Pilaf vs. Meatball — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Pilaf and Meatball

Pilaf has more Folate, Vitamin B1, Selenium, Manganese, Vitamin B3, and Vitamin B6, however, Meatball has more Vitamin B12.
Daily need coverage for Folate from Pilaf is 44% higher.
Meatball has 4 times less Vitamin B1 than Pilaf. Pilaf has 0.603mg of Vitamin B1, while Meatball has 0.136mg.
Meatball is lower in Sodium.

Food types used in this article are Rice and vermicelli mix, rice pilaf flavor, unprepared and Meatballs, frozen, Italian style.

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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.

Pilaf

Meatball

Contains more Iron +37.9%

Contains more Copper +35%

Contains more Manganese +212.8%

Contains more Selenium +111.8%

Contains more Phosphorus +55.2%

Contains more Potassium +57.4%

Contains less Sodium -48.9%

Contains more Zinc +64.4%

Equal in Calcium - 80

Equal in Magnesium - 31

Pilaf

Meatball

Contains more Iron +37.9%

Contains more Copper +35%

Contains more Manganese +212.8%

Contains more Selenium +111.8%

Contains more Phosphorus +55.2%

Contains more Potassium +57.4%

Contains less Sodium -48.9%

Contains more Zinc +64.4%

Equal in Calcium - 80

Equal in Magnesium - 31

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

Meatball

Contains more Vitamin C +∞%

Contains more Vitamin B1 +343.4%

Contains more Vitamin B3 +97.1%

Contains more Vitamin B6 +98%

Contains more Folate +488.9%

Contains more Vitamin A +421.4%

Contains more Vitamin E +950%

Contains more Vitamin D +∞%

Contains more Vitamin B2 +164.4%

Contains more Vitamin B5 +29.2%

Contains more Vitamin B12 +4900%

Contains more Vitamin K +1540%

Pilaf

Meatball

Contains more Vitamin C +∞%

Contains more Vitamin B1 +343.4%

Contains more Vitamin B3 +97.1%

Contains more Vitamin B6 +98%

Contains more Folate +488.9%

Contains more Vitamin A +421.4%

Contains more Vitamin E +950%

Contains more Vitamin D +∞%

Contains more Vitamin B2 +164.4%

Contains more Vitamin B5 +29.2%

Contains more Vitamin B12 +4900%

Contains more Vitamin K +1540%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison

Pilaf

Meatball

Contains more Carbs +846.8%

Contains more Other +132.5%

Contains more Protein +38.2%

Contains more Fats +1521.2%

Contains more Water +567.5%

Pilaf

Protein: 10.42 g

Fats: 1.37 g

Carbs: 76.31 g

Water: 8.04 g

Other: 3.86 g

Meatball

Protein: 14.4 g

Fats: 22.21 g

Carbs: 8.06 g

Water: 53.67 g

Other: 1.66 g

Contains more Carbs +846.8%

Contains more Other +132.5%

Contains more Protein +38.2%

Contains more Fats +1521.2%

Contains more Water +567.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison

Pilaf

Meatball

Contains less Saturated Fat -96%

Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2363.3%

Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +787.5%

Pilaf

Saturated Fat: 0.307 g

Monounsaturated Fat: 0.373 g

Polyunsaturated fat: 0.377 g

Meatball

Saturated Fat: 7.627 g

Monounsaturated Fat: 9.188 g

Polyunsaturated fat: 3.346 g

Contains less Saturated Fat -96%

Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2363.3%

Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +787.5%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison

Pilaf

Meatball

Contains more Starch +3065.8%

Contains more Maltose +318.5%

Contains more Sucrose +60%

Contains more Glucose +1510%

Contains more Fructose +∞%

Contains more Lactose +∞%

Contains more Galactose +∞%

Pilaf

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

Meatball

Starch: 2.25 g

Sucrose: 0.48 g

Glucose: 1.61 g

Fructose: 0.21 g

Lactose: 0.87 g

Maltose: 0.27 g

Galactose: 0.04 g

Contains more Starch +3065.8%

Contains more Maltose +318.5%

Contains more Sucrose +60%

Contains more Glucose +1510%

Contains more Fructose +∞%

Contains more Lactose +∞%

Contains more Galactose +∞%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.


Lower in Sugar
Lower in Cholesterol
Lower in Saturated Fat
Rich in minerals
Lower in Sodium
Lower in Glycemic Index
Lower in price	Equal
Rich in vitamins	Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient			Opinion
Net carbs	75.11g	5.76g
Protein	10.42g	14.4g
Fats	1.37g	22.21g
Carbs	76.31g	8.06g
Calories	359kcal	286kcal
Starch	71.23g	2.25g
Fructose	0g	0.21g
Sugar	1.53g	3.47g
Fiber	1.2g	2.3g
Calcium	83mg	80mg
Iron	2.44mg	1.77mg
Magnesium	32mg	31mg
Phosphorus	154mg	239mg
Potassium	188mg	296mg
Sodium	1303mg	666mg
Zinc	1.01mg	1.66mg
Copper	0.166mg	0.123mg
Manganese	0.882mg	0.282mg
Selenium	32.4µg	15.3µg
Vitamin A	14IU	73IU
Vitamin A RAE	4µg	22µg
Vitamin E	0.04mg	0.42mg
Vitamin D	0IU	2IU
Vitamin D	0µg	0.1µg
Vitamin C	4.1mg	0mg
Vitamin B1	0.603mg	0.136mg
Vitamin B2	0.087mg	0.23mg
Vitamin B3	6.127mg	3.108mg
Vitamin B5	0.715mg	0.924mg
Vitamin B6	0.4mg	0.202mg
Folate	212µg	36µg
Vitamin B12	0.02µg	1µg
Vitamin K	0.5µg	8.2µg
Tryptophan	0.086mg
Threonine	0.221mg
Isoleucine	0.279mg
Leucine	0.523mg
Lysine	0.189mg
Methionine	0.145mg
Phenylalanine	0.32mg
Valine	0.374mg
Histidine	0.15mg
Cholesterol	1mg	66mg
Trans Fat	0g	0.577g
Saturated Fat	0.307g	7.627g
Omega-3 - DHA	0g	0.004g
Omega-3 - EPA	0g	0.005g
Omega-3 - DPA	0g	0.013g
Monounsaturated Fat	0.373g	9.188g
Polyunsaturated fat	0.377g	3.346g
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid	0g	0.07g
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid		2.815g
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid		0.005g
Omega-3 - ALA		0.163g
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid		0.012g
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid		0.022g

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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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36%

Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score

77%

53%

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?

Pilaf is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.94g)

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?

Pilaf is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 65mg)

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?

Pilaf is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 7.32g)

Which food is richer in minerals?

Pilaf is relatively richer in minerals

Which food contains less Sodium?

Meatball contains less Sodium (difference - 637mg)

Which food is lower in glycemic index?

Meatball is lower in glycemic index (difference - 60)

Which food is cheaper?

The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

Which food is richer in vitamins?

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.

Pilaf vs. Meatball — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

The main differences between Pilaf and Meatball

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Mineral Comparison

Vitamin Comparison

Macronutrient Comparison

Fat Type Comparison

Carbohydrate type comparison

Comparison summary table

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Vitamins & Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score

Comparison summary

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