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Pilaf vs. Graham cracker — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Pilaf and Graham cracker

  • Pilaf has more Selenium, Folate, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B6, and Vitamin B3, however, Graham cracker is higher in Vitamin B2, Iron, Vitamin K, and Vitamin E .
  • Pilaf covers your daily Selenium needs 47% more than Graham cracker.
  • Graham cracker contains 3 times less Sodium than Pilaf. Pilaf contains 1303mg of Sodium, while Graham cracker contains 459mg.

Food varieties used in this article are Rice and vermicelli mix, rice pilaf flavor, unprepared and Cookies, graham crackers, plain or honey (includes cinnamon).

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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 Potassium +10.6%
Contains more Selenium +414.3%
Contains more Iron +54.9%
Contains more Magnesium +25%
Contains more Phosphorus +20.1%
Contains less Sodium -64.8%
Contains more Manganese +15.5%
Equal in Calcium - 77
Equal in Potassium - 170
Equal in Zinc - 0.96
Equal in Copper - 0.17
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 24% 142% 29% 80% 15% 60% 27% 57% 133% 35%
Contains more Potassium +10.6%
Contains more Selenium +414.3%
Contains more Iron +54.9%
Contains more Magnesium +25%
Contains more Phosphorus +20.1%
Contains less Sodium -64.8%
Contains more Manganese +15.5%
Equal in Calcium - 77
Equal in Potassium - 170
Equal in Zinc - 0.96
Equal in Copper - 0.17

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 A +600%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +127.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +38%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +70.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +156.4%
Contains more Folate +133%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +3675%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +264.4%
Contains more Vitamin K +2760%
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 1% 31% 0% 0% 67% 74% 84% 26% 36% 69% 0% 36%
Contains more Vitamin A +600%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +127.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +38%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +70.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +156.4%
Contains more Folate +133%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +3675%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +264.4%
Contains more Vitamin K +2760%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +55.8%
Contains more Water +137.2%
Contains more Other +132.5%
Contains more Fats +673.7%
Equal in Carbs - 77.66
10% 76% 8% 4%
Protein: 10.42 g
Fats: 1.37 g
Carbs: 76.31 g
Water: 8.04 g
Other: 3.86 g
7% 11% 78% 3%
Protein: 6.69 g
Fats: 10.6 g
Carbs: 77.66 g
Water: 3.39 g
Other: 1.66 g
Contains more Protein +55.8%
Contains more Water +137.2%
Contains more Other +132.5%
Contains more Fats +673.7%
Equal in Carbs - 77.66

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -81.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +572.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1329.2%
29% 35% 36%
Saturated Fat: 0.307 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.373 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.377 g
17% 26% 57%
Saturated Fat: 1.633 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.509 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 5.388 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -81.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +572.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1329.2%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Starch +53%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +7506.7%
Contains more Glucose +940%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
98%
Starch: 71.23 g
Sucrose: 0.3 g
Glucose: 0.1 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 1.13 g
Galactose: 0 g
65% 32%
Starch: 46.56 g
Sucrose: 22.82 g
Glucose: 1.04 g
Fructose: 0.99 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Starch +53%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +7506.7%
Contains more Glucose +940%
Contains more Fructose +∞%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pilaf Graham cracker Opinion
Net carbs 75.11g 74.26g Pilaf
Protein 10.42g 6.69g Pilaf
Fats 1.37g 10.6g Graham cracker
Carbs 76.31g 77.66g Graham cracker
Calories 359kcal 430kcal Graham cracker
Starch 71.23g 46.56g Pilaf
Fructose 0g 0.99g Graham cracker
Sugar 1.53g 24.85g Pilaf
Fiber 1.2g 3.4g Graham cracker
Calcium 83mg 77mg Pilaf
Iron 2.44mg 3.78mg Graham cracker
Magnesium 32mg 40mg Graham cracker
Phosphorus 154mg 185mg Graham cracker
Potassium 188mg 170mg Pilaf
Sodium 1303mg 459mg Graham cracker
Zinc 1.01mg 0.96mg Pilaf
Copper 0.166mg 0.17mg Graham cracker
Manganese 0.882mg 1.019mg Graham cracker
Selenium 32.4µg 6.3µg Pilaf
Vitamin A 14IU 2IU Pilaf
Vitamin A RAE 4µg 0µg Pilaf
Vitamin E 0.04mg 1.51mg Graham cracker
Vitamin C 4.1mg 0mg Pilaf
Vitamin B1 0.603mg 0.265mg Pilaf
Vitamin B2 0.087mg 0.317mg Graham cracker
Vitamin B3 6.127mg 4.439mg Pilaf
Vitamin B5 0.715mg 0.42mg Pilaf
Vitamin B6 0.4mg 0.156mg Pilaf
Folate 212µg 91µg Pilaf
Vitamin B12 0.02µg 0µg Pilaf
Vitamin K 0.5µg 14.3µg Graham cracker
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 Graham cracker
Trans Fat 0g 0.055g Pilaf
Saturated Fat 0.307g 1.633g Pilaf
Monounsaturated Fat 0.373g 2.509g Graham cracker
Polyunsaturated fat 0.377g 5.388g Graham cracker
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0g 0.004g Graham cracker
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 4.735g Graham cracker
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.024g Graham cracker
Omega-3 - ALA 0.599g Graham cracker

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Pilaf Graham cracker
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
35%
Graham cracker
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
77%
Pilaf
60%
Graham cracker

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pilaf
Pilaf is lower in Sugar (difference - 23.32g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pilaf
Pilaf is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.326g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pilaf
Pilaf is lower in glycemic index (difference - 14)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pilaf
Pilaf is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Graham cracker
Graham cracker contains less Sodium (difference - 844mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Graham cracker
Graham cracker is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 1mg)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.

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. Graham cracker - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174957/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.