Pilaf vs. Tamarind — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between pilaf and tamarind
- Pilaf has more selenium, folate, vitamin B3, vitamin B6, vitamin B1, and vitamin B5; however, tamarind has more fiber, magnesium, and potassium.
- Daily need coverage for selenium for pilaf is 57% higher.
- Tamarind has 47 times less sodium than pilaf. Pilaf has 1303mg of sodium, while tamarind has 28mg.
- Pilaf has a higher glycemic index than tamarind.
Food types used in this article are Rice and vermicelli mix, rice pilaf flavor, unprepared and Tamarinds, raw.
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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 | +12.2% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +93% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +910% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +36.3% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +∞% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +2392.3% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +187.5% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +234% |
| Contains more IronIron | +14.8% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -97.9% |
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 | +17.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +100% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +40.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +216.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +400% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +506.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +1414.3% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +103.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +150% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +74.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +460% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +272.1% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +128.3% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +22.1% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +43% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +290.5% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +106.1% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +539% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -11.4% |
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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| Selenium | 32.4µg | 1.3µg | 57% |
| Sodium | 1303mg | 28mg | 55% |
| Folate | 212µg | 14µg | 50% |
| Manganese | 0.882mg | 38% | |
| Starch | 71.23g | 29% | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.4mg | 0.066mg | 26% |
| Vitamin B3 | 6.127mg | 1.938mg | 26% |
| Fiber | 1.2g | 5.1g | 16% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.603mg | 0.428mg | 15% |
| Protein | 10.42g | 2.8g | 15% |
| Magnesium | 32mg | 92mg | 14% |
| Potassium | 188mg | 628mg | 13% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.715mg | 0.143mg | 11% |
| Copper | 0.166mg | 0.086mg | 9% |
| Zinc | 1.01mg | 0.1mg | 8% |
| Calories | 359kcal | 239kcal | 6% |
| Phosphorus | 154mg | 113mg | 6% |
| Iron | 2.44mg | 2.8mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.087mg | 0.152mg | 5% |
| Carbs | 76.31g | 62.5g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.377g | 0.059g | 2% |
| Choline | 17.5mg | 8.6mg | 2% |
| Vitamin K | 0.5µg | 2.8µg | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 4.1mg | 3.5mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.02µg | 0µg | 1% |
| Fats | 1.37g | 0.6g | 1% |
| Calcium | 83mg | 74mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 75.11g | 57.4g | N/A |
| Cholesterol | 1mg | 0mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 1.53g | 38.8g | N/A |
| Vitamin E | 0.04mg | 0.1mg | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 4µg | 2µg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.307g | 0.272g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.373g | 0.181g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.086mg | 0.018mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.221mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.279mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.523mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.189mg | 0.139mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.145mg | 0.014mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.32mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.374mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.15mg | 0% |
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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%
18%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
77%
34%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tamarind is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 1mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tamarind contains less Sodium (difference - 1275mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Tamarind is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.035g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tamarind is lower in glycemic index (difference - 37)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pilaf is lower in Sugar (difference - 37.27g)
Which food is cheaper?
Pilaf is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pilaf is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pilaf is relatively richer in vitamins