Pilaf vs. Pot roast — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between pilaf and pot roast
- Pilaf has more folate, vitamin B1, manganese, and vitamin B3; however, pot roast is higher in vitamin B12, zinc, and choline.
- Pot roast covers your daily vitamin B12 needs 88% more than pilaf.
- Pot roast contains 88 times less manganese than pilaf. Pilaf contains 0.882mg of manganese, while pot roast contains 0.01mg.
- Pot roast has less sodium.
- The glycemic index of pilaf is higher.
Food varieties used in this article are Rice and vermicelli mix, rice pilaf flavor, unprepared and Beef, chuck, arm pot roast, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 0" fat, all grades, cooked, braised.
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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 | +68.4% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +418.8% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +67.7% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +8720% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +20% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +22.9% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +559.4% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +13% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -96.4% |
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 | +922% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +49.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +25.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +41.3% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +2255.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +1175% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +96.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +10550% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +260% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +529.7% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +-38700% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +177.7% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +1299.3% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +545.5% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -95.9% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +2091.7% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +87.8% |
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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| Vitamin B12 | 0.02µg | 2.13µg | 88% |
| Sodium | 1303mg | 47mg | 55% |
| Folate | 212µg | 9µg | 51% |
| Zinc | 1.01mg | 6.66mg | 51% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.603mg | 0.059mg | 45% |
| Manganese | 0.882mg | 0.01mg | 38% |
| Cholesterol | 1mg | 116mg | 38% |
| Protein | 10.42g | 28.94g | 37% |
| Saturated fat | 0.307g | 7.548g | 33% |
| Starch | 71.23g | 29% | |
| Fats | 1.37g | 19.17g | 27% |
| Carbs | 76.31g | 0g | 25% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.373g | 8.175g | 20% |
| Choline | 17.5mg | 110.2mg | 17% |
| Vitamin B3 | 6.127mg | 4.105mg | 13% |
| Selenium | 32.4µg | 27µg | 10% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.4mg | 0.283mg | 9% |
| Calcium | 83mg | 16mg | 7% |
| Copper | 0.166mg | 0.099mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.087mg | 0.171mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 1.2g | 0g | 5% |
| Vitamin C | 4.1mg | 0mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.715mg | 0.571mg | 3% |
| Calories | 359kcal | 297kcal | 3% |
| Magnesium | 32mg | 19mg | 3% |
| Phosphorus | 154mg | 174mg | 3% |
| Vitamin E | 0.04mg | 0.51mg | 3% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.377g | 0.708g | 2% |
| Vitamin D | 0µg | 0.2µg | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 0IU | 8IU | 1% |
| Vitamin K | 0.5µg | 1.8µg | 1% |
| Potassium | 188mg | 231mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 75.11g | 0g | N/A |
| Iron | 2.44mg | 2.42mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 1.53g | 0g | N/A |
| Vitamin A | 4µg | 0µg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.086mg | 0.19mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.221mg | 1.156mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.279mg | 1.317mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.523mg | 2.302mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.189mg | 2.446mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.145mg | 0.754mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.32mg | 1.143mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.374mg | 1.436mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.15mg | 0.924mg | 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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pot roast is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.53g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pot roast contains less Sodium (difference - 1256mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pot roast is lower in glycemic index (difference - 60)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pilaf is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 115mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Pilaf is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 7.241g)
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.