Pilaf vs. Minestrone — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Important differences between pilaf and minestrone
- Pilaf has more folate, vitamin B1, vitamin B3, manganese, vitamin B6, iron, phosphorus, and copper; however, minestrone is richer in vitamin A.
- Pilaf's daily need coverage for folate is 49% more.
- Pilaf contains 27 times more vitamin B1 than minestrone. Pilaf contains 0.603mg of vitamin B1, while minestrone contains 0.022mg.
- Minestrone contains less sodium.
- Pilaf has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of pilaf is 60, while the glycemic index of minestrone is 47.
The food varieties used in the comparison are Rice and vermicelli mix, rice pilaf flavor, unprepared and Soup, minestrone, canned, prepared with equal volume water.
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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 | +966.7% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +492.9% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +44.6% |
| Contains more IronIron | +542.1% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +225.5% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +225.8% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +569.6% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +480.3% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -80.5% |
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 | +720% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +2640.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +383.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +1467% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +410.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +875.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +1313.3% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +1125% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
10.42 g
Fats:
1.37 g
Carbs:
76.31 g
Water:
8.04 g
Other:
3.86 g
Protein:
1.77 g
Fats:
1.04 g
Carbs:
4.66 g
Water:
91.33 g
Other:
1.2 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +488.7% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +31.7% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +1537.6% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +221.7% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +1035.9% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.307 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.373 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.377 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.23 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.29 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.46 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +28.6% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -25.1% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +22% |
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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| Selenium | 32.4µg | 59% | |
| Folate | 212µg | 15µg | 49% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.603mg | 0.022mg | 48% |
| Sodium | 1303mg | 254mg | 46% |
| Vitamin B3 | 6.127mg | 0.391mg | 36% |
| Manganese | 0.882mg | 0.152mg | 32% |
| Starch | 71.23g | 29% | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.4mg | 0.041mg | 28% |
| Iron | 2.44mg | 0.38mg | 26% |
| Carbs | 76.31g | 4.66g | 24% |
| Phosphorus | 154mg | 23mg | 19% |
| Protein | 10.42g | 1.77g | 17% |
| Calories | 359kcal | 34kcal | 16% |
| Copper | 0.166mg | 0.051mg | 13% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.715mg | 0.14mg | 12% |
| Magnesium | 32mg | 3mg | 7% |
| Calcium | 83mg | 14mg | 7% |
| Zinc | 1.01mg | 0.31mg | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 4µg | 49µg | 5% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.087mg | 0.018mg | 5% |
| Vitamin C | 4.1mg | 0.5mg | 4% |
| Choline | 17.5mg | 3% | |
| Fiber | 1.2g | 0.4g | 3% |
| Potassium | 188mg | 130mg | 2% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.377g | 0.46g | 1% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.02µg | 0µg | 1% |
| Fats | 1.37g | 1.04g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 75.11g | 4.26g | N/A |
| Cholesterol | 1mg | 1mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 1.53g | N/A | |
| Vitamin E | 0.04mg | 0% | |
| Vitamin K | 0.5µg | 0% | |
| Saturated fat | 0.307g | 0.23g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.373g | 0.29g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.086mg | 0.013mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.221mg | 0.043mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.279mg | 0.054mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.523mg | 0.098mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.189mg | 0.076mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.145mg | 0.018mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.32mg | 0.064mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.374mg | 0.074mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.15mg | 0.03mg | 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
47%
5%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
77%
12%
Comparison summary
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pilaf is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pilaf is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Minestrone is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.53g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Minestrone contains less Sodium (difference - 1049mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Minestrone is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.077g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Minestrone is lower in glycemic index (difference - 13)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (1 mg)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)