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Pilaf vs. Poi — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Pilaf and Poi

  • Pilaf has more Selenium, Folate, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B3, Manganese, Iron, Phosphorus, and Vitamin B6, while Poi has more Vitamin E.
  • Pilaf's daily need coverage for Selenium is 58% higher.
  • Poi contains 109 times less Sodium than Pilaf. Pilaf contains 1303mg of Sodium, while Poi contains 12mg.

The food types used in this comparison are Rice and vermicelli mix, rice pilaf flavor, unprepared and Poi.

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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
7
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%
Poi
Poi
1
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 17% 4.8% 16% 33% 55% 6% 17% 1.6% 48% 3.8%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +33.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +418.8%
Contains more IronIron +177.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +359.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +294.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +138.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +4528.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.1%
~equal in Potassium ~183mg
~equal in Copper ~0.166mg

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%
Poi
Poi
3
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 13% 4% 46% 0% 33% 9.2% 21% 18% 63% 0% 2.5% 16% 9.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +363.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +117.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +457%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +144%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +46.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +909.5%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +371.4%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +5650%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +100%
~equal in Vitamin C ~4mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Choline ~16.7mg

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
Poi
Poi
1
27% 72%
Protein: 0.38 g
Fats: 0.14 g
Carbs: 27.23 g
Water: 71.64 g
Other: 0.61 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +2642.1%
Contains more FatsFats +878.6%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +180.2%
Contains more OtherOther +532.8%
Contains more WaterWater +791%

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
Poi
Poi
1
30% 11% 59%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.029 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.011 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.058 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +3290.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +550%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -90.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pilaf Poi Opinion
Calories 359kcal 112kcal Pilaf
Protein 10.42g 0.38g Pilaf
Fats 1.37g 0.14g Pilaf
Vitamin C 4.1mg 4mg Pilaf
Net carbs 75.11g 26.83g Pilaf
Carbs 76.31g 27.23g Pilaf
Cholesterol 1mg 0mg Poi
Magnesium 32mg 24mg Pilaf
Calcium 83mg 16mg Pilaf
Potassium 188mg 183mg Pilaf
Iron 2.44mg 0.88mg Pilaf
Sugar 1.53g 0.39g Poi
Fiber 1.2g 0.4g Pilaf
Copper 0.166mg 0.166mg
Zinc 1.01mg 0.22mg Pilaf
Starch 71.23g Pilaf
Phosphorus 154mg 39mg Pilaf
Sodium 1303mg 12mg Poi
Vitamin A 14IU 66IU Poi
Vitamin A 4µg 3µg Pilaf
Vitamin E 0.04mg 2.3mg Poi
Manganese 0.882mg 0.37mg Pilaf
Selenium 32.4µg 0.7µg Pilaf
Vitamin B1 0.603mg 0.13mg Pilaf
Vitamin B2 0.087mg 0.04mg Pilaf
Vitamin B3 6.127mg 1.1mg Pilaf
Vitamin B5 0.715mg 0.293mg Pilaf
Vitamin B6 0.4mg 0.273mg Pilaf
Vitamin B12 0.02µg 0µg Pilaf
Vitamin K 0.5µg 1µg Poi
Folate 212µg 21µg Pilaf
Choline 17.5mg 16.7mg Pilaf
Saturated Fat 0.307g 0.029g Poi
Monounsaturated Fat 0.373g 0.011g Pilaf
Polyunsaturated fat 0.377g 0.058g Pilaf
Tryptophan 0.086mg Pilaf
Threonine 0.221mg Pilaf
Isoleucine 0.279mg Pilaf
Leucine 0.523mg Pilaf
Lysine 0.189mg Pilaf
Methionine 0.145mg Pilaf
Phenylalanine 0.32mg Pilaf
Valine 0.374mg Pilaf
Histidine 0.15mg Pilaf

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Pilaf Poi
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
18%
Poi
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
77%
Pilaf
20%
Poi

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Poi
Poi is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Poi
Poi is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.14g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Poi
Poi contains less Sodium (difference - 1291mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Poi
Poi is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.278g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Poi
Poi is lower in glycemic index (difference - 60)
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 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. Poi - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170431/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.