Pilaf vs. Meatball — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between pilaf and meatball
- Pilaf has more selenium, folate, vitamin B3, and vitamin B6; however, meatball has more vitamin B12, copper, vitamin B1, phosphorus, and fiber.
- Daily need coverage for vitamin B12 for meatball is 62% higher.
- Meatball has 41 times less selenium than pilaf. Pilaf has 32.4µg of selenium, while meatball has 0.8µg.
- Meatball is lower in sodium.
- Pilaf has a higher glycemic index than meatball.
Food types used in this article are Rice and vermicelli mix, rice pilaf flavor, unprepared and Meatballs, meatless.
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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 | +77.8% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +232% |
| Contains more IronIron | +13% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +∞% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +3950% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +325.3% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +78.2% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +123.4% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -57.8% |
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 CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +145.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +43% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +100% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +171.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +4225% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +55.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +144.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +7400% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +405.1% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +853.9% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +101.5% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +556.9% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +621.4% |
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Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -78.5% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +486.6% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +1137.7% |
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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| Vitamin B12 | 0.02µg | 1.5µg | 62% |
| Copper | 0.166mg | 0.706mg | 60% |
| Selenium | 32.4µg | 0.8µg | 57% |
| Manganese | 0.882mg | 38% | |
| Folate | 212µg | 78µg | 34% |
| Sodium | 1303mg | 550mg | 33% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.377g | 4.666g | 29% |
| Starch | 71.23g | 29% | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.603mg | 0.938mg | 28% |
| Phosphorus | 154mg | 344mg | 27% |
| Carbs | 76.31g | 8g | 23% |
| Vitamin B3 | 6.127mg | 2.5mg | 23% |
| Protein | 10.42g | 21g | 21% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.4mg | 0.2mg | 15% |
| Fiber | 1.2g | 4.6g | 14% |
| Choline | 17.5mg | 88.4mg | 13% |
| Fats | 1.37g | 9g | 12% |
| Vitamin E | 0.04mg | 1.73mg | 11% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.087mg | 0.213mg | 10% |
| Calories | 359kcal | 197kcal | 8% |
| Zinc | 1.01mg | 1.8mg | 7% |
| Calcium | 83mg | 25mg | 6% |
| Saturated fat | 0.307g | 1.425g | 5% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.373g | 2.188g | 5% |
| Vitamin C | 4.1mg | 0mg | 5% |
| Iron | 2.44mg | 2.16mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.715mg | 0.5mg | 4% |
| Magnesium | 32mg | 18mg | 3% |
| Net carbs | 75.11g | 3.4g | N/A |
| Cholesterol | 1mg | 0mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 188mg | 180mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 1.53g | 1.25g | N/A |
| Vitamin A | 4µg | 0µg | 0% |
| Vitamin K | 0.5µg | 0µg | 0% |
| 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% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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 richer in minerals?
Pilaf is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Pilaf is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.118g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Meatball is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Meatball is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.28g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Meatball contains less Sodium (difference - 753mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Meatball is lower in glycemic index (difference - 60)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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.