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Wakame vs. Pilaf — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between wakame and pilaf

  • Wakame has more manganese, magnesium, copper, and vitamin B2, while pilaf has more selenium, vitamin B1, vitamin B6, vitamin B3, and phosphorus.
  • Pilaf's daily need coverage for selenium is 58% higher.
  • Pilaf contains 3 times less magnesium than wakame. Wakame contains 107mg of magnesium, while pilaf contains 32mg.
  • The amount of sodium in wakame is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Seaweed, wakame, raw 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.
Wakame
5
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 76% 45% 4.4% 82% 95% 10% 34% 114% 183% 3.8%
Pilaf
5
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 more MagnesiumMagnesium +234.4%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +80.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +71.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -33.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +58.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +276%
Contains more IronIron +11.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +165.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +92.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +4528.6%

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.
Wakame
4
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 10% 6% 20% 0% 15% 53% 30% 42% 0.46% 0% 13% 147% 7.6%
Pilaf
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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% 1.3% 0.8% 0% 151% 20% 115% 43% 92% 2.5% 1.3% 159% 9.5%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +350%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +2400%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +164.4%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +960%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +36.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +905%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +282.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +19900%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +25.9%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0.715mg
~equal in Folate ~212µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Wakame
2
3% 9% 80% 7%
Protein: 3.03 g
Fats: 0.64 g
Carbs: 9.14 g
Water: 79.99 g
Other: 7.2 g
Pilaf
3
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 +894.9%
Contains more OtherOther +86.5%
Contains more ProteinProtein +243.9%
Contains more FatsFats +114.1%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +734.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Wakame
1
32% 14% 54%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.13 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.058 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.218 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 -57.7%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +543.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +72.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Wakame Pilaf DV% diff.
Selenium 0.7µg 32.4µg 58%
Vitamin B1 0.06mg 0.603mg 45%
Vitamin B6 0.002mg 0.4mg 31%
Starch 71.23g 29%
Vitamin B3 1.6mg 6.127mg 28%
Manganese 1.4mg 0.882mg 23%
Carbs 9.14g 76.31g 22%
Sodium 872mg 1303mg 19%
Magnesium 107mg 32mg 18%
Calories 45kcal 359kcal 16%
Protein 3.03g 10.42g 15%
Copper 0.284mg 0.166mg 13%
Vitamin B2 0.23mg 0.087mg 11%
Phosphorus 80mg 154mg 11%
Calcium 150mg 83mg 7%
Zinc 0.38mg 1.01mg 6%
Vitamin E 1mg 0.04mg 6%
Folate 196µg 212µg 4%
Potassium 50mg 188mg 4%
Vitamin K 5.3µg 0.5µg 4%
Iron 2.18mg 2.44mg 3%
Fiber 0.5g 1.2g 3%
Vitamin A 18µg 4µg 2%
Monounsaturated fat 0.058g 0.373g 1%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.218g 0.377g 1%
Saturated fat 0.13g 0.307g 1%
Choline 13.9mg 17.5mg 1%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.02µg 1%
Fats 0.64g 1.37g 1%
Vitamin C 3mg 4.1mg 1%
Net carbs 8.64g 75.11g N/A
Cholesterol 0mg 1mg 0%
Sugar 0.65g 1.53g N/A
Vitamin B5 0.697mg 0.715mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.035mg 0.086mg 0%
Threonine 0.165mg 0.221mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.087mg 0.279mg 0%
Leucine 0.257mg 0.523mg 0%
Lysine 0.112mg 0.189mg 0%
Methionine 0.063mg 0.145mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.112mg 0.32mg 0%
Valine 0.209mg 0.374mg 0%
Histidine 0.015mg 0.15mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.186g 0g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Wakame 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
26%
Wakame
47%
Pilaf
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
65%
Wakame
77%
Pilaf

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Wakame
Wakame is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Wakame
Wakame is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.88g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Wakame
Wakame contains less Sodium (difference - 431mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Wakame
Wakame is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.177g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Wakame
Wakame is lower in glycemic index (difference - 60)
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. Wakame - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170496/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.