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Ricotta vs. Pilaf — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Ricotta and Pilaf different?

  • Pilaf is higher than Ricotta in Folate, Vitamin B1, Manganese, Vitamin B3, Selenium, Vitamin B6, and Iron.
  • Pilaf covers your daily need of Sodium 53% more than Ricotta.
  • Ricotta contains 51 times more Cholesterol than Pilaf. Ricotta contains 51mg of Cholesterol, while Pilaf contains 1mg.

Cheese, ricotta, whole milk and Rice and vermicelli mix, rice pilaf flavor, unprepared types were used in this article.

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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.
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Pilaf
Contains more Calcium +149.4%
Contains less Sodium -93.6%
Contains more Zinc +14.9%
Contains more Iron +542.1%
Contains more Magnesium +190.9%
Contains more Potassium +79%
Contains more Copper +690.5%
Contains more Manganese +14600%
Contains more Selenium +123.4%
Equal in Phosphorus - 154
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 63% 15% 8% 68% 10% 11% 32% 7% 1% 80%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 25% 92% 23% 66% 17% 170% 28% 56% 116% 177%
Contains more Calcium +149.4%
Contains less Sodium -93.6%
Contains more Zinc +14.9%
Contains more Iron +542.1%
Contains more Magnesium +190.9%
Contains more Potassium +79%
Contains more Copper +690.5%
Contains more Manganese +14600%
Contains more Selenium +123.4%
Equal in Phosphorus - 154

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.
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Pilaf
Contains more Vitamin A +3078.6%
Contains more Vitamin E +175%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +124.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +1600%
Contains more Vitamin K +120%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +4538.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +5791.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +235.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +830.2%
Contains more Folate +1666.7%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 27% 3% 6% 0% 4% 45% 2% 13% 10% 9% 43% 3%
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 A +3078.6%
Contains more Vitamin E +175%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +124.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +1600%
Contains more Vitamin K +120%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +4538.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +5791.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +235.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +830.2%
Contains more Folate +1666.7%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Pilaf
Contains more Fats +847.4%
Contains more Water +791.8%
Contains more Carbs +2410.2%
Contains more Other +278.4%
Equal in Protein - 10.42
11% 13% 3% 72%
Protein: 11.26 g
Fats: 12.98 g
Carbs: 3.04 g
Water: 71.7 g
Other: 1.02 g
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 +847.4%
Contains more Water +791.8%
Contains more Carbs +2410.2%
Contains more Other +278.4%
Equal in Protein - 10.42

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Pilaf
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +872.4%
Contains less Saturated Fat -96.3%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 0.377
67% 29% 3%
Saturated Fat: 8.295 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.627 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.385 g
29% 35% 36%
Saturated Fat: 0.307 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.373 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.377 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +872.4%
Contains less Saturated Fat -96.3%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 0.377

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Ricotta Pilaf
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 ok
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Ricotta Pilaf Opinion
Net carbs 3.04g 75.11g Pilaf
Protein 11.26g 10.42g Ricotta
Fats 12.98g 1.37g Ricotta
Carbs 3.04g 76.31g Pilaf
Calories 174kcal 359kcal Pilaf
Starch 71.23g Pilaf
Sugar 0.27g 1.53g Ricotta
Fiber 0g 1.2g Pilaf
Calcium 207mg 83mg Ricotta
Iron 0.38mg 2.44mg Pilaf
Magnesium 11mg 32mg Pilaf
Phosphorus 158mg 154mg Ricotta
Potassium 105mg 188mg Pilaf
Sodium 84mg 1303mg Ricotta
Zinc 1.16mg 1.01mg Ricotta
Copper 0.021mg 0.166mg Pilaf
Manganese 0.006mg 0.882mg Pilaf
Selenium 14.5µg 32.4µg Pilaf
Vitamin A 445IU 14IU Ricotta
Vitamin A RAE 120µg 4µg Ricotta
Vitamin E 0.11mg 0.04mg Ricotta
Vitamin D 10IU 0IU Ricotta
Vitamin D 0.2µg 0µg Ricotta
Vitamin C 0mg 4.1mg Pilaf
Vitamin B1 0.013mg 0.603mg Pilaf
Vitamin B2 0.195mg 0.087mg Ricotta
Vitamin B3 0.104mg 6.127mg Pilaf
Vitamin B5 0.213mg 0.715mg Pilaf
Vitamin B6 0.043mg 0.4mg Pilaf
Folate 12µg 212µg Pilaf
Vitamin B12 0.34µg 0.02µg Ricotta
Vitamin K 1.1µg 0.5µg Ricotta
Tryptophan 0.125mg 0.086mg Ricotta
Threonine 0.517mg 0.221mg Ricotta
Isoleucine 0.589mg 0.279mg Ricotta
Leucine 1.221mg 0.523mg Ricotta
Lysine 1.338mg 0.189mg Ricotta
Methionine 0.281mg 0.145mg Ricotta
Phenylalanine 0.556mg 0.32mg Ricotta
Valine 0.692mg 0.374mg Ricotta
Histidine 0.459mg 0.15mg Ricotta
Cholesterol 51mg 1mg Pilaf
Saturated Fat 8.295g 0.307g Pilaf
Monounsaturated Fat 3.627g 0.373g Ricotta
Polyunsaturated fat 0.385g 0.377g Ricotta

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Ricotta 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
14%
Ricotta
50%
Pilaf
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
29%
Ricotta
77%
Pilaf

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Ricotta
Ricotta is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.26g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Ricotta
Ricotta contains less Sodium (difference - 1219mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Ricotta
Ricotta is lower in glycemic index (difference - 33)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pilaf
Pilaf is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 50mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pilaf
Pilaf is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 7.988g)
Which food is cheaper?
Pilaf
Pilaf is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pilaf
Pilaf is relatively richer in minerals
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. Ricotta - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170851/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.