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Pilaf vs. Pistachio — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Pilaf and Pistachio

  • Pilaf has more Selenium, Folate, and Vitamin B3, while Pistachio has more Copper, Vitamin B6, Phosphorus, Fiber, and Potassium.
  • Pistachio covers your daily need of Copper 126% more than Pilaf.
  • Pilaf contains 1303 times more Sodium than Pistachio. While Pilaf contains 1303mg of Sodium, Pistachio contains only 1mg.

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 Selenium +362.9%
Contains more Calcium +26.5%
Contains more Iron +60.7%
Contains more Magnesium +278.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +218.2%
Contains more Potassium +445.2%
Contains less Sodium -99.9%
Contains more Zinc +117.8%
Contains more Copper +683.1%
Contains more Manganese +36.1%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 25% 92% 23% 66% 17% 170% 28% 56% 116% 177%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 32% 147% 87% 210% 91% 1% 60% 434% 157% 39%
Contains more Selenium +362.9%
Contains more Calcium +26.5%
Contains more Iron +60.7%
Contains more Magnesium +278.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +218.2%
Contains more Potassium +445.2%
Contains less Sodium -99.9%
Contains more Zinc +117.8%
Contains more Copper +683.1%
Contains more Manganese +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.
Pilaf
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Contains more Vitamin B3 +371.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +37.5%
Contains more Folate +315.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +3585.7%
Contains more Vitamin E +7050%
Contains more Vitamin C +36.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +44.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +83.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +325%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 1% 0% 14% 151% 21% 115% 43% 93% 159% 3% 2%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 31% 58% 0% 19% 218% 37% 25% 32% 393% 39% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +371.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +37.5%
Contains more Folate +315.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +3585.7%
Contains more Vitamin E +7050%
Contains more Vitamin C +36.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +44.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +83.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +325%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +180.9%
Contains more Water +84%
Contains more Other +29.5%
Contains more Protein +93.5%
Contains more Fats +3208%
10% 76% 8% 4%
Protein: 10.42 g
Fats: 1.37 g
Carbs: 76.31 g
Water: 8.04 g
Other: 3.86 g
20% 45% 27% 4% 3%
Protein: 20.16 g
Fats: 45.32 g
Carbs: 27.17 g
Water: 4.37 g
Other: 2.98 g
Contains more Carbs +180.9%
Contains more Water +84%
Contains more Other +29.5%
Contains more Protein +93.5%
Contains more Fats +3208%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -94.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +6135.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +3714.3%
29% 35% 36%
Saturated Fat: 0.307 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.373 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.377 g
14% 53% 33%
Saturated Fat: 5.907 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 23.257 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 14.38 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -94.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +6135.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +3714.3%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Starch +4165.3%
Contains more Maltose +564.7%
Contains more Sucrose +2190%
Contains more Glucose +220%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
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
18% 74% 3% 3% 2%
Starch: 1.67 g
Sucrose: 6.87 g
Glucose: 0.32 g
Fructose: 0.24 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0.17 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Starch +4165.3%
Contains more Maltose +564.7%
Contains more Sucrose +2190%
Contains more Glucose +220%
Contains more Fructose +∞%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pilaf Pistachio Opinion
Net carbs 75.11g 16.57g Pilaf
Protein 10.42g 20.16g Pistachio
Fats 1.37g 45.32g Pistachio
Carbs 76.31g 27.17g Pilaf
Calories 359kcal 560kcal Pistachio
Starch 71.23g 1.67g Pilaf
Fructose 0g 0.24g Pistachio
Sugar 1.53g 7.66g Pilaf
Fiber 1.2g 10.6g Pistachio
Calcium 83mg 105mg Pistachio
Iron 2.44mg 3.92mg Pistachio
Magnesium 32mg 121mg Pistachio
Phosphorus 154mg 490mg Pistachio
Potassium 188mg 1025mg Pistachio
Sodium 1303mg 1mg Pistachio
Zinc 1.01mg 2.2mg Pistachio
Copper 0.166mg 1.3mg Pistachio
Manganese 0.882mg 1.2mg Pistachio
Selenium 32.4µg 7µg Pilaf
Vitamin A 14IU 516IU Pistachio
Vitamin A RAE 4µg 26µg Pistachio
Vitamin E 0.04mg 2.86mg Pistachio
Vitamin C 4.1mg 5.6mg Pistachio
Vitamin B1 0.603mg 0.87mg Pistachio
Vitamin B2 0.087mg 0.16mg Pistachio
Vitamin B3 6.127mg 1.3mg Pilaf
Vitamin B5 0.715mg 0.52mg Pilaf
Vitamin B6 0.4mg 1.7mg Pistachio
Folate 212µg 51µg Pilaf
Vitamin B12 0.02µg 0µg Pilaf
Vitamin K 0.5µg Pilaf
Tryptophan 0.086mg 0.251mg Pistachio
Threonine 0.221mg 0.684mg Pistachio
Isoleucine 0.279mg 0.917mg Pistachio
Leucine 0.523mg 1.604mg Pistachio
Lysine 0.189mg 1.138mg Pistachio
Methionine 0.145mg 0.36mg Pistachio
Phenylalanine 0.32mg 1.092mg Pistachio
Valine 0.374mg 1.249mg Pistachio
Histidine 0.15mg 0.512mg Pistachio
Cholesterol 1mg 0mg Pistachio
Saturated Fat 0.307g 5.907g Pilaf
Monounsaturated Fat 0.373g 23.257g Pistachio
Polyunsaturated fat 0.377g 14.38g Pistachio
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 14.091g Pistachio

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Pilaf Pistachio
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
50%
Pilaf
71%
Pistachio
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
77%
Pilaf
125%
Pistachio

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Pistachio
Pistachio contains less Sodium (difference - 1302mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pistachio
Pistachio is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pistachio
Pistachio is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pistachio
Pistachio is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pilaf
Pilaf is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.13g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pilaf
Pilaf is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 5.6g)
Which food is cheaper?
Pilaf
Pilaf is cheaper (difference - $2.6)
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. Pistachio - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170184/nutrients

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

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