Pilaf vs. French fries — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between pilaf and french fries
- Pilaf has more selenium, folate, vitamin B1, manganese, iron, and vitamin B3; however, french fries are richer in potassium, vitamin E, and fiber.
- Pilaf covers your daily selenium needs 57% more than french fries.
- French fries have 7 times less folate than pilaf. Pilaf has 212µg of folate, while french fries have 30µg.
- French fries contain less sodium.
Specific food types used in this comparison are Rice and vermicelli mix, rice pilaf flavor, unprepared and Fast foods, potato, french fried in vegetable oil.
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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 CalciumCalcium | +361.1% |
| Contains more IronIron | +201.2% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +33.9% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +102% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +23.2% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +257.1% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +3500% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +208% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -83.9% |
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 AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +254.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +123.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +104% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +23.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +606.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +14.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +4075% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +2140% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +110.3% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
10.42 g
Fats:
1.37 g
Carbs:
76.31 g
Water:
8.04 g
Other:
3.86 g
Protein:
3.43 g
Fats:
14.73 g
Carbs:
41.44 g
Water:
38.55 g
Other:
1.85 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +203.8% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +84.1% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +108.6% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +975.2% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +379.5% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.307 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.373 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.377 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
2.336 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
5.969 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
5.398 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -86.9% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +1500.3% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +1331.8% |
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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| Selenium | 32.4µg | 0.9µg | 57% |
| Sodium | 1303mg | 210mg | 48% |
| Folate | 212µg | 30µg | 46% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.603mg | 0.17mg | 36% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.377g | 5.398g | 33% |
| Starch | 71.23g | 29% | |
| Manganese | 0.882mg | 0.247mg | 28% |
| Fats | 1.37g | 14.73g | 21% |
| Vitamin B3 | 6.127mg | 3.004mg | 20% |
| Iron | 2.44mg | 0.81mg | 20% |
| Protein | 10.42g | 3.43g | 14% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.373g | 5.969g | 14% |
| Carbs | 76.31g | 41.44g | 12% |
| Potassium | 188mg | 579mg | 12% |
| Vitamin E | 0.04mg | 1.67mg | 11% |
| Fiber | 1.2g | 3.8g | 10% |
| Vitamin K | 0.5µg | 11.2µg | 9% |
| Saturated fat | 0.307g | 2.336g | 9% |
| Calcium | 83mg | 18mg | 7% |
| Copper | 0.166mg | 0.124mg | 5% |
| Zinc | 1.01mg | 0.5mg | 5% |
| Phosphorus | 154mg | 125mg | 4% |
| Choline | 17.5mg | 36.8mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.087mg | 0.039mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.715mg | 0.58mg | 3% |
| Calories | 359kcal | 312kcal | 2% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.4mg | 0.372mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.02µg | 0µg | 1% |
| Magnesium | 32mg | 35mg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 4.1mg | 4.7mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 75.11g | 37.64g | N/A |
| Cholesterol | 1mg | 0mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 1.53g | 0.3g | N/A |
| Vitamin A | 4µg | 0µg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0g | 0.06g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.086mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.221mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.279mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.523mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.189mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.145mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.32mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.374mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.15mg | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.407g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0.001g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.029g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0g | 0.007g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 4.898g | 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
47%
27%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
77%
28%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Pilaf is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.029g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pilaf is lower in glycemic index (difference - 10)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pilaf is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pilaf is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
French fries is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
French fries is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.23g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
French fries contains less Sodium (difference - 1093mg)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)