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Pilaf vs. Artichoke — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are pilaf and artichoke different?

  • Pilaf is higher in selenium, vitamin B1, folate, vitamin B3, manganese, vitamin B6, and iron; however, artichoke is richer in fiber and vitamin K.
  • Daily need coverage for selenium for pilaf is 59% higher.
  • Pilaf contains 14 times more sodium than artichoke. While pilaf contains 1303mg of sodium, artichoke contains only 94mg.
  • Artichoke has a lower glycemic index (32) than pilaf (60).

Rice and vermicelli mix, rice pilaf flavor, unprepared and Artichokes, (globe or french), raw are the varieties used in this article.

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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.
Pilaf
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 23% 25% 17% 92% 55% 28% 66% 170% 115% 177%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 43% 13% 33% 48% 77% 13% 39% 12% 33% 1.1%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +88.6%
Contains more IronIron +90.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +106.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +71.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +244.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +16100%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +87.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +96.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +39.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -92.8%

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.
Pilaf
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Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 14% 1.3% 0.8% 0% 151% 20% 115% 43% 92% 2.5% 1.3% 159% 9.5%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 39% 0.33% 3.8% 0% 18% 15% 20% 20% 27% 0% 37% 51% 19%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +300%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +737.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +31.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +485.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +111.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +244.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +211.8%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +185.4%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +375%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +2860%
Contains more CholineCholine +96.6%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Pilaf
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10% 76% 8% 4%
Protein: 10.42 g
Fats: 1.37 g
Carbs: 76.31 g
Water: 8.04 g
Other: 3.86 g
3% 11% 85%
Protein: 3.27 g
Fats: 0.15 g
Carbs: 10.51 g
Water: 84.94 g
Other: 1.13 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +218.7%
Contains more FatsFats +813.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +626.1%
Contains more OtherOther +241.6%
Contains more WaterWater +956.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Pilaf
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29% 35% 36%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.307 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.373 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.377 g
34% 5% 61%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.036 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.005 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.064 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +7360%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +489.1%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -88.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pilaf Artichoke DV% diff.
Selenium 32.4µg 0.2µg 59%
Sodium 1303mg 94mg 53%
Vitamin B1 0.603mg 0.072mg 44%
Folate 212µg 68µg 36%
Vitamin B3 6.127mg 1.046mg 32%
Starch 71.23g 29%
Manganese 0.882mg 0.256mg 27%
Vitamin B6 0.4mg 0.116mg 22%
Carbs 76.31g 10.51g 22%
Fiber 1.2g 5.4g 17%
Calories 359kcal 47kcal 16%
Iron 2.44mg 1.28mg 15%
Protein 10.42g 3.27g 14%
Vitamin K 0.5µg 14.8µg 12%
Phosphorus 154mg 90mg 9%
Vitamin C 4.1mg 11.7mg 8%
Vitamin B5 0.715mg 0.338mg 8%
Copper 0.166mg 0.231mg 7%
Magnesium 32mg 60mg 7%
Zinc 1.01mg 0.49mg 5%
Potassium 188mg 370mg 5%
Calcium 83mg 44mg 4%
Choline 17.5mg 34.4mg 3%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.377g 0.064g 2%
Fats 1.37g 0.15g 2%
Vitamin B2 0.087mg 0.066mg 2%
Vitamin B12 0.02µg 0µg 1%
Monounsaturated fat 0.373g 0.005g 1%
Vitamin E 0.04mg 0.19mg 1%
Saturated fat 0.307g 0.036g 1%
Net carbs 75.11g 5.11g N/A
Cholesterol 1mg 0mg 0%
Sugar 1.53g 0.99g N/A
Vitamin A 4µg 1µg 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%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Pilaf Artichoke
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
47%
Pilaf
19%
Artichoke
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
77%
Pilaf
31%
Artichoke

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Pilaf
Pilaf is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
Pilaf
Pilaf is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pilaf
Pilaf is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Artichoke
Artichoke is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Artichoke
Artichoke is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.54g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Artichoke
Artichoke contains less Sodium (difference - 1209mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Artichoke
Artichoke is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.271g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Artichoke
Artichoke is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)

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. Pilaf - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168951/nutrients
  2. Artichoke - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169205/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.