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Poi vs. Pilaf — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Poi and Pilaf

  • Poi has more Vitamin E, while Pilaf has more Selenium, Folate, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B3, Manganese, Iron, Phosphorus, and Vitamin B6.
  • Pilaf's daily need coverage for Selenium is 58% higher.
  • Pilaf contains 58 times less Vitamin E than Poi. Poi contains 2.3mg of Vitamin E, while Pilaf contains 0.04mg.
  • The amount of Sodium in Poi is lower.

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

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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.
Poi
Poi
1
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 17% 4.8% 16% 33% 55% 6% 17% 1.6% 48% 3.8%
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%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.1%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +33.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +418.8%
Contains more IronIron +177.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +359.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +294.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +138.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +4528.6%
~equal in Potassium ~188mg
~equal in Copper ~0.166mg

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.
Poi
Poi
3
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 13% 4% 46% 0% 33% 9.2% 21% 18% 63% 0% 2.5% 16% 9.1%
Pilaf
7
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% 0.84% 0.8% 0% 151% 20% 115% 43% 92% 2.5% 1.3% 159% 9.5%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +371.4%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +5650%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +100%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +363.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +117.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +457%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +144%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +46.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +909.5%
~equal in Vitamin C ~4.1mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Choline ~17.5mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Poi
Poi
1
27% 72%
Protein: 0.38 g
Fats: 0.14 g
Carbs: 27.23 g
Water: 71.64 g
Other: 0.61 g
Pilaf
4
10% 76% 8% 4%
Protein: 10.42 g
Fats: 1.37 g
Carbs: 76.31 g
Water: 8.04 g
Other: 3.86 g
Contains more WaterWater +791%
Contains more ProteinProtein +2642.1%
Contains more FatsFats +878.6%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +180.2%
Contains more OtherOther +532.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Poi
Poi
1
30% 11% 59%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.029 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.011 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.058 g
Pilaf
2
29% 35% 36%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.307 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.373 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.377 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -90.6%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +3290.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +550%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Poi Pilaf Opinion
Calories 112kcal 359kcal Pilaf
Protein 0.38g 10.42g Pilaf
Fats 0.14g 1.37g Pilaf
Vitamin C 4mg 4.1mg Pilaf
Net carbs 26.83g 75.11g Pilaf
Carbs 27.23g 76.31g Pilaf
Cholesterol 0mg 1mg Poi
Magnesium 24mg 32mg Pilaf
Calcium 16mg 83mg Pilaf
Potassium 183mg 188mg Pilaf
Iron 0.88mg 2.44mg Pilaf
Sugar 0.39g 1.53g Poi
Fiber 0.4g 1.2g Pilaf
Copper 0.166mg 0.166mg
Zinc 0.22mg 1.01mg Pilaf
Starch 71.23g Pilaf
Phosphorus 39mg 154mg Pilaf
Sodium 12mg 1303mg Poi
Vitamin A 66IU 14IU Poi
Vitamin A 3µg 4µg Pilaf
Vitamin E 2.3mg 0.04mg Poi
Manganese 0.37mg 0.882mg Pilaf
Selenium 0.7µg 32.4µg Pilaf
Vitamin B1 0.13mg 0.603mg Pilaf
Vitamin B2 0.04mg 0.087mg Pilaf
Vitamin B3 1.1mg 6.127mg Pilaf
Vitamin B5 0.293mg 0.715mg Pilaf
Vitamin B6 0.273mg 0.4mg Pilaf
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.02µg Pilaf
Vitamin K 1µg 0.5µg Poi
Folate 21µg 212µg Pilaf
Choline 16.7mg 17.5mg Pilaf
Saturated Fat 0.029g 0.307g Poi
Monounsaturated Fat 0.011g 0.373g Pilaf
Polyunsaturated fat 0.058g 0.377g Pilaf
Tryptophan 0.086mg Pilaf
Threonine 0.221mg Pilaf
Isoleucine 0.279mg Pilaf
Leucine 0.523mg Pilaf
Lysine 0.189mg Pilaf
Methionine 0.145mg Pilaf
Phenylalanine 0.32mg Pilaf
Valine 0.374mg Pilaf
Histidine 0.15mg Pilaf

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Poi Pilaf
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
18%
Poi
47%
Pilaf
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
20%
Poi
77%
Pilaf

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Poi
Poi is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Poi
Poi is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.14g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Poi
Poi contains less Sodium (difference - 1291mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Poi
Poi is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.278g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Poi
Poi is lower in glycemic index (difference - 60)
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. Poi - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170431/nutrients
  2. Pilaf - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168951/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.