Pilaf vs. Fajita — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between pilaf and fajita
- Pilaf has more folate, vitamin B1, manganese, selenium, iron, and copper; however, fajita is higher in vitamin B12 and phosphorus.
- Pilaf covers your daily folate needs 52% more than fajita.
- Fajita contains 13 times less manganese than pilaf. Pilaf contains 0.882mg of manganese, while fajita contains 0.066mg.
- Fajita has less sodium.
- The glycemic index of pilaf is higher.
Food varieties used in this article are Rice and vermicelli mix, rice pilaf flavor, unprepared and USDA Commodity, chicken fajita strips, frozen.
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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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +45.5% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +538.5% |
| Contains more IronIron | +146.5% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +453.3% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +1236.4% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +94% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +51.1% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +35.6% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +79.9% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -38.7% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +503% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +28.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +150% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +5200% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +450% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +144.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +2600% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +287.4% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +3322% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +34% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +78.1% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +318.2% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +778.1% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -80.8% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +525.5% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +188.9% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Folate | 212µg | 4µg | 52% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.603mg | 0.1mg | 42% |
| Manganese | 0.882mg | 0.066mg | 35% |
| Cholesterol | 1mg | 88mg | 29% |
| Selenium | 32.4µg | 16.7µg | 29% |
| Starch | 71.23g | 29% | |
| Carbs | 76.31g | 2.23g | 25% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.02µg | 0.54µg | 22% |
| Sodium | 1303mg | 799mg | 22% |
| Iron | 2.44mg | 0.99mg | 18% |
| Phosphorus | 154mg | 277mg | 18% |
| Protein | 10.42g | 18.56g | 16% |
| Copper | 0.166mg | 0.03mg | 15% |
| Calories | 359kcal | 135kcal | 11% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.087mg | 0.213mg | 10% |
| Choline | 17.5mg | 67.8mg | 9% |
| Vitamin B3 | 6.127mg | 4.779mg | 8% |
| Fats | 1.37g | 5.73g | 7% |
| Calcium | 83mg | 13mg | 7% |
| Saturated fat | 0.307g | 1.596g | 6% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.377g | 1.089g | 5% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.373g | 2.333g | 5% |
| Fiber | 1.2g | 0g | 5% |
| Vitamin C | 4.1mg | 0mg | 5% |
| Zinc | 1.01mg | 1.37mg | 3% |
| Potassium | 188mg | 284mg | 3% |
| Magnesium | 32mg | 22mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.4mg | 0.387mg | 1% |
| Vitamin E | 0.04mg | 0.22mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 75.11g | 2.23g | N/A |
| Sugar | 1.53g | 0g | N/A |
| Vitamin A | 4µg | 0µg | 0% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.715mg | 0.726mg | 0% |
| Vitamin K | 0.5µg | 0.2µg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.086mg | 0.2mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.221mg | 0.452mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.279mg | 0.813mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.523mg | 1.56mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.189mg | 1.857mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.145mg | 0.552mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.32mg | 0.763mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.374mg | 0.847mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.15mg | 0.68mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0g | 0.007g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0g | 0.01g | N/A |
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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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pilaf is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 87mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Pilaf is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.289g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pilaf is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Fajita is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.53g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Fajita contains less Sodium (difference - 504mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Fajita 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 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.