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Pilaf vs. Cheddar Cheese — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Pilaf and Cheddar Cheese

  • Pilaf has more Vitamin B1, Folate, Vitamin B3, and Manganese, while Cheddar Cheese has more Calcium, Vitamin B12, Phosphorus, and Vitamin A RAE.
  • Cheddar Cheese's daily need coverage for Saturated Fat is 93% higher.
  • Cheddar Cheese contains 104 times less Vitamin B3 than Pilaf. Pilaf contains 6.127mg of Vitamin B3, while Cheddar Cheese contains 0.059mg.
  • The amount of Saturated Fat in Pilaf is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Rice and vermicelli mix, rice pilaf flavor, unprepared and Cheese, cheddar.

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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 Iron +1642.9%
Contains more Magnesium +18.5%
Contains more Potassium +147.4%
Contains more Copper +453.3%
Contains more Manganese +3166.7%
Contains more Selenium +13.7%
Contains more Calcium +755.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +195.5%
Contains less Sodium -49.9%
Contains more Zinc +260.4%
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 213% 6% 20% 195% 7% 86% 100% 10% 4% 156%
Contains more Iron +1642.9%
Contains more Magnesium +18.5%
Contains more Potassium +147.4%
Contains more Copper +453.3%
Contains more Manganese +3166.7%
Contains more Selenium +13.7%
Contains more Calcium +755.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +195.5%
Contains less Sodium -49.9%
Contains more Zinc +260.4%

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 C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1979.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +10284.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +74.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +506.1%
Contains more Folate +685.2%
Contains more Vitamin A +8771.4%
Contains more Vitamin E +1675%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +392%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +5400%
Contains more Vitamin K +380%
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 75% 15% 18% 0% 8% 99% 2% 25% 16% 21% 138% 6%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1979.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +10284.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +74.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +506.1%
Contains more Folate +685.2%
Contains more Vitamin A +8771.4%
Contains more Vitamin E +1675%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +392%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +5400%
Contains more Vitamin K +380%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +2369.6%
Contains more Protein +119.5%
Contains more Fats +2331.4%
Contains more Water +360.4%
Equal in Other - 3.71
10% 76% 8% 4%
Protein: 10.42 g
Fats: 1.37 g
Carbs: 76.31 g
Water: 8.04 g
Other: 3.86 g
23% 33% 3% 37% 4%
Protein: 22.87 g
Fats: 33.31 g
Carbs: 3.09 g
Water: 37.02 g
Other: 3.71 g
Contains more Carbs +2369.6%
Contains more Protein +119.5%
Contains more Fats +2331.4%
Contains more Water +360.4%
Equal in Other - 3.71

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2378.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +276.9%
29% 35% 36%
Saturated Fat: 0.307 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.373 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.377 g
64% 31% 5%
Saturated Fat: 18.867 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 9.246 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.421 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2378.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +276.9%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
Contains more Glucose +160%
Contains more Lactose +∞%
Contains more Galactose +∞%
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
54% 25% 21%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 0.26 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 0.12 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0.1 g
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
Contains more Glucose +160%
Contains more Lactose +∞%
Contains more Galactose +∞%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pilaf Cheddar Cheese Opinion
Net carbs 75.11g 3.09g Pilaf
Protein 10.42g 22.87g Cheddar Cheese
Fats 1.37g 33.31g Cheddar Cheese
Carbs 76.31g 3.09g Pilaf
Calories 359kcal 404kcal Cheddar Cheese
Starch 71.23g Pilaf
Sugar 1.53g 0.48g Cheddar Cheese
Fiber 1.2g 0g Pilaf
Calcium 83mg 710mg Cheddar Cheese
Iron 2.44mg 0.14mg Pilaf
Magnesium 32mg 27mg Pilaf
Phosphorus 154mg 455mg Cheddar Cheese
Potassium 188mg 76mg Pilaf
Sodium 1303mg 653mg Cheddar Cheese
Zinc 1.01mg 3.64mg Cheddar Cheese
Copper 0.166mg 0.03mg Pilaf
Manganese 0.882mg 0.027mg Pilaf
Selenium 32.4µg 28.5µg Pilaf
Vitamin A 14IU 1242IU Cheddar Cheese
Vitamin A RAE 4µg 330µg Cheddar Cheese
Vitamin E 0.04mg 0.71mg Cheddar Cheese
Vitamin D 0IU 24IU Cheddar Cheese
Vitamin D 0µg 0.6µg Cheddar Cheese
Vitamin C 4.1mg 0mg Pilaf
Vitamin B1 0.603mg 0.029mg Pilaf
Vitamin B2 0.087mg 0.428mg Cheddar Cheese
Vitamin B3 6.127mg 0.059mg Pilaf
Vitamin B5 0.715mg 0.41mg Pilaf
Vitamin B6 0.4mg 0.066mg Pilaf
Folate 212µg 27µg Pilaf
Vitamin B12 0.02µg 1.1µg Cheddar Cheese
Vitamin K 0.5µg 2.4µg Cheddar Cheese
Tryptophan 0.086mg 0.547mg Cheddar Cheese
Threonine 0.221mg 1.044mg Cheddar Cheese
Isoleucine 0.279mg 1.206mg Cheddar Cheese
Leucine 0.523mg 1.939mg Cheddar Cheese
Lysine 0.189mg 1.025mg Cheddar Cheese
Methionine 0.145mg 0.547mg Cheddar Cheese
Phenylalanine 0.32mg 1.074mg Cheddar Cheese
Valine 0.374mg 1.404mg Cheddar Cheese
Histidine 0.15mg 0.547mg Cheddar Cheese
Cholesterol 1mg 99mg Pilaf
Trans Fat 0g 0.917g Pilaf
Saturated Fat 0.307g 18.867g Pilaf
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.001g Cheddar Cheese
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.01g Cheddar Cheese
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.017g Cheddar Cheese
Monounsaturated Fat 0.373g 9.246g Cheddar Cheese
Polyunsaturated fat 0.377g 1.421g Cheddar Cheese
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0g 0.007g Cheddar Cheese

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Pilaf Cheddar Cheese
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
35%
Cheddar Cheese
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
77%
Pilaf
79%
Cheddar Cheese

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pilaf
Pilaf is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 98mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pilaf
Pilaf is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 18.56g)
Which food is cheaper?
Pilaf
Pilaf is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pilaf
Pilaf is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cheddar Cheese
Cheddar Cheese is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.05g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cheddar Cheese
Cheddar Cheese contains less Sodium (difference - 650mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cheddar Cheese
Cheddar Cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 60)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

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. Cheddar Cheese - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173414/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

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