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Pilaf vs. Fast food — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are pilaf and fast food different?

  • Pilaf is higher in folate, vitamin B1, manganese, selenium, and vitamin B6; however, fast food is richer in vitamin B12, vitamin B2, and zinc.
  • Daily need coverage for sodium for pilaf is 42% higher.
  • Pilaf contains 3 times more folate than fast food. While pilaf contains 212µg of folate, fast food contains only 80µg.
  • Fast food has less sodium.

Rice and vermicelli mix, rice pilaf flavor, unprepared and Fast foods, hamburger; single, regular patty; plain 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 19% 19% 17% 115% 40% 69% 57% 43% 47% 111%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +18.5%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +33.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +37.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +14.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +147.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +59.6%
Contains more IronIron +25.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +149.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -74.6%
~equal in Potassium ~197mg

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 0% 3% 7.6% 1.5% 79% 84% 105% 32% 49% 111% 12% 60% 19%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +90.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +34.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +88.7%
Contains more FolateFolate +165%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +125%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +850%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +317.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +4350%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +880%
Contains more CholineCholine +96.6%
~equal in Vitamin B3 ~5.617mg

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
17% 12% 32% 38%
Protein: 16.52 g
Fats: 12.01 g
Carbs: 31.5 g
Water: 38.45 g
Other: 1.52 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +142.3%
Contains more OtherOther +153.9%
Contains more ProteinProtein +58.5%
Contains more FatsFats +776.6%
Contains more WaterWater +378.2%

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
41% 44% 15%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 4.493 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 4.835 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.68 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -93.2%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +1196.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +345.6%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Pilaf
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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
82% 7% 8% 2%
Starch: 22.87 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 2.05 g
Fructose: 2.27 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0.57 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more StarchStarch +211.5%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +∞%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +98.2%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +1950%
Contains more FructoseFructose +∞%
~equal in Lactose ~0g
~equal in Galactose ~0g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pilaf Fast food DV% diff.
Sodium 1303mg 331mg 42%
Vitamin B12 0.02µg 0.89µg 36%
Folate 212µg 80µg 33%
Vitamin B1 0.603mg 0.317mg 24%
Manganese 0.882mg 0.357mg 23%
Selenium 32.4µg 20.3µg 22%
Vitamin B2 0.087mg 0.363mg 21%
Starch 71.23g 22.87g 20%
Saturated fat 0.307g 4.493g 19%
Fats 1.37g 12.01g 16%
Carbs 76.31g 31.5g 15%
Zinc 1.01mg 2.52mg 14%
Vitamin B6 0.4mg 0.212mg 14%
Protein 10.42g 16.52g 12%
Cholesterol 1mg 33mg 11%
Monounsaturated fat 0.373g 4.835g 11%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.377g 1.68g 9%
Iron 2.44mg 3.06mg 8%
Copper 0.166mg 0.121mg 5%
Vitamin C 4.1mg 0mg 5%
Vitamin B5 0.715mg 0.53mg 4%
Vitamin K 0.5µg 4.9µg 4%
Vitamin B3 6.127mg 5.617mg 3%
Choline 17.5mg 34.4mg 3%
Fructose 0g 2.27g 3%
Calories 359kcal 297kcal 3%
Phosphorus 154mg 134mg 3%
Fiber 1.2g 1.7g 2%
Calcium 83mg 62mg 2%
Vitamin E 0.04mg 0.38mg 2%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.1µg 1%
Vitamin A 4µg 9µg 1%
Magnesium 32mg 27mg 1%
Net carbs 75.11g 29.8g N/A
Vitamin D 0IU 2IU 0%
Potassium 188mg 197mg 0%
Sugar 1.53g 4.88g N/A
Trans fat 0g 0.514g N/A
Tryptophan 0.086mg 0.144mg 0%
Threonine 0.221mg 0.46mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.279mg 0.642mg 0%
Leucine 0.523mg 1.13mg 0%
Lysine 0.189mg 0.785mg 0%
Methionine 0.145mg 0.306mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.32mg 0.67mg 0%
Valine 0.374mg 0.728mg 0%
Histidine 0.15mg 0.402mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.005g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.001g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.121g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.009g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.004g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.009g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0g 0.003g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.391g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Pilaf Fast food
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
43%
Fast food
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
77%
Pilaf
54%
Fast food

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pilaf
Pilaf is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 32mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pilaf
Pilaf is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.35g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Pilaf
Pilaf is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.186g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pilaf
Pilaf is lower in glycemic index (difference - 6)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pilaf
Pilaf is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Fast food
Fast food contains less Sodium (difference - 972mg)
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.

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. Fast food - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170693/nutrients

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

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