Pilaf vs. Pistachio — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between pilaf and pistachios
- Pilaf has more selenium, folate, and vitamin B3, while pistachios have more copper, vitamin B6, phosphorus, fiber, and potassium.
- Pistachios cover your daily need for copper, 126% more than pilaf.
- Pilaf contains 1303 times more sodium than pistachios. While pilaf contains 1303mg of sodium, pistachios contain only 1mg.
- Pistachios have a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of pistachios is 28, while the glycemic index of pilaf is 60.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Rice and vermicelli mix, rice pilaf flavor, unprepared and Nuts, pistachio nuts, raw.
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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 SeleniumSelenium | +362.9% |
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +278.1% |
Contains more CalciumCalcium | +26.5% |
Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +445.2% |
Contains more IronIron | +60.7% |
Contains more CopperCopper | +683.1% |
Contains more ZincZinc | +117.8% |
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +218.2% |
Contains less SodiumSodium | -99.9% |
Contains more ManganeseManganese | +36.1% |
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 B3Vitamin B3 | +371.3% |
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +37.5% |
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
Contains more FolateFolate | +315.7% |
Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +36.6% |
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +550% |
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +7050% |
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +44.3% |
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +83.9% |
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +325% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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Copper | 0.166mg | 1.3mg | 126% |
Vitamin B6 | 0.4mg | 1.7mg | 100% |
Polyunsaturated fat | 0.377g | 14.38g | 93% |
Fats | 1.37g | 45.32g | 68% |
Monounsaturated fat | 0.373g | 23.257g | 57% |
Sodium | 1303mg | 1mg | 57% |
Phosphorus | 154mg | 490mg | 48% |
Selenium | 32.4µg | 7µg | 46% |
Folate | 212µg | 51µg | 40% |
Fiber | 1.2g | 10.6g | 38% |
Vitamin B3 | 6.127mg | 1.3mg | 30% |
Starch | 71.23g | 1.67g | 29% |
Potassium | 188mg | 1025mg | 25% |
Saturated fat | 0.307g | 5.907g | 25% |
Vitamin B1 | 0.603mg | 0.87mg | 22% |
Magnesium | 32mg | 121mg | 21% |
Iron | 2.44mg | 3.92mg | 19% |
Protein | 10.42g | 20.16g | 19% |
Vitamin E | 0.04mg | 2.86mg | 19% |
Carbs | 76.31g | 27.17g | 16% |
Manganese | 0.882mg | 1.2mg | 14% |
Zinc | 1.01mg | 2.2mg | 11% |
Calories | 359kcal | 560kcal | 10% |
Vitamin B2 | 0.087mg | 0.16mg | 6% |
Vitamin B5 | 0.715mg | 0.52mg | 4% |
Choline | 17.5mg | 3% | |
Vitamin A | 4µg | 26µg | 2% |
Calcium | 83mg | 105mg | 2% |
Vitamin C | 4.1mg | 5.6mg | 2% |
Vitamin B12 | 0.02µg | 0µg | 1% |
Net carbs | 75.11g | 16.57g | N/A |
Cholesterol | 1mg | 0mg | 0% |
Sugar | 1.53g | 7.66g | N/A |
Vitamin K | 0.5µg | 0% | |
Tryptophan | 0.086mg | 0.251mg | 0% |
Threonine | 0.221mg | 0.684mg | 0% |
Isoleucine | 0.279mg | 0.917mg | 0% |
Leucine | 0.523mg | 1.604mg | 0% |
Lysine | 0.189mg | 1.138mg | 0% |
Methionine | 0.145mg | 0.36mg | 0% |
Phenylalanine | 0.32mg | 1.092mg | 0% |
Valine | 0.374mg | 1.249mg | 0% |
Histidine | 0.15mg | 0.512mg | 0% |
Fructose | 0g | 0.24g | 0% |
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 14.091g | N/A |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more CarbsCarbs | +180.9% |
Contains more WaterWater | +84% |
Contains more OtherOther | +29.5% |
Contains more ProteinProtein | +93.5% |
Contains more FatsFats | +3208% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -94.8% |
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +6135.1% |
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +3714.3% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more StarchStarch | +4165.3% |
Contains more MaltoseMaltose | +564.7% |
Contains more SucroseSucrose | +2190% |
Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +220% |
Contains more FructoseFructose | +∞% |
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