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Pilaf vs. Cauliflower — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Pilaf and Cauliflower?

  • Pilaf is higher in Selenium, Vitamin B1, Folate, Vitamin B3, Manganese, Iron, Vitamin B6, and Phosphorus, yet Cauliflower is higher in Vitamin C.
  • Pilaf's daily need coverage for Selenium is 58% more.
  • Pilaf has 43 times more Sodium than Cauliflower. While Pilaf has 1303mg of Sodium, Cauliflower has only 30mg.

We used Rice and vermicelli mix, rice pilaf flavor, unprepared and Cauliflower, raw types 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.
Contains more Calcium +277.3%
Contains more Iron +481%
Contains more Magnesium +113.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +250%
Contains more Zinc +274.1%
Contains more Copper +325.6%
Contains more Manganese +469%
Contains more Selenium +5300%
Contains more Potassium +59%
Contains less Sodium -97.7%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 25% 92% 23% 66% 17% 170% 28% 56% 116% 177%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 7% 16% 11% 19% 27% 4% 8% 14% 21% 4%
Contains more Calcium +277.3%
Contains more Iron +481%
Contains more Magnesium +113.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +250%
Contains more Zinc +274.1%
Contains more Copper +325.6%
Contains more Manganese +469%
Contains more Selenium +5300%
Contains more Potassium +59%
Contains less Sodium -97.7%

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.
Pilaf
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Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1106%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +45%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1108.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +117.4%
Contains more Folate +271.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +100%
Contains more Vitamin C +1075.6%
Contains more Vitamin K +3000%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.667
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%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 2% 0% 161% 13% 14% 10% 41% 43% 43% 0% 39%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1106%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +45%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1108.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +117.4%
Contains more Folate +271.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +100%
Contains more Vitamin C +1075.6%
Contains more Vitamin K +3000%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.667

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +442.7%
Contains more Fats +389.3%
Contains more Carbs +1435.4%
Contains more Other +407.9%
Contains more Water +1045.1%
10% 76% 8% 4%
Protein: 10.42 g
Fats: 1.37 g
Carbs: 76.31 g
Water: 8.04 g
Other: 3.86 g
2% 5% 92%
Protein: 1.92 g
Fats: 0.28 g
Carbs: 4.97 g
Water: 92.07 g
Other: 0.76 g
Contains more Protein +442.7%
Contains more Fats +389.3%
Contains more Carbs +1435.4%
Contains more Other +407.9%
Contains more Water +1045.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +997.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1116.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -57.7%
29% 35% 36%
Saturated Fat: 0.307 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.373 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.377 g
67% 17% 16%
Saturated Fat: 0.13 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.034 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.031 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +997.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1116.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -57.7%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
Contains more Glucose +840%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
98%
Starch: 71.23 g
Sucrose: 0.3 g
Glucose: 0.1 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 1.13 g
Galactose: 0 g
49% 51%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 0.94 g
Fructose: 0.97 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
Contains more Glucose +840%
Contains more Fructose +∞%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pilaf Cauliflower Opinion
Net carbs 75.11g 2.97g Pilaf
Protein 10.42g 1.92g Pilaf
Fats 1.37g 0.28g Pilaf
Carbs 76.31g 4.97g Pilaf
Calories 359kcal 25kcal Pilaf
Starch 71.23g Pilaf
Fructose 0g 0.97g Cauliflower
Sugar 1.53g 1.91g Pilaf
Fiber 1.2g 2g Cauliflower
Calcium 83mg 22mg Pilaf
Iron 2.44mg 0.42mg Pilaf
Magnesium 32mg 15mg Pilaf
Phosphorus 154mg 44mg Pilaf
Potassium 188mg 299mg Cauliflower
Sodium 1303mg 30mg Cauliflower
Zinc 1.01mg 0.27mg Pilaf
Copper 0.166mg 0.039mg Pilaf
Manganese 0.882mg 0.155mg Pilaf
Selenium 32.4µg 0.6µg Pilaf
Vitamin A 14IU 0IU Pilaf
Vitamin A RAE 4µg 0µg Pilaf
Vitamin E 0.04mg 0.08mg Cauliflower
Vitamin C 4.1mg 48.2mg Cauliflower
Vitamin B1 0.603mg 0.05mg Pilaf
Vitamin B2 0.087mg 0.06mg Pilaf
Vitamin B3 6.127mg 0.507mg Pilaf
Vitamin B5 0.715mg 0.667mg Pilaf
Vitamin B6 0.4mg 0.184mg Pilaf
Folate 212µg 57µg Pilaf
Vitamin B12 0.02µg 0µg Pilaf
Vitamin K 0.5µg 15.5µg Cauliflower
Tryptophan 0.086mg 0.02mg Pilaf
Threonine 0.221mg 0.076mg Pilaf
Isoleucine 0.279mg 0.071mg Pilaf
Leucine 0.523mg 0.106mg Pilaf
Lysine 0.189mg 0.217mg Cauliflower
Methionine 0.145mg 0.02mg Pilaf
Phenylalanine 0.32mg 0.065mg Pilaf
Valine 0.374mg 0.125mg Pilaf
Histidine 0.15mg 0.056mg Pilaf
Cholesterol 1mg 0mg Cauliflower
Saturated Fat 0.307g 0.13g Cauliflower
Monounsaturated Fat 0.373g 0.034g Pilaf
Polyunsaturated fat 0.377g 0.031g Pilaf
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.013g Cauliflower
Omega-3 - ALA 0.015g Cauliflower

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Pilaf Cauliflower
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
50%
Pilaf
30%
Cauliflower
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
77%
Pilaf
13%
Cauliflower

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pilaf
Pilaf is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.38g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pilaf
Pilaf is lower in glycemic index (difference - 60)
Which food is cheaper?
Pilaf
Pilaf is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
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 contains less Sodium?
Cauliflower
Cauliflower contains less Sodium (difference - 1273mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cauliflower
Cauliflower is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cauliflower
Cauliflower is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.177g)

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. Cauliflower - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169986/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.