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Pilaf vs. Salsa — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Pilaf and Salsa

  • The amount of Selenium, Folate, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B6, Phosphorus, Copper, Zinc, and Calcium in Pilaf is higher than in Salsa.
  • Pilaf covers your daily Selenium needs 58% more than Salsa.
  • Salsa has 12 times less Vitamin B1 than Pilaf. Pilaf has 0.603mg of Vitamin B1, while Salsa has 0.05mg.
  • Salsa contains less Sodium.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Rice and vermicelli mix, rice pilaf flavor, unprepared and USDA Commodity, salsa.

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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
8
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2
Salsa
Contains more Calcium +591.7%
Contains more Magnesium +100%
Contains more Phosphorus +413.3%
Contains more Zinc +494.1%
Contains more Copper +72.9%
Contains more Selenium +8000%
Contains more Potassium +43.6%
Contains less Sodium -67%
Equal in Iron - 2.24
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 4% 85% 12% 13% 24% 57% 5% 32% 0% 3%
Contains more Calcium +591.7%
Contains more Magnesium +100%
Contains more Phosphorus +413.3%
Contains more Zinc +494.1%
Contains more Copper +72.9%
Contains more Selenium +8000%
Contains more Potassium +43.6%
Contains less Sodium -67%
Equal in Iron - 2.24

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
11
:
1
Salsa
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1106%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +190%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +467.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +168.5%
Contains more Folate +1015.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +3828.6%
Equal in Vitamin C - 4
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 33% 0% 0% 14% 13% 7% 21% 0% 35% 15% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1106%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +190%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +467.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +168.5%
Contains more Folate +1015.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +3828.6%
Equal in Vitamin C - 4

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Pilaf
4
:
1
Salsa
Contains more Protein +594.7%
Contains more Fats +585%
Contains more Carbs +990.1%
Contains more Other +141.3%
Contains more Water +1015.7%
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% 90%
Protein: 1.5 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 7 g
Water: 89.7 g
Other: 1.6 g
Contains more Protein +594.7%
Contains more Fats +585%
Contains more Carbs +990.1%
Contains more Other +141.3%
Contains more Water +1015.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Pilaf
2
:
1
Salsa
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2231.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +252.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -90.6%
29% 35% 36%
Saturated Fat: 0.307 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.373 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.377 g
19% 11% 70%
Saturated Fat: 0.029 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.016 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.107 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2231.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +252.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -90.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pilaf Salsa Opinion
Net carbs 75.11g 5.6g Pilaf
Protein 10.42g 1.5g Pilaf
Fats 1.37g 0.2g Pilaf
Carbs 76.31g 7g Pilaf
Calories 359kcal 36kcal Pilaf
Starch 71.23g Pilaf
Sugar 1.53g Salsa
Fiber 1.2g 1.4g Salsa
Calcium 83mg 12mg Pilaf
Iron 2.44mg 2.24mg Pilaf
Magnesium 32mg 16mg Pilaf
Phosphorus 154mg 30mg Pilaf
Potassium 188mg 270mg Salsa
Sodium 1303mg 430mg Salsa
Zinc 1.01mg 0.17mg Pilaf
Copper 0.166mg 0.096mg Pilaf
Manganese 0.882mg Pilaf
Selenium 32.4µg 0.4µg Pilaf
Vitamin A 14IU 550IU Salsa
Vitamin A RAE 4µg 28µg Salsa
Vitamin E 0.04mg Pilaf
Vitamin C 4.1mg 4mg Pilaf
Vitamin B1 0.603mg 0.05mg Pilaf
Vitamin B2 0.087mg 0.03mg Pilaf
Vitamin B3 6.127mg 1.08mg Pilaf
Vitamin B5 0.715mg Pilaf
Vitamin B6 0.4mg 0.149mg Pilaf
Folate 212µg 19µg Pilaf
Vitamin B12 0.02µg 0µg Pilaf
Vitamin K 0.5µg Pilaf
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 Salsa
Saturated Fat 0.307g 0.029g Salsa
Monounsaturated Fat 0.373g 0.016g Pilaf
Polyunsaturated fat 0.377g 0.107g Pilaf

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Salsa
Salsa is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.53g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Salsa
Salsa contains less Sodium (difference - 873mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Salsa
Salsa is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Salsa
Salsa is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.278g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Salsa
Salsa is lower in glycemic index (difference - 60)
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
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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

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.