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Pilaf vs. Omelette — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between pilaf and omelette

  • Pilaf has more vitamin B1, folate, vitamin B3, manganese, and vitamin B6; however, omelette is richer in choline, vitamin B12, and vitamin B2.
  • Omelette's daily need coverage for cholesterol is 104% more.
  • Pilaf contains 96 times more vitamin B3 than omelette. Pilaf contains 6.127mg of vitamin B3, while omelette contains 0.064mg.
  • Omelette contains less sodium.
  • Pilaf has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of pilaf is 60, while the glycemic index of omelette is 0.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Rice and vermicelli mix, rice pilaf flavor, unprepared and Egg, whole, cooked, omelet.

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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 7.9% 14% 10% 56% 21% 30% 72% 20% 3.1% 141%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +190.9%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +72.9%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +60.7%
Contains more IronIron +64.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +163.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +3575%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +25.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -88.1%
~equal in Zinc ~1.09mg
~equal in Phosphorus ~167mg

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% 57% 26% 26% 8.5% 89% 1.2% 77% 33% 95% 11% 29% 135%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1673.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +9473.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +179.7%
Contains more FolateFolate +443.6%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +4200%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +3125%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +343.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +80.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +3700%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +800%
Contains more CholineCholine +1314.9%

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
11% 12% 76%
Protein: 10.57 g
Fats: 11.66 g
Carbs: 0.64 g
Water: 76.13 g
Other: 1 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +11823.4%
Contains more OtherOther +286%
Contains more FatsFats +751.1%
Contains more WaterWater +846.9%
~equal in Protein ~10.57g

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
31% 45% 25%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 3.319 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 4.843 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.712 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -90.8%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +1198.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +619.4%

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
100%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 0.31 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more StarchStarch +∞%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +∞%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +∞%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +210%
~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 Omelette
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pilaf Omelette DV% diff.
Cholesterol 1mg 313mg 104%
Sodium 1303mg 155mg 50%
Vitamin B1 0.603mg 0.034mg 47%
Folate 212µg 39µg 43%
Choline 17.5mg 247.6mg 42%
Vitamin B3 6.127mg 0.064mg 38%
Manganese 0.882mg 0.024mg 37%
Vitamin B12 0.02µg 0.76µg 31%
Starch 71.23g 29%
Carbs 76.31g 0.64g 25%
Vitamin B2 0.087mg 0.386mg 23%
Vitamin B6 0.4mg 0.143mg 20%
Vitamin A 4µg 172µg 19%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.377g 2.712g 16%
Fats 1.37g 11.66g 16%
Saturated fat 0.307g 3.319g 14%
Iron 2.44mg 1.48mg 12%
Selenium 32.4µg 25.8µg 12%
Monounsaturated fat 0.373g 4.843g 11%
Vitamin B5 0.715mg 1.289mg 11%
Copper 0.166mg 0.063mg 11%
Calories 359kcal 154kcal 10%
Vitamin D 0µg 1.7µg 9%
Vitamin D 0IU 69IU 9%
Vitamin E 0.04mg 1.29mg 8%
Fiber 1.2g 0g 5%
Vitamin C 4.1mg 0mg 5%
Magnesium 32mg 11mg 5%
Calcium 83mg 48mg 4%
Vitamin K 0.5µg 4.5µg 3%
Phosphorus 154mg 167mg 2%
Potassium 188mg 117mg 2%
Zinc 1.01mg 1.09mg 1%
Protein 10.42g 10.57g 0%
Net carbs 75.11g 0.64g N/A
Sugar 1.53g 0.31g N/A
Trans fat 0g 0.709g N/A
Tryptophan 0.086mg 0.14mg 0%
Threonine 0.221mg 0.467mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.279mg 0.565mg 0%
Leucine 0.523mg 0.913mg 0%
Lysine 0.189mg 0.767mg 0%
Methionine 0.145mg 0.319mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.32mg 0.572mg 0%
Valine 0.374mg 0.722mg 0%
Histidine 0.15mg 0.26mg 0%
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.049g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.006g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0g 0.015g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Pilaf Omelette
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
45%
Omelette
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
77%
Pilaf
37%
Omelette

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pilaf
Pilaf is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 312mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Pilaf
Pilaf is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.012g)
Which food is cheaper?
Pilaf
Pilaf is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pilaf
Pilaf is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Omelette
Omelette is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.22g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Omelette
Omelette contains less Sodium (difference - 1148mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Omelette
Omelette is lower in glycemic index (difference - 60)
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. Omelette - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172185/nutrients

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

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