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Pilaf vs. Cheeseburger — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between pilaf and cheeseburgers

  • Pilaf has more folate, vitamin B1, manganese, and selenium, while cheeseburgers have more vitamin B12, vitamin B2, and zinc.
  • Pilaf's daily need coverage for folate is 36% higher.
  • Cheeseburgers contain 3 times less manganese than pilaf. Pilaf contains 0.882mg of manganese, while cheeseburgers contain 0.316mg.
  • The amount of sodium in cheeseburgers is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Rice and vermicelli mix, rice pilaf flavor, unprepared and Fast foods, cheeseburger; single, regular patty; plain.

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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 19% 36% 17% 102% 37% 68% 69% 67% 41% 107%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +23.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +49.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +179.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +65.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +43.4%
Contains more IronIron +11.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +146.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -60.5%
~equal in Potassium ~196mg
~equal in Phosphorus ~161mg

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 0% 17% 10% 1.5% 73% 84% 98% 33% 53% 95% 11% 53% 16%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +105.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +17.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +31.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +75.4%
Contains more FolateFolate +202.9%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +1150%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +1200%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +317.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +3700%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +740%
Contains more CholineCholine +65.1%

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
17% 15% 28% 39% 2%
Protein: 16.51 g
Fats: 14.72 g
Carbs: 28.03 g
Water: 38.63 g
Other: 2.11 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +172.2%
Contains more OtherOther +82.9%
Contains more ProteinProtein +58.4%
Contains more FatsFats +974.5%
Contains more WaterWater +380.5%

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
48% 40% 12%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 6.473 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 5.413 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.658 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -95.3%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +1351.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +339.8%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Pilaf
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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
80% 7% 8% 3% 2%
Starch: 19.87 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 1.76 g
Fructose: 1.94 g
Lactose: 0.72 g
Maltose: 0.46 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more StarchStarch +258.5%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +∞%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +145.7%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +1660%
Contains more FructoseFructose +∞%
Contains more LactoseLactose +∞%
~equal in Galactose ~0g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pilaf Cheeseburger DV% diff.
Folate 212µg 70µg 36%
Sodium 1303mg 515mg 34%
Vitamin B12 0.02µg 0.76µg 31%
Saturated fat 0.307g 6.473g 28%
Vitamin B1 0.603mg 0.293mg 26%
Manganese 0.882mg 0.316mg 25%
Selenium 32.4µg 19.6µg 23%
Fats 1.37g 14.72g 21%
Vitamin B2 0.087mg 0.363mg 21%
Starch 71.23g 19.87g 21%
Carbs 76.31g 28.03g 16%
Cholesterol 1mg 43mg 14%
Monounsaturated fat 0.373g 5.413g 13%
Zinc 1.01mg 2.49mg 13%
Vitamin B6 0.4mg 0.228mg 13%
Protein 10.42g 16.51g 12%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.377g 1.658g 9%
Copper 0.166mg 0.111mg 6%
Vitamin B3 6.127mg 5.217mg 6%
Vitamin C 4.1mg 0mg 5%
Vitamin A 4µg 50µg 5%
Calcium 83mg 119mg 4%
Vitamin K 0.5µg 4.2µg 3%
Calories 359kcal 308kcal 3%
Vitamin B5 0.715mg 0.545mg 3%
Fiber 1.2g 2g 3%
Iron 2.44mg 2.71mg 3%
Vitamin E 0.04mg 0.52mg 3%
Fructose 0g 1.94g 2%
Choline 17.5mg 28.9mg 2%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.1µg 1%
Phosphorus 154mg 161mg 1%
Magnesium 32mg 26mg 1%
Net carbs 75.11g 26.03g N/A
Vitamin D 0IU 2IU 0%
Potassium 188mg 196mg 0%
Sugar 1.53g 4.88g N/A
Trans fat 0g 0.57g N/A
Tryptophan 0.086mg 0.155mg 0%
Threonine 0.221mg 0.571mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.279mg 0.755mg 0%
Leucine 0.523mg 1.316mg 0%
Lysine 0.189mg 0.784mg 0%
Methionine 0.145mg 0.377mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.32mg 0.755mg 0%
Valine 0.374mg 0.881mg 0%
Histidine 0.15mg 0.445mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.005g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.125g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.01g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.005g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.015g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0g 0.004g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.322g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Pilaf Cheeseburger
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
42%
Cheeseburger
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
77%
Pilaf
56%
Cheeseburger

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pilaf
Pilaf is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 42mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pilaf
Pilaf is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.35g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Pilaf
Pilaf is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 6.166g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pilaf
Pilaf is lower in glycemic index (difference - 6)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cheeseburger
Cheeseburger contains less Sodium (difference - 788mg)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.
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. Cheeseburger - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170690/nutrients

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

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