Pilaf vs. Apple pie — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between pilaf and apple pie
- Apple pie has less folate, vitamin B1, vitamin B3, manganese, vitamin B6, phosphorus, iron, and copper.
- Pilaf covers your daily folate needs 52% more than apple pie.
- Apple pie contains 11 times less vitamin B6 than pilaf. Pilaf contains 0.4mg of vitamin B6, while apple pie contains 0.038mg.
- Apple pie has less sodium.
- The glycemic index of pilaf is higher.
Food varieties used in this article are Rice and vermicelli mix, rice pilaf flavor, unprepared and Pie, apple, commercially prepared, unenriched flour.
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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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +357.1% |
Contains more CalciumCalcium | +654.5% |
Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +189.2% |
Contains more IronIron | +101.7% |
Contains more CopperCopper | +260.9% |
Contains more ZincZinc | +531.3% |
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +541.7% |
Contains more ManganeseManganese | +384.6% |
Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
Contains less SodiumSodium | -79.6% |
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.
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +28.1% |
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +350% |
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +445.6% |
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +500.8% |
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +952.6% |
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +100% |
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
Contains more FolateFolate | +5200% |
Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +625% |
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +81.6% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more ProteinProtein | +448.4% |
Contains more CarbsCarbs | +124.4% |
Contains more OtherOther | +328.9% |
Contains more FatsFats | +702.9% |
Contains more WaterWater | +549.3% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -91.9% |
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +1076.4% |
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +483% |
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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Selenium | 32.4µg | 59% | |
Folate | 212µg | 4µg | 52% |
Sodium | 1303mg | 266mg | 45% |
Vitamin B1 | 0.603mg | 0.134mg | 39% |
Vitamin B3 | 6.127mg | 1.123mg | 31% |
Manganese | 0.882mg | 0.182mg | 30% |
Starch | 71.23g | 29% | |
Vitamin B6 | 0.4mg | 0.038mg | 28% |
Phosphorus | 154mg | 24mg | 19% |
Protein | 10.42g | 1.9g | 17% |
Saturated fat | 0.307g | 3.797g | 16% |
Fats | 1.37g | 11g | 15% |
Iron | 2.44mg | 1.21mg | 15% |
Carbs | 76.31g | 34g | 14% |
Copper | 0.166mg | 0.046mg | 13% |
Vitamin B5 | 0.715mg | 0.119mg | 12% |
Polyunsaturated fat | 0.377g | 2.198g | 12% |
Monounsaturated fat | 0.373g | 4.388g | 10% |
Zinc | 1.01mg | 0.16mg | 8% |
Calcium | 83mg | 11mg | 7% |
Calories | 359kcal | 237kcal | 6% |
Magnesium | 32mg | 7mg | 6% |
Vitamin B2 | 0.087mg | 0.158mg | 5% |
Potassium | 188mg | 65mg | 4% |
Vitamin A | 4µg | 29µg | 3% |
Choline | 17.5mg | 3% | |
Fiber | 1.2g | 1.6g | 2% |
Vitamin C | 4.1mg | 3.2mg | 1% |
Net carbs | 75.11g | 32.4g | N/A |
Cholesterol | 1mg | 0mg | 0% |
Sugar | 1.53g | N/A | |
Vitamin E | 0.04mg | 0% | |
Vitamin B12 | 0.02µg | 0.01µg | 0% |
Vitamin K | 0.5µg | 0% | |
Tryptophan | 0.086mg | 0.026mg | 0% |
Threonine | 0.221mg | 0.054mg | 0% |
Isoleucine | 0.279mg | 0.073mg | 0% |
Leucine | 0.523mg | 0.129mg | 0% |
Lysine | 0.189mg | 0.07mg | 0% |
Methionine | 0.145mg | 0.032mg | 0% |
Phenylalanine | 0.32mg | 0.088mg | 0% |
Valine | 0.374mg | 0.084mg | 0% |
Histidine | 0.15mg | 0.038mg | 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 richer in minerals?

Pilaf is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?

Pilaf is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.49g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?

Pilaf is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?

Apple pie is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?

Apple pie is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.53g)
Which food contains less Sodium?

Apple pie contains less Sodium (difference - 1037mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?

Apple pie is lower in glycemic index (difference - 19)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)