Pilaf vs. Flour — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between pilaf and flour
- Pilaf has more vitamin B6, manganese, folate, calcium, and phosphorus, while flour has more vitamin B2, iron, vitamin B1, and fiber.
- Pilaf covers your daily need for sodium, 57% more than flour.
- Pilaf contains 9 times more vitamin B6 than flour. While pilaf contains 0.4mg of vitamin B6, flour contains only 0.044mg.
- The amount of sodium in flour is lower.
- Pilaf has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of pilaf is 60, while the glycemic index of flour is 72.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Rice and vermicelli mix, rice pilaf flavor, unprepared and Wheat flour, white, all-purpose, enriched, bleached.
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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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +45.5% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +453.3% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +75.7% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +15.3% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +44.3% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +42.6% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +29.3% |
| Contains more IronIron | +90.2% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -99.8% |
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 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +63.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +809.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +66.7% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +15.8% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +68.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +50% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +30.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +467.8% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more FatsFats | +39.8% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +739.1% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +48.3% |
~equal in
Protein
~10.33g
~equal in
Carbs
~76.31g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +328.7% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -49.5% |
~equal in
Polyunsaturated fat
~0.413g
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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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in price |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Sodium | 1303mg | 2mg | 57% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.087mg | 0.494mg | 31% |
| Starch | 71.23g | 29% | |
| Iron | 2.44mg | 4.64mg | 28% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.4mg | 0.044mg | 27% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.603mg | 0.785mg | 15% |
| Manganese | 0.882mg | 0.682mg | 9% |
| Folate | 212µg | 183µg | 7% |
| Phosphorus | 154mg | 108mg | 7% |
| Calcium | 83mg | 15mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.715mg | 0.438mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 1.2g | 2.7g | 6% |
| Vitamin C | 4.1mg | 0mg | 5% |
| Zinc | 1.01mg | 0.7mg | 3% |
| Selenium | 32.4µg | 33.9µg | 3% |
| Copper | 0.166mg | 0.144mg | 2% |
| Potassium | 188mg | 107mg | 2% |
| Magnesium | 32mg | 22mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B3 | 6.127mg | 5.904mg | 1% |
| Choline | 17.5mg | 10.4mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.02µg | 0µg | 1% |
| Saturated fat | 0.307g | 0.155g | 1% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.373g | 0.087g | 1% |
| Fats | 1.37g | 0.98g | 1% |
| Calories | 359kcal | 364kcal | 0% |
| Protein | 10.42g | 10.33g | 0% |
| Carbs | 76.31g | 76.31g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 75.11g | 73.61g | N/A |
| Cholesterol | 1mg | 0mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 1.53g | 0.27g | N/A |
| Vitamin E | 0.04mg | 0.06mg | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 4µg | 0µg | 0% |
| Vitamin K | 0.5µg | 0.3µg | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.377g | 0.413g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.086mg | 0.127mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.221mg | 0.281mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.279mg | 0.357mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.523mg | 0.71mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.189mg | 0.228mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.145mg | 0.183mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.32mg | 0.52mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.374mg | 0.415mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.15mg | 0.23mg | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pilaf is lower in glycemic index (difference - 12)
Which food is cheaper?
Pilaf is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pilaf is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pilaf is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Flour is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Flour is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.26g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Flour contains less Sodium (difference - 1301mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Flour is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.152g)