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Pilaf vs. Margarine — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Pilaf and Margarine different?

  • Pilaf is higher in Selenium, Folate, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B3, and Vitamin B6, however, Margarine is richer in Vitamin A RAE, Vitamin K, and Vitamin E .
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin A RAE from Margarine is 91% higher.
  • Margarine has less Sodium.

Rice and vermicelli mix, rice pilaf flavor, unprepared and Margarine, regular, 80% fat, composite, stick, without salt are the varieties used in this article.

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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 +3966.7%
Contains more Magnesium +966.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +2980%
Contains more Potassium +944.4%
Contains more Zinc +∞%
Contains more Copper +∞%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Contains less Sodium -99.8%
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% 3% 3% 3% 2% 1% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Calcium +2666.7%
Contains more Iron +3966.7%
Contains more Magnesium +966.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +2980%
Contains more Potassium +944.4%
Contains more Zinc +∞%
Contains more Copper +∞%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Contains less Sodium -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.
Pilaf
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Contains more Vitamin C +1950%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +5930%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +135.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +26539.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +4344.4%
Contains more Folate +21100%
Contains more Vitamin A +25450%
Contains more Vitamin E +22400%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +400%
Contains more Vitamin K +18500%
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 215% 180% 0% 1% 3% 9% 1% 0% 3% 1% 13% 233%
Contains more Vitamin C +1950%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +5930%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +135.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +26539.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +4344.4%
Contains more Folate +21100%
Contains more Vitamin A +25450%
Contains more Vitamin E +22400%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +400%
Contains more Vitamin K +18500%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +6412.5%
Contains more Carbs +10801.4%
Contains more Other +102.1%
Contains more Fats +5791.2%
Contains more Water +105.5%
10% 76% 8% 4%
Protein: 10.42 g
Fats: 1.37 g
Carbs: 76.31 g
Water: 8.04 g
Other: 3.86 g
81% 17% 2%
Protein: 0.16 g
Fats: 80.71 g
Carbs: 0.7 g
Water: 16.52 g
Other: 1.91 g
Contains more Protein +6412.5%
Contains more Carbs +10801.4%
Contains more Other +102.1%
Contains more Fats +5791.2%
Contains more Water +105.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -98%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +10322.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +6346.2%
29% 35% 36%
Saturated Fat: 0.307 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.373 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.377 g
19% 50% 31%
Saturated Fat: 15.189 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 38.877 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 24.302 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -98%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +10322.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +6346.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pilaf Margarine Opinion
Net carbs 75.11g 0.7g Pilaf
Protein 10.42g 0.16g Pilaf
Fats 1.37g 80.71g Margarine
Carbs 76.31g 0.7g Pilaf
Calories 359kcal 717kcal Margarine
Starch 71.23g Pilaf
Sugar 1.53g 0g Margarine
Fiber 1.2g 0g Pilaf
Calcium 83mg 3mg Pilaf
Iron 2.44mg 0.06mg Pilaf
Magnesium 32mg 3mg Pilaf
Phosphorus 154mg 5mg Pilaf
Potassium 188mg 18mg Pilaf
Sodium 1303mg 2mg Margarine
Zinc 1.01mg 0mg Pilaf
Copper 0.166mg 0mg Pilaf
Manganese 0.882mg Pilaf
Selenium 32.4µg 0µg Pilaf
Vitamin A 14IU 3577IU Margarine
Vitamin A RAE 4µg 819µg Margarine
Vitamin E 0.04mg 9mg Margarine
Vitamin C 4.1mg 0.2mg Pilaf
Vitamin B1 0.603mg 0.01mg Pilaf
Vitamin B2 0.087mg 0.037mg Pilaf
Vitamin B3 6.127mg 0.023mg Pilaf
Vitamin B5 0.715mg Pilaf
Vitamin B6 0.4mg 0.009mg Pilaf
Folate 212µg 1µg Pilaf
Vitamin B12 0.02µg 0.1µg Margarine
Vitamin K 0.5µg 93µg Margarine
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 Margarine
Trans Fat 0g 14.89g Pilaf
Saturated Fat 0.307g 15.189g Pilaf
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.006g Margarine
Monounsaturated Fat 0.373g 38.877g Margarine
Polyunsaturated fat 0.377g 24.302g Margarine
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 21.522g Margarine

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Pilaf Margarine
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
55%
Margarine
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
77%
Pilaf
1%
Margarine

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pilaf
Pilaf is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 14.882g)
Which food is cheaper?
Pilaf
Pilaf is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pilaf
Pilaf is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Margarine
Margarine is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.53g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Margarine
Margarine contains less Sodium (difference - 1301mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Margarine
Margarine is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Margarine
Margarine is lower in glycemic index (difference - 60)
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.

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. Margarine - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173585/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.