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Pilaf vs. Turmeric — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Pilaf and Turmeric

  • Pilaf has more Folate, Selenium, and Vitamin B1, however, Turmeric is higher in Manganese, Iron, Copper, Fiber, Potassium, and Magnesium.
  • Turmeric covers your daily Manganese needs 823% more than Pilaf.
  • Turmeric contains 48 times less Sodium than Pilaf. Pilaf contains 1303mg of Sodium, while Turmeric contains 27mg.

Food varieties used in this article are Rice and vermicelli mix, rice pilaf flavor, unprepared and Spices, turmeric, ground.

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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
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Contains more Selenium +422.6%
Contains more Calcium +102.4%
Contains more Iron +2154.1%
Contains more Magnesium +550%
Contains more Phosphorus +94.2%
Contains more Potassium +1006.4%
Contains less Sodium -97.9%
Contains more Zinc +345.5%
Contains more Copper +683.1%
Contains more Manganese +2144.9%
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 51% 2063% 149% 129% 184% 4% 123% 434% 2583% 34%
Contains more Selenium +422.6%
Contains more Calcium +102.4%
Contains more Iron +2154.1%
Contains more Magnesium +550%
Contains more Phosphorus +94.2%
Contains more Potassium +1006.4%
Contains less Sodium -97.9%
Contains more Zinc +345.5%
Contains more Copper +683.1%
Contains more Manganese +2144.9%

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.
Pilaf
8
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Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +485.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +939.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +353.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +31.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +273.8%
Contains more Folate +960%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +10975%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +72.4%
Contains more Vitamin K +2580%
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% 89% 0% 3% 15% 35% 26% 33% 25% 15% 0% 34%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +485.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +939.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +353.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +31.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +273.8%
Contains more Folate +960%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +10975%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +72.4%
Contains more Vitamin K +2580%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Pilaf
2
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Contains more Carbs +13.7%
Contains more Fats +137.2%
Contains more Water +59.8%
Contains more Other +83.4%
Equal in Protein - 9.68
10% 76% 8% 4%
Protein: 10.42 g
Fats: 1.37 g
Carbs: 76.31 g
Water: 8.04 g
Other: 3.86 g
10% 3% 67% 13% 7%
Protein: 9.68 g
Fats: 3.25 g
Carbs: 67.14 g
Water: 12.85 g
Other: 7.08 g
Contains more Carbs +13.7%
Contains more Fats +137.2%
Contains more Water +59.8%
Contains more Other +83.4%
Equal in Protein - 9.68

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Pilaf
1
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Contains less Saturated Fat -83.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +20.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +100.5%
29% 35% 36%
Saturated Fat: 0.307 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.373 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.377 g
60% 15% 25%
Saturated Fat: 1.838 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.449 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.756 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -83.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +20.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +100.5%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Pilaf
2
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Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +693.3%
Contains more Glucose +280%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
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
74% 12% 14%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 2.38 g
Glucose: 0.38 g
Fructose: 0.45 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +693.3%
Contains more Glucose +280%
Contains more Fructose +∞%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pilaf Turmeric Opinion
Net carbs 75.11g 44.44g Pilaf
Protein 10.42g 9.68g Pilaf
Fats 1.37g 3.25g Turmeric
Carbs 76.31g 67.14g Pilaf
Calories 359kcal 312kcal Pilaf
Starch 71.23g Pilaf
Fructose 0g 0.45g Turmeric
Sugar 1.53g 3.21g Pilaf
Fiber 1.2g 22.7g Turmeric
Calcium 83mg 168mg Turmeric
Iron 2.44mg 55mg Turmeric
Magnesium 32mg 208mg Turmeric
Phosphorus 154mg 299mg Turmeric
Potassium 188mg 2080mg Turmeric
Sodium 1303mg 27mg Turmeric
Zinc 1.01mg 4.5mg Turmeric
Copper 0.166mg 1.3mg Turmeric
Manganese 0.882mg 19.8mg Turmeric
Selenium 32.4µg 6.2µg Pilaf
Vitamin A 14IU 0IU Pilaf
Vitamin A RAE 4µg 0µg Pilaf
Vitamin E 0.04mg 4.43mg Turmeric
Vitamin C 4.1mg 0.7mg Pilaf
Vitamin B1 0.603mg 0.058mg Pilaf
Vitamin B2 0.087mg 0.15mg Turmeric
Vitamin B3 6.127mg 1.35mg Pilaf
Vitamin B5 0.715mg 0.542mg Pilaf
Vitamin B6 0.4mg 0.107mg Pilaf
Folate 212µg 20µg Pilaf
Vitamin B12 0.02µg 0µg Pilaf
Vitamin K 0.5µg 13.4µg Turmeric
Tryptophan 0.086mg 0.17mg Turmeric
Threonine 0.221mg 0.33mg Turmeric
Isoleucine 0.279mg 0.47mg Turmeric
Leucine 0.523mg 0.81mg Turmeric
Lysine 0.189mg 0.38mg Turmeric
Methionine 0.145mg 0.14mg Pilaf
Phenylalanine 0.32mg 0.53mg Turmeric
Valine 0.374mg 0.66mg Turmeric
Histidine 0.15mg 0.15mg
Cholesterol 1mg 0mg Turmeric
Trans Fat 0g 0.056g Pilaf
Saturated Fat 0.307g 1.838g Pilaf
Monounsaturated Fat 0.373g 0.449g Turmeric
Polyunsaturated fat 0.377g 0.756g Turmeric
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.081g Turmeric
Omega-3 - ALA 0.003g Turmeric

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Pilaf Turmeric
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
23%
Turmeric
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
77%
Pilaf
575%
Turmeric

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Turmeric
Turmeric contains less Sodium (difference - 1276mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Turmeric
Turmeric is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Turmeric
Turmeric is lower in glycemic index (difference - 60)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Turmeric
Turmeric is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pilaf
Pilaf is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.68g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pilaf
Pilaf is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.531g)
Which food is cheaper?
Pilaf
Pilaf is cheaper (difference - $2.5)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pilaf
Pilaf is relatively richer in vitamins

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. Turmeric - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172231/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.