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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.

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.
Contains more Selenium +414.3%
Contains more Calcium +112%
Contains more Iron +1274.2%
Contains more Magnesium +496.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +92.2%
Contains more Potassium +309.6%
Contains less Sodium -94.9%
Contains more Zinc +147.5%
Contains more Copper +568.7%
Contains more Manganese +39.2%
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 53% 1258% 137% 127% 68% 9% 69% 370% 161% 35%
Contains more Selenium +414.3%
Contains more Calcium +112%
Contains more Iron +1274.2%
Contains more Magnesium +496.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +92.2%
Contains more Potassium +309.6%
Contains less Sodium -94.9%
Contains more Zinc +147.5%
Contains more Copper +568.7%
Contains more Manganese +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
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Contains more Vitamin C +36.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +87.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +273.6%
Contains more Folate +271.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +328.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +320.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +50%
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 4% 0% 0% 10% 81% 85% 31% 0% 139% 43% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin C +36.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +87.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +273.6%
Contains more Folate +271.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +328.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +320.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +50%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +30.8%
Contains more Other +13.5%
Contains more Protein +120.7%
Contains more Fats +367.9%
Equal in Water - 8.84
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 Carbs +30.8%
Contains more Other +13.5%
Contains more Protein +120.7%
Contains more Fats +367.9%
Equal in Water - 8.84

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -79%
29% 35% 36%
Saturated Fat: 0.307 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.373 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.377 g
100%
Saturated Fat: 1.46 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -79%

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 Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pilaf Fenugreek Opinion
Net carbs 75.11g 33.75g Pilaf
Protein 10.42g 23g Fenugreek
Fats 1.37g 6.41g Fenugreek
Carbs 76.31g 58.35g Pilaf
Calories 359kcal 323kcal Pilaf
Starch 71.23g Pilaf
Sugar 1.53g Fenugreek
Fiber 1.2g 24.6g Fenugreek
Calcium 83mg 176mg Fenugreek
Iron 2.44mg 33.53mg Fenugreek
Magnesium 32mg 191mg Fenugreek
Phosphorus 154mg 296mg Fenugreek
Potassium 188mg 770mg Fenugreek
Sodium 1303mg 67mg Fenugreek
Zinc 1.01mg 2.5mg Fenugreek
Copper 0.166mg 1.11mg Fenugreek
Manganese 0.882mg 1.228mg Fenugreek
Selenium 32.4µg 6.3µg Pilaf
Vitamin A 14IU 60IU Fenugreek
Vitamin A RAE 4µg 3µg Pilaf
Vitamin E 0.04mg Pilaf
Vitamin C 4.1mg 3mg Pilaf
Vitamin B1 0.603mg 0.322mg Pilaf
Vitamin B2 0.087mg 0.366mg Fenugreek
Vitamin B3 6.127mg 1.64mg Pilaf
Vitamin B5 0.715mg Pilaf
Vitamin B6 0.4mg 0.6mg Fenugreek
Folate 212µg 57µg Pilaf
Vitamin B12 0.02µg 0µg Pilaf
Vitamin K 0.5µg Pilaf
Tryptophan 0.086mg 0.391mg Fenugreek
Threonine 0.221mg 0.898mg Fenugreek
Isoleucine 0.279mg 1.241mg Fenugreek
Leucine 0.523mg 1.757mg Fenugreek
Lysine 0.189mg 1.684mg Fenugreek
Methionine 0.145mg 0.338mg Fenugreek
Phenylalanine 0.32mg 1.089mg Fenugreek
Valine 0.374mg 1.102mg Fenugreek
Histidine 0.15mg 0.668mg Fenugreek
Cholesterol 1mg 0mg Fenugreek
Saturated Fat 0.307g 1.46g Pilaf
Monounsaturated Fat 0.373g Pilaf
Polyunsaturated fat 0.377g Pilaf

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Pilaf Fenugreek
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
33%
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 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 Cholesterol?
Fenugreek
Fenugreek is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 1mg)
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.