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Pilaf vs. Fondant icing — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Pilaf and Fondant icing

  • Fondant icing contains less Selenium, Folate, Vitamin B1, Manganese, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B6, Iron, Phosphorus, and Copper than Pilaf.
  • Pilaf's daily need coverage for Selenium is 58% higher.
  • The amount of Sodium in Fondant icing is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Rice and vermicelli mix, rice pilaf flavor, unprepared and Candies, fondant, prepared-from-recipe.

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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 +2666.7%
Contains more Iron +24300%
Contains more Magnesium +∞%
Contains more Phosphorus +∞%
Contains more Potassium +4600%
Contains more Zinc +2425%
Contains more Copper +5433.3%
Contains more Manganese +∞%
Contains more Selenium +5300%
Contains less Sodium -99.2%
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 1% 1% 0% 0% 1% 2% 2% 1% 0% 4%
Contains more Calcium +2666.7%
Contains more Iron +24300%
Contains more Magnesium +∞%
Contains more Phosphorus +∞%
Contains more Potassium +4600%
Contains more Zinc +2425%
Contains more Copper +5433.3%
Contains more Manganese +∞%
Contains more Selenium +5300%
Contains less Sodium -99.2%

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
11
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Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +11960%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +443.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
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% 0% 2% 4% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +11960%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +443.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Fats +6750%
Contains more Water +19.3%
Contains more Other +6333.3%
Contains more Carbs +22.1%
10% 76% 8% 4%
Protein: 10.42 g
Fats: 1.37 g
Carbs: 76.31 g
Water: 8.04 g
Other: 3.86 g
93% 7%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 0.02 g
Carbs: 93.18 g
Water: 6.74 g
Other: 0.06 g
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Fats +6750%
Contains more Water +19.3%
Contains more Other +6333.3%
Contains more Carbs +22.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pilaf Fondant icing Opinion
Net carbs 75.11g 93.18g Fondant icing
Protein 10.42g 0g Pilaf
Fats 1.37g 0.02g Pilaf
Carbs 76.31g 93.18g Fondant icing
Calories 359kcal 373kcal Fondant icing
Starch 71.23g Pilaf
Sugar 1.53g 88.9g Pilaf
Fiber 1.2g 0g Pilaf
Calcium 83mg 3mg Pilaf
Iron 2.44mg 0.01mg Pilaf
Magnesium 32mg 0mg Pilaf
Phosphorus 154mg 0mg Pilaf
Potassium 188mg 4mg Pilaf
Sodium 1303mg 11mg Fondant icing
Zinc 1.01mg 0.04mg Pilaf
Copper 0.166mg 0.003mg Pilaf
Manganese 0.882mg 0mg Pilaf
Selenium 32.4µg 0.6µg Pilaf
Vitamin A 14IU 0IU Pilaf
Vitamin A RAE 4µg 0µg Pilaf
Vitamin E 0.04mg 0mg Pilaf
Vitamin C 4.1mg 0mg Pilaf
Vitamin B1 0.603mg 0.005mg Pilaf
Vitamin B2 0.087mg 0.016mg Pilaf
Vitamin B3 6.127mg 0mg Pilaf
Vitamin B5 0.715mg 0mg Pilaf
Vitamin B6 0.4mg 0mg Pilaf
Folate 212µg 0µg Pilaf
Vitamin B12 0.02µg 0µg Pilaf
Vitamin K 0.5µg 0µg Pilaf
Tryptophan 0.086mg Pilaf
Threonine 0.221mg Pilaf
Isoleucine 0.279mg Pilaf
Leucine 0.523mg Pilaf
Lysine 0.189mg Pilaf
Methionine 0.145mg Pilaf
Phenylalanine 0.32mg Pilaf
Valine 0.374mg Pilaf
Histidine 0.15mg Pilaf
Cholesterol 1mg 0mg Fondant icing
Saturated Fat 0.307g 0g Fondant icing
Monounsaturated Fat 0.373g 0g Pilaf
Polyunsaturated fat 0.377g 0g Pilaf

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Pilaf Fondant icing
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
0%
Fondant icing
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
77%
Pilaf
1%
Fondant icing

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Pilaf
Pilaf is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pilaf
Pilaf is lower in Sugar (difference - 87.37g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pilaf
Pilaf is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Fondant icing
Fondant icing contains less Sodium (difference - 1292mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Fondant icing
Fondant icing is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Fondant icing
Fondant icing is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.307g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Fondant icing
Fondant icing is lower in glycemic index (difference - 17)
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. Fondant icing - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167986/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.