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Pilaf vs. Egg — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between pilaf and eggs

  • Pilaf has more vitamin B1, folate, vitamin B3, and manganese, while eggs have more copper, choline, vitamin B12, and vitamin B2.
  • Eggs' daily need coverage for copper is 204% higher.
  • Eggs contain 96 times less vitamin B3 than pilaf. Pilaf contains 6.127mg of vitamin B3, while eggs contain 0.064mg.
  • The amount of sodium in eggs is lower.
  • Eggs have a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of eggs is 0, while the glycemic index of pilaf is 60.

The food types used in this comparison are Rice and vermicelli mix, rice pilaf flavor, unprepared and Egg, whole, cooked, hard-boiled.

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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
5
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%
Egg
Egg
3
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 7.1% 15% 11% 45% 667% 29% 74% 16% 3.4% 168%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +220%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +66%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +49.2%
Contains more IronIron +105%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +3292.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +1104.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +11.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -90.5%
~equal in Zinc ~1.05mg
~equal in Selenium ~30.8µg

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
6
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%
Egg
Egg
7
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 0% 50% 21% 33% 17% 118% 1.2% 84% 28% 139% 0.75% 33% 160%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +813.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +9473.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +230.6%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +66.7%
Contains more FolateFolate +381.8%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +3625%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +2475%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +489.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +95.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +5450%
Contains more CholineCholine +1578.9%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Pilaf
2
10% 76% 8% 4%
Protein: 10.42 g
Fats: 1.37 g
Carbs: 76.31 g
Water: 8.04 g
Other: 3.86 g
Egg
Egg
3
13% 11% 75%
Protein: 12.58 g
Fats: 10.61 g
Carbs: 1.12 g
Water: 74.62 g
Other: 1.07 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +6713.4%
Contains more OtherOther +260.7%
Contains more ProteinProtein +20.7%
Contains more FatsFats +674.5%
Contains more WaterWater +828.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Pilaf
1
29% 35% 36%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.307 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.373 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.377 g
Egg
Egg
2
37% 47% 16%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 3.267 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 4.077 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.414 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -90.6%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +993%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +275.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pilaf Egg DV% diff.
Copper 0.166mg 2mg 204%
Cholesterol 1mg 373mg 124%
Sodium 1303mg 124mg 51%
Choline 17.5mg 293.8mg 50%
Vitamin B1 0.603mg 0.066mg 45%
Vitamin B12 0.02µg 1.11µg 45%
Folate 212µg 44µg 42%
Vitamin B3 6.127mg 0.064mg 38%
Manganese 0.882mg 0.026mg 37%
Vitamin B2 0.087mg 0.513mg 33%
Starch 71.23g 29%
Carbs 76.31g 1.12g 25%
Vitamin B6 0.4mg 0.121mg 21%
Vitamin A 4µg 149µg 16%
Iron 2.44mg 1.19mg 16%
Vitamin B5 0.715mg 1.398mg 14%
Fats 1.37g 10.61g 14%
Saturated fat 0.307g 3.267g 13%
Vitamin D 0µg 2.2µg 11%
Vitamin D 0IU 87IU 11%
Calories 359kcal 155kcal 10%
Monounsaturated fat 0.373g 4.077g 9%
Vitamin E 0.04mg 1.03mg 7%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.377g 1.414g 7%
Fiber 1.2g 0g 5%
Magnesium 32mg 10mg 5%
Vitamin C 4.1mg 0mg 5%
Protein 10.42g 12.58g 4%
Selenium 32.4µg 30.8µg 3%
Phosphorus 154mg 172mg 3%
Calcium 83mg 50mg 3%
Potassium 188mg 126mg 2%
Net carbs 75.11g 1.12g N/A
Sugar 1.53g 1.12g N/A
Zinc 1.01mg 1.05mg 0%
Vitamin K 0.5µg 0.3µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.086mg 0.153mg 0%
Threonine 0.221mg 0.604mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.279mg 0.686mg 0%
Leucine 0.523mg 1.075mg 0%
Lysine 0.189mg 0.904mg 0%
Methionine 0.145mg 0.392mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.32mg 0.668mg 0%
Valine 0.374mg 0.767mg 0%
Histidine 0.15mg 0.298mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.005g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.038g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Pilaf Egg
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
53%
Egg
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
77%
Pilaf
103%
Egg

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pilaf
Pilaf is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 372mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Pilaf
Pilaf is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.96g)
Which food is cheaper?
Pilaf
Pilaf is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pilaf
Pilaf is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Egg
Egg is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.41g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Egg
Egg contains less Sodium (difference - 1179mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Egg
Egg is lower in glycemic index (difference - 60)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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. Egg - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173424/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.