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Pilaf vs. Sunflower seed — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Pilaf and Sunflower seed different?

  • Sunflower seed is higher than Pilaf in Vitamin E , Copper, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B6, Phosphorus, Magnesium, Manganese, Selenium, and Zinc.
  • Sunflower seed covers your daily need of Vitamin E 234% more than Pilaf.
  • Pilaf contains 145 times more Sodium than Sunflower seed. Pilaf contains 1303mg of Sodium, while Sunflower seed contains 9mg.

Rice and vermicelli mix, rice pilaf flavor, unprepared and Seeds, sunflower seed kernels, dried types were 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.
Contains more Iron +115.2%
Contains more Magnesium +915.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +328.6%
Contains more Potassium +243.1%
Contains less Sodium -99.3%
Contains more Zinc +395%
Contains more Copper +984.3%
Contains more Manganese +121.1%
Contains more Selenium +63.6%
Equal in Calcium - 78
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 24% 197% 233% 283% 57% 2% 137% 600% 255% 290%
Contains more Iron +115.2%
Contains more Magnesium +915.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +328.6%
Contains more Potassium +243.1%
Contains less Sodium -99.3%
Contains more Zinc +395%
Contains more Copper +984.3%
Contains more Manganese +121.1%
Contains more Selenium +63.6%
Equal in Calcium - 78

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
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Contains more Vitamin C +192.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +257.1%
Contains more Vitamin E +87825%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +145.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +308%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +36%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +58%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +236.3%
Equal in Folate - 227
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 3% 704% 0% 5% 370% 82% 157% 68% 311% 171% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin C +192.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +257.1%
Contains more Vitamin E +87825%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +145.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +308%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +36%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +58%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +236.3%
Equal in Folate - 227

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +281.6%
Contains more Water +70%
Contains more Other +27.4%
Contains more Protein +99.4%
Contains more Fats +3656.2%
10% 76% 8% 4%
Protein: 10.42 g
Fats: 1.37 g
Carbs: 76.31 g
Water: 8.04 g
Other: 3.86 g
21% 51% 20% 5% 3%
Protein: 20.78 g
Fats: 51.46 g
Carbs: 20 g
Water: 4.73 g
Other: 3.03 g
Contains more Carbs +281.6%
Contains more Water +70%
Contains more Other +27.4%
Contains more Protein +99.4%
Contains more Fats +3656.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -93.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +4867.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +6037.1%
29% 35% 36%
Saturated Fat: 0.307 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.373 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.377 g
10% 40% 50%
Saturated Fat: 4.455 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 18.528 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 23.137 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -93.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +4867.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +6037.1%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Glucose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +733.3%
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
100%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 2.5 g
Glucose: 0 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Glucose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +733.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pilaf Sunflower seed Opinion
Net carbs 75.11g 11.4g Pilaf
Protein 10.42g 20.78g Sunflower seed
Fats 1.37g 51.46g Sunflower seed
Carbs 76.31g 20g Pilaf
Calories 359kcal 584kcal Sunflower seed
Starch 71.23g Pilaf
Sugar 1.53g 2.62g Pilaf
Fiber 1.2g 8.6g Sunflower seed
Calcium 83mg 78mg Pilaf
Iron 2.44mg 5.25mg Sunflower seed
Magnesium 32mg 325mg Sunflower seed
Phosphorus 154mg 660mg Sunflower seed
Potassium 188mg 645mg Sunflower seed
Sodium 1303mg 9mg Sunflower seed
Zinc 1.01mg 5mg Sunflower seed
Copper 0.166mg 1.8mg Sunflower seed
Manganese 0.882mg 1.95mg Sunflower seed
Selenium 32.4µg 53µg Sunflower seed
Vitamin A 14IU 50IU Sunflower seed
Vitamin A RAE 4µg 3µg Pilaf
Vitamin E 0.04mg 35.17mg Sunflower seed
Vitamin C 4.1mg 1.4mg Pilaf
Vitamin B1 0.603mg 1.48mg Sunflower seed
Vitamin B2 0.087mg 0.355mg Sunflower seed
Vitamin B3 6.127mg 8.335mg Sunflower seed
Vitamin B5 0.715mg 1.13mg Sunflower seed
Vitamin B6 0.4mg 1.345mg Sunflower seed
Folate 212µg 227µg Sunflower seed
Vitamin B12 0.02µg 0µg Pilaf
Vitamin K 0.5µg 0µg Pilaf
Tryptophan 0.086mg 0.348mg Sunflower seed
Threonine 0.221mg 0.928mg Sunflower seed
Isoleucine 0.279mg 1.139mg Sunflower seed
Leucine 0.523mg 1.659mg Sunflower seed
Lysine 0.189mg 0.937mg Sunflower seed
Methionine 0.145mg 0.494mg Sunflower seed
Phenylalanine 0.32mg 1.169mg Sunflower seed
Valine 0.374mg 1.315mg Sunflower seed
Histidine 0.15mg 0.632mg Sunflower seed
Cholesterol 1mg 0mg Sunflower seed
Saturated Fat 0.307g 4.455g Pilaf
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.014g Sunflower seed
Monounsaturated Fat 0.373g 18.528g Sunflower seed
Polyunsaturated fat 0.377g 23.137g Sunflower seed

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Pilaf Sunflower seed
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
156%
Sunflower seed
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
77%
Pilaf
207%
Sunflower seed

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Sunflower seed
Sunflower seed contains less Sodium (difference - 1294mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Sunflower seed
Sunflower seed is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Sunflower seed
Sunflower seed is lower in glycemic index (difference - 40)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Sunflower seed
Sunflower seed is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Sunflower seed
Sunflower seed is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pilaf
Pilaf is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.09g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pilaf
Pilaf is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.148g)
Which food is cheaper?
Pilaf
Pilaf is cheaper (difference - $1.6)

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. Sunflower seed - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170562/nutrients

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

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