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Pilaf vs. Coleslaw — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are pilaf and coleslaw different?

  • Pilaf is higher in vitamin B1, vitamin B3, manganese, iron, vitamin B6, phosphorus, and copper; however, coleslaw is richer in vitamin K and vitamin C.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin K for coleslaw is 59% higher.
  • Pilaf contains 30 times more vitamin B3 than coleslaw. While pilaf contains 6.127mg of vitamin B3, coleslaw contains only 0.206mg.
  • Coleslaw has less sodium.
  • Coleslaw has a lower glycemic index (39) than pilaf (60).

Rice and vermicelli mix, rice pilaf flavor, unprepared and Fast foods, coleslaw are the varieties used in this article.

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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 5.7% 9% 11% 8.3% 5% 3.8% 8.6% 26% 13% 0%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +300%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +176.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +45.7%
Contains more IronIron +1009.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +1006.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +621.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +670%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +764.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains less SodiumSodium -84.4%

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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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 49% 9.3% 11% 0% 6.5% 4.6% 3.9% 15% 26% 1.3% 177% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +2219.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +335%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +2874.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +190.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +257.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +100%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +256.1%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +600%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +1250%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +14080%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg

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
10% 15% 73%
Protein: 0.95 g
Fats: 9.91 g
Carbs: 14.89 g
Water: 73.42 g
Other: 0.83 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +996.8%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +412.5%
Contains more OtherOther +365.1%
Contains more FatsFats +623.4%
Contains more WaterWater +813.2%

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
17% 28% 56%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.599 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.671 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 5.348 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -80.8%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +616.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1318.6%

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
74% 14% 12%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 8.96 g
Glucose: 1.69 g
Fructose: 1.44 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0.09 g
Contains more StarchStarch +∞%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +∞%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +2886.7%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +1590%
Contains more FructoseFructose +∞%
Contains more GalactoseGalactose +∞%
~equal in Lactose ~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 Coleslaw
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pilaf Coleslaw DV% diff.
Selenium 32.4µg 59%
Vitamin K 0.5µg 70.9µg 59%
Folate 212µg 53%
Sodium 1303mg 203mg 48%
Vitamin B1 0.603mg 0.026mg 48%
Vitamin B3 6.127mg 0.206mg 37%
Manganese 0.882mg 0.102mg 34%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.377g 5.348g 33%
Starch 71.23g 29%
Iron 2.44mg 0.22mg 28%
Vitamin B6 0.4mg 0.112mg 22%
Carbs 76.31g 14.89g 20%
Protein 10.42g 0.95g 19%
Phosphorus 154mg 20mg 19%
Copper 0.166mg 0.015mg 17%
Fats 1.37g 9.91g 13%
Vitamin C 4.1mg 14.6mg 12%
Calories 359kcal 153kcal 10%
Vitamin B5 0.715mg 0.246mg 9%
Zinc 1.01mg 0.14mg 8%
Magnesium 32mg 8mg 6%
Monounsaturated fat 0.373g 2.671g 6%
Saturated fat 0.307g 1.599g 6%
Vitamin B2 0.087mg 0.02mg 5%
Calcium 83mg 30mg 5%
Vitamin A 4µg 28µg 3%
Choline 17.5mg 3%
Vitamin E 0.04mg 0.54mg 3%
Fiber 1.2g 1.9g 3%
Fructose 0g 1.44g 2%
Potassium 188mg 129mg 2%
Cholesterol 1mg 4mg 1%
Net carbs 75.11g 12.99g N/A
Sugar 1.53g 12.19g N/A
Vitamin B12 0.02µg 0.01µg 0%
Trans fat 0g 0.037g N/A
Tryptophan 0.086mg 0%
Threonine 0.221mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.279mg 0%
Leucine 0.523mg 0%
Lysine 0.189mg 0%
Methionine 0.145mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.32mg 0%
Valine 0.374mg 0%
Histidine 0.15mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.006g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.001g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.279g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.024g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.006g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0g 0.002g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 4.979g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Pilaf Coleslaw
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
23%
Coleslaw
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
77%
Pilaf
9%
Coleslaw

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pilaf
Pilaf is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pilaf
Pilaf is lower in Sugar (difference - 10.66g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Pilaf
Pilaf is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.292g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pilaf
Pilaf is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pilaf
Pilaf is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Coleslaw
Coleslaw contains less Sodium (difference - 1100mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Coleslaw
Coleslaw is lower in glycemic index (difference - 21)
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. Coleslaw - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170300/nutrients

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

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