Pilaf vs. Potato chips — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between pilaf and potato chips
- Pilaf has more selenium, folate, vitamin B1, and manganese, while potato chips have more vitamin E, potassium, vitamin C, and vitamin B6.
- Potato chips cover your daily need for vitamin E, 60% more than pilaf.
- Pilaf contains 163 times more sodium than potato chips. While pilaf contains 1303mg of sodium, potato chips contain only 8mg.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Rice and vermicelli mix, rice pilaf flavor, unprepared and Snacks, potato chips, plain, unsalted.
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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 | +245.8% |
| Contains more IronIron | +49.7% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +100.5% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +300% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +109.4% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +578.2% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +84.3% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -99.4% |
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 AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +261.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +60.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +77.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +371.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +658.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +22675% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +126.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +65% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +4320% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +114.3% |
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:
7 g
Fats:
34.6 g
Carbs:
52.9 g
Water:
1.9 g
Other:
3.6 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +48.9% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +44.3% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +323.2% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +2425.5% |
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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
10.96 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
9.84 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
12.17 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -97.2% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +2538.1% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +3128.1% |
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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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.377g | 12.17g | 79% |
| Vitamin E | 0.04mg | 9.11mg | 60% |
| Sodium | 1303mg | 8mg | 56% |
| Fats | 1.37g | 34.6g | 51% |
| Saturated fat | 0.307g | 10.96g | 48% |
| Selenium | 32.4µg | 8.1µg | 44% |
| Folate | 212µg | 45µg | 42% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.603mg | 0.167mg | 36% |
| Potassium | 188mg | 1275mg | 32% |
| Vitamin C | 4.1mg | 31.1mg | 30% |
| Starch | 71.23g | 29% | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.373g | 9.84g | 24% |
| Histidine | 0.15mg | 153mg | 22% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.4mg | 0.66mg | 20% |
| Manganese | 0.882mg | 0.44mg | 19% |
| Vitamin K | 0.5µg | 22.1µg | 18% |
| Copper | 0.166mg | 0.306mg | 16% |
| Vitamin B3 | 6.127mg | 3.827mg | 14% |
| Fiber | 1.2g | 4.8g | 14% |
| Iron | 2.44mg | 1.63mg | 10% |
| Calories | 359kcal | 536kcal | 9% |
| Magnesium | 32mg | 67mg | 8% |
| Carbs | 76.31g | 52.9g | 8% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.087mg | 0.197mg | 8% |
| Protein | 10.42g | 7g | 7% |
| Calcium | 83mg | 24mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.715mg | 0.402mg | 6% |
| Choline | 17.5mg | 37.5mg | 4% |
| Phosphorus | 154mg | 165mg | 2% |
| Zinc | 1.01mg | 1.09mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.02µg | 0µg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 75.11g | 48.1g | N/A |
| Cholesterol | 1mg | 0mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 1.53g | 0.22g | N/A |
| Vitamin A | 4µg | 0µg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.086mg | 0.108mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.221mg | 0.253mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.279mg | 0.283mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.523mg | 0.419mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.189mg | 0.424mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.145mg | 0.11mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.32mg | 0.31mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.374mg | 0.392mg | 0% |
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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 Cholesterol?
Potato chips is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Potato chips is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.31g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Potato chips contains less Sodium (difference - 1295mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Potato chips is lower in glycemic index (difference - 4)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Pilaf is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 10.653g)
Which food is cheaper?
Pilaf is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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