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Pilaf vs. Parmigiano-Reggiano — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Pilaf and Parmigiano-Reggiano?

  • Pilaf is richer in Folate, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B3, and Manganese, yet Parmigiano-Reggiano is richer in Calcium, Vitamin B12, Phosphorus, and Vitamin B2.
  • Parmigiano-Reggiano's daily need coverage for Calcium is 103% higher.
  • Pilaf has 54 times more Vitamin B3 than Parmigiano-Reggiano. Pilaf has 6.127mg of Vitamin B3, while Parmigiano-Reggiano has 0.114mg.
  • Pilaf contains less Saturated Fat.

We used Rice and vermicelli mix, rice pilaf flavor, unprepared and Cheese, parmesan, dry grated, reduced fat types in this comparison.

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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 +171.1%
Contains more Potassium +50.4%
Contains less Sodium -14.8%
Contains more Manganese +937.6%
Contains more Selenium +83.1%
Contains more Calcium +1236.1%
Contains more Magnesium +18.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +373.4%
Contains more Zinc +283.2%
Contains more Copper +43.4%
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 333% 34% 28% 313% 12% 200% 106% 80% 12% 97%
Contains more Iron +171.1%
Contains more Potassium +50.4%
Contains less Sodium -14.8%
Contains more Manganese +937.6%
Contains more Selenium +83.1%
Contains more Calcium +1236.1%
Contains more Magnesium +18.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +373.4%
Contains more Zinc +283.2%
Contains more Copper +43.4%

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 +5274.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +120%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +716.3%
Contains more Folate +2020%
Contains more Vitamin A +4221.4%
Contains more Vitamin E +325%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +458.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +11200%
Contains more Vitamin K +240%
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 37% 4% 12% 0% 8% 113% 3% 20% 12% 8% 283% 5%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1979.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +5274.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +120%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +716.3%
Contains more Folate +2020%
Contains more Vitamin A +4221.4%
Contains more Vitamin E +325%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +458.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +11200%
Contains more Vitamin K +240%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +5470.1%
Contains more Protein +91.9%
Contains more Fats +1359.9%
Contains more Water +529.4%
Contains more Other +108%
10% 76% 8% 4%
Protein: 10.42 g
Fats: 1.37 g
Carbs: 76.31 g
Water: 8.04 g
Other: 3.86 g
20% 20% 51% 8%
Protein: 20 g
Fats: 20 g
Carbs: 1.37 g
Water: 50.6 g
Other: 8.03 g
Contains more Carbs +5470.1%
Contains more Protein +91.9%
Contains more Fats +1359.9%
Contains more Water +529.4%
Contains more Other +108%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -97.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1534.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +22.5%
29% 35% 36%
Saturated Fat: 0.307 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.373 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.377 g
67% 31% 2%
Saturated Fat: 13.317 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.098 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.462 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -97.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1534.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +22.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pilaf Parmigiano-Reggiano Opinion
Net carbs 75.11g 1.37g Pilaf
Protein 10.42g 20g Parmigiano-Reggiano
Fats 1.37g 20g Parmigiano-Reggiano
Carbs 76.31g 1.37g Pilaf
Calories 359kcal 265kcal Pilaf
Starch 71.23g Pilaf
Sugar 1.53g 0g Parmigiano-Reggiano
Fiber 1.2g 0g Pilaf
Calcium 83mg 1109mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Iron 2.44mg 0.9mg Pilaf
Magnesium 32mg 38mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Phosphorus 154mg 729mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Potassium 188mg 125mg Pilaf
Sodium 1303mg 1529mg Pilaf
Zinc 1.01mg 3.87mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Copper 0.166mg 0.238mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Manganese 0.882mg 0.085mg Pilaf
Selenium 32.4µg 17.7µg Pilaf
Vitamin A 14IU 605IU Parmigiano-Reggiano
Vitamin A RAE 4µg 160µg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Vitamin E 0.04mg 0.17mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Vitamin D 0IU 15IU Parmigiano-Reggiano
Vitamin D 0µg 0.4µg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Vitamin C 4.1mg 0mg Pilaf
Vitamin B1 0.603mg 0.029mg Pilaf
Vitamin B2 0.087mg 0.486mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Vitamin B3 6.127mg 0.114mg Pilaf
Vitamin B5 0.715mg 0.325mg Pilaf
Vitamin B6 0.4mg 0.049mg Pilaf
Folate 212µg 10µg Pilaf
Vitamin B12 0.02µg 2.26µg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Vitamin K 0.5µg 1.7µg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Tryptophan 0.086mg 0.24mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Threonine 0.221mg 1.519mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Isoleucine 0.279mg 1.2mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Leucine 0.523mg 2.983mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Lysine 0.189mg 2.459mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Methionine 0.145mg 0.369mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Phenylalanine 0.32mg 1.604mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Valine 0.374mg 1.498mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Histidine 0.15mg 0.752mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Cholesterol 1mg 88mg Pilaf
Saturated Fat 0.307g 13.317g Pilaf
Monounsaturated Fat 0.373g 6.098g Parmigiano-Reggiano
Polyunsaturated fat 0.377g 0.462g Parmigiano-Reggiano

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Pilaf Parmigiano-Reggiano
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
42%
Parmigiano-Reggiano
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
77%
Pilaf
121%
Parmigiano-Reggiano

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Pilaf
Pilaf contains less Sodium (difference - 226mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pilaf
Pilaf is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 87mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pilaf
Pilaf is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 13.01g)
Which food is cheaper?
Pilaf
Pilaf is cheaper (difference - $3.2)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Parmigiano-Reggiano
Parmigiano-Reggiano is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.53g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Parmigiano-Reggiano
Parmigiano-Reggiano is lower in glycemic index (difference - 33)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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. Parmigiano-Reggiano - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173452/nutrients

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

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