Pilaf vs. Spaghetti — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between pilaf and spaghetti
- The amount of folate, vitamin B1, vitamin B3, vitamin B6, manganese, iron, phosphorus, vitamin B5, and selenium in pilaf is higher than in spaghetti.
- Pilaf covers your daily need for sodium, 57% more than spaghetti.
- Pilaf contains 30 times more folate than spaghetti. While pilaf contains 212µg of folate, spaghetti contains only 7µg.
- The amount of sodium in spaghetti is lower.
- Spaghetti has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of spaghetti is 49, while the glycemic index of pilaf is 60.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Rice and vermicelli mix, rice pilaf flavor, unprepared and Pasta, cooked, unenriched, without added salt.
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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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +77.8% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +1085.7% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +327.3% |
| Contains more IronIron | +388% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +66% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +98% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +165.5% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +173.9% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +22.7% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -99.9% |
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 B1Vitamin B1 | +2915% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +335% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +1431.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +538.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +716.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +2928.6% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +173.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +50% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +79.7% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +47.3% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +147.3% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +1278.6% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +672.8% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +184.7% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +15.6% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -42.7% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more StarchStarch | +173.9% |
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +233.3% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +150% |
| Contains more MaltoseMaltose | +182.5% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +∞% |
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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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| Sodium | 1303mg | 1mg | 57% |
| Folate | 212µg | 7µg | 51% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.603mg | 0.02mg | 49% |
| Vitamin B3 | 6.127mg | 0.4mg | 36% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.4mg | 0.049mg | 27% |
| Manganese | 0.882mg | 0.322mg | 24% |
| Iron | 2.44mg | 0.5mg | 24% |
| Starch | 71.23g | 26.01g | 19% |
| Carbs | 76.31g | 30.86g | 15% |
| Phosphorus | 154mg | 58mg | 14% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.715mg | 0.112mg | 12% |
| Selenium | 32.4µg | 26.4µg | 11% |
| Calories | 359kcal | 158kcal | 10% |
| Protein | 10.42g | 5.8g | 9% |
| Calcium | 83mg | 7mg | 8% |
| Copper | 0.166mg | 0.1mg | 7% |
| Vitamin C | 4.1mg | 0mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.087mg | 0.02mg | 5% |
| Zinc | 1.01mg | 0.51mg | 5% |
| Potassium | 188mg | 44mg | 4% |
| Magnesium | 32mg | 18mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 1.2g | 1.8g | 2% |
| Choline | 17.5mg | 6.4mg | 2% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.373g | 0.131g | 1% |
| Saturated fat | 0.307g | 0.176g | 1% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.02µg | 0µg | 1% |
| Fats | 1.37g | 0.93g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 75.11g | 29.06g | N/A |
| Cholesterol | 1mg | 0mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 1.53g | 0.56g | N/A |
| Vitamin E | 0.04mg | 0.06mg | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 4µg | 0µg | 0% |
| Vitamin K | 0.5µg | 0µg | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.377g | 0.326g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.086mg | 0.083mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.221mg | 0.206mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.279mg | 0.228mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.523mg | 0.44mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.189mg | 0.133mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.145mg | 0.065mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.32mg | 0.297mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.374mg | 0.262mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.15mg | 0.132mg | 0% |
| Fructose | 0g | 0.03g | 0% |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.024g | N/A |
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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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Spaghetti is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Spaghetti is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.97g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Spaghetti contains less Sodium (difference - 1302mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Spaghetti is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.131g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Spaghetti is lower in glycemic index (difference - 11)
Which food is cheaper?
Pilaf is cheaper (difference - $1.6)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pilaf is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pilaf is relatively richer in vitamins