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Pilaf vs. Trail mix — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between pilaf and trail mix

  • Pilaf has more folate, vitamin B1, and vitamin B3, while trail mix has more copper, magnesium, phosphorus, zinc, and potassium.
  • Trail mix's daily need coverage for copper is 91% higher.
  • Trail mix contains 6 times less sodium than pilaf. Pilaf contains 1303mg of sodium, while trail mix contains 229mg.
  • Trail mix has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of trail mix is 15, while the glycemic index of pilaf is 60.

The food types used in this comparison are Rice and vermicelli mix, rice pilaf flavor, unprepared and Snacks, trail mix, regular.

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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
1
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 113% 23% 60% 114% 328% 88% 148% 30% 135% 0%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +393.8%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +264.4%
Contains more IronIron +25%
Contains more CopperCopper +493.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +218.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +124%
Contains less SodiumSodium -82.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +17.2%
~equal in Calcium ~78mg

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
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% 1.3% 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 4.7% 0.33% 0% 0% 116% 46% 88% 54% 69% 0% 0% 53% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +192.9%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +300%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +30.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +30%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +34.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +198.6%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +127.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +25.2%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Pilaf
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
14% 29% 45% 9% 3%
Protein: 13.8 g
Fats: 29.4 g
Carbs: 44.9 g
Water: 9.2 g
Other: 2.7 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +70%
Contains more OtherOther +43%
Contains more ProteinProtein +32.4%
Contains more FatsFats +2046%
Contains more WaterWater +14.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Pilaf
1
29% 35% 36%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.307 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.373 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.377 g
20% 45% 35%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 5.55 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 12.53 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 9.65 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -94.5%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +3259.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +2459.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pilaf Trail mix DV% diff.
Copper 0.166mg 0.985mg 91%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.377g 9.65g 62%
Selenium 32.4µg 59%
Sodium 1303mg 229mg 47%
Fats 1.37g 29.4g 43%
Folate 212µg 71µg 35%
Magnesium 32mg 158mg 30%
Monounsaturated fat 0.373g 12.53g 30%
Starch 71.23g 29%
Phosphorus 154mg 345mg 27%
Saturated fat 0.307g 5.55g 24%
Zinc 1.01mg 3.22mg 20%
Potassium 188mg 685mg 15%
Vitamin B1 0.603mg 0.462mg 12%
Carbs 76.31g 44.9g 10%
Vitamin B2 0.087mg 0.198mg 9%
Vitamin B3 6.127mg 4.712mg 9%
Iron 2.44mg 3.05mg 8%
Vitamin B6 0.4mg 0.298mg 8%
Protein 10.42g 13.8g 7%
Manganese 0.882mg 1.034mg 7%
Calories 359kcal 462kcal 5%
Fiber 1.2g 5%
Vitamin B5 0.715mg 0.895mg 4%
Vitamin C 4.1mg 1.4mg 3%
Choline 17.5mg 3%
Vitamin B12 0.02µg 0µg 1%
Calcium 83mg 78mg 1%
Net carbs 75.11g 44.9g N/A
Cholesterol 1mg 0mg 0%
Sugar 1.53g N/A
Vitamin E 0.04mg 0%
Vitamin A 4µg 1µg 0%
Vitamin K 0.5µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.086mg 0.166mg 0%
Threonine 0.221mg 0.482mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.279mg 0.515mg 0%
Leucine 0.523mg 0.89mg 0%
Lysine 0.189mg 0.515mg 0%
Methionine 0.145mg 0.202mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.32mg 0.658mg 0%
Valine 0.374mg 0.658mg 0%
Histidine 0.15mg 0.357mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Pilaf Trail mix
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
33%
Trail mix
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
77%
Pilaf
104%
Trail mix

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Trail mix
Trail mix is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Trail mix
Trail mix is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.53g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Trail mix
Trail mix contains less Sodium (difference - 1074mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Trail mix
Trail mix is lower in glycemic index (difference - 45)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Trail mix
Trail mix is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Pilaf
Pilaf is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 5.243g)
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. Trail mix - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167561/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.