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Pilaf vs. Scallion — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Pilaf and Scallion

  • Pilaf has more Selenium, Vitamin B1, Folate, Vitamin B3, Manganese, Vitamin B6, and Phosphorus, while Scallion has more Vitamin K, and Vitamin C.
  • Scallion covers your daily need of Vitamin K 172% more than Pilaf.
  • Pilaf contains 81 times more Sodium than Scallion. While Pilaf contains 1303mg of Sodium, Scallion contains only 16mg.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Rice and vermicelli mix, rice pilaf flavor, unprepared and Onions, spring or scallions (includes tops and bulb), 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.
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 14% 22% 24% 56% 28% 11% 16% 2.1% 21% 3.3%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +60%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +15.3%
Contains more IronIron +64.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +100%
Contains more ZincZinc +159%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +316.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +451.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +5300%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +46.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -98.8%

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
7
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 63% 60% 11% 0% 14% 18% 9.8% 4.5% 14% 0% 518% 48% 3.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +996.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1067%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +853.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +555.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +231.3%
Contains more CholineCholine +207%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +358.5%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +7021.4%
Contains more Vitamin E Vitamin E +1275%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +41300%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.08mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Pilaf
4
10% 76% 8% 4%
Protein: 10.42 g
Fats: 1.37 g
Carbs: 76.31 g
Water: 8.04 g
Other: 3.86 g
2% 7% 90%
Protein: 1.83 g
Fats: 0.19 g
Carbs: 7.34 g
Water: 89.83 g
Other: 0.81 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +469.4%
Contains more FatsFats +621.1%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +939.6%
Contains more OtherOther +376.5%
Contains more WaterWater +1017.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Pilaf
2
29% 35% 36%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.307 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.373 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.377 g
24% 20% 56%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.032 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.027 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.074 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +1281.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +409.5%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -89.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pilaf Scallion Opinion
Calories 359kcal 32kcal Pilaf
Protein 10.42g 1.83g Pilaf
Fats 1.37g 0.19g Pilaf
Vitamin C 4.1mg 18.8mg Scallion
Net carbs 75.11g 4.74g Pilaf
Carbs 76.31g 7.34g Pilaf
Cholesterol 1mg 0mg Scallion
Magnesium 32mg 20mg Pilaf
Calcium 83mg 72mg Pilaf
Potassium 188mg 276mg Scallion
Iron 2.44mg 1.48mg Pilaf
Sugar 1.53g 2.33g Pilaf
Fiber 1.2g 2.6g Scallion
Copper 0.166mg 0.083mg Pilaf
Zinc 1.01mg 0.39mg Pilaf
Starch 71.23g Pilaf
Phosphorus 154mg 37mg Pilaf
Sodium 1303mg 16mg Scallion
Vitamin A 14IU 997IU Scallion
Vitamin A RAE 4µg 50µg Scallion
Vitamin E 0.04mg 0.55mg Scallion
Manganese 0.882mg 0.16mg Pilaf
Selenium 32.4µg 0.6µg Pilaf
Vitamin B1 0.603mg 0.055mg Pilaf
Vitamin B2 0.087mg 0.08mg Pilaf
Vitamin B3 6.127mg 0.525mg Pilaf
Vitamin B5 0.715mg 0.075mg Pilaf
Vitamin B6 0.4mg 0.061mg Pilaf
Vitamin B12 0.02µg 0µg Pilaf
Vitamin K 0.5µg 207µg Scallion
Folate 212µg 64µg Pilaf
Choline 17.5mg 5.7mg Pilaf
Saturated Fat 0.307g 0.032g Scallion
Monounsaturated Fat 0.373g 0.027g Pilaf
Polyunsaturated fat 0.377g 0.074g Pilaf
Tryptophan 0.086mg 0.02mg Pilaf
Threonine 0.221mg 0.072mg Pilaf
Isoleucine 0.279mg 0.077mg Pilaf
Leucine 0.523mg 0.109mg Pilaf
Lysine 0.189mg 0.091mg Pilaf
Methionine 0.145mg 0.02mg Pilaf
Phenylalanine 0.32mg 0.059mg Pilaf
Valine 0.374mg 0.081mg Pilaf
Histidine 0.15mg 0.032mg Pilaf

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Pilaf Scallion
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
59%
Scallion
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
77%
Pilaf
20%
Scallion

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Scallion
Scallion is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 1mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Scallion
Scallion contains less Sodium (difference - 1287mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Scallion
Scallion is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.275g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Scallion
Scallion is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pilaf
Pilaf is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.8g)
Which food is cheaper?
Pilaf
Pilaf is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
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

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. Scallion - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170005/nutrients

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

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.