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Table salt vs. Pilaf — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Table salt and Pilaf different?

  • Pilaf has more Selenium, Folate, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B3, Manganese, Vitamin B6, Iron, Phosphorus, and Copper than Table salt.
  • Daily need coverage for Sodium from Table salt is 1628% higher.
  • Pilaf has less Sodium.

Salt, table and Rice and vermicelli mix, rice pilaf flavor, unprepared are the varieties 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 +245.8%
Contains more Iron +639.4%
Contains more Magnesium +3100%
Contains more Phosphorus +∞%
Contains more Potassium +2250%
Contains less Sodium -96.6%
Contains more Zinc +910%
Contains more Copper +453.3%
Contains more Manganese +782%
Contains more Selenium +32300%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 8% 13% 1% 0% 1% 5056% 3% 10% 14% 1%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 25% 92% 23% 66% 17% 170% 28% 56% 116% 177%
Contains more Calcium +245.8%
Contains more Iron +639.4%
Contains more Magnesium +3100%
Contains more Phosphorus +∞%
Contains more Potassium +2250%
Contains less Sodium -96.6%
Contains more Zinc +910%
Contains more Copper +453.3%
Contains more Manganese +782%
Contains more Selenium +32300%

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 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
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% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
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 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Other +2485.5%
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +3920%
100%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 0.2 g
Other: 99.8 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 Other +2485.5%
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +3920%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Table salt Pilaf Opinion
Net carbs 0g 75.11g Pilaf
Protein 0g 10.42g Pilaf
Fats 0g 1.37g Pilaf
Carbs 0g 76.31g Pilaf
Calories 0kcal 359kcal Pilaf
Starch 71.23g Pilaf
Sugar 0g 1.53g Table salt
Fiber 0g 1.2g Pilaf
Calcium 24mg 83mg Pilaf
Iron 0.33mg 2.44mg Pilaf
Magnesium 1mg 32mg Pilaf
Phosphorus 0mg 154mg Pilaf
Potassium 8mg 188mg Pilaf
Sodium 38758mg 1303mg Pilaf
Zinc 0.1mg 1.01mg Pilaf
Copper 0.03mg 0.166mg Pilaf
Manganese 0.1mg 0.882mg Pilaf
Selenium 0.1µg 32.4µg Pilaf
Vitamin A 0IU 14IU Pilaf
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 4µg Pilaf
Vitamin E 0mg 0.04mg Pilaf
Vitamin C 0mg 4.1mg Pilaf
Vitamin B1 0mg 0.603mg Pilaf
Vitamin B2 0mg 0.087mg Pilaf
Vitamin B3 0mg 6.127mg Pilaf
Vitamin B5 0mg 0.715mg Pilaf
Vitamin B6 0mg 0.4mg Pilaf
Folate 0µg 212µg Pilaf
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.02µg Pilaf
Vitamin K 0µg 0.5µg Pilaf
Tryptophan 0mg 0.086mg Pilaf
Threonine 0mg 0.221mg Pilaf
Isoleucine 0mg 0.279mg Pilaf
Leucine 0mg 0.523mg Pilaf
Lysine 0mg 0.189mg Pilaf
Methionine 0mg 0.145mg Pilaf
Phenylalanine 0mg 0.32mg Pilaf
Valine 0mg 0.374mg Pilaf
Histidine 0mg 0.15mg Pilaf
Cholesterol 0mg 1mg Table salt
Saturated Fat 0g 0.307g Table salt
Monounsaturated Fat 0g 0.373g Pilaf
Polyunsaturated fat 0g 0.377g Pilaf

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Table salt 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
0%
Table salt
50%
Pilaf
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
510%
Table salt
77%
Pilaf

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Table salt
Table salt is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.53g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Table salt
Table salt is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Table salt
Table salt is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.307g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Table salt
Table salt is lower in glycemic index (difference - 60)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pilaf
Pilaf contains less Sodium (difference - 37455mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Pilaf
Pilaf is cheaper (difference - $0.1)
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

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. Table salt - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173468/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.