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Pilaf vs. Potato sticks — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Pilaf and Potato sticks?

  • Pilaf is higher in Selenium, Folate, Vitamin B1, and Manganese, yet Potato sticks are higher in Vitamin E , Vitamin C, Potassium, and Vitamin K.
  • Potato sticks' daily need coverage for Vitamin E is 60% more.
  • Pilaf has 6 times more Vitamin B1 than Potato sticks. While Pilaf has 0.603mg of Vitamin B1, Potato sticks have only 0.096mg.
  • The amount of Sodium in Potato sticks are lower.

We used Rice and vermicelli mix, rice pilaf flavor, unprepared and Snacks, potato sticks types 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 Calcium +361.1%
Contains more Manganese +108.5%
Contains more Selenium +300%
Contains more Magnesium +100%
Contains more Phosphorus +11.7%
Contains more Potassium +558%
Contains less Sodium -51.4%
Contains more Copper +89.8%
Equal in Iron - 2.27
Equal in Zinc - 0.99
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 25% 92% 23% 66% 17% 170% 28% 56% 116% 177%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 86% 46% 74% 110% 83% 27% 105% 56% 45%
Contains more Calcium +361.1%
Contains more Manganese +108.5%
Contains more Selenium +300%
Contains more Magnesium +100%
Contains more Phosphorus +11.7%
Contains more Potassium +558%
Contains less Sodium -51.4%
Contains more Copper +89.8%
Equal in Iron - 2.27
Equal in Zinc - 0.99

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
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Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +528.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +28%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +77.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +25%
Contains more Folate +430%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +22675%
Contains more Vitamin C +1053.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +33.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +4320%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 1% 0% 14% 151% 21% 115% 43% 93% 159% 3% 2%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 183% 0% 158% 24% 27% 90% 25% 74% 30% 0% 56%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +528.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +28%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +77.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +25%
Contains more Folate +430%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +22675%
Contains more Vitamin C +1053.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +33.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +4320%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +55.5%
Contains more Carbs +43.2%
Contains more Water +265.5%
Contains more Other +13.5%
Contains more Fats +2410.9%
10% 76% 8% 4%
Protein: 10.42 g
Fats: 1.37 g
Carbs: 76.31 g
Water: 8.04 g
Other: 3.86 g
7% 34% 53% 2% 3%
Protein: 6.7 g
Fats: 34.4 g
Carbs: 53.3 g
Water: 2.2 g
Other: 3.4 g
Contains more Protein +55.5%
Contains more Carbs +43.2%
Contains more Water +265.5%
Contains more Other +13.5%
Contains more Fats +2410.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -96.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1551.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +4648%
29% 35% 36%
Saturated Fat: 0.307 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.373 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.377 g
27% 19% 54%
Saturated Fat: 8.88 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.16 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 17.9 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -96.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1551.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +4648%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pilaf Potato sticks Opinion
Net carbs 75.11g 49.9g Pilaf
Protein 10.42g 6.7g Pilaf
Fats 1.37g 34.4g Potato sticks
Carbs 76.31g 53.3g Pilaf
Calories 359kcal 522kcal Potato sticks
Starch 71.23g Pilaf
Sugar 1.53g 0.22g Potato sticks
Fiber 1.2g 3.4g Potato sticks
Calcium 83mg 18mg Pilaf
Iron 2.44mg 2.27mg Pilaf
Magnesium 32mg 64mg Potato sticks
Phosphorus 154mg 172mg Potato sticks
Potassium 188mg 1237mg Potato sticks
Sodium 1303mg 633mg Potato sticks
Zinc 1.01mg 0.99mg Pilaf
Copper 0.166mg 0.315mg Potato sticks
Manganese 0.882mg 0.423mg Pilaf
Selenium 32.4µg 8.1µg Pilaf
Vitamin A 14IU 0IU Pilaf
Vitamin A RAE 4µg 0µg Pilaf
Vitamin E 0.04mg 9.11mg Potato sticks
Vitamin C 4.1mg 47.3mg Potato sticks
Vitamin B1 0.603mg 0.096mg Pilaf
Vitamin B2 0.087mg 0.116mg Potato sticks
Vitamin B3 6.127mg 4.785mg Pilaf
Vitamin B5 0.715mg 0.403mg Pilaf
Vitamin B6 0.4mg 0.32mg Pilaf
Folate 212µg 40µg Pilaf
Vitamin B12 0.02µg 0µg Pilaf
Vitamin K 0.5µg 22.1µg Potato sticks
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
Cholesterol 1mg 0mg Potato sticks
Saturated Fat 0.307g 8.88g Pilaf
Monounsaturated Fat 0.373g 6.16g Potato sticks
Polyunsaturated fat 0.377g 17.9g Potato sticks

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Pilaf Potato sticks
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
50%
Pilaf
55%
Potato sticks
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
77%
Pilaf
63%
Potato sticks

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Potato sticks
Potato sticks is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.31g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Potato sticks
Potato sticks contains less Sodium (difference - 670mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Potato sticks
Potato sticks is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Potato sticks
Potato sticks is lower in glycemic index (difference - 60)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pilaf
Pilaf is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 8.573g)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.
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.

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. Potato sticks - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168854/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.