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Pilaf vs. Ravioli — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between pilaf and ravioli

  • Ravioli contains less selenium, folate, vitamin B1, vitamin B3, manganese, vitamin B6, iron, phosphorus, and vitamin B5 than pilaf.
  • Pilaf's daily need coverage for selenium is 53% higher.
  • Ravioli contains 11 times less folate than pilaf. Pilaf contains 212µg of folate, while ravioli contains 20µg.
  • The amount of sodium in ravioli is lower.
  • Ravioli has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of ravioli is 39, while the glycemic index of pilaf is 60.

The food types used in this comparison are Rice and vermicelli mix, rice pilaf flavor, unprepared and Ravioli, cheese-filled, canned.

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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 11% 9.9% 20% 28% 47% 9.8% 21% 40% 23% 19%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +113.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +151.5%
Contains more IronIron +229.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +16.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +180.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +208%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +401.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +825.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +23.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -76.5%

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% 1.3% 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 0% 3.3% 17% 0% 19% 18% 20% 16% 24% 3.8% 5.8% 15% 5.2%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +714.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +478%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +162.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +292.2%
Contains more FolateFolate +960%
Contains more CholineCholine +84.2%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +150%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +2025%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +50%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +360%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.08mg

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
2% 14% 81%
Protein: 2.48 g
Fats: 1.45 g
Carbs: 13.64 g
Water: 80.91 g
Other: 1.52 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +320.2%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +459.5%
Contains more OtherOther +153.9%
Contains more WaterWater +906.3%
~equal in Fats ~1.45g

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
55% 32% 14%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.723 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.418 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.182 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -57.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +107.1%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +12.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pilaf Ravioli DV% diff.
Selenium 32.4µg 3.5µg 53%
Folate 212µg 20µg 48%
Vitamin B1 0.603mg 0.074mg 44%
Sodium 1303mg 306mg 43%
Vitamin B3 6.127mg 1.06mg 32%
Manganese 0.882mg 0.176mg 31%
Starch 71.23g 29%
Vitamin B6 0.4mg 0.102mg 23%
Carbs 76.31g 13.64g 21%
Iron 2.44mg 0.74mg 21%
Protein 10.42g 2.48g 16%
Phosphorus 154mg 50mg 15%
Calories 359kcal 77kcal 14%
Vitamin B5 0.715mg 0.272mg 9%
Zinc 1.01mg 0.36mg 6%
Vitamin C 4.1mg 0mg 5%
Vitamin E 0.04mg 0.85mg 5%
Calcium 83mg 33mg 5%
Magnesium 32mg 15mg 4%
Copper 0.166mg 0.142mg 3%
Saturated fat 0.307g 0.723g 2%
Vitamin K 0.5µg 2.3µg 2%
Cholesterol 1mg 3mg 1%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.377g 0.182g 1%
Vitamin A 4µg 10µg 1%
Potassium 188mg 232mg 1%
Choline 17.5mg 9.5mg 1%
Vitamin B2 0.087mg 0.08mg 1%
Fats 1.37g 1.45g 0%
Net carbs 75.11g 12.34g N/A
Sugar 1.53g 3.72g N/A
Fiber 1.2g 1.3g 0%
Vitamin B12 0.02µg 0.03µg 0%
Monounsaturated fat 0.373g 0.418g 0%
Tryptophan 0.086mg 0%
Threonine 0.221mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.279mg 0%
Leucine 0.523mg 0%
Lysine 0.189mg 0%
Methionine 0.145mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.32mg 0%
Valine 0.374mg 0%
Histidine 0.15mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Pilaf Ravioli
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
11%
Ravioli
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
77%
Pilaf
23%
Ravioli

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Ravioli
Ravioli contains less Sodium (difference - 997mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Ravioli
Ravioli is lower in glycemic index (difference - 21)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pilaf
Pilaf is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pilaf
Pilaf is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.19g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Pilaf
Pilaf is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.416g)
Which food is cheaper?
Pilaf
Pilaf is cheaper (difference - $3)
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

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. Ravioli - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173328/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.