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Pilaf vs. Tortilla — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Pilaf and Tortilla

  • Pilaf has more Selenium, Folate, Manganese, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B5, and Copper, however, Tortilla is higher in Iron.
  • Pilaf covers your daily Sodium needs 36% more than Tortilla.
  • Tortilla contains 7 times less Vitamin B6 than Pilaf. Pilaf contains 0.4mg of Vitamin B6, while Tortilla contains 0.06mg.
  • Tortilla has less Sodium.

Food varieties used in this article are Rice and vermicelli mix, rice pilaf flavor, unprepared and Tortilla, includes plain and from mutton sandwich (Navajo).

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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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Contains more Calcium +18.6%
Contains more Magnesium +68.4%
Contains more Potassium +79%
Contains more Zinc +215.6%
Contains more Copper +62.7%
Contains more Manganese +229.1%
Contains more Selenium +95.2%
Contains more Iron +56.1%
Contains less Sodium -63%
Equal in Phosphorus - 146
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 22% 143% 14% 63% 10% 63% 9% 34% 35% 91%
Contains more Calcium +18.6%
Contains more Magnesium +68.4%
Contains more Potassium +79%
Contains more Zinc +215.6%
Contains more Copper +62.7%
Contains more Manganese +229.1%
Contains more Selenium +95.2%
Contains more Iron +56.1%
Contains less Sodium -63%
Equal in Phosphorus - 146

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
10
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Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +63%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +48.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +320.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +566.7%
Contains more Folate +116.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +25%
Contains more Vitamin E +375%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +31%
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 0% 4% 0% 0% 93% 27% 78% 11% 14% 74% 0% 1%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +63%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +48.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +320.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +566.7%
Contains more Folate +116.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +25%
Contains more Vitamin E +375%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +31%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Pilaf
4
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Contains more Protein +43.1%
Contains more Fats +44.2%
Contains more Carbs +52.8%
Contains more Other +106.4%
Contains more Water +397%
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% 50% 40% 2%
Protein: 7.28 g
Fats: 0.95 g
Carbs: 49.94 g
Water: 39.96 g
Other: 1.87 g
Contains more Protein +43.1%
Contains more Fats +44.2%
Contains more Carbs +52.8%
Contains more Other +106.4%
Contains more Water +397%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Pilaf
1
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Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +101.6%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 0.296
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 0.391
29% 35% 36%
Saturated Fat: 0.307 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.373 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.377 g
34% 21% 45%
Saturated Fat: 0.296 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.185 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.391 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +101.6%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 0.296
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 0.391

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Pilaf
2
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Contains more Starch +65.6%
Contains more Sucrose +36.4%
Contains more Glucose +50%
Contains more Maltose +109.7%
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
94% 5%
Starch: 43.02 g
Sucrose: 0.22 g
Glucose: 0.15 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 2.37 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Starch +65.6%
Contains more Sucrose +36.4%
Contains more Glucose +50%
Contains more Maltose +109.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pilaf Tortilla Opinion
Net carbs 75.11g 47.54g Pilaf
Protein 10.42g 7.28g Pilaf
Fats 1.37g 0.95g Pilaf
Carbs 76.31g 49.94g Pilaf
Calories 359kcal 237kcal Pilaf
Starch 71.23g 43.02g Pilaf
Sugar 1.53g 2.75g Pilaf
Fiber 1.2g 2.4g Tortilla
Calcium 83mg 70mg Pilaf
Iron 2.44mg 3.81mg Tortilla
Magnesium 32mg 19mg Pilaf
Phosphorus 154mg 146mg Pilaf
Potassium 188mg 105mg Pilaf
Sodium 1303mg 482mg Tortilla
Zinc 1.01mg 0.32mg Pilaf
Copper 0.166mg 0.102mg Pilaf
Manganese 0.882mg 0.268mg Pilaf
Selenium 32.4µg 16.6µg Pilaf
Vitamin A 14IU Pilaf
Vitamin A RAE 4µg Pilaf
Vitamin E 0.04mg 0.19mg Tortilla
Vitamin C 4.1mg 0mg Pilaf
Vitamin B1 0.603mg 0.37mg Pilaf
Vitamin B2 0.087mg 0.114mg Tortilla
Vitamin B3 6.127mg 4.125mg Pilaf
Vitamin B5 0.715mg 0.17mg Pilaf
Vitamin B6 0.4mg 0.06mg Pilaf
Folate 212µg 98µg Pilaf
Vitamin B12 0.02µg Pilaf
Vitamin K 0.5µg 0.4µg Pilaf
Tryptophan 0.086mg 0.06mg Pilaf
Threonine 0.221mg 0.182mg Pilaf
Isoleucine 0.279mg 0.286mg Tortilla
Leucine 0.523mg 0.53mg Tortilla
Lysine 0.189mg 0.157mg Pilaf
Methionine 0.145mg 0.122mg Pilaf
Phenylalanine 0.32mg 0.375mg Tortilla
Valine 0.374mg 0.326mg Pilaf
Histidine 0.15mg 0.165mg Tortilla
Cholesterol 1mg Tortilla
Saturated Fat 0.307g 0.296g Tortilla
Monounsaturated Fat 0.373g 0.185g Pilaf
Polyunsaturated fat 0.377g 0.391g Tortilla
Omega-3 - ALA 0.019g Tortilla

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Pilaf Tortilla
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
25%
Tortilla
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
77%
Pilaf
48%
Tortilla

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Tortilla
Tortilla contains less Sodium (difference - 821mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tortilla
Tortilla is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Tortilla
Tortilla is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.011g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tortilla
Tortilla is lower in glycemic index (difference - 8)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pilaf
Pilaf is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.22g)
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. Tortilla - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168041/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.