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Pilaf vs. Chicken fingers — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between pilaf and chicken fingers

  • Pilaf has more folate, vitamin B1, manganese, selenium, and iron, while chicken fingers have more vitamin E, phosphorus, and vitamin B3.
  • Pilaf covers your daily need for folate, 48% more than chicken fingers.
  • Pilaf contains 5 times more vitamin B1 than chicken fingers. While pilaf contains 0.603mg of vitamin B1, chicken fingers contain only 0.11mg.
  • The amount of sodium in chicken fingers is lower.
  • Chicken fingers have a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of chicken fingers is 46, while the glycemic index of pilaf is 60.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Rice and vermicelli mix, rice pilaf flavor, unprepared and Fast foods, chicken tenders.

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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 20% 5.1% 33% 27% 23% 19% 121% 100% 30% 95%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +14.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +388.2%
Contains more IronIron +234.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +140.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +42.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +286.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +85.1%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +98.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +83.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -41%

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 3.7% 1% 63% 3% 28% 41% 154% 75% 98% 20% 20% 14% 24%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +272.7%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +33.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +448.2%
Contains more FolateFolate +1015.8%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +7825%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +105.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +34.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +74%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +700%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +1500%
Contains more CholineCholine +149.7%
~equal in Vitamin B6 ~0.426mg

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
19% 14% 17% 47% 3%
Protein: 19.22 g
Fats: 13.95 g
Carbs: 17.25 g
Water: 46.64 g
Other: 2.94 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +342.4%
Contains more OtherOther +31.3%
Contains more ProteinProtein +84.5%
Contains more FatsFats +918.2%
Contains more WaterWater +480.1%

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
19% 37% 44%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.493 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 4.83 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 5.783 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -87.7%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +1194.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1434%

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
98% 2%
Starch: 17.03 g
Sucrose: 0.4 g
Glucose: 0 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more StarchStarch +318.3%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +∞%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +∞%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +33.3%
~equal in Fructose ~0g
~equal in Lactose ~0g
~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 Chicken fingers
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pilaf Chicken fingers DV% diff.
Folate 212µg 19µg 48%
Vitamin B1 0.603mg 0.11mg 41%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.377g 5.783g 36%
Manganese 0.882mg 0.228mg 28%
Selenium 32.4µg 17.5µg 27%
Sodium 1303mg 769mg 23%
Starch 71.23g 17.03g 22%
Vitamin E 0.04mg 3.17mg 21%
Iron 2.44mg 0.73mg 21%
Carbs 76.31g 17.25g 20%
Fats 1.37g 13.95g 19%
Protein 10.42g 19.22g 18%
Phosphorus 154mg 282mg 18%
Cholesterol 1mg 48mg 16%
Vitamin B3 6.127mg 8.217mg 13%
Copper 0.166mg 0.069mg 11%
Vitamin B5 0.715mg 1.244mg 11%
Monounsaturated fat 0.373g 4.83g 11%
Saturated fat 0.307g 2.493g 10%
Vitamin B2 0.087mg 0.179mg 7%
Calcium 83mg 17mg 7%
Vitamin B12 0.02µg 0.16µg 6%
Vitamin K 0.5µg 8µg 6%
Potassium 188mg 373mg 5%
Choline 17.5mg 43.7mg 5%
Calories 359kcal 271kcal 4%
Vitamin C 4.1mg 1.1mg 3%
Zinc 1.01mg 0.71mg 3%
Vitamin B6 0.4mg 0.426mg 2%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.2µg 1%
Magnesium 32mg 28mg 1%
Vitamin D 0IU 7IU 1%
Net carbs 75.11g 16.05g N/A
Sugar 1.53g 0.4g N/A
Fiber 1.2g 1.2g 0%
Vitamin A 4µg 3µg 0%
Trans fat 0g 0.052g N/A
Tryptophan 0.086mg 0.222mg 0%
Threonine 0.221mg 0.803mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.279mg 0.845mg 0%
Leucine 0.523mg 1.553mg 0%
Lysine 0.189mg 1.616mg 0%
Methionine 0.145mg 0.518mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.32mg 1.437mg 0%
Valine 0.374mg 0.908mg 0%
Histidine 0.15mg 0.655mg 0%
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.002g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.211g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.003g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.015g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.008g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0g 0.007g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 5.439g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Pilaf Chicken fingers
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%
Chicken fingers
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
77%
Pilaf
47%
Chicken fingers

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pilaf
Pilaf is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 47mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Pilaf
Pilaf is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.186g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pilaf
Pilaf is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chicken fingers
Chicken fingers is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.13g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chicken fingers
Chicken fingers contains less Sodium (difference - 534mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chicken fingers
Chicken fingers is lower in glycemic index (difference - 14)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chicken fingers
Chicken fingers is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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. Chicken fingers - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173321/nutrients

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

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