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Rice cakes vs. Pilaf — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Rice cakes and Pilaf

  • Rice cakes have more Manganese, Phosphorus, Magnesium, and Copper, however, Pilaf have more Folate, Vitamin B1, Selenium, Vitamin B6, and Iron.
  • Daily need coverage for Manganese from Rice cakes is 230% higher.
  • Pilaf has 5 times less Magnesium than Rice cakes. Rice cakes have 151mg of Magnesium, while Pilaf has 32mg.
  • Rice cakes are lower in Sodium.

Food types used in this article are Snacks, rice cakes, brown rice, buckwheat 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.
Rice cakes
Rice cakes
7
:
3
Pilaf
Pilaf
Contains more Magnesium +371.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +146.8%
Contains more Potassium +59%
Contains less Sodium -91.1%
Contains more Zinc +147.5%
Contains more Copper +128.9%
Contains more Manganese +600.7%
Contains more Calcium +654.5%
Contains more Iron +114%
Contains more Selenium +97.6%
Rice cakes
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 43% 108% 163% 27% 16% 69% 127% 807% 90%
Pilaf
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 25% 92% 23% 66% 17% 170% 28% 56% 116% 177%
Contains more Magnesium +371.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +146.8%
Contains more Potassium +59%
Contains less Sodium -91.1%
Contains more Zinc +147.5%
Contains more Copper +128.9%
Contains more Manganese +600.7%
Contains more Calcium +654.5%
Contains more Iron +114%
Contains more Selenium +97.6%

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.
Rice cakes
Rice cakes
3
:
9
Pilaf
Pilaf
Contains more Vitamin B2 +18.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +32.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +62.2%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +976.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +207.7%
Contains more Folate +909.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Rice cakes
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 0% 14% 24% 152% 70% 30% 16% 0% 0%
Pilaf
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%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +18.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +32.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +62.2%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +976.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +207.7%
Contains more Folate +909.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Rice cakes
Rice cakes
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3
Pilaf
Pilaf
Contains more Fats +155.5%
Contains more Protein +15.8%
Contains more Water +36.3%
Contains more Other +157.3%
Equal in Carbs - 76.31
Rice cakes
9% 4% 80% 6%
Protein: 9 g
Fats: 3.5 g
Carbs: 80.1 g
Water: 5.9 g
Other: 1.5 g
Pilaf
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 Fats +155.5%
Contains more Protein +15.8%
Contains more Water +36.3%
Contains more Other +157.3%
Equal in Carbs - 76.31

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Rice cakes
Rice cakes
2
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1
Pilaf
Pilaf
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +197.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +194.4%
Contains less Saturated Fat -52%
Rice cakes
22% 39% 39%
Saturated Fat: 0.64 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.11 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.11 g
Pilaf
29% 35% 36%
Saturated Fat: 0.307 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.373 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.377 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +197.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +194.4%
Contains less Saturated Fat -52%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Rice cakes Pilaf Opinion
Net carbs 76.3g 75.11g Rice cakes
Protein 9g 10.42g Pilaf
Fats 3.5g 1.37g Rice cakes
Carbs 80.1g 76.31g Rice cakes
Calories 380kcal 359kcal Rice cakes
Starch 71.23g Pilaf
Sugar 1.53g Rice cakes
Fiber 3.8g 1.2g Rice cakes
Calcium 11mg 83mg Pilaf
Iron 1.14mg 2.44mg Pilaf
Magnesium 151mg 32mg Rice cakes
Phosphorus 380mg 154mg Rice cakes
Potassium 299mg 188mg Rice cakes
Sodium 116mg 1303mg Rice cakes
Zinc 2.5mg 1.01mg Rice cakes
Copper 0.38mg 0.166mg Rice cakes
Manganese 6.18mg 0.882mg Rice cakes
Selenium 16.4µg 32.4µg Pilaf
Vitamin A 0IU 14IU Pilaf
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 4µg Pilaf
Vitamin E 0.04mg Pilaf
Vitamin C 0mg 4.1mg Pilaf
Vitamin B1 0.056mg 0.603mg Pilaf
Vitamin B2 0.103mg 0.087mg Rice cakes
Vitamin B3 8.096mg 6.127mg Rice cakes
Vitamin B5 1.16mg 0.715mg Rice cakes
Vitamin B6 0.13mg 0.4mg Pilaf
Folate 21µg 212µg Pilaf
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.02µg Pilaf
Vitamin K 0.5µg Pilaf
Tryptophan 0.125mg 0.086mg Rice cakes
Threonine 0.34mg 0.221mg Rice cakes
Isoleucine 0.358mg 0.279mg Rice cakes
Leucine 0.638mg 0.523mg Rice cakes
Lysine 0.414mg 0.189mg Rice cakes
Methionine 0.152mg 0.145mg Rice cakes
Phenylalanine 0.399mg 0.32mg Rice cakes
Valine 0.489mg 0.374mg Rice cakes
Histidine 0.218mg 0.15mg Rice cakes
Cholesterol 0mg 1mg Rice cakes
Saturated Fat 0.64g 0.307g Pilaf
Monounsaturated Fat 1.11g 0.373g Rice cakes
Polyunsaturated fat 1.11g 0.377g Rice cakes

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Rice cakes Pilaf
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
25%
Rice cakes
50%
Pilaf
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
145%
Rice cakes
77%
Pilaf

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Rice cakes
Rice cakes is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.53g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Rice cakes
Rice cakes contains less Sodium (difference - 1187mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Rice cakes
Rice cakes is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pilaf
Pilaf is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.333g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pilaf
Pilaf is lower in glycemic index (difference - 22)
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 ($)
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.

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. Rice cakes - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167967/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.