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Pilaf vs. Crab meat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are pilaf and crab meat different?

  • Pilaf is higher in vitamin B1, folate, manganese, vitamin B3, and iron; however, crab meat is richer in vitamin B12, copper, zinc, and phosphorus.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin B12 for crab meat is 478% higher.
  • Pilaf contains 22 times more manganese than crab meat. While pilaf contains 0.882mg of manganese, crab meat contains only 0.04mg.
  • Pilaf has less cholesterol.
  • Crab meat has a lower glycemic index (0) than pilaf (60).

Rice and vermicelli mix, rice pilaf flavor, unprepared and Crustaceans, crab, alaska king, cooked, moist heat 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 45% 18% 23% 29% 394% 208% 120% 140% 5.2% 218%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +40.7%
Contains more IronIron +221.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +2105%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +96.9%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +39.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +612%
Contains more ZincZinc +654.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +81.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -17.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +23.5%

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 25% 3% 0% 0% 13% 13% 25% 24% 42% 1438% 0% 38% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1037.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +58.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +357.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +78.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +122.2%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +315.7%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +85.4%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +125%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +57400%
~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
19% 78%
Protein: 19.35 g
Fats: 1.54 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 77.55 g
Other: 1.56 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +147.4%
Contains more ProteinProtein +85.7%
Contains more FatsFats +12.4%
Contains more WaterWater +864.6%

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
16% 22% 63%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.133 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.185 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.536 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +101.6%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -56.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +42.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pilaf Crab meat DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 0.02µg 11.5µg 478%
Copper 0.166mg 1.182mg 113%
Zinc 1.01mg 7.62mg 60%
Vitamin B1 0.603mg 0.053mg 46%
Folate 212µg 51µg 40%
Manganese 0.882mg 0.04mg 37%
Vitamin B3 6.127mg 1.34mg 30%
Starch 71.23g 29%
Carbs 76.31g 0g 25%
Iron 2.44mg 0.76mg 21%
Protein 10.42g 19.35g 18%
Phosphorus 154mg 280mg 18%
Cholesterol 1mg 53mg 17%
Vitamin B6 0.4mg 0.18mg 17%
Selenium 32.4µg 40µg 14%
Calories 359kcal 97kcal 13%
Sodium 1303mg 1072mg 10%
Magnesium 32mg 63mg 7%
Vitamin B5 0.715mg 0.4mg 6%
Fiber 1.2g 0g 5%
Vitamin C 4.1mg 7.6mg 4%
Choline 17.5mg 3%
Vitamin B2 0.087mg 0.055mg 2%
Potassium 188mg 262mg 2%
Calcium 83mg 59mg 2%
Vitamin A 4µg 9µg 1%
Saturated fat 0.307g 0.133g 1%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.377g 0.536g 1%
Fats 1.37g 1.54g 0%
Net carbs 75.11g 0g N/A
Sugar 1.53g N/A
Vitamin E 0.04mg 0%
Vitamin K 0.5µg 0%
Monounsaturated fat 0.373g 0.185g 0%
Tryptophan 0.086mg 0.269mg 0%
Threonine 0.221mg 0.783mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.279mg 0.938mg 0%
Leucine 0.523mg 1.536mg 0%
Lysine 0.189mg 1.684mg 0%
Methionine 0.145mg 0.545mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.32mg 0.817mg 0%
Valine 0.374mg 0.91mg 0%
Histidine 0.15mg 0.393mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.295g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.118g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.031g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Pilaf Crab meat
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
125%
Crab meat
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
77%
Pilaf
120%
Crab meat

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pilaf
Pilaf is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 52mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Pilaf
Pilaf is cheaper (difference - $12)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pilaf
Pilaf is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Crab meat
Crab meat is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.53g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Crab meat
Crab meat contains less Sodium (difference - 231mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Crab meat
Crab meat is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.174g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Crab meat
Crab meat is lower in glycemic index (difference - 60)
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. Crab meat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174202/nutrients

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

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.