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Pilaf vs. English muffin — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Pilaf and English muffin

  • Pilaf has more Folate, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B6, Manganese, Iron, and Vitamin B5, while English muffin has more Fiber, and Vitamin B2.
  • Pilaf's daily need coverage for Folate is 44% higher.
  • English muffin contains 9 times less Vitamin B6 than Pilaf. Pilaf contains 0.4mg of Vitamin B6, while English muffin contains 0.043mg.
  • The amount of Sodium in English muffin is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Rice and vermicelli mix, rice pilaf flavor, unprepared and English muffins, plain, unenriched, without calcium propionate (includes sourdough).

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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 Calcium +59.6%
Contains more Iron +174.2%
Contains more Magnesium +52.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +15.8%
Contains more Potassium +43.5%
Contains more Zinc +44.3%
Contains more Copper +28.7%
Contains more Manganese +147.1%
Contains less Sodium -64.4%
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 16% 34% 15% 57% 12% 61% 20% 43% 47% 0%
Contains more Calcium +59.6%
Contains more Iron +174.2%
Contains more Magnesium +52.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +15.8%
Contains more Potassium +43.5%
Contains more Zinc +44.3%
Contains more Copper +28.7%
Contains more Manganese +147.1%
Contains less Sodium -64.4%

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
10
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Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +4000%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +233.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +291.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +60.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +830.2%
Contains more Folate +473%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +77%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +100%
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 0% 0% 0% 1% 46% 36% 30% 27% 10% 28% 5% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +4000%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +233.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +291.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +60.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +830.2%
Contains more Folate +473%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +77%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +100%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +35.3%
Contains more Carbs +65.9%
Contains more Other +60.8%
Contains more Fats +31.4%
Contains more Water +423.6%
10% 76% 8% 4%
Protein: 10.42 g
Fats: 1.37 g
Carbs: 76.31 g
Water: 8.04 g
Other: 3.86 g
8% 2% 46% 42% 2%
Protein: 7.7 g
Fats: 1.8 g
Carbs: 46 g
Water: 42.1 g
Other: 2.4 g
Contains more Protein +35.3%
Contains more Carbs +65.9%
Contains more Other +60.8%
Contains more Fats +31.4%
Contains more Water +423.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +23.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -15.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +135.5%
29% 35% 36%
Saturated Fat: 0.307 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.373 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.377 g
18% 21% 61%
Saturated Fat: 0.259 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.302 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.888 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +23.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -15.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +135.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pilaf English muffin Opinion
Net carbs 75.11g 43.3g Pilaf
Protein 10.42g 7.7g Pilaf
Fats 1.37g 1.8g English muffin
Carbs 76.31g 46g Pilaf
Calories 359kcal 235kcal Pilaf
Starch 71.23g Pilaf
Sugar 1.53g English muffin
Fiber 1.2g 2.7g English muffin
Calcium 83mg 52mg Pilaf
Iron 2.44mg 0.89mg Pilaf
Magnesium 32mg 21mg Pilaf
Phosphorus 154mg 133mg Pilaf
Potassium 188mg 131mg Pilaf
Sodium 1303mg 464mg English muffin
Zinc 1.01mg 0.7mg Pilaf
Copper 0.166mg 0.129mg Pilaf
Manganese 0.882mg 0.357mg Pilaf
Selenium 32.4µg Pilaf
Vitamin A 14IU 0IU Pilaf
Vitamin A RAE 4µg 0µg Pilaf
Vitamin E 0.04mg Pilaf
Vitamin C 4.1mg 0.1mg Pilaf
Vitamin B1 0.603mg 0.181mg Pilaf
Vitamin B2 0.087mg 0.154mg English muffin
Vitamin B3 6.127mg 1.566mg Pilaf
Vitamin B5 0.715mg 0.446mg Pilaf
Vitamin B6 0.4mg 0.043mg Pilaf
Folate 212µg 37µg Pilaf
Vitamin B12 0.02µg 0.04µg English muffin
Vitamin K 0.5µg Pilaf
Tryptophan 0.086mg 0.092mg English muffin
Threonine 0.221mg 0.242mg English muffin
Isoleucine 0.279mg 0.315mg English muffin
Leucine 0.523mg 0.553mg English muffin
Lysine 0.189mg 0.241mg English muffin
Methionine 0.145mg 0.139mg Pilaf
Phenylalanine 0.32mg 0.379mg English muffin
Valine 0.374mg 0.353mg Pilaf
Histidine 0.15mg 0.17mg English muffin
Cholesterol 1mg 0mg English muffin
Saturated Fat 0.307g 0.259g English muffin
Monounsaturated Fat 0.373g 0.302g Pilaf
Polyunsaturated fat 0.377g 0.888g English muffin

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Pilaf English muffin
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
15%
English muffin
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
77%
Pilaf
30%
English muffin

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Pilaf
Pilaf is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pilaf
Pilaf is lower in glycemic index (difference - 17)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pilaf
Pilaf is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
English muffin
English muffin is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.53g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
English muffin
English muffin contains less Sodium (difference - 839mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
English muffin
English muffin is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
English muffin
English muffin is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.048g)
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. English muffin - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173238/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.