Pilaf vs. Chestnut — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between pilaf and chestnut
- Pilaf has more folate, vitamin B1, vitamin B3, vitamin B6, iron, and vitamin B5, while chestnut has more copper, vitamin C, and potassium.
- Pilaf covers your daily need for sodium, 55% more than chestnut.
- Pilaf contains 8 times more vitamin B3 than chestnut. While pilaf contains 6.127mg of vitamin B3, chestnut contains only 0.731mg.
- The amount of sodium in chestnut is lower.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Rice and vermicelli mix, rice pilaf flavor, unprepared and Nuts, chestnuts, european, boiled and steamed.
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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 CalciumCalcium | +80.4% |
| Contains more IronIron | +41% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +304% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +55.6% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +68.8% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +280.3% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +184.3% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -97.9% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +300% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +307.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +738.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +126.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +71.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +457.9% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +551.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +19.5% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +421% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +174.9% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +443.7% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +747.6% |
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Fats
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Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -15.3% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +27.6% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +44.6% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Selenium | 32.4µg | 59% | |
| Sodium | 1303mg | 27mg | 55% |
| Folate | 212µg | 38µg | 44% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.603mg | 0.148mg | 38% |
| Copper | 0.166mg | 0.472mg | 34% |
| Vitamin B3 | 6.127mg | 0.731mg | 34% |
| Starch | 71.23g | 29% | |
| Vitamin C | 4.1mg | 26.7mg | 25% |
| Protein | 10.42g | 2g | 17% |
| Carbs | 76.31g | 27.76g | 16% |
| Potassium | 188mg | 715mg | 16% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.4mg | 0.233mg | 13% |
| Calories | 359kcal | 131kcal | 11% |
| Iron | 2.44mg | 1.73mg | 9% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.715mg | 0.316mg | 8% |
| Phosphorus | 154mg | 99mg | 8% |
| Zinc | 1.01mg | 0.25mg | 7% |
| Fiber | 1.2g | 5% | |
| Magnesium | 32mg | 54mg | 5% |
| Calcium | 83mg | 46mg | 4% |
| Choline | 17.5mg | 3% | |
| Manganese | 0.882mg | 0.854mg | 1% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.377g | 0.545g | 1% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.087mg | 0.104mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.02µg | 0µg | 1% |
| Fats | 1.37g | 1.38g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 75.11g | 27.76g | N/A |
| Cholesterol | 1mg | 0mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 1.53g | N/A | |
| Vitamin E | 0.04mg | 0% | |
| Vitamin A | 4µg | 1µg | 0% |
| Vitamin K | 0.5µg | 0% | |
| Saturated fat | 0.307g | 0.26g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.373g | 0.476g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.086mg | 0.022mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.221mg | 0.071mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.279mg | 0.079mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.523mg | 0.118mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.189mg | 0.118mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.145mg | 0.047mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.32mg | 0.084mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.374mg | 0.112mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.15mg | 0.055mg | 0% |
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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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pilaf is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
Pilaf is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pilaf is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chestnut is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chestnut is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.53g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chestnut contains less Sodium (difference - 1276mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Chestnut is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.047g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chestnut is lower in glycemic index (difference - 6)