Pilaf vs. Plantain chips — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are pilaf and plantain chips different?
- Pilaf is higher in selenium, vitamin B1, folate, vitamin B3, and manganese; however, plantain chips are richer in vitamin E, vitamin C, and vitamin K.
- Daily need coverage for selenium for pilaf is 58% higher.
- Pilaf contains 9 times more vitamin B1 than plantain chips. While pilaf contains 0.603mg of vitamin B1, plantain chips contain only 0.065mg.
- Plantain chips have less sodium.
- Plantain chips have a lower glycemic index (45) than pilaf (60).
Rice and vermicelli mix, rice pilaf flavor, unprepared and Snacks, plantain chips, salted 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 CalciumCalcium | +822.2% |
| Contains more IronIron | +151.5% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +173% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +97.4% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +219.6% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +8000% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +121.9% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +318.1% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +19.3% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -84.5% |
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 B1Vitamin B1 | +827.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +117.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +664% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +505.7% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +682.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +1625% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +12500% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +53.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +15% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +5620% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
10.42 g
Fats:
1.37 g
Carbs:
76.31 g
Water:
8.04 g
Other:
3.86 g
Protein:
2.28 g
Fats:
29.59 g
Carbs:
63.84 g
Water:
2.09 g
Other:
2.2 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +357% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +19.5% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +284.7% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +75.5% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +2059.9% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.307 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.373 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.377 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
8.337 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
5.632 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
11.739 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -96.3% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +1409.9% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +3013.8% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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
Starch:
50.8 g
Sucrose:
0.92 g
Glucose:
0 g
Fructose:
0 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0 g
| Contains more StarchStarch | +40.2% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +∞% |
| Contains more MaltoseMaltose | +∞% |
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +206.7% |
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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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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.377g | 11.739g | 76% |
| Selenium | 32.4µg | 0.4µg | 58% |
| Sodium | 1303mg | 202mg | 48% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.603mg | 0.065mg | 45% |
| Folate | 212µg | 35µg | 44% |
| Fats | 1.37g | 29.59g | 43% |
| Saturated fat | 0.307g | 8.337g | 37% |
| Vitamin B3 | 6.127mg | 0.802mg | 33% |
| Vitamin E | 0.04mg | 5.04mg | 33% |
| Vitamin C | 4.1mg | 32.1mg | 31% |
| Manganese | 0.882mg | 0.276mg | 26% |
| Vitamin K | 0.5µg | 28.6µg | 23% |
| Potassium | 188mg | 786mg | 18% |
| Iron | 2.44mg | 0.97mg | 18% |
| Protein | 10.42g | 2.28g | 16% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.373g | 5.632g | 13% |
| Phosphorus | 154mg | 78mg | 11% |
| Calories | 359kcal | 531kcal | 9% |
| Fiber | 1.2g | 3.5g | 9% |
| Magnesium | 32mg | 71mg | 9% |
| Starch | 71.23g | 50.8g | 8% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.715mg | 1.1mg | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 4µg | 69µg | 7% |
| Calcium | 83mg | 9mg | 7% |
| Zinc | 1.01mg | 0.37mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.4mg | 0.46mg | 5% |
| Carbs | 76.31g | 63.84g | 4% |
| Copper | 0.166mg | 0.198mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.087mg | 0.04mg | 4% |
| Choline | 17.5mg | 0mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.02µg | 0µg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 75.11g | 60.34g | N/A |
| Cholesterol | 1mg | 0mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 1.53g | 0.92g | N/A |
| Trans fat | 0g | 0.185g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.086mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.221mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.279mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.523mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.189mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.145mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.32mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.374mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.15mg | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | 0.028g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.078g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0g | 0.007g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 11.48g | N/A |
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
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42%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
77%
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Plantain chips is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Plantain chips is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.61g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Plantain chips contains less Sodium (difference - 1101mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Plantain chips is lower in glycemic index (difference - 15)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Pilaf is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 8.03g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pilaf is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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.