Pilaf vs. Rice cakes — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between pilaf and rice cakes
- Pilaf has more folate, vitamin B1, selenium, vitamin B6, and iron; however, rice cakes have more manganese, phosphorus, magnesium, and copper.
- Daily need coverage for manganese for rice cakes is 230% higher.
- Rice cakes have 11 times less sodium than pilaf. Pilaf has 1303mg of sodium, while rice cakes have 116mg.
- Rice cakes have a higher glycemic index than pilaf.
Food types used in this article are Rice and vermicelli mix, rice pilaf flavor, unprepared and Snacks, rice cakes, brown rice, buckwheat.
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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 | +654.5% |
| Contains more IronIron | +114% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +97.6% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +371.9% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +59% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +128.9% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +147.5% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +146.8% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -91.1% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +600.7% |
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 EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +976.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +207.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +909.5% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +18.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +32.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +62.2% |
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:
9 g
Fats:
3.5 g
Carbs:
80.1 g
Water:
5.9 g
Other:
1.5 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +15.8% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +36.3% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +157.3% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +155.5% |
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Carbs
~80.1g
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
0.64 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
1.11 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.11 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -52% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +197.6% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +194.4% |
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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| Manganese | 0.882mg | 6.18mg | 230% |
| Sodium | 1303mg | 116mg | 52% |
| Folate | 212µg | 21µg | 48% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.603mg | 0.056mg | 46% |
| Phosphorus | 154mg | 380mg | 32% |
| Selenium | 32.4µg | 16.4µg | 29% |
| Starch | 71.23g | 29% | |
| Magnesium | 32mg | 151mg | 28% |
| Copper | 0.166mg | 0.38mg | 24% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.4mg | 0.13mg | 21% |
| Iron | 2.44mg | 1.14mg | 16% |
| Zinc | 1.01mg | 2.5mg | 14% |
| Vitamin B3 | 6.127mg | 8.096mg | 12% |
| Fiber | 1.2g | 3.8g | 10% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.715mg | 1.16mg | 9% |
| Calcium | 83mg | 11mg | 7% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.377g | 1.11g | 5% |
| Vitamin C | 4.1mg | 0mg | 5% |
| Choline | 17.5mg | 3% | |
| Potassium | 188mg | 299mg | 3% |
| Protein | 10.42g | 9g | 3% |
| Fats | 1.37g | 3.5g | 3% |
| Saturated fat | 0.307g | 0.64g | 2% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.373g | 1.11g | 2% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.02µg | 0µg | 1% |
| Calories | 359kcal | 380kcal | 1% |
| Carbs | 76.31g | 80.1g | 1% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.087mg | 0.103mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 75.11g | 76.3g | N/A |
| Cholesterol | 1mg | 0mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 1.53g | N/A | |
| Vitamin E | 0.04mg | 0% | |
| Vitamin A | 4µg | 0µg | 0% |
| Vitamin K | 0.5µg | 0% | |
| Tryptophan | 0.086mg | 0.125mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.221mg | 0.34mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.279mg | 0.358mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.523mg | 0.638mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.189mg | 0.414mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.145mg | 0.152mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.32mg | 0.399mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.374mg | 0.489mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.15mg | 0.218mg | 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
47%
23%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
77%
145%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Rice cakes is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Rice cakes is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.53g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Rice cakes contains less Sodium (difference - 1187mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Pilaf is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.333g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pilaf is lower in glycemic index (difference - 22)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pilaf is relatively richer in vitamins
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.