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Pilaf vs. Spanish rice — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Pilaf and Spanish rice different?

  • Pilaf has more Selenium, Folate, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B3, Manganese, Iron, Phosphorus, and Copper than Spanish rice.
  • Daily need coverage for Selenium from Pilaf is 45% higher.
  • Pilaf contains 5 times more Vitamin B6 than Spanish rice. While Pilaf contains 0.4mg of Vitamin B6, Spanish rice contains only 0.082mg.
  • Spanish rice has less Sodium.

Rice and vermicelli mix, rice pilaf flavor, unprepared and Restaurant, Mexican, spanish rice are the varieties used 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
9
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 9.3% 6% 10% 43% 22% 13% 24% 69% 51% 40%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +146.2%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +315%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +62.1%
Contains more IronIron +112.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +155.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +110.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +170.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +126.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +337.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -59.5%

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
8
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 0.33% 6% 12% 0% 46% 17% 45% 25% 19% 10% 33% 38% 5%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +4000%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +229.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +17.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +157.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +72.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +387.8%
Contains more FolateFolate +324%
Contains more CholineCholine +92.3%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +614.3%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +1400%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +300%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +2500%
~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
3% 5% 31% 59% 2%
Protein: 3.28 g
Fats: 5.29 g
Carbs: 31.16 g
Water: 58.54 g
Other: 1.73 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +217.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +144.9%
Contains more OtherOther +123.1%
Contains more FatsFats +286.1%
Contains more WaterWater +628.1%

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
21% 31% 48%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 1.005 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 1.511 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.317 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -69.5%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +305.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +514.6%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Pilaf
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98%
Starch: 71.23 g
Sucrose: 0.3 g
Glucose: 0.1 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 1.13 g
Galactose: 0 g
95% 2%
Starch: 27.55 g
Sucrose: 0.38 g
Glucose: 0.5 g
Fructose: 0.42 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more StarchStarch +158.5%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +∞%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +26.7%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +400%
Contains more FructoseFructose +∞%
~equal in Lactose ~0g
~equal in Galactose ~0g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pilaf Spanish rice Opinion
Calories 359kcal 185kcal Pilaf
Protein 10.42g 3.28g Pilaf
Fats 1.37g 5.29g Spanish rice
Vitamin C 4.1mg 0.1mg Pilaf
Net carbs 75.11g 29.96g Pilaf
Carbs 76.31g 31.16g Pilaf
Cholesterol 1mg 0mg Spanish rice
Magnesium 32mg 13mg Pilaf
Calcium 83mg 20mg Pilaf
Potassium 188mg 116mg Pilaf
Iron 2.44mg 1.15mg Pilaf
Sugar 1.53g 1.3g Spanish rice
Fiber 1.2g 1.2g
Copper 0.166mg 0.065mg Pilaf
Zinc 1.01mg 0.48mg Pilaf
Starch 71.23g 27.55g Pilaf
Phosphorus 154mg 57mg Pilaf
Sodium 1303mg 528mg Spanish rice
Vitamin A 14IU 100IU Spanish rice
Vitamin A 4µg 6µg Spanish rice
Vitamin E 0.04mg 0.6mg Spanish rice
Manganese 0.882mg 0.39mg Pilaf
Selenium 32.4µg 7.4µg Pilaf
Vitamin B1 0.603mg 0.183mg Pilaf
Vitamin B2 0.087mg 0.074mg Pilaf
Vitamin B3 6.127mg 2.378mg Pilaf
Vitamin B5 0.715mg 0.415mg Pilaf
Vitamin B6 0.4mg 0.082mg Pilaf
Vitamin B12 0.02µg 0.08µg Spanish rice
Vitamin K 0.5µg 13µg Spanish rice
Folate 212µg 50µg Pilaf
Trans Fat 0g 0.07g Pilaf
Choline 17.5mg 9.1mg Pilaf
Saturated Fat 0.307g 1.005g Pilaf
Monounsaturated Fat 0.373g 1.511g Spanish rice
Polyunsaturated fat 0.377g 2.317g Spanish rice
Tryptophan 0.086mg 0.044mg Pilaf
Threonine 0.221mg 0.098mg Pilaf
Isoleucine 0.279mg 0.109mg Pilaf
Leucine 0.523mg 0.24mg Pilaf
Lysine 0.189mg 0.131mg Pilaf
Methionine 0.145mg 0.071mg Pilaf
Phenylalanine 0.32mg 153mg Spanish rice
Valine 0.374mg 0.137mg Pilaf
Histidine 0.15mg 0.071mg Pilaf
Fructose 0g 0.42g Spanish rice
Omega-3 - ALA 0.238g Spanish rice
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.011g Spanish rice
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0g 0.002g Spanish rice
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 2.052g Spanish rice

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Pilaf Spanish rice
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
20%
Spanish rice
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
77%
Pilaf
29%
Spanish rice

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Spanish rice
Spanish rice is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Spanish rice
Spanish rice is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.23g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Spanish rice
Spanish rice contains less Sodium (difference - 775mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Spanish rice
Spanish rice is lower in glycemic index (difference - 9)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pilaf
Pilaf is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.698g)
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
  2. Spanish rice - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167665/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

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