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Pico de gallo vs. Corn grits — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Pico de gallo and Corn grits

  • The amount of Iron, and Calcium in Corn grits is higher than in Pico de gallo.
  • Corn grits covers your daily Iron needs 84% more than Pico de gallo.
  • Corn grits has 63 times less Sugar than Pico de gallo. Pico de gallo has 6.25g of Sugar, while Corn grits has 0.1g.

Specific food types used in this comparison are PACE, Pico De Gallo and Cereals, QUAKER, corn grits, instant, plain, prepared (microwaved or boiling water added), without salt.

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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.
Contains more Calcium +∞%
Contains more Iron +∞%
Contains less Sodium -51.6%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 62% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 20% 252% 5% 6% 3% 30% 3% 0% 7% 0%
Contains more Calcium +∞%
Contains more Iron +∞%
Contains less Sodium -51.6%

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.
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Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 19% 0% 0% 13% 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 0% 1% 0% 0% 36% 32% 32% 4% 7% 21% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Other +244.7%
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Carbs +70%
Equal in Water - 81.22
9% 88% 3%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 9.38 g
Water: 88 g
Other: 2.62 g
16% 81%
Protein: 1.58 g
Fats: 0.49 g
Carbs: 15.95 g
Water: 81.22 g
Other: 0.76 g
Contains more Other +244.7%
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Carbs +70%
Equal in Water - 81.22

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pico de gallo Corn grits Opinion
Net carbs 9.38g 14.85g Corn grits
Protein 0g 1.58g Corn grits
Fats 0g 0.49g Corn grits
Carbs 9.38g 15.95g Corn grits
Calories 31kcal 74kcal Corn grits
Starch 15.39g Corn grits
Sugar 6.25g 0.1g Corn grits
Fiber 1.1g Corn grits
Calcium 0mg 64mg Corn grits
Iron 0mg 6.71mg Corn grits
Magnesium 6mg Corn grits
Phosphorus 14mg Corn grits
Potassium 27mg Corn grits
Sodium 469mg 227mg Corn grits
Zinc 0.09mg Corn grits
Manganese 0.049mg Corn grits
Vitamin A 313IU Pico de gallo
Vitamin E 0.01mg Corn grits
Vitamin C 3.8mg 0mg Pico de gallo
Vitamin B1 0.143mg Corn grits
Vitamin B2 0.135mg Corn grits
Vitamin B3 1.672mg Corn grits
Vitamin B5 0.052mg Corn grits
Vitamin B6 0.028mg Corn grits
Folate 27µg Corn grits
Tryptophan 0.011mg Corn grits
Threonine 0.052mg Corn grits
Isoleucine 0.058mg Corn grits
Leucine 0.228mg Corn grits
Lysine 0.031mg Corn grits
Methionine 0.029mg Corn grits
Phenylalanine 0.087mg Corn grits
Valine 0.077mg Corn grits
Histidine 0.048mg Corn grits
Saturated Fat 0g 0.076g Pico de gallo
Monounsaturated Fat 0.081g Corn grits
Polyunsaturated fat 0.191g Corn grits

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Pico de gallo Corn grits
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
3%
Pico de gallo
11%
Corn grits
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
6%
Pico de gallo
32%
Corn grits

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pico de gallo
Pico de gallo is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.076g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pico de gallo
Pico de gallo is lower in glycemic index (difference - 80)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Corn grits
Corn grits is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.15g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Corn grits
Corn grits contains less Sodium (difference - 242mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Corn grits
Corn grits is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 0mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Corn grits
Corn grits is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Corn grits
Corn grits 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. Corn grits - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173897/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.