Fat: 0.307 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.373 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.377 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +483.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +572.4%
Contains less Saturated Fat -74.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Oat Pilaf Opinion
Net carbs 55.67g 75.11g Pilaf
Protein 16.89g 10.42g Oat
Fats 6.9g 1.37g Oat
Carbs 66.27g 76.31g Pilaf
Calories 389kcal 359kcal Oat
Starch 71.23g Pilaf
Sugar 1.53g Oat
Fiber 10.6g 1.2g Oat
Calcium 54mg 83mg Pilaf
Iron 4.72mg 2.44mg Oat
Magnesium 177mg 32mg Oat
Phosphorus 523mg 154mg Oat
Potassium 429mg 188mg Oat
Sodium 2mg 1303mg Oat
Zinc 3.97mg 1.01mg Oat
Copper 0.626mg 0.166mg Oat
Manganese 4.916mg 0.882mg Oat
Selenium 32.4µg Pilaf
Vitamin A 0IU 14IU Pilaf
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 4µg Pilaf
Vitamin E 0.04mg Pilaf
Vitamin C 0mg 4.1mg Pilaf
Vitamin B1 0.763mg 0.603mg Oat
Vitamin B2 0.139mg 0.087mg Oat
Vitamin B3 0.961mg 6.127mg Pilaf
Vitamin B5 1.349mg 0.715mg Oat
Vitamin B6 0.119mg 0.4mg Pilaf
Folate 56µg 212µg Pilaf
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.02µg Pilaf
Vitamin K 0.5µg Pilaf
Tryptophan 0.234mg 0.086mg Oat
Threonine 0.575mg 0.221mg Oat
Isoleucine 0.694mg 0.279mg Oat
Leucine 1.284mg 0.523mg Oat
Lysine 0.701mg 0.189mg Oat
Methionine 0.312mg 0.145mg Oat
Phenylalanine 0.895mg 0.32mg Oat
Valine 0.937mg 0.374mg Oat
Histidine 0.405mg 0.15mg Oat
Cholesterol 0mg 1mg Oat
Saturated Fat 1.217g 0.307g Pilaf
Monounsaturated Fat 2.178g 0.373g Oat
Polyunsaturated fat 2.535g 0.377g Oat

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Oat 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
33%
Oat
50%
Pilaf
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
154%
Oat
77%
Pilaf

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pilaf
Pilaf is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.91g)
Which food is cheaper?
Pilaf
Pilaf is cheaper (difference - $0.6)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pilaf
Pilaf is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Oat
Oat is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.53g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Oat
Oat contains less Sodium (difference - 1301mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Oat
Oat is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Oat
Oat is lower in glycemic index (difference - 1)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Oat
Oat is relatively richer in minerals

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. Oat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169705/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.