Pilaf vs. Chocolate cake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between pilaf and chocolate cake
- Pilaf has more folate, vitamin B1, selenium, vitamin B3, vitamin B6, and manganese, while chocolate cake has more choline.
- Pilaf covers your daily need for folate, 46% more than chocolate cake.
- Pilaf contains 10 times more vitamin B6 than chocolate cake. While pilaf contains 0.4mg of vitamin B6, chocolate cake contains only 0.041mg.
- The amount of sodium in chocolate cake is lower.
- Chocolate cake has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of chocolate cake is 41, 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 Cake, chocolate, prepared from recipe without frosting.
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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 | +38.3% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +34.3% |
| Contains more IronIron | +51.6% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +46.4% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +45.3% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +215% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +172.3% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +24.7% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -75.8% |
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 CVitamin C | +1950% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +327.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +438.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +135.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +875.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +685.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +144.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +700% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +633.7% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
10.42 g
Fats:
1.37 g
Carbs:
76.31 g
Water:
8.04 g
Other:
3.86 g
Protein:
5.3 g
Fats:
15.1 g
Carbs:
53.4 g
Water:
24.4 g
Other:
1.8 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +96.6% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +42.9% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +114.4% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +1002.2% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +203.5% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.307 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.373 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.377 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
5.43 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
6.039 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
2.761 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -94.3% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +1519% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +632.4% |
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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| Folate | 212µg | 27µg | 46% |
| Sodium | 1303mg | 315mg | 43% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.603mg | 0.141mg | 39% |
| Selenium | 32.4µg | 11.9µg | 37% |
| Vitamin B3 | 6.127mg | 1.137mg | 31% |
| Starch | 71.23g | 29% | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.4mg | 0.041mg | 28% |
| Manganese | 0.882mg | 0.28mg | 26% |
| Saturated fat | 0.307g | 5.43g | 23% |
| Fats | 1.37g | 15.1g | 21% |
| Choline | 17.5mg | 128.4mg | 20% |
| Cholesterol | 1mg | 58mg | 19% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.377g | 2.761g | 16% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.373g | 6.039g | 14% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.087mg | 0.213mg | 10% |
| Iron | 2.44mg | 1.61mg | 10% |
| Protein | 10.42g | 5.3g | 10% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.715mg | 0.304mg | 8% |
| Carbs | 76.31g | 53.4g | 8% |
| Phosphorus | 154mg | 106mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.02µg | 0.16µg | 6% |
| Copper | 0.166mg | 0.207mg | 5% |
| Vitamin C | 4.1mg | 0.2mg | 4% |
| Zinc | 1.01mg | 0.69mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 1.2g | 1.6g | 2% |
| Calcium | 83mg | 60mg | 2% |
| Calories | 359kcal | 371kcal | 1% |
| Potassium | 188mg | 140mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 75.11g | 51.8g | N/A |
| Magnesium | 32mg | 32mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 1.53g | N/A | |
| Vitamin E | 0.04mg | 0% | |
| Vitamin A | 4µg | 0% | |
| Vitamin K | 0.5µg | 0% | |
| Tryptophan | 0.086mg | 0.068mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.221mg | 0.202mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.279mg | 0.24mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.523mg | 0.407mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.189mg | 0.268mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.145mg | 0.116mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.32mg | 0.265mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.374mg | 0.283mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.15mg | 0.12mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0g | 0.005g | N/A |
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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%
19%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
77%
39%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pilaf is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 57mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Pilaf is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 5.123g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pilaf is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pilaf is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chocolate cake is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.53g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chocolate cake contains less Sodium (difference - 988mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chocolate cake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 19)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)