Pilaf vs. Pastry — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are pilaf and pastry different?
- Pilaf is higher in folate, vitamin B6, manganese, vitamin B1, selenium, vitamin B5, and phosphorus; however, pastry is richer in vitamin B2.
- Daily need coverage for saturated fat for pastry is 47% higher.
- Pastry has less sodium.
Rice and vermicelli mix, rice pilaf flavor, unprepared and Puff pastry, frozen, ready-to-bake are the varieties 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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +100% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +730% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +208.2% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +45.6% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +90.6% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +156.7% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +80.7% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +33.9% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -80.9% |
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 CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +51.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +47% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +1804.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +171.8% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +173.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +1250% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +225.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +3120% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +42.7% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +69.2% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +286% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +2681% |
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Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -96.8% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +5690.1% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +1198.1% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Fats | 1.37g | 38.1g | 57% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.373g | 21.597g | 53% |
| Sodium | 1303mg | 249mg | 46% |
| Saturated fat | 0.307g | 9.643g | 42% |
| Folate | 212µg | 78µg | 34% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.377g | 4.894g | 30% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.4mg | 0.021mg | 29% |
| Starch | 71.23g | 29% | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.603mg | 0.398mg | 17% |
| Manganese | 0.882mg | 0.488mg | 17% |
| Selenium | 32.4µg | 24.2µg | 15% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.087mg | 0.283mg | 15% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.715mg | 0mg | 14% |
| Phosphorus | 154mg | 60mg | 13% |
| Vitamin K | 0.5µg | 16.1µg | 13% |
| Vitamin B3 | 6.127mg | 4.168mg | 12% |
| Calories | 359kcal | 551kcal | 10% |
| Carbs | 76.31g | 45.1g | 10% |
| Calcium | 83mg | 10mg | 7% |
| Copper | 0.166mg | 0.114mg | 6% |
| Protein | 10.42g | 7.3g | 6% |
| Vitamin C | 4.1mg | 0mg | 5% |
| Zinc | 1.01mg | 0.53mg | 4% |
| Magnesium | 32mg | 16mg | 4% |
| Potassium | 188mg | 61mg | 4% |
| Vitamin E | 0.04mg | 0.54mg | 3% |
| Choline | 17.5mg | 6.4mg | 2% |
| Iron | 2.44mg | 2.56mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.02µg | 0µg | 1% |
| Fiber | 1.2g | 1.5g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 75.11g | 43.6g | N/A |
| Cholesterol | 1mg | 0mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 1.53g | 0.74g | N/A |
| Vitamin A | 4µg | 0µg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.086mg | 0.085mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.221mg | 0.196mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.279mg | 0.272mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.523mg | 0.508mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.189mg | 0.142mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.145mg | 0.129mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.32mg | 0.362mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.374mg | 0.308mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.15mg | 0.156mg | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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%
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
77%
42%
Comparison summary
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pilaf is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Pilaf is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 9.336g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pilaf is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pastry is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pastry is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.79g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pastry contains less Sodium (difference - 1054mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pastry is lower in glycemic index (difference - 1)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)