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Pilaf vs. Tuna Bluefin — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between pilaf and tuna Bluefin

  • Pilaf has more folate, manganese, and vitamin B1; however, tuna Bluefin is richer in vitamin B12, vitamin A, vitamin B3, selenium, phosphorus, and vitamin B2.
  • Tuna Bluefin covers your daily vitamin B12 needs 452% more than pilaf.
  • Tuna Bluefin has 106 times less folate than pilaf. Pilaf has 212µg of folate, while tuna Bluefin has 2µg.
  • Tuna Bluefin contains less sodium.
  • Pilaf has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of pilaf is 60, while the glycemic index of tuna Bluefin is 0.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Rice and vermicelli mix, rice pilaf flavor, unprepared and Fish, tuna, fresh, bluefin, cooked, dry heat.

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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
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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 46% 3% 29% 49% 37% 21% 140% 6.5% 2.6% 255%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +730%
Contains more IronIron +86.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +50.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +31.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +4310%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +100%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +71.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +111.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -96.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +44.4%

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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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 0% 252% 0% 0% 70% 71% 198% 82% 121% 1360% 0% 1.5% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +116.9%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +10500%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +18825%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +251.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +72%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +91.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +31.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +54300%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Pilaf
1
10% 76% 8% 4%
Protein: 10.42 g
Fats: 1.37 g
Carbs: 76.31 g
Water: 8.04 g
Other: 3.86 g
30% 6% 59% 5%
Protein: 29.91 g
Fats: 6.28 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 59.09 g
Other: 4.72 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more ProteinProtein +187%
Contains more FatsFats +358.4%
Contains more WaterWater +635%
Contains more OtherOther +22.3%

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
29% 37% 33%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.612 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.053 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.844 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -81%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +450.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +389.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pilaf Tuna Bluefin DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 0.02µg 10.88µg 453%
Vitamin A 4µg 757µg 84%
Sodium 1303mg 50mg 54%
Folate 212µg 2µg 53%
Protein 10.42g 29.91g 39%
Manganese 0.882mg 0.02mg 37%
Starch 71.23g 29%
Vitamin B3 6.127mg 10.54mg 28%
Vitamin B1 0.603mg 0.278mg 27%
Selenium 32.4µg 46.8µg 26%
Carbs 76.31g 0g 25%
Phosphorus 154mg 326mg 25%
Vitamin B2 0.087mg 0.306mg 17%
Cholesterol 1mg 49mg 16%
Iron 2.44mg 1.31mg 14%
Vitamin B5 0.715mg 1.37mg 13%
Vitamin B6 0.4mg 0.525mg 10%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.377g 1.844g 10%
Calories 359kcal 184kcal 9%
Magnesium 32mg 64mg 8%
Fats 1.37g 6.28g 8%
Calcium 83mg 10mg 7%
Copper 0.166mg 0.11mg 6%
Saturated fat 0.307g 1.612g 6%
Fiber 1.2g 0g 5%
Vitamin C 4.1mg 0mg 5%
Monounsaturated fat 0.373g 2.053g 4%
Potassium 188mg 323mg 4%
Choline 17.5mg 3%
Zinc 1.01mg 0.77mg 2%
Net carbs 75.11g 0g N/A
Sugar 1.53g N/A
Vitamin E 0.04mg 0%
Vitamin K 0.5µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.086mg 0.335mg 0%
Threonine 0.221mg 1.311mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.279mg 1.378mg 0%
Leucine 0.523mg 2.431mg 0%
Lysine 0.189mg 2.747mg 0%
Methionine 0.145mg 0.885mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.32mg 1.168mg 0%
Valine 0.374mg 1.541mg 0%
Histidine 0.15mg 0.88mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.363g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 1.141g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.16g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Pilaf Tuna Bluefin
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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
166%
Tuna Bluefin
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
77%
Pilaf
59%
Tuna Bluefin

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tuna Bluefin
Tuna Bluefin is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.53g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tuna Bluefin
Tuna Bluefin contains less Sodium (difference - 1253mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tuna Bluefin
Tuna Bluefin is lower in glycemic index (difference - 60)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pilaf
Pilaf is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 48mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Pilaf
Pilaf is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.305g)
Which food is cheaper?
Pilaf
Pilaf is cheaper (difference - $7)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

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. Tuna Bluefin - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173707/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.