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Pilaf vs. Onion rings — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Pilaf and Onion rings different?

  • Pilaf is richer in Selenium, Folate, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B3, Manganese, Vitamin B6, Iron, and Phosphorus, while Onion rings is higher in Vitamin K.
  • Pilaf covers your daily need of Selenium 49% more than Onion rings.
  • Pilaf contains 6 times more Folate than Onion rings. Pilaf contains 212µg of Folate, while Onion rings contains 33µg.
  • Onion rings is lower in Sodium.

Rice and vermicelli mix, rice pilaf flavor, unprepared and Onion rings, breaded, par fried, frozen, prepared, heated in oven types were used in this article.

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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 12% 9.3% 11% 47% 24% 11% 30% 48% 45% 31%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +88.2%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +167.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +52.8%
Contains more IronIron +95.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +127.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +140.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +116.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +153.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +478.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -71.6%

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% 0.84% 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 5.3% 0% 9.2% 0% 46% 27% 25% 18% 27% 0% 85% 25% 5.8%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +156.3%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +225.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +354.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +143.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +241.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +542.4%
Contains more CholineCholine +63.6%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +1050%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +33.3%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +6720%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

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
4% 14% 34% 46%
Protein: 4.14 g
Fats: 14.3 g
Carbs: 33.79 g
Water: 46.37 g
Other: 1.4 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +151.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +125.8%
Contains more OtherOther +175.7%
Contains more FatsFats +943.8%
Contains more WaterWater +476.7%

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
17% 23% 60%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 2.137 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 3 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 7.633 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -85.6%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +704.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1924.7%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Pilaf
2
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
83% 6% 4% 4% 2%
Starch: 25.58 g
Sucrose: 1.76 g
Glucose: 1.31 g
Fructose: 1.26 g
Lactose: 0.11 g
Maltose: 0.66 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more StarchStarch +178.5%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +71.2%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +486.7%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +1210%
Contains more FructoseFructose +∞%
Contains more LactoseLactose +∞%
~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 Onion rings
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pilaf Onion rings Opinion
Calories 359kcal 276kcal Pilaf
Protein 10.42g 4.14g Pilaf
Fats 1.37g 14.3g Onion rings
Vitamin C 4.1mg 1.6mg Pilaf
Net carbs 75.11g 31.59g Pilaf
Carbs 76.31g 33.79g Pilaf
Cholesterol 1mg 0mg Onion rings
Magnesium 32mg 17mg Pilaf
Calcium 83mg 31mg Pilaf
Potassium 188mg 123mg Pilaf
Iron 2.44mg 1.25mg Pilaf
Sugar 1.53g 5.1g Pilaf
Fiber 1.2g 2.2g Onion rings
Copper 0.166mg 0.073mg Pilaf
Zinc 1.01mg 0.42mg Pilaf
Starch 71.23g 25.58g Pilaf
Phosphorus 154mg 71mg Pilaf
Sodium 1303mg 370mg Onion rings
Vitamin A 14IU 0IU Pilaf
Vitamin A 4µg 0µg Pilaf
Vitamin E 0.04mg 0.46mg Onion rings
Manganese 0.882mg 0.348mg Pilaf
Selenium 32.4µg 5.6µg Pilaf
Vitamin B1 0.603mg 0.185mg Pilaf
Vitamin B2 0.087mg 0.116mg Onion rings
Vitamin B3 6.127mg 1.349mg Pilaf
Vitamin B5 0.715mg 0.294mg Pilaf
Vitamin B6 0.4mg 0.117mg Pilaf
Vitamin B12 0.02µg 0µg Pilaf
Vitamin K 0.5µg 34.1µg Onion rings
Folate 212µg 33µg Pilaf
Trans Fat 0g 0.053g Pilaf
Choline 17.5mg 10.7mg Pilaf
Saturated Fat 0.307g 2.137g Pilaf
Monounsaturated Fat 0.373g 3g Onion rings
Polyunsaturated fat 0.377g 7.633g Onion rings
Tryptophan 0.086mg 0.07mg Pilaf
Threonine 0.221mg 0.15mg Pilaf
Isoleucine 0.279mg 0.214mg Pilaf
Leucine 0.523mg 0.35mg Pilaf
Lysine 0.189mg 0.151mg Pilaf
Methionine 0.145mg 0.081mg Pilaf
Phenylalanine 0.32mg 0.243mg Pilaf
Valine 0.374mg 0.216mg Pilaf
Histidine 0.15mg 0.109mg Pilaf
Fructose 0g 1.26g Onion rings
Omega-3 - ALA 0.789g Onion rings
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.047g Onion rings
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0g 0.003g Onion rings
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 6.346g Onion rings

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Pilaf Onion rings
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
21%
Onion rings
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
77%
Pilaf
27%
Onion rings

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pilaf
Pilaf is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.57g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pilaf
Pilaf is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.83g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pilaf
Pilaf is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pilaf
Pilaf is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Onion rings
Onion rings is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 1mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Onion rings
Onion rings contains less Sodium (difference - 933mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Onion rings
Onion rings is lower in glycemic index (difference - 60)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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. Onion rings - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170415/nutrients

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

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