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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 have more vitamin B12, phosphorus, and calcium.
  • Pilaf covers your daily need for 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
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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% 1.3% 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% 32% 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 +2300%
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
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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 DV% diff.
Folate 212µg 26µg 47%
Vitamin B12 0.02µg 0.95µg 39%
Vitamin B1 0.603mg 0.15mg 38%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.377g 5.104g 32%
Vitamin B3 6.127mg 0.98mg 32%
Selenium 32.4µg 16.2µg 29%
Phosphorus 154mg 358mg 29%
Saturated fat 0.307g 6.643g 29%
Fats 1.37g 17.87g 25%
Calcium 83mg 331mg 25%
Vitamin B6 0.4mg 0.084mg 24%
Manganese 0.882mg 0.363mg 23%
Vitamin K 0.5µg 25.4µg 21%
Starch 71.23g 21.67g 20%
Iron 2.44mg 0.84mg 20%
Carbs 76.31g 27.22g 16%
Sodium 1303mg 1008mg 13%
Vitamin B2 0.087mg 0.257mg 13%
Copper 0.166mg 0.067mg 11%
Vitamin A 4µg 96µg 10%
Monounsaturated fat 0.373g 4.287g 10%
Cholesterol 1mg 32mg 10%
Zinc 1.01mg 1.98mg 9%
Vitamin B5 0.715mg 0.38mg 7%
Protein 10.42g 13.56g 6%
Vitamin E 0.04mg 0.74mg 5%
Vitamin C 4.1mg 5%
Choline 17.5mg 3%
Magnesium 32mg 21mg 3%
Calories 359kcal 324kcal 2%
Fiber 1.2g 1.6g 2%
Potassium 188mg 121mg 2%
Net carbs 75.11g 25.62g N/A
Sugar 1.53g 2.83g N/A
Trans fat 0g 0.372g N/A
Tryptophan 0.086mg 0.175mg 0%
Threonine 0.221mg 0.472mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.279mg 0.718mg 0%
Leucine 0.523mg 1.468mg 0%
Lysine 0.189mg 1.211mg 0%
Methionine 0.145mg 0.411mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.32mg 0.811mg 0%
Valine 0.374mg 0.934mg 0%
Histidine 0.15mg 0.441mg 0%
Fructose 0g 0.2g 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.003g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.524g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.006g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.045g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.011g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0g 0.006g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 4.306g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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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
31%
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.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.