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Pancake vs. Pilaf — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Pancake and Pilaf

  • Pancake has more Vitamin B2, and Calcium, however, Pilaf is higher in Folate, Vitamin B1, Selenium, Manganese, Vitamin B3, and Vitamin B6.
  • Pilaf covers your daily Folate needs 44% more than Pancake.
  • Pilaf contains 59 times less Cholesterol than Pancake. Pancake contains 59mg of Cholesterol, while Pilaf contains 1mg.

Food varieties used in this article are Pancakes, plain, prepared from recipe 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.
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Pilaf
Contains more Calcium +163.9%
Contains less Sodium -66.3%
Contains more Iron +35.6%
Contains more Magnesium +100%
Contains more Potassium +42.4%
Contains more Zinc +80.4%
Contains more Copper +238.8%
Contains more Manganese +341%
Contains more Selenium +117.4%
Equal in Phosphorus - 154
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 66% 68% 12% 69% 12% 58% 16% 17% 27% 82%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 25% 92% 23% 66% 17% 170% 28% 56% 116% 177%
Contains more Calcium +163.9%
Contains less Sodium -66.3%
Contains more Iron +35.6%
Contains more Magnesium +100%
Contains more Potassium +42.4%
Contains more Zinc +80.4%
Contains more Copper +238.8%
Contains more Manganese +341%
Contains more Selenium +117.4%
Equal in Phosphorus - 154

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.
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Pilaf
Contains more Vitamin A +1300%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +223%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +1000%
Contains more Vitamin C +1266.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +200%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +291%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +76.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +769.6%
Contains more Folate +457.9%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 12% 0% 0% 1% 51% 65% 30% 25% 11% 29% 28% 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 A +1300%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +223%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +1000%
Contains more Vitamin C +1266.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +200%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +291%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +76.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +769.6%
Contains more Folate +457.9%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Pilaf
Contains more Fats +608%
Contains more Water +558%
Contains more Protein +62.8%
Contains more Carbs +169.6%
Contains more Other +43%
6% 10% 28% 53% 3%
Protein: 6.4 g
Fats: 9.7 g
Carbs: 28.3 g
Water: 52.9 g
Other: 2.7 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 Fats +608%
Contains more Water +558%
Contains more Protein +62.8%
Contains more Carbs +169.6%
Contains more Other +43%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Pilaf
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +563.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1079.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -85.5%
23% 27% 49%
Saturated Fat: 2.122 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.474 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.447 g
29% 35% 36%
Saturated Fat: 0.307 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.373 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.377 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +563.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1079.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -85.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pancake Pilaf Opinion
Net carbs 28.3g 75.11g Pilaf
Protein 6.4g 10.42g Pilaf
Fats 9.7g 1.37g Pancake
Carbs 28.3g 76.31g Pilaf
Calories 227kcal 359kcal Pilaf
Starch 71.23g Pilaf
Sugar 1.53g Pancake
Fiber 1.2g Pilaf
Calcium 219mg 83mg Pancake
Iron 1.8mg 2.44mg Pilaf
Magnesium 16mg 32mg Pilaf
Phosphorus 159mg 154mg Pancake
Potassium 132mg 188mg Pilaf
Sodium 439mg 1303mg Pancake
Zinc 0.56mg 1.01mg Pilaf
Copper 0.049mg 0.166mg Pilaf
Manganese 0.2mg 0.882mg Pilaf
Selenium 14.9µg 32.4µg Pilaf
Vitamin A 196IU 14IU Pancake
Vitamin A RAE 54µg 4µg Pancake
Vitamin E 0.04mg Pilaf
Vitamin C 0.3mg 4.1mg Pilaf
Vitamin B1 0.201mg 0.603mg Pilaf
Vitamin B2 0.281mg 0.087mg Pancake
Vitamin B3 1.567mg 6.127mg Pilaf
Vitamin B5 0.405mg 0.715mg Pilaf
Vitamin B6 0.046mg 0.4mg Pilaf
Folate 38µg 212µg Pilaf
Vitamin B12 0.22µg 0.02µg Pancake
Vitamin K 0.5µg Pilaf
Tryptophan 0.08mg 0.086mg Pilaf
Threonine 0.237mg 0.221mg Pancake
Isoleucine 0.297mg 0.279mg Pancake
Leucine 0.513mg 0.523mg Pilaf
Lysine 0.321mg 0.189mg Pancake
Methionine 0.147mg 0.145mg Pancake
Phenylalanine 0.319mg 0.32mg Pilaf
Valine 0.335mg 0.374mg Pilaf
Histidine 0.152mg 0.15mg Pancake
Cholesterol 59mg 1mg Pilaf
Saturated Fat 2.122g 0.307g Pilaf
Omega-3 - DHA 0.005g 0g Pancake
Monounsaturated Fat 2.474g 0.373g Pancake
Polyunsaturated fat 4.447g 0.377g Pancake

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Pancake 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%
Pancake
50%
Pilaf
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
42%
Pancake
77%
Pilaf

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pilaf
Pilaf is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 58mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pilaf
Pilaf is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.815g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pilaf
Pilaf is lower in glycemic index (difference - 6)
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?
Pancake
Pancake is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.53g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pancake
Pancake contains less Sodium (difference - 864mg)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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. Pancake - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175009/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.