Pilaf vs. Amaranth — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between pilaf and amaranth
- Pilaf has more vitamin B1, selenium, folate, vitamin B3, and vitamin B6; however, amaranth has more magnesium.
- Daily need coverage for sodium for pilaf is 56% higher.
- Amaranth has 40 times less vitamin B1 than pilaf. Pilaf has 0.603mg of vitamin B1, while amaranth has 0.015mg.
- Amaranth is lower in sodium.
- Amaranth has a higher glycemic index than pilaf.
Food types used in this article are Rice and vermicelli mix, rice pilaf flavor, unprepared and Amaranth grain, cooked.
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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 | +76.6% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +39.3% |
| Contains more IronIron | +16.2% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +11.4% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +17.4% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +489.1% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +103.1% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -99.5% |
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 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +3920% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +295.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +2507.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +254% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +863.6% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +375% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +174.2% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +308.3% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +401.3% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +15.3% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +834.8% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more StarchStarch | +338.9% |
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +∞% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +∞% |
| Contains more MaltoseMaltose | +∞% |
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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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Sodium | 1303mg | 6mg | 56% |
| Selenium | 32.4µg | 5.5µg | 49% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.603mg | 0.015mg | 49% |
| Folate | 212µg | 22µg | 48% |
| Vitamin B3 | 6.127mg | 0.235mg | 37% |
| Starch | 71.23g | 16.23g | 23% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.4mg | 0.113mg | 22% |
| Carbs | 76.31g | 18.69g | 19% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.715mg | 14% | |
| Protein | 10.42g | 3.8g | 13% |
| Calories | 359kcal | 102kcal | 13% |
| Magnesium | 32mg | 65mg | 8% |
| Vitamin C | 4.1mg | 5% | |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.087mg | 0.022mg | 5% |
| Calcium | 83mg | 47mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 1.2g | 2.1g | 4% |
| Iron | 2.44mg | 2.1mg | 4% |
| Choline | 17.5mg | 3% | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.377g | 3% | |
| Potassium | 188mg | 135mg | 2% |
| Copper | 0.166mg | 0.149mg | 2% |
| Vitamin E | 0.04mg | 0.19mg | 1% |
| Manganese | 0.882mg | 0.854mg | 1% |
| Saturated fat | 0.307g | 1% | |
| Phosphorus | 154mg | 148mg | 1% |
| Zinc | 1.01mg | 0.86mg | 1% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.373g | 1% | |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.02µg | 1% | |
| Fats | 1.37g | 1.58g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 75.11g | 16.59g | N/A |
| Cholesterol | 1mg | 0% | |
| Sugar | 1.53g | N/A | |
| Vitamin A | 4µg | 0% | |
| Vitamin K | 0.5µg | 0% | |
| Tryptophan | 0.086mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.221mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.279mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.523mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.189mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.145mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.32mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.374mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.15mg | 0% |
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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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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pilaf is lower in glycemic index (difference - 37)
Which food is cheaper?
Pilaf is cheaper (difference - $3)
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 Cholesterol?
Amaranth is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Amaranth is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.53g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Amaranth contains less Sodium (difference - 1297mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Amaranth is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.307g)