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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.
Pilaf
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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%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 46% 5.4% 109% 85% 105% 27% 74% 83% 55% 44%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +361.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +108.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +300%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +100%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +558%
Contains more CopperCopper +89.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +11.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -51.4%
~equal in Iron ~2.27mg
~equal in Zinc ~0.99mg

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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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%
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 158% 0% 182% 0% 24% 27% 90% 24% 74% 0% 55% 30% 19%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +528.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +28%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +77.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +25%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +430%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +1053.7%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +22675%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +33.3%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +4320%
Contains more CholineCholine +99.4%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Pilaf
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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 ProteinProtein +55.5%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +43.2%
Contains more WaterWater +265.5%
Contains more OtherOther +13.5%
Contains more FatsFats +2410.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Pilaf
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29% 35% 36%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.307 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.373 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.377 g
27% 19% 54%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 8.88 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 6.16 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 17.9 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -96.5%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +1551.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated 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 Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium 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
Calories 359kcal 522kcal Potato sticks
Protein 10.42g 6.7g Pilaf
Fats 1.37g 34.4g Potato sticks
Vitamin C 4.1mg 47.3mg Potato sticks
Net carbs 75.11g 49.9g Pilaf
Carbs 76.31g 53.3g Pilaf
Cholesterol 1mg 0mg Potato sticks
Magnesium 32mg 64mg Potato sticks
Calcium 83mg 18mg Pilaf
Potassium 188mg 1237mg Potato sticks
Iron 2.44mg 2.27mg Pilaf
Sugar 1.53g 0.22g Potato sticks
Fiber 1.2g 3.4g Potato sticks
Copper 0.166mg 0.315mg Potato sticks
Zinc 1.01mg 0.99mg Pilaf
Starch 71.23g Pilaf
Phosphorus 154mg 172mg Potato sticks
Sodium 1303mg 633mg Potato sticks
Vitamin A 14IU 0IU Pilaf
Vitamin A 4µg 0µg Pilaf
Vitamin E 0.04mg 9.11mg Potato sticks
Manganese 0.882mg 0.423mg Pilaf
Selenium 32.4µg 8.1µg Pilaf
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
Vitamin B12 0.02µg 0µg Pilaf
Vitamin K 0.5µg 22.1µg Potato sticks
Folate 212µg 40µg Pilaf
Choline 17.5mg 34.9mg 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
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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ok
is better in case of low diet
Pilaf Potato sticks
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
53%
Potato sticks
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
77%
Pilaf
63%
Potato sticks

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Potato sticks
Potato sticks is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 1mg)
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 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.