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Pilaf vs. Fenugreek — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between pilaf and fenugreek

  • Pilaf has more selenium, folate, vitamin B3, and vitamin B1, while fenugreek has more iron, copper, fiber, magnesium, and vitamin B2.
  • Fenugreek's daily need coverage for iron is 389% higher.
  • Fenugreek contains 19 times less sodium than pilaf. Pilaf contains 1303mg of sodium, while fenugreek contains 67mg.
  • Fenugreek has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of fenugreek 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 Spices, fenugreek seed.

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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
1
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 136% 53% 68% 1257% 370% 68% 127% 8.7% 160% 34%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +414.3%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +496.9%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +112%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +309.6%
Contains more IronIron +1274.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +568.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +147.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +92.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -94.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +39.2%

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
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 10% 1% 0% 0% 81% 84% 31% 0% 138% 0% 0% 43% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +36.7%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +33.3%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +87.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +273.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +271.9%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +320.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +50%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

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
23% 6% 58% 9% 3%
Protein: 23 g
Fats: 6.41 g
Carbs: 58.35 g
Water: 8.84 g
Other: 3.4 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +30.8%
Contains more OtherOther +13.5%
Contains more ProteinProtein +120.7%
Contains more FatsFats +367.9%
~equal in Water ~8.84g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Pilaf
3
29% 35% 36%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.307 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.373 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.377 g
100%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.46 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -79%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +∞%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +∞%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pilaf Fenugreek DV% diff.
Iron 2.44mg 33.53mg 389%
Copper 0.166mg 1.11mg 105%
Fiber 1.2g 24.6g 94%
Sodium 1303mg 67mg 54%
Selenium 32.4µg 6.3µg 47%
Folate 212µg 57µg 39%
Magnesium 32mg 191mg 38%
Starch 71.23g 29%
Vitamin B3 6.127mg 1.64mg 28%
Protein 10.42g 23g 25%
Vitamin B1 0.603mg 0.322mg 23%
Vitamin B2 0.087mg 0.366mg 21%
Phosphorus 154mg 296mg 20%
Potassium 188mg 770mg 17%
Vitamin B6 0.4mg 0.6mg 15%
Manganese 0.882mg 1.228mg 15%
Vitamin B5 0.715mg 14%
Zinc 1.01mg 2.5mg 14%
Calcium 83mg 176mg 9%
Fats 1.37g 6.41g 8%
Carbs 76.31g 58.35g 6%
Saturated fat 0.307g 1.46g 5%
Choline 17.5mg 3%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.377g 3%
Calories 359kcal 323kcal 2%
Vitamin B12 0.02µg 0µg 1%
Monounsaturated fat 0.373g 1%
Vitamin C 4.1mg 3mg 1%
Net carbs 75.11g 33.75g N/A
Cholesterol 1mg 0mg 0%
Sugar 1.53g N/A
Vitamin E 0.04mg 0%
Vitamin A 4µg 3µg 0%
Vitamin K 0.5µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.086mg 0.391mg 0%
Threonine 0.221mg 0.898mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.279mg 1.241mg 0%
Leucine 0.523mg 1.757mg 0%
Lysine 0.189mg 1.684mg 0%
Methionine 0.145mg 0.338mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.32mg 1.089mg 0%
Valine 0.374mg 1.102mg 0%
Histidine 0.15mg 0.668mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Pilaf Fenugreek
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
30%
Fenugreek
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
77%
Pilaf
228%
Fenugreek

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Pilaf
Pilaf is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.153g)
Which food is cheaper?
Pilaf
Pilaf is cheaper (difference - $1.6)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pilaf
Pilaf is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Fenugreek
Fenugreek is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Fenugreek
Fenugreek is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.53g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Fenugreek
Fenugreek contains less Sodium (difference - 1236mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Fenugreek
Fenugreek is lower in glycemic index (difference - 60)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Fenugreek
Fenugreek is relatively richer in minerals

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. Fenugreek - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171324/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.