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Pilaf vs. Brazil nut — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between pilaf and brazil nut

  • Pilaf has more folate and vitamin B3; however, brazil nut is richer in selenium, copper, magnesium, phosphorus, vitamin E, and zinc.
  • Brazil nut covers your daily selenium needs 3427% more than pilaf.
  • Brazil nut has 434 times less sodium than pilaf. Pilaf has 1303mg of sodium, while brazil nut has 3mg.
  • Pilaf has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of pilaf is 60, while the glycemic index of brazil nut is 10.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Rice and vermicelli mix, rice pilaf flavor, unprepared and Nuts, brazilnuts, dried, unblanched.

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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
0
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 269% 48% 58% 91% 581% 111% 311% 0.39% 160% 10456%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +1075%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +92.8%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +250.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +950%
Contains more ZincZinc +302%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +370.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +38.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +5816.7%
~equal in Iron ~2.43mg

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
9
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 2.3% 0% 113% 0% 154% 8.1% 5.5% 11% 23% 0% 0% 17% 16%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +485.7%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +148.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1976.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +288.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +296%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +863.6%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +14025%
Contains more CholineCholine +64.6%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B1 ~0.617mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Pilaf
3
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% 67% 12% 3% 3%
Protein: 14.32 g
Fats: 67.1 g
Carbs: 11.74 g
Water: 3.42 g
Other: 3.42 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +550%
Contains more WaterWater +135.1%
Contains more OtherOther +12.9%
Contains more ProteinProtein +37.4%
Contains more FatsFats +4797.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Pilaf
1
29% 35% 36%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.307 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.373 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.377 g
25% 37% 38%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 16.134 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 23.879 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 24.399 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -98.1%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +6301.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +6371.9%

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
10% 90%
Starch: 0.25 g
Sucrose: 2.33 g
Glucose: 0 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more StarchStarch +28392%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +∞%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +∞%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +676.7%
~equal in Fructose ~0g
~equal in Lactose ~0g
~equal in Galactose ~0g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pilaf Brazil nut DV% diff.
Selenium 32.4µg 1917µg 3427%
Copper 0.166mg 1.743mg 175%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.377g 24.399g 160%
Fats 1.37g 67.1g 101%
Magnesium 32mg 376mg 82%
Phosphorus 154mg 725mg 82%
Saturated fat 0.307g 16.134g 72%
Monounsaturated fat 0.373g 23.879g 59%
Sodium 1303mg 3mg 57%
Folate 212µg 22µg 48%
Vitamin E 0.04mg 5.65mg 37%
Vitamin B3 6.127mg 0.295mg 36%
Starch 71.23g 0.25g 29%
Zinc 1.01mg 4.06mg 28%
Fiber 1.2g 7.5g 25%
Vitamin B6 0.4mg 0.101mg 23%
Carbs 76.31g 11.74g 22%
Manganese 0.882mg 1.223mg 15%
Calories 359kcal 659kcal 15%
Potassium 188mg 659mg 14%
Vitamin B5 0.715mg 0.184mg 11%
Protein 10.42g 14.32g 8%
Calcium 83mg 160mg 8%
Vitamin B2 0.087mg 0.035mg 4%
Vitamin C 4.1mg 0.7mg 4%
Choline 17.5mg 28.8mg 2%
Vitamin B1 0.603mg 0.617mg 1%
Vitamin B12 0.02µg 0µg 1%
Net carbs 75.11g 4.24g N/A
Cholesterol 1mg 0mg 0%
Iron 2.44mg 2.43mg 0%
Sugar 1.53g 2.33g N/A
Vitamin A 4µg 0µg 0%
Vitamin K 0.5µg 0µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.086mg 0.135mg 0%
Threonine 0.221mg 0.365mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.279mg 0.518mg 0%
Leucine 0.523mg 1.19mg 0%
Lysine 0.189mg 0.49mg 0%
Methionine 0.145mg 1.124mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.32mg 0.639mg 0%
Valine 0.374mg 0.76mg 0%
Histidine 0.15mg 0.409mg 0%
Omega-3 - ALA 0.018g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.018g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 23.859g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Pilaf Brazil nut
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
27%
Brazil nut
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
77%
Pilaf
1208%
Brazil nut

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pilaf
Pilaf is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.8g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Pilaf
Pilaf is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 15.827g)
Which food is cheaper?
Pilaf
Pilaf is cheaper (difference - $3.4)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pilaf
Pilaf is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Brazil nut
Brazil nut is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 1mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Brazil nut
Brazil nut contains less Sodium (difference - 1300mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Brazil nut
Brazil nut is lower in glycemic index (difference - 50)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Brazil nut
Brazil nut is relatively richer in minerals

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. Brazil nut - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170569/nutrients

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

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