Pilaf vs. Asparagus — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between pilaf and asparagus
- Pilaf has more selenium, folate, vitamin B1, vitamin B3, manganese, vitamin B6, and phosphorus, while asparagus has more vitamin K and vitamin A.
- Pilaf covers your daily need for sodium, 57% more than asparagus.
- Pilaf contains 14 times more selenium than asparagus. While pilaf contains 32.4µg of selenium, asparagus contains only 2.3µg.
- The amount of sodium in asparagus is lower.
- Asparagus has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of asparagus is 32, while the glycemic index of pilaf is 60.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Rice and vermicelli mix, rice pilaf flavor, unprepared and Asparagus, raw.
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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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +128.6% |
Contains more CalciumCalcium | +245.8% |
Contains more IronIron | +14% |
Contains more ZincZinc | +87% |
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +196.2% |
Contains more ManganeseManganese | +458.2% |
Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +1308.7% |
Contains more CopperCopper | +13.9% |
Contains less SodiumSodium | -99.8% |
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 B1Vitamin B1 | +321.7% |
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +526.5% |
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +160.9% |
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +339.6% |
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
Contains more FolateFolate | +307.7% |
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +36.6% |
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +850% |
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +2725% |
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +62.1% |
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +8220% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more ProteinProtein | +373.6% |
Contains more FatsFats | +1041.7% |
Contains more CarbsCarbs | +1866.8% |
Contains more OtherOther | +565.5% |
Contains more WaterWater | +1059.5% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +∞% |
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +654% |
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -87% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more StarchStarch | +∞% |
Contains more SucroseSucrose | +30.4% |
Contains more MaltoseMaltose | +∞% |
Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +550% |
Contains more FructoseFructose | +∞% |
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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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Rich in minerals |
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Lower in Cholesterol |
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Lower in Sodium |
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Lower in Saturated fat |
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Lower in Glycemic Index |
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Rich in vitamins | Equal |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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Sodium | 1303mg | 2mg | 57% |
Selenium | 32.4µg | 2.3µg | 55% |
Folate | 212µg | 52µg | 40% |
Vitamin B1 | 0.603mg | 0.143mg | 38% |
Vitamin K | 0.5µg | 41.6µg | 34% |
Vitamin B3 | 6.127mg | 0.978mg | 32% |
Manganese | 0.882mg | 0.158mg | 31% |
Starch | 71.23g | 29% | |
Vitamin B6 | 0.4mg | 0.091mg | 24% |
Carbs | 76.31g | 3.88g | 24% |
Calories | 359kcal | 20kcal | 17% |
Protein | 10.42g | 2.2g | 16% |
Phosphorus | 154mg | 52mg | 15% |
Vitamin B5 | 0.715mg | 0.274mg | 9% |
Vitamin E | 0.04mg | 1.13mg | 7% |
Calcium | 83mg | 24mg | 6% |
Vitamin B2 | 0.087mg | 0.141mg | 4% |
Zinc | 1.01mg | 0.54mg | 4% |
Iron | 2.44mg | 2.14mg | 4% |
Fiber | 1.2g | 2.1g | 4% |
Vitamin A | 4µg | 38µg | 4% |
Magnesium | 32mg | 14mg | 4% |
Copper | 0.166mg | 0.189mg | 3% |
Vitamin C | 4.1mg | 5.6mg | 2% |
Fats | 1.37g | 0.12g | 2% |
Polyunsaturated fat | 0.377g | 0.05g | 2% |
Monounsaturated fat | 0.373g | 0g | 1% |
Saturated fat | 0.307g | 0.04g | 1% |
Fructose | 0g | 1g | 1% |
Vitamin B12 | 0.02µg | 0µg | 1% |
Net carbs | 75.11g | 1.78g | N/A |
Cholesterol | 1mg | 0mg | 0% |
Potassium | 188mg | 202mg | 0% |
Sugar | 1.53g | 1.88g | N/A |
Choline | 17.5mg | 16mg | 0% |
Tryptophan | 0.086mg | 0.027mg | 0% |
Threonine | 0.221mg | 0.084mg | 0% |
Isoleucine | 0.279mg | 0.075mg | 0% |
Leucine | 0.523mg | 0.128mg | 0% |
Lysine | 0.189mg | 0.104mg | 0% |
Methionine | 0.145mg | 0.031mg | 0% |
Phenylalanine | 0.32mg | 0.075mg | 0% |
Valine | 0.374mg | 0.115mg | 0% |
Histidine | 0.15mg | 0.049mg | 0% |
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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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?

Pilaf is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.35g)
Which food is cheaper?

Pilaf is cheaper (difference - $4)
Which food is richer in minerals?

Pilaf is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?

Asparagus is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 1mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?

Asparagus contains less Sodium (difference - 1301mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?

Asparagus is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.267g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?

Asparagus is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
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.