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Pilaf vs. Mozzarella cheese sticks — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Pilaf and Mozzarella cheese sticks

  • Pilaf has more Folate, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B3, Selenium, Vitamin B6, and Manganese, while Mozzarella cheese sticks has more Vitamin B12, Phosphorus, and Calcium.
  • Pilaf covers your daily need of Folate 47% more than Mozzarella cheese sticks.
  • Pilaf contains 6 times more Vitamin B3 than Mozzarella cheese sticks. While Pilaf contains 6.127mg of Vitamin B3, Mozzarella cheese sticks contain only 0.98mg.
  • The amount of Saturated Fat in Pilaf is lower.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Rice and vermicelli mix, rice pilaf flavor, unprepared and DENNY'S, mozzarella cheese sticks.

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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
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 23% 25% 17% 92% 55% 28% 66% 170% 115% 177%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 15% 99% 11% 32% 22% 54% 153% 131% 47% 88%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +52.4%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +55.4%
Contains more IronIron +190.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +147.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +143%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +100%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +298.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +96%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +132.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -22.6%

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
7
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 14% 0.84% 0.8% 0% 151% 20% 115% 43% 92% 2.5% 1.3% 159% 9.5%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 21% 15% 0% 38% 59% 18% 23% 19% 119% 64% 20% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +302%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +525.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +88.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +376.2%
Contains more FolateFolate +715.4%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +2350%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +1750%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +195.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +4650%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +4980%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Pilaf
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10% 76% 8% 4%
Protein: 10.42 g
Fats: 1.37 g
Carbs: 76.31 g
Water: 8.04 g
Other: 3.86 g
14% 18% 27% 38% 4%
Protein: 13.56 g
Fats: 17.87 g
Carbs: 27.22 g
Water: 37.63 g
Other: 3.72 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +180.3%
Contains more ProteinProtein +30.1%
Contains more FatsFats +1204.4%
Contains more WaterWater +368%
~equal in Other ~3.72g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Pilaf
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29% 35% 36%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.307 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.373 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.377 g
41% 27% 32%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 6.643 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 4.287 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 5.104 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -95.4%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +1049.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1253.8%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Pilaf
3
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
88% 3% 5% 2%
Starch: 21.67 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 0.63 g
Fructose: 0.2 g
Lactose: 1.17 g
Maltose: 0.6 g
Galactose: 0.23 g
Contains more StarchStarch +228.7%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +∞%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +88.3%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +530%
Contains more FructoseFructose +∞%
Contains more LactoseLactose +∞%
Contains more GalactoseGalactose +∞%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pilaf Mozzarella cheese sticks Opinion
Calories 359kcal 324kcal Pilaf
Protein 10.42g 13.56g Mozzarella cheese sticks
Fats 1.37g 17.87g Mozzarella cheese sticks
Vitamin C 4.1mg Pilaf
Net carbs 75.11g 25.62g Pilaf
Carbs 76.31g 27.22g Pilaf
Cholesterol 1mg 32mg Pilaf
Magnesium 32mg 21mg Pilaf
Calcium 83mg 331mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Potassium 188mg 121mg Pilaf
Iron 2.44mg 0.84mg Pilaf
Sugar 1.53g 2.83g Pilaf
Fiber 1.2g 1.6g Mozzarella cheese sticks
Copper 0.166mg 0.067mg Pilaf
Zinc 1.01mg 1.98mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Starch 71.23g 21.67g Pilaf
Phosphorus 154mg 358mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Sodium 1303mg 1008mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Vitamin A 14IU 343IU Mozzarella cheese sticks
Vitamin A 4µg 96µg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Vitamin E 0.04mg 0.74mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Manganese 0.882mg 0.363mg Pilaf
Selenium 32.4µg 16.2µg Pilaf
Vitamin B1 0.603mg 0.15mg Pilaf
Vitamin B2 0.087mg 0.257mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Vitamin B3 6.127mg 0.98mg Pilaf
Vitamin B5 0.715mg 0.38mg Pilaf
Vitamin B6 0.4mg 0.084mg Pilaf
Vitamin B12 0.02µg 0.95µg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Vitamin K 0.5µg 25.4µg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Folate 212µg 26µg Pilaf
Trans Fat 0g 0.372g Pilaf
Choline 17.5mg Pilaf
Saturated Fat 0.307g 6.643g Pilaf
Monounsaturated Fat 0.373g 4.287g Mozzarella cheese sticks
Polyunsaturated fat 0.377g 5.104g Mozzarella cheese sticks
Tryptophan 0.086mg 0.175mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Threonine 0.221mg 0.472mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Isoleucine 0.279mg 0.718mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Leucine 0.523mg 1.468mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Lysine 0.189mg 1.211mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Methionine 0.145mg 0.411mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Phenylalanine 0.32mg 0.811mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Valine 0.374mg 0.934mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Histidine 0.15mg 0.441mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Fructose 0g 0.2g Mozzarella cheese sticks
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.003g Mozzarella cheese sticks
Omega-3 - ALA 0.524g Mozzarella cheese sticks
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.006g Mozzarella cheese sticks
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g Mozzarella cheese sticks
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.045g Mozzarella cheese sticks
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.011g Mozzarella cheese sticks
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0g 0.006g Mozzarella cheese sticks
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 4.306g Mozzarella cheese sticks

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Pilaf Mozzarella cheese sticks
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
47%
Pilaf
30%
Mozzarella cheese sticks
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
77%
Pilaf
65%
Mozzarella cheese sticks

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pilaf
Pilaf is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 31mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pilaf
Pilaf is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.3g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pilaf
Pilaf is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 6.336g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pilaf
Pilaf is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Mozzarella cheese sticks
Mozzarella cheese sticks contains less Sodium (difference - 295mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mozzarella cheese sticks
Mozzarella cheese sticks 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.

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. Mozzarella cheese sticks - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168076/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

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