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Pilaf vs. Corn chips — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Pilaf and Corn chips

  • Pilaf has more Folate, Vitamin B1, Selenium, Vitamin B3, Manganese, Vitamin B6, and Iron, however, Corn chips are higher in Vitamin E .
  • Pilaf covers your daily Folate needs 51% more than Corn chips.
  • Corn chips contain 13 times less Vitamin B1 than Pilaf. Pilaf contains 0.603mg of Vitamin B1, while Corn chips contain 0.047mg.
  • Corn chips have less Sodium.

Food varieties used in this article are Rice and vermicelli mix, rice pilaf flavor, unprepared and Snacks, corn-based, extruded, chips, 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.
Contains more Iron +103.3%
Contains more Potassium +30.6%
Contains more Copper +64.4%
Contains more Manganese +164.9%
Contains more Selenium +326.3%
Contains more Calcium +66.3%
Contains more Magnesium +125%
Contains more Phosphorus +26%
Contains less Sodium -60.6%
Contains more Zinc +27.7%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 25% 92% 23% 66% 17% 170% 28% 56% 116% 177%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 42% 45% 52% 84% 13% 68% 36% 34% 44% 42%
Contains more Iron +103.3%
Contains more Potassium +30.6%
Contains more Copper +64.4%
Contains more Manganese +164.9%
Contains more Selenium +326.3%
Contains more Calcium +66.3%
Contains more Magnesium +125%
Contains more Phosphorus +26%
Contains less Sodium -60.6%
Contains more Zinc +27.7%

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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Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1183%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +11.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +627.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +276.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +139.5%
Contains more Folate +2550%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +392.9%
Contains more Vitamin E +17975%
Contains more Vitamin K +1160%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 1% 0% 14% 151% 21% 115% 43% 93% 159% 3% 2%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 5% 145% 0% 0% 12% 18% 16% 12% 39% 6% 0% 16%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1183%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +11.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +627.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +276.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +139.5%
Contains more Folate +2550%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +392.9%
Contains more Vitamin E +17975%
Contains more Vitamin K +1160%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +68.9%
Contains more Carbs +34.1%
Contains more Water +651.4%
Contains more Other +54.4%
Contains more Fats +2335%
10% 76% 8% 4%
Protein: 10.42 g
Fats: 1.37 g
Carbs: 76.31 g
Water: 8.04 g
Other: 3.86 g
6% 33% 57% 3%
Protein: 6.17 g
Fats: 33.36 g
Carbs: 56.9 g
Water: 1.07 g
Other: 2.5 g
Contains more Protein +68.9%
Contains more Carbs +34.1%
Contains more Water +651.4%
Contains more Other +54.4%
Contains more Fats +2335%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -92.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2348.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +4260.2%
29% 35% 36%
Saturated Fat: 0.307 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.373 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.377 g
14% 31% 55%
Saturated Fat: 4.331 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 9.134 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 16.438 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -92.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2348.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +4260.2%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Starch +38.7%
Contains more Sucrose +11.1%
Contains more Glucose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
Equal in Sucrose - 0.27
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
99%
Starch: 51.36 g
Sucrose: 0.27 g
Glucose: 0 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Starch +38.7%
Contains more Sucrose +11.1%
Contains more Glucose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
Equal in Sucrose - 0.27

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pilaf Corn chips Opinion
Net carbs 75.11g 52.9g Pilaf
Protein 10.42g 6.17g Pilaf
Fats 1.37g 33.36g Corn chips
Carbs 76.31g 56.9g Pilaf
Calories 359kcal 538kcal Corn chips
Starch 71.23g 51.36g Pilaf
Sugar 1.53g 0.27g Corn chips
Fiber 1.2g 4g Corn chips
Calcium 83mg 138mg Corn chips
Iron 2.44mg 1.2mg Pilaf
Magnesium 32mg 72mg Corn chips
Phosphorus 154mg 194mg Corn chips
Potassium 188mg 144mg Pilaf
Sodium 1303mg 514mg Corn chips
Zinc 1.01mg 1.29mg Corn chips
Copper 0.166mg 0.101mg Pilaf
Manganese 0.882mg 0.333mg Pilaf
Selenium 32.4µg 7.6µg Pilaf
Vitamin A 14IU 69IU Corn chips
Vitamin A RAE 4µg 3µg Pilaf
Vitamin E 0.04mg 7.23mg Corn chips
Vitamin C 4.1mg 0mg Pilaf
Vitamin B1 0.603mg 0.047mg Pilaf
Vitamin B2 0.087mg 0.078mg Pilaf
Vitamin B3 6.127mg 0.842mg Pilaf
Vitamin B5 0.715mg 0.19mg Pilaf
Vitamin B6 0.4mg 0.167mg Pilaf
Folate 212µg 8µg Pilaf
Vitamin B12 0.02µg 0µg Pilaf
Vitamin K 0.5µg 6.3µg Corn chips
Tryptophan 0.086mg 0.046mg Pilaf
Threonine 0.221mg 0.246mg Corn chips
Isoleucine 0.279mg 0.235mg Pilaf
Leucine 0.523mg 0.803mg Corn chips
Lysine 0.189mg 0.185mg Pilaf
Methionine 0.145mg 0.137mg Pilaf
Phenylalanine 0.32mg 0.322mg Corn chips
Valine 0.374mg 0.331mg Pilaf
Histidine 0.15mg 0.2mg Corn chips
Cholesterol 1mg 0mg Corn chips
Trans Fat 0g 0.088g Pilaf
Saturated Fat 0.307g 4.331g Pilaf
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.006g Corn chips
Monounsaturated Fat 0.373g 9.134g Corn chips
Polyunsaturated fat 0.377g 16.438g Corn chips
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0g 0.007g Corn chips
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 16.036g Corn chips
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.013g Corn chips
Omega-3 - ALA 0.264g Corn chips
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.006g Corn chips

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Pilaf Corn chips
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
50%
Pilaf
22%
Corn chips
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
77%
Pilaf
45%
Corn chips

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pilaf
Pilaf is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.024g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pilaf
Pilaf is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Corn chips
Corn chips is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.26g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Corn chips
Corn chips contains less Sodium (difference - 789mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Corn chips
Corn chips is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Corn chips
Corn chips is lower in glycemic index (difference - 18)
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.

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. Corn chips - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167537/nutrients

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

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